I found this very interesting how he took the Big Ten's ideas and took them a step farther. It makes me wonder whether the Big 5 conference leave the NCAA.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/22225609/nick-saban-is-in-favor-of-five-conferences-breaking-away
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/22225609/nick-saban-is-in-favor-of-five-conferences-breaking-away