The MAJOR difference is Spurrier was picking his guys for Major roles and they werent good. Saban isnt gonna build his team around the LSU players they are there to fill a spot and he knows they can play.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Saban knows what he's doing. I really can't wait to see how Saban turns that Miami team around. And him being able to scoop up former players of his, that's just icing on the cake....can't wait!