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Illinois' Bret Bielema pushes back toward Alabama legend Nick Saban in SEC-Big Ten debate originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Former legendary Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban stirred up the SEC vs. Big Ten debate on ESPN’s "Get Up" last week, attempting to downplay the Big Ten’s three straight national championships.
However, Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema—a leader with extensive experience in both premier conferences—was quick to offer a sharp rebuttal backed by hard data and a dose of humor.
Saban tried to reframe the narrative surrounding conference dominance, arguing that top-tier trophies do not tell the full story of a league's overall health.
“Whoever wins the national championship doesn’t define who has the best conference,” Saban said this past Thursday morning. “I think the best…
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