Saban's gladiators won this fight, and gave themselves a blueprint to follow for all the fights to come. After all the waiting, we no longer have to wonder what a Nick Saban-coached team would do in the NFL. It will win its share of games, because it'll out-tough you. And if you come into Miami not expecting much of a struggle, which was the trap the lethargic Broncos obviously fell into, you will go home bruised and battered.
And beaten, too.
Be it college coaching or in the NFL, Saban doesn't know any other way.