The high school coach had his own brush with greatness this past week. When Saban took a seat in Ridgeland’s football offices, Mariakis drew up plays on a chalkboard and started asking questions. Saban explained what he would do with his defensive front in this or that situation, and – with Vonn Bell sitting nearby and hanging out every word – methodically explained the role of his safeties in secondary coverages.
“I just sat there thinking to myself, ‘This guy just won a national championship again, and here we are drawing up X’s and O’s together,’” Mariakis said.
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