same reason jelanin gardner's dad did it. sour grapes. no one as smart as saban is going to get within 3 degrees of seperation of such a situation.
After my wife and three kids, I have $1.37 to put into the pot. That outta get me some Terrace seats for the opener.
Auburn anyone? However, at this present time, I'd be shocked if UT's was doing it. I've got a decent relationship with him and have serious doubts he'd do it.