College football won’t feel the same next year now that Nick Saban has retired from being the Alabama football coach. Some, like Saban, probably feel college football hasn’t been the same for several years now, thanks to a host of recent changes to the structure. He’s not alone.
But unlike the hundreds of other coaches who are still hoping to stake their claim to fame, Saban has already done everything he can. With seven national championship victories under his belt, Saban is one of the most accomplished coaches in college football history. There’s nothing left to prove here.
Even yet, the 72-year-old’s retirement announcement surprised many. What happens to Alabama football without Coach Saban? We haven’t seen it since 2006. However, much has changed in the last few years. Now we have a clearer understanding of why Saban abruptly decided to leave this past offseason.
Nick Saban speaks out on recruiting, transfers, and NIL money.
Nick Saban won’t be coaching the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2024, but he will still be involved in college football, providing coverage for ESPN. Now the legend is opening up to ESPN about why he suddenly decided to stop coaching, and a lot of it seems tied to the ever-changing college football landscape.
Despite Alabama’s recent struggles (for the Crimson Tide, not reaching the CFP = struggling), Saban says he thought he could have bounced back in 2024 with a ‘hell’ of a team, but that’s not what spelled the end of his career.
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