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

[Joefus]

At work has he given a reason???

 

[Mystical]

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.

He won the SEC. Had a great coaching year. Over achieved in some ways. I am thankful for all the memories. This season means even more to me now.

 

[Krymsonman]

I certainly hope something was in the works. Knowing how CNS prepared for everything, I have to believe that he had something going on behind the scenes.

 

[Power Eye]

I'm shocked, but not shocked at the same time. My best guess is that he probably had another year or two left in him of real desire to coach, but probably got tired of trying to navigate the portal and NIL and it took away a lot of the enjoyment he got from coaching.

Regardless, he did so much for the University, the state, and college football in general. No words will ever be enough to express the gratitude I have for him.

 

[denver]

Not totally surprised, he's made comments several times this season about how tired he is. I suspect, as others have said, watching Belichick decline probably played a role and the shifting landscape with the transfer portal, conference expansion, NIL, etc. probably played in as well. That said, we know Saban is generally very calculated with his decisions and I'd be surprised if this came out of nowhere, unless it's related to an acute health condition (hopefully not). I suspect this has been in the works for awhile and if that's the case, I'd be shocked if we don't already have a plan in place.

This...Coach K left at Duke and the successor was pretty much picked...I'm sure there is a plan. Coach Saban wouldnt leave without one. The program means too much.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Dose this mean Tide Pride will be cheaper soon.

I just hope this is a real retirement and he doesn’t end up at some other school in a few years because he was bored at home.


Anyway, what an incredible run. I was born in 78 so I grew up hearing the stories about the Bear. I never thought I’d get to experience anything close to those stories. Saban granted me that dream and in my eyes surpassed the Bear. That could be just because I have experienced this run. Roll Tide, Saban. You will forever be the GOAT in my book.

Not going to happen.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Coach always said if he was a hindrance to the team he would walk, he certainly hasn't been so it's a shock, but I said in the past the NIL and transfer portal would send him to retirement before anything because he doesn't like and I'm with him

Maybe he thought he was.

 

[bamacon]

Coach Saban has entered the Transfer Portal…he could still change his mind.

 

[bamamc1]

He won the SEC. Had a great coaching year. Over achieved in some ways. I am thankful for all the memories. This season means even more to me now.

You’re exactly right.

 

[TriCountyTider]

Thank you coach Nick Saban, the GOAT. While I will miss you being the coach at Alabama, I appreciate everything you have done for the University, the community and the young men you coached! You earned your flowers, now go enjoy life outside of football! Roll Tide ALWAYS!

 

[bamacon]

And left beating LSU, UT, Awbrens, and UGA!!!! And won the SEC TITLE. The Rose Bowl loss doesn’t hurt near as bad looking at it after this news.

 

[Bamaro]

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

I'm sure that had a lot to do with it and remember he just bought a 17.5 million home in Florida.

 

[bamadwain]

Well the ignorant hillbillies where I live in West Tennessee are dancing in the streets, they've been running their mouths for few years when Saban retired we would go back to just a regular team, coming from people who haven't won anything since 98 and cheated then

 

[2003TIDE]

Don’t lie. How many of y’all are breaking off dry January early now ?

 

[sanjosecrimson]

 

[bamadwain]

The machine that CNS built a LSWho kept chugging right along after he left for a while. Surely we're at least as good as that?

Yea with two incompetent coaches

 

[Moro Creek]

Thanks Coach for so many great Saturdays. Get your golf game in shape and enjoy retirement. Bama gonna' be OK. You will be impossible to replace, but we have had many great coaches. We will find another. God bless you and your family.

 

[gtowntide]

Thank you Coach. I never imagined I would witness this great accomplishment. I’m very thankful I did. Roll Tide!

 

[Krymsonman]

Well, I've been very fortunate to have been around for Coach Bryant's run, (was a wee lad when that started), and now Coach Saban's run. Was amazed by both. Now, who's going to be the third great run!!

 

[Lassr4Bama]

Wow, I'm surprised but then again I'm not. I thought he may have 1 or 2 more years, but the way football is headed, my interest was waning and I can imagine it was bothering him also.

Thanks Coach for 17 great years!