Now look and talk a little bit about his latest statement that I was there for him. Yes. Rose pot about a week and a half ago. Every time you finish a season, you think, could this be it? That's always the question. Especially when you get to 70 or 71 years old. I didn't think that was the case. was it? He usually thinks the media is so classy that he does this. But, oh, Nick Saban's final game against Michigan in the Rose Bowl. This was his final statement. Appreciate what the media has done all year. Oh, it's great to give so much positive self-gratification to so many players who work so hard and create so much interest in our sport. thank you for that. This is Nick Saban's final
Nick Saban retires from Alabama
One of the greatest coaching careers in college football history is coming to an end. Nick Saban, the longtime head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, is retiring. He has won more college football national championships than any coach in the modern era. >> RELATED: Crimson Tide community reacts to Nick Saban's retirement Saban released a statement about what the Crimson Tide means to him. “A special place for Terry and me,” Saban said in a statement. “We've enjoyed every minute of our 17 years as head coach at Alabama as well as becoming a part of the Tuscaloosa community. It's not just about how many games we've won and lost, it's also about the legacy and how we've been moving forward.” This. We've always tried to do it the right way. The goal has always been to help players create more value for their future, be the best player they can be and be more successful in life because they were part of the program. Hopefully, we've done that, and will always consider Alabama home. State (1995-1999), LSU (2000-2004) and Alabama (2007-2023). Saban's 17th season with the team recently ended with the Tide's 20-27 loss to the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 Rose Bowl. >>RELATED: Key moments from Nick Saban's time with the Crimson Tide. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
One of the greatest coaching careers in college football history is coming to an end.
Nick Saban, the longtime head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, is retiring. He has won more college football national championships than any coach in the modern era.
>> Related: The Crimson Tide community reacts to Nick Saban's retirement
Saban released a statement about what the Crimson Tide means to him.
“The University of Alabama was a very special place for Terry and me,” Saban said in a statement. “We've enjoyed every minute of our 17 years as head coach at Alabama as well as becoming a part of the Tuscaloosa community. It's not just about how many games we've won and lost, it's also about the legacy and how we've been moving forward.” This. We've always tried to do it the right way. The goal has always been to help players create more value for their future, be the best player they can be and be more successful in life because they were part of the program. Hopefully, we have done that, and we will always consider Alabama our home.”
>> WATCH: Fans and students leave memorabilia for Nick Saban's statue at Bryant-Denny Stadium
Saban started as head coach in 1990. He has coached at Toledo (1990), Michigan State (1995-1999), LSU (2000-2004) and Alabama (2007-2023).
Saban's 17th season with the team recently ended with the Tide's 20-27 loss to the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 Rose Bowl.
>> Related: Key moments from Nick Saban's time with the Crimson Tide
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
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