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Saban spent the last few weeks insisting he would return as coach of the Miami Dolphins. Wayne Huizenga found out on Wednesday that will not be the case. Alabama succeeded in its pitch to Saban, luring the coach away from the NFL and back into the college game with a lucrative package.
Reported by The Sports Ticker
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The Mobile Press Register reported that the Crimson Tide offered Saban an eight-year deal worth between $35 and $40 million. Saban, who had three years left on his five-year, $22.5 million contract with the Dolphins, met with Huizenga on Tuesday before informing the owner of his decision on Wednesday. ... Huizenga told reporters at a subsequent news conference that the team had already begun the search process necessary to replace Saban.
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