Nick Saban Retiring as Alabama Head Coach

ALABAMA HEAD COACH NICK SABAN RETIRES

Nick Saban, the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football has announced retirement after 17 seasons.

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Saban is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history.

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He has been the head coach at Alabama since 2007, and has led the team to six national championships.

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Saban's retirement comes as a surprise to many, as he had previously indicated that he planned to continue coaching for several more years.

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The news of Saban's retirement has sent shockwaves through the college football world.

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Saban's impact on the sport of college football cannot be overstated, as he has been a driving force behind many of the changes and innovations that have taken place in recent years.

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The search for Saban's replacement will likely be a long and difficult process, as he leaves behind some very big shoes to fill.

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