College football came to a standstill as Alabama coach Nick Saban announced his retirement this week. Alabama fans, the college football world, and the realm of sports will never be the same following Wednesday’s news.
Not only was it shocking for fans, but also for members of his family.
On Thursday, Kristen Saban Setas, daughter of legendary University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram regarding his time at Alabama.
“Football is my life. Watching my dad accomplish so many things one after the other for so many years has been incredible and I am so thankful to witness the history I’ve seen him make,” she wrote. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your messages, your Alabama football stories (please send more) and your love. Alabama forever. Roll Tide forever. I love you all.”
That same day, she posted another message on Instagram as she revealed she was overwhelmed by the kind comments.
“My phone has been on Do Not Disturb for 24 hours now. Scrolling through your DM’s and texts/calls,” she wrote. “I AM OVERWHELMED. Love ya mean it. Give me like…3 weeks to read and respond?”
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Saban retired Wednesday after a 17-year run at Alabama that included six national championships and a winning percentage just north of 87%.
No one will ever replace Saban, but the program is trying as they wasted little time when they announced Washington’s Kalen DeBoer would be in his place. His deal is expected to be in the $10 million-per-year range and Alabama will owe Washington roughly $12 million in buyout money, sources told Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger.
Saban stated he will still be around to help in the transition as the Alabama Crimson Tide are headed into a new era and fans may need to have some patience as things might not be as dominant as they use to be.
