Opposing fans don't want to believe that Alabama gets recruits at a discount and isn't dropping massive bags to lure the top prospects in the country to Tuscaloosa. They at least don't want to believe that it's still happening in a post-Nick Saban world, but it remains the truth. The Crimson Tide's pedigree and NFL track record produce an "Alabama discount" in recruiting.
There's a reason Alabama has one of the three or four most talented rosters in college football right now, despite not being among the Top 10 highest spenders this offseason.
Contrary to popular belief among bitter rivals, Alabama wasn't the highest bidder for Xavier Griffin or Ezavier Crowell or any of the five-stars currently committed.