Except there is no evidence that ever happened. It is just an internet meme. Saban was asked in a weekly press conference about rumors of him taking the Alabama job about a month before he did take it. He said he was not taking it. It is what ALL coaches say when asked about other jobs. At the time he said it, it was most likely true. But there is zero evidence I am aware of the Dolphins organization was ever in the dark. But, since I was not privy to all the discussions, I don't want to be a judgmental jerk, like some.
Were you part of those discussions?