Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide join the list of shocking coaching announcements to come out this week. Earlier today, it was announced that Nick Saban was retiring as head coach of the Crimson Tide. Considering he has won six college football national championships; it is certainly a great loss to the sport. Now, fans all around the country react to the news.
Fans React
It is no surprise that people across the country have huge reactions to this news. Here are some of the most notable reactions by fans on social media:
“JIM HARBAUGH ENDED NICK SABAN”
“No Tom Brady in the NFL. No Nick Saban in College Football. Crazy how much has changed from when I was growing up lol. These are the people you thought of when talking about the NFL and College football.”
“Saban not going out with a Natty was not on my 2024 bingo sheet.”
“No f*cking way”
“WAIT WHAT”
“You got hacked.”
“Absolute legend. This is wild news.”
Alabama Crimson Tide Moving Forward
The Alabama Crimson Tide have their hands full when it comes to filling the shoes of Nick Saban. He has been the head coach of their football program since 2007. In that time, he won six national championships and was considered the king of the sport.
Now, it is time for someone else to fill those shoes. On a day when another legendary head coach stepped down, all eyes are on Alabama as they look for someone to pass the torch to. Who will that person be?
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