Even before Nick Saban was formally introduced as the new Alabama football coach 13 years ago, accusations began. From the fanbases of opposing schools, backed by a national media chorus, came the claim – ‘he’ll leave Tuscaloosa after three or four seasons’ or at the ‘next NFL opportunity.’
Nick and Terry Saban proved them wrong. In a couple of months, Saban will rush into his 14th Alabama football spring practice. He will do it with as much passion and determination as he did in 2007.
Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa offered an eye-opening perspective.
Since Nick Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa in January 2007, there have been 44 different head coaches at the other SEC member institutions.