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

[Bama Lee]

I didn’t think today would be the day. Having to replace a DC at the same time isn’t good. Still, I can’t thank Coach Saban enough, although I’m shocked he’s not retiring on top.

New coach usually replaces entire staff

 

[Krymsonman]

Well, now it is the end of the world.

Thanks Coach for all you did for the BAMA program. Lots of great memories, and I wish you a happy retirement.

So, who's it going to be Byrne?

 

[2ndand26]

I honestly thought he’d stay a few more years.

Me too. External factor unknown to most is driving.

 

[BamaFlum]

He is the GOAT. Many thanks for so many years of greatness he has given us.

 

[braggtd]

What is this hitting my feed!? I totally wasn't ready for this.

 

[westide]

I am not shocked. He has worked very hard all his life. More time now to enjoy his family. I only wished he could have went out with another NC trophy. I wish him and his family all the best!

 

[JDCrimson]

Thats saying a mouthful right there.

He doesnt want to deal with all the roster drama. The way kids can transfer coaches may as well be coaching peewee football.

He just sat and watch his friend Bill Belichick suffer through the scrutiny of a team “bottoming out”. Saban said he never wanted to out stay his success.

 

[Bazza]

He is the GOAT. Many thanks for so many years of greatness he has given us.

Agree. Much respect to a great man.......

 

[bamamc1]

I hope we have our guy locked up. I don’t think CNS would leave UA without somewhat of a plan in place. Who knows?

 

[TideEngineer08]

Something does not feel right about this, but maybe it's just the shock of it all.

HIs tenure has been beyond even the most Crimson colored dreams could have imagined.

Thank you, Coach. Godspeed.

 

[DrollTide]

We ought to start a Saban successor thread, but Bama Football (Kyle) just said that Dan Lanning is the leading candidate.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

Just saw it on ESPN and came straight here. Wow. I'm stunned. Best of luck in retirement, coach.

 

[Snuffy Smith]

We will lose our entire team tot he portal

I think the portal closed for Bama & Texas players last Saturday.

 

[Dudeman]

We were blessed with the best not once but twice.

 

[TideMan09]

Thank You for becoming a proud member of our Crimson Legacy Coach Saban, you took us for a ride, no other HC can or could do & he's left our program in great shape..

With the right hire it doesn't have to end with the kinda talent in house right now..

 

[russtang]

GOAT Coach.
Great Man.
Thanks Coach

 

[dabamafan]

I think the portal closed for Bama & Texas players last Saturday.

The guy at Washington might deserve a look

 

[dabamafan]

The guy at Washington might deserve a look

 

[CrimsonTusk]

I hope he gets to enjoy retirement. TY Coach and Ms Terry.

 

[aerospace_ray]

I am sick feeling right now. Totally shocked. RTR