In my neck of the woods there’s been talk recently about what is being called Coach Nick Saban’s ‘Process’. It’s just a buzz word for some to describe his style of coaching, but from what I understand, ‘Grind’ is a better description. The gist is simple: Be process oriented in your goals, not results oriented. If you follow the process, the results will take care of themselves.

Saban and Alabama’s success has caused a lot of people to look closer at what this means and how it works. (Even Bob Stoops spent some time in Tuscaloosa watching practices to learn more.) I’ve been trying to think of how Saban’s ‘Process’ or ‘Grind’ could be applied to politics in my very deep red state that still has a Democrat controlled House and Senate.

There’s good advice for conservatives in Washington in there somewhere. I think it has something to do with forgetting all about the 2010 elections. Focus on the small things and the specific issues. Individual members of Congress need to educate themselves about the issues, and particularly what is wrong (when applicable) with proposals coming from the White House or Democrat leadership. Then hammer away at it. Explain why they’re wrong. Get technical if you have to. Grind it out. The results will take care of themselves.

Oh… and Roll Tide!