1. a chance for a job with a much, much better football program... For the time being. In 1998 would you say "much, much" better football program? How long is Saban going to be there, because once he is gone this comment is False
2. with a soon to be hall of fame coach... This is definitely a big draw, but it is not something I would seek out after taking another position with the hottest coach in the country for only 3 months.
3. with better facilities, better tradition... This is 100% opinion, and I can't say either is better than the other. All I can say that Alabama has had a better run in the last 15 years, but that has nothing to do with facilities and tradition
4. probably offered more money, in a part of the country that doesn't get winter... Who's to say we can't match the money? Not everyone likes "No Winter" some people prefer the 4 seasons. I am definitely not one of them, but there are plenty of people that like the 4 seasons. Lastly with this logic he should probably go to San Diego State if they offer him more money, because they have way better weather.
There is one thing that stands out in this thread. None of us are Welton, and none of us know what he is looking for. So the "no brainer" comment is in the eyes of the beholder.