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One thing that struck me is when he was talking about Lincoln Riley. He said, "I interviewed a lot of guys like that, and sometimes they practice in a way that does not help your defense develop."

Again, the Saban practice model doesn't guarantee defensive success (see last year), but there is a clear emphasis on physicality in practice that is different from the Manny/Lashlee years.
 
...that everything Nick Saban talks about on College Gameday is exactly how this Miami team has been built?

Of course, emulation does not guarantee success. But the blueprint is pretty clear.

I recall when Mario was on set of Gameday, he made a comment and then turned to Saban, "Sound familiar?"

It was obvious from Saban's reaction that Mario was following a similar leadership model.
 
100% agree, plus he gave Mario the blueprint when they were together at Bama
He gave all of them that blueprint. It’s the execution of it that matters most. Mario being his OL coach brought a different appreciation for it.

The biggest difference with Mario is he’s proven he can recruit and close across the roster… any position.
 
He gave all of them that blueprint. It’s the execution of it that matters most. Mario being his OL coach brought a different appreciation for it.

The biggest difference with Mario is he’s proven he can recruit and close across the roster… any position.
Exactly Mario can recruit the type of roster to implement the blueprint from Bama just like you mentioned. And being an o-line coach he always want to have a physical football team
 
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D$ didn’t post this from Greece so he’s not eating a gyro. He’d be eating fish and chips
 
...that everything Nick Saban talks about on College Gameday is exactly how this Miami team has been built?

Of course, emulation does not guarantee success. But the blueprint is pretty clear.
Yes. Santo Mario has messaged/stated it since day one.

He's even gone full deadpan interview tone this year.
 
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D$ while typing this out 🇬🇷
 
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