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New Orleans' Leonard Fournette, the top running back in the nation, got a visit from Alabama coach Nick Saban on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013. (Photo courtesy of 247Sports)
In the midst of rumors and speculation of a potential coaching vacancy at Texas, Alabama coach
was on the
.
One of his stops was New Orleans to visit St. Augustine running back
, widely considered the top prospect of the 2014 recruiting class.
Did Saban give Fournette any indication as to his future plans?
"I let him and (St. Augustine) coach (Cyril) Crutchfield talk about that,"
. "I walked out the room."
Crutchfield said Saban was committed to the Tide.
"My conversation with Saban, I think he is firmly committed to being the next Alabama football coach," Crutchfield said.
The five-star back, who is expected to choose between Alabama and LSU, is announcing his decision at the Under Armour All-American Game on January 2.
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