He is vilified. He is criticized for his news conference rants. Years ago, he was the poster child for a controversial practice known as “grayshirting.”
But I know a different Nick Saban. I’ve seen a different Nick Saban.
When I think of Nick Saban, I think of him as a high-intensity coach, yes, but also a caring husband. One of my most impactful memories of the 2015 season is seeing him walk in hand in hand with his wife to his post-game media responsibilities.
MEETING NICK SABAN
I go back a long way with Nick Saban.