No wonder Alabama coach Nick Saban will miss the 'parity' that college football long enjoyed | Toppmeyer - Tuscaloosa Magazine

But many have wondered how the Alabama coach could think this sport enjoys parity when SEC teams have won 12 of the past 16 national championships, including six titles by Saban’s Crimson Tide.

– A 31-point bludgeoning at the hands of Alabama in 2020 proved Tennessee is reeling in its rival, coach Jeremy Pruitt said at the time.

– New Mexico State increased its athletics revenue to $28.8 million in 2020, ahead of last season’s game against the Tide, to remain within $161 million of Alabama’s revenue.

– Alabama spent $11.6 million on football recruiting during a six-year span beginning in fiscal year 2015, making it one of two schools to exceed $10 million.

But the Tide didn’t even lead the nation, trailing upstart Georgia’s $14.8 million spent on football recruiting throughout that period.

– Southern Miss penetrated Alabama’s recruiting borders to sign three-star defensive end Ethan Edmondson as part of its 2018 recruiting class.

– South Carolina coach Shane Beamer earns a $2.75 million annual salary, which is $1.15 million more than Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding makes.