Nick Saban Retiring? It's Official .. the Goat is gone

[teamplayer]

Saban started coaching at a time when the HC had more influence over the players and players were more loyal to the team. In recent seasons Saban , along with other coaches spent a lot of time recruiting players who get ticked off if they don't start and say "I'm outta here!" so I guess Saban got to the point where he thought "Is it really worth all this time traveling across the country to get players who leave if they don't get the starting job?"

I think many fans are also getting to the point where they are wondering if they should devote any time to this game. Today, however, I will keep that discussion on the shelf and just say thank you, Coach Saban, for showing us all how things should be done. Roll Tide!

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Nice post by Lane Kiffin tonight:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1745278172487110747

Say what you will, but I believe Kiffin is sincere in his gratitude toward Saban

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Might be undisclosed health related issues at play in this. Wouldn’t rule it out, may be part of the cause why he became more low key, less yelling and animated.

That is possible. I read somewhere that people speculated it was either him or Ms Terry.............hopefully none of that is true and he can ride into the sunset in peace

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Almost-ish makes me kinda almost indifferent to who we hire (as long as they’re competent) bc how do you follow that? Like an open mic’er following Chris rock

side note I sincerely hope he’s getting his own wing at the Bryant museum and they have got to call
It Saban field. Bare minimum

Saban field at Bryant-Denny Stadium has a nice ring to it

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Saban started coaching at a time when the HC had more influence over the players and players were more loyal to the team. In recent seasons Saban , along with other coaches spent a lot of time recruiting players who get ticked off if they don't start and say "I'm outta here!" so I guess Saban got to the point where he thought "Is it really worth all this time traveling across the country to get players who leave if they don't get the starting job?"

We may later find out he intended to coach two more years but this circus show called the transfer portal and NIL was something he just had no interest in.

 

[tideindc]

I hope Coach Saban and his family are in good health and they can enjoy retirement. But I would be surprised if NIL and transfers drove CNS out. He fears nothing and has been able to continually adjust to changing landscapes. From winning 9-6 to 50=30. In fact, he seemed to enjoy the challenge. whatevervthe reason, Bama football will never be the same. Thanks so much CNS!

 

[Guido]

From me there is only one thing to say, thanks Nick, it was a helluva run, a helluva run by yourself and miss terry.

 

[WylieTexasTider]

That is possible. I read somewhere that people speculated it was either him or Ms Terry.............hopefully none of that is true and he can ride into the sunset in peace

A couple of players have tweeted/shared that coach spoke for about 15 minutes yesterday and the main reason he gave was “health related”. TA said it best when he posted about taking care of Miss Terry. Family is a hell of a lot more important than a football game.

Saban has known this day was coming all season. I hope they get to enjoy time together!

 

[Saban4Ever]

That is possible. I read somewhere that people speculated it was either him or Ms Terry.............hopefully none of that is true and he can ride into the sunset in peace

I have read from several people Ms Terry has a health issue. I think Terrion Arnold alluded to it ("Go take care of yourself and especially Ms Terry) and Saban in his statement said he was retiring due to his age and health issues in the family.

Apparently (from a supposed insider) a few people knew over the past few months, but not many, and they didn't know when he would actually retire. I sure hope the rumor about Ms Terry isn't true. I won't say what the rumor is but I have read it in several places. I hope they get to spend many more years together enjoying life together with good health.

RTR

 

[Tidelines]

So sad if true. I would respect Saban even more if he gave up something he loved so much... for his first love.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

I have read from several people Ms Terry has a health issue. I think Terrion Arnold alluded to it ("Go take care of yourself and especially Ms Terry) and Saban in his statement said he was retiring due to his age and health issues in the family.

Apparently (from a supposed insider) a few people knew over the past few months, but not many, and they didn't know when he would actually retire. I sure hope the rumor about Ms Terry isn't true. I won't say what the rumor is but I have read it in several places. I hope they get to spend many more years together enjoying life together with good health.

RTR

Yep..............family is important, and I dont blame him for turning his focus toward them

 

[TideMan09]

I have read from several people Ms Terry has a health issue. I think Terrion Arnold alluded to it ("Go take care of yourself and especially Ms Terry) and Saban in his statement said he was retiring due to his age and health issues in the family.

Apparently (from a supposed insider) a few people knew over the past few months, but not many, and they didn't know when he would actually retire. I sure hope the rumor about Ms Terry isn't true. I won't say what the rumor is but I have read it in several places. I hope they get to spend many more years together enjoying life together with good health.

RTR

I hope not either cause Mrs Terry is wrapped in crimson, as much as Coach Saban, they've earned the right too live life away from the football field..

So they can just finish "The Process" of loving & being married to one another..

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

I'll say this...........I hope that every time Saban is called by Pawl for an interview, he tells him he is retired and doesnt have time to talk to him

 

[The Ols]

Word is there’s an offer
on the table for Lanning…short window to accept…
We’ll see..

 

[tusks_n_raider]

I Worked a Double shift yesterday and then went to bed and am just now waking up to see this.

I'm a bit surprised but also not surprised.

I thought there was a 50/50 chance this would happen if we won the NC this year.

I did not think it would happen after a Semi loss and with Sayin coming in.

It's been a Heck of Ride and He's the GOAT and deserves to be able to slow down a bit and take it easy.

Thank You CNS for an Incredible 17 years!

 

[CrimsonNagus]

Saban field at Bryant-Denny Stadium has a nice ring to it

I just don't like it when places do the "something" field at...

I know I may be the loan fan to think this but, drop Denny, he has the chimes. Saban-Bryant Stadium.

I know, I know. There would be way too much push back against that so, just suck it up and make it...

Saban-Bryant-Denny Stadium

No it doesn't roll off the tongue very well but, who cares. We'd all get used to it after a couple years. I'm sure when the name was changed from Denny Stadium to BDS, it sounded and felt weird to people.

Just don't do the field @ stadium thing. It's silly and nobody refers to the field part much. Just look at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. I never hear it referred to as Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, whether it is by TV personalities, online/print media or fans.

 

[Ledsteplin]

There is too much money in Texas to get him.

There's a lot of money in Oregon as well. But, yeah, Texas is just different.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

I just don't like it when places do the "something" field at...

I know I may be the loan fan to think this but, drop Denny, he has the chimes. Saban-Bryant Stadium.

I know, I know. There would be way too much push back against that so, just suck it up and make it...

Saban-Bryant-Denny Stadium

No it doesn't roll off the tongue very well but, who cares. We'd all get used to it after a couple years. I'm sure when the name was changed from Denny Stadium to BDS, it sounded and felt weird to people.

Just don't do the field @ stadium thing. It's silly and nobody refers to the field part much. Just look at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. I never hear it referred to as Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, whether it is by TV personalities, online/print media or fans.

Saban Bryant stadium works as well....................

 

[Ledsteplin]

Word is there’s an offer
on the table for Lanning…short window to accept…
We’ll see..

Where's this word coming from?

 

[The Ols]

Where's this word coming from?

Solid source…which still means it’s a rumor, for that I apologize.