Nick Saban, arguably the best head coach of all time in college football is retiring from college football according to reports.
Saban dominated college football during his time as a head coach winning seven national championships (Alabama - 6, LSU - 1).
I think this was a case where he wanted to go out on top. He won an SEC championship in his last season, haulting defending champion Georgia's 29-game winning streak. He led his team to the college football playoff and took the eventual national champion to overtime in a loss. It was arguably his best job as a coach.
The college football landscape is obviously changing with NIL and the Transfer Portal and Alabama is one of the programs that has not truly embraced the change. Ultimately causing the GOAT of college football exit the sport.
College football is also shifting toward younger offensive-minded coaches. Saban a defensive mind, won mostly on defense and a strong running game. He shifted as of late incorporating the pass game and produced elite college level quarterbacks: Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa, and Bryce Young.
For Miami, it means that another college football juggernaut will likely be on the decline. Miami has embraced NIL and the transfer portal as much as any program in the country and will likely continue to ascend.
Miami lost Kevin Riley from its recruiting class to Alabama in this cycle so there is a possibility he returns. Miami was in it until the very end with Zavier Mincey as well until he made his announcement just last weekend to the Tide.
Miami was also interested Alabama players on the roster. Miami was interested in running back Richard Young, defensive back Desmond Ricks, and edge Qua Russaw at points in their recruitment.
When it comes to the 2025 class Miami has high interest in four-star wide receiver Jaime Ffrench
Thougts on Nick Saban retiring?
Saban dominated college football during his time as a head coach winning seven national championships (Alabama - 6, LSU - 1).
I think this was a case where he wanted to go out on top. He won an SEC championship in his last season, haulting defending champion Georgia's 29-game winning streak. He led his team to the college football playoff and took the eventual national champion to overtime in a loss. It was arguably his best job as a coach.
The college football landscape is obviously changing with NIL and the Transfer Portal and Alabama is one of the programs that has not truly embraced the change. Ultimately causing the GOAT of college football exit the sport.
College football is also shifting toward younger offensive-minded coaches. Saban a defensive mind, won mostly on defense and a strong running game. He shifted as of late incorporating the pass game and produced elite college level quarterbacks: Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa, and Bryce Young.
For Miami, it means that another college football juggernaut will likely be on the decline. Miami has embraced NIL and the transfer portal as much as any program in the country and will likely continue to ascend.
Miami lost Kevin Riley from its recruiting class to Alabama in this cycle so there is a possibility he returns. Miami was in it until the very end with Zavier Mincey as well until he made his announcement just last weekend to the Tide.
Miami was also interested Alabama players on the roster. Miami was interested in running back Richard Young, defensive back Desmond Ricks, and edge Qua Russaw at points in their recruitment.
When it comes to the 2025 class Miami has high interest in four-star wide receiver Jaime Ffrench
Thougts on Nick Saban retiring?
