FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2009, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban directs his team during an NCAA college football game against North Texas at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. South Carolina's Steve Spurrier and Alabama's Nick Saban share a passion for college football and a reputation as the best at what they do. The two coaches face each other for the first time since 2001 when the 22nd-ranked Gamecocks take on the No. 2 Crimson Tide. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2009, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban directs his team during an NCAA college football game against North Texas at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. South Carolina's Steve Spurrier and Alabama's Nick Saban share a passion for college football and a reputation as the best at what they do. The two coaches face each other for the first time since 2001 when the 22nd-ranked Gamecocks take on the No. 2 Crimson Tide.

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  1. Alabama coach Nick Saban, center, applauds as linebacker Rolando McClain (25) comes off the field during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. McClain had 12 tackles in their 38-20 win.
  2. Alabama coach Nick Saban pleads his case with an official during the second half of his team's 38-20 win over Kentucky in an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
  3. Alabama coach Nick Saban reacts on the sideline during the second half of his team's 38-20 win over Kentucky in an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
  4. Alabama Coach Nick Saban calls out a play during a NCAA college football game against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
  5. Alabama coach Nick Saban talks to his team during an NCAA college football game against North Texas at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.
  6. University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban poses with Heisman Memorial Trophy award winner running back Mark Ingram (R) at a news conference in New York December 12, 2009.
  7. ESPN's Erin Andrews reports from the sidelines during a NCAA college football game between Auburn and Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Auburn won 26-22.
  8. Arkansas cheerleaders rally fans at an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. Arkansas won 47-19.
  9. A security guard watches the end of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Oregon State as the moon rises above Sun Devil Stadium Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz.
  10. This undated handout provided by the NCAA shows James Isch. The NCAA picked James Isch to be interim president, a temporary replacement for the late Myles Brand. Isch joined the national staff in 1998 and has served as the governing body's vice president for administration and chief financial officer.
  11. Penn State coach Joe Paterno shouts before an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 31-6.
  12. Xavier forward Amber Harris reacts in the second half against Michigan during an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 in Cincinnati. Michigan won 72-71.
  13. COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 28: South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach Steve Spurrier walks the sideline against the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Columbia, South Carolina.
  14. COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 28: South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach Steve Spurrier walks the sideline against the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Columbia, South Carolina.
  15. COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 28: South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach Steve Spurrier walks the sideline against the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Columbia, South Carolina.
  16. COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Urban Meyer (L) of the Florida Gators shakes hands with head coach Steve Spurrier (R) of the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Columbia, South Carolina.

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