GROUND BREAKING: Another big Alabama announcement surrounding Nick Saban
The University of Alabama announced that on September 7th, during the game against USF, Bryant-Denny Stadium’s field will be named after Nick Saban. Saban recently retired from coaching the Alabama Crimson Tide after 17 seasons, having left a significant mark on college football both at Alabama and LSU. He won a total of six national championships, all with the Crimson Tide.
Even after his retirement, Saban has remained active with the Alabama program as an advisor and has an office inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. Come September, he will not only oversee the football field but will also have it named in his honor. Saban’s legacy includes six national championships at Alabama, 133 NFL draft picks, and 47 first-rounders, making this recognition well-deserved.
What was Nick Saban’s record at Alabama?
Saban’s record with the Crimson Tide was an impressive 206-29, with an even more remarkable home record of 108-9. The Crimson Tide enjoyed a 21-week home winning streak before losing to the Texas Longhorns in 2023. Saban redefined the concept of home-field advantage during his tenure in Tuscaloosa, and now he is being honored for it.
.@finebaum: "This has been the worst six months of my life without Nick Saban."
Nick Saban: "He tried to ruin mine for 17 years, so I guess we're even." 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/2hw06iVUrS
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) July 15, 2024
During the ceremony, it wouldn’t be surprising to see many former players joining him to celebrate. Saban has consistently supported both his current and former players, often seen on the sidelines in Tuscaloosa cheering on their alma mater.
What is Nick Saban doing now?
In addition to his off-field role with the Crimson Tide, Saban is now working as a college football analyst for ESPN. He appears to be enjoying this new role, recently sharing a playful exchange with SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum at SEC Media Days. Finebaum remarked, “this has been the worst six months of my life without Nick Saban.” To which Saban humorously replied, “he tried to ruin mine for 17 years. I guess we’re even.”
With comments like these, it’s clear that the best coach in college football history is having some fun in his new life and endeavors.