Perhaps only in the Tuscaloosa, AL location of college football does a 14-1 team require a rebuild. A rebuild of the Alabama football coaching staff. A rebuild of the Crimson Tide player roster. A rebuild of the understanding of the ingredients essential to success.
Make no mistake all the rebuilds do not indicate a changed Nick Saban. They are consistent with firmly held principles Saban has developed over many years. They come from many influences, the first of which was the lessons he learned from Nick Saban Sr.
Nick Saban frequently seeks out others to learn and in that sense, he is very open to new ideas.