Yep. Bama did fine when barely anyone else was doing it. Now everyone is doing it without issue and they suddenly have a problem with it.
Which has always been a question of mine as it relates to NIL. I can't imagine Alabama has some inordinately wealthy booster base. Historically poor state and a college that isn't academically well-renowned. I bet Nick knows if everyone's playing by the same rules their bankroll won't quite be what their competitors is.