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Alabama Football Dynasty Ends: Nick Saban Announces Retirement

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Breaking News: Legendary coach Nick Saban retires after historic 17-year tenure at Alabama, leaving a legacy of success and championships.

Legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban, known for his sideline scowl and fiery coaching style, has announced his retirement after 17 seasons with the Crimson Tide. Saban, who led the University of Alabama to a record-breaking seven national championships, including six during his time at Alabama, is considered one of the greatest college football coaches of all time. His departure marks the end of an era for the Alabama football dynasty.

Fans and players alike are mourning the retirement of the iconic coach, who not only brought success on the field but also shaped the culture of Alabama football. Saban's coaching prowess and dedication to excellence have cemented his place in college football history, leaving big shoes to fill for his successor. The search for the next head coach of the Crimson Tide will undoubtedly be a closely watched and highly anticipated process.

In the wake of Saban's retirement, the Crimson Tide community is reflecting on his unparalleled impact on the sport and the university. Saban's legacy extends far beyond the football field, as he leaves behind a lasting influence on the state of Alabama and the college football landscape as a whole.

As the college football world bids farewell to a coaching legend, the search for Nick Saban's replacement at Alabama begins. The next chapter of Crimson Tide football will undoubtedly be shaped by the formidable legacy that Saban has left behind, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new era in Alabama football history.

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Alabama football coach Nick Saban announces retirement - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Nick Saban, considered among the greatest college football coaches of all time who won seven national titles, six of them at Alabama, has announced his ...

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Nick Saban Announces Retirement after 17 Seasons at Alabama (rolltide.com)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama's Nick Saban, who has won more college football national championships than any coach in the modern era, announced his retirement ...

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Nick Saban, architect of Alabama football dynasty, to retire – reports (The Guardian)

Nick Saban, who helmed the University of Alabama to six national championships during a brilliant 17-year tenure, is reportedly retiring.

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Nick Saban retiring as Alabama football coach (CBS News)

Seven-time national champion Nick Saban is retiring after 17 seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Nick Saban retires as Alabama's football coach after a record 7 ... (NPR)

Saban is famed for his sideline scowl and fiery demeanor — and for winning. He won more national titles than any other major college coach, the last coming ...

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Record-breaking college football coach set to retire (Wide World of Sports)

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Can Lane Kiffin be Alabama football's Nick Saban replacement ... (Jackson Clarion Ledger)

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Sources - Alabama coach Nick Saban retiring after legendary career ... (ESPN)

Nick Saban, considered among the greatest college football coaches of all time who won seven national titles, six of them at Alabama, is retiring, ...

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Nick Saban retires as Alabama's football coach after a record 7 ... (Wisconsin Public Radio News)

Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a nati.

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Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban Retiring After Legendary Career (TIME)

Saban won seven national championships—more than any other major college football coach—and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse with six of those ...

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Alabama football coach Nick Saban to retire after 17 seasons and 6 ... (NBC News)

Alabama football coach Nick Saban is retiring after leading the Crimson Tide to six national championships over 17 seasons.

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Alabama's Nick Saban retires after 7 national titles, most in major ... (Sentinel-Tribune)

Saban, who won seven national championships — more than any major college football coach — and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that shattered an ...

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REPORT: Nick Saban announces retirement (WAFB)

Longtime Alabama head ...

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Alabama football head coach Nick Saban, seven-time national ... (CNN)

Alabama football coach Nick Saban, whose seven career national championships are the most by a head coach at NCAA football's highest level, is retiring, ...

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Alabama's Nick Saban retiring after 7 national titles, most in major ... (KCBD)

Nick Saban is retiring ...

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LIVE: Nick Saban retiring from Alabama (WVTM13)

Nick Saban, the long-time head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, is retiring.

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WATCH: Fans gather to chant, leave mementos by Nick Saban ... (WVTM13)

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Politicians, players and the Crimson Tide community are responding to the reported end of one of the greatest coaching careers in college football history.

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5 Unforgettable Quotes From Nick Saban, Alabama's Football (and ... (Inc.com)

The newly-retired Saban may have been the best coach in college football history. Here are a few of his pearls of wisdom.

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Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox reacts to Nick Saban retiring (WVTM13)

Mayor Maddox says the success of Bob Whitt and Nick Saban together helped build the City of Tuscaloosa into what it is today. 

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Nick Saban retires as Alabama's football coach after a record 7 ... (OPB News)

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Alabama coach Nick Saban once put me in a headlock. Time to tell ... (Tuscaloosa Magazine)

Alabama football coach Nick Saban put me in a headlock two minutes after we met. Now that he's retired, I might as well share the story.

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Nick Saban says he's ready to support Alabama in transition - ESPN (ESPN)

On the first day of his retirement in the wake of a legendary coaching career, Nick Saban was still thinking of his former Alabama team first.

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Nick Saban explains why he decided to retire as Alabama head ... (USA TODAY)

One day after announcing his retirement, Nick Saban tells ESPN why he decided to step down from his position as Alabama head football coach.

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Nick Saban Retires From Alabama After 17 Years and 6 Titles (Sportico.com)

Saban's Crimson Tide won their second SEC title in three years in 2023 before falling to eventual champion Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

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SportsCenter to Air Exclusive Sit-Down Interview with Alabama ... (ESPN Press Room)

One of the greatest college football coaches of all time, Nick Saban announced his retirement from the University of Alabama on Wednesday..

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Saban to ESPN: 'Last season was difficult for me from just a health ... (WVTM13)

Coach Saban gave some explanation as to how he decided to leave the game he loves.

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In Alabama, Nick Saban Leaves Behind a Legacy Beyond Football (The New York Times)

Alabama's longtime football coach won more national championships than anyone in modern history and helped change the image of the state.

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5 candidates who could replace Nick Saban as Alabama head coach (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Nick Saban, one of the winningest coaches in college football ... (NPR)

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Calvary Day's Doopah Coleman narrows list of college choices ... (Savannah Morning News)

Calvary's Day football star Doopah Coleman reveals his top six college choices and talks about Alabama coach Nick Saban's retirement.

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Nick Saban Retires From Alabama After 17 Years and 6 Titles (Sportico.com)

Saban's Crimson Tide won their second SEC title in three years in 2023 before falling to eventual champion Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

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Nick Saban attracted millions in state revenue during tenure (WSFA)

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University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban retires after 17 ... (NPR)

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