Steven Pearl, assistant coach at Auburn, believes Alabama's hiring of Nate Oats was directly influenced by Bruce Pearl's success at Auburn. He states that other SEC schools saw Auburn's achievements and raised their expectations, leading them to seek similarly successful coaches.
Auburn assistant coach Steven Pearl wasn’t afraid to give a hot take. He recognized that’s what was wanted on the radio show, so he delivered.
So, the rivalry has taken center stage this week. And the relationship between the two programs has been examined as well. Fast forward to 2024, and Alabama made its first Final Four under Oats, who also accomplished that in his fifth season with the Crimson Tide.
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