Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. is an American football coach who has been the head football coach at the University of Alabama since 2007. The Tide shutout the Tigers 290, securing its seventh straight division title. [244] At the end of the regular season, Alabama finished ranked No. [369] The win gave Alabama their 900th win in program history. [454] Alabama wrapped up non-conference play against New Mexico State winning 593. [211], In a rematch of the 2012 BCS National Championship Game, Alabama overcame a late deficit with less than a minute remaining to defeat #5 LSU 2117. [93] After starting the season 16, however, the Dolphins got hot. Saban played quarterback on the 1968 West Virginia state championship team. [by whom?] Father - Nick Saban Nick is of Croatian descent, with his grandfather migrating to the US at a young age. 2 Alabama past West Virginia", "FAU struggles during 41-0 loss at No. Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. (/ s e b n /; born October 31, 1951) is an American football coach who has been the head football coach at the University of Alabama since 2007. [431] On January 5, 2021, DeVonta Smith became Sabans third Heisman Trophy winner. [412] The following week Saban took on former assistant Lane Kiffin. 1 Alabama to 2420 come-from-behind victory over No. [196] In the rematch, Alabama defeated the Tigers 210 with a dominating defensive performance, improving Saban's record to 33 against Les Miles and his former employer, LSU. [386][387] In the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Alabama defeated Duke 423. 25", "Spartans earn No. The Sabans, who met for the first time at a science camp in the seventh grade, married in 1971. 1 and No. Title. [238] The Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi State 207 in a defensive bout. After the loss to Florida, LSU did not lose again in the regular season and ended its regular season with a win over the Arkansas Razorbacks to win the SEC West. The Sabans are the co-founders of the foundation Nick's Kids. [517] Saban worked with Belichick's father, Steve, while on the staff together at Navy in 1982.[518]. He was born on October 31, 1951 at Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. 4 Georgia", "Hurts rallies Alabama past Georgia in SEC Championship, 35-28", "Alabama, Clemson, ND, OU reach College Football Playoff", "Orange Bowl expanded scoring summary: Alabama Crimson Tide 45, Oklahoma Sooners 34", "HIGHLIGHTS: Tide wins first Orange Bowl in 52 years", "The lingering memory from Clemson 44, Alabama 16", "Clemson routs Alabama 44-16; Tigers win the CFP National Championship", "Clemson routs Alabama in national championship game", "Alabama ranked No. By Mike Rodak | mrodak@al.com As many of the 106,000 fans in Kyle Field celebrated on the turf after Texas A&M's 41-38. 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Tech targets interim Key for hire", "Report: Georgia Tech Promotes Brent Key to Head Coach", "W. Michigan hires L'ville OC Taylor as new coach", "Haygood wants to build relationships, win games in first football season at Madonna", "Matt Eberflus expresses gratitude to Nick Saban after landing Chicago Bears coaching job", Coaching statistics at Sports-Reference.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nick_Saban&oldid=1142546677, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 01:11. [287] Alabama for the second straight year was selected to the College Football Playoff and represented as the #2 seed. He has won seven national titles as a head coach, the most in college football history. [441] In the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Alabama defeated #14 Miami (FL) 4413 in their first meeting since the 1993 Sugar Bowl. [303] In the annual Third Saturday in October, Alabama dominated #9 Tennessee 4910, to win its tenth in a row over the Vols. [130] In the SEC Championship Game, Alabama suffered its first defeat in a 3120 loss to the SEC Eastern Division Champion Florida Gators (who later won the 2008 BCS Championship), and closed out the season with a 3117 loss to Utah in the Sugar Bowl[131][132] to finish the season at 122. Nick Saban's salary in 2022. 4 seed Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl, losing 4235. [504] In August 2010, the documentary Nick Saban: Gamechanger was released. [279] Alabama defeated Arkansas 2714 for its ninth consecutive win in the series. [149][150][151] The Crimson Tide defeated the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship, 3213, in a rematch of the previous year's championship game. [481] The next week, the Tide traveled to Fayetteville and defeated #20 Arkansas 4926. [250] In the season opener, Alabama improved to 40 in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game beating West Virginia 3323 in the first meeting between the two schools. He attended Monongah High School and after matriculating enrolled at Kent State University, where he completed a degree in business. A few days after Alabama beat LSU to win the 2012 . [498] Bill Belichick and Saban are good friends. Nick Saban was born on Oct. 31, 1951. [148] Following a 450 shutout of Chattanooga, on Black Friday, Alabama came from behind to defeat Gene Chizik's Auburn Tigers, 2621, marking the first time since 19731974 Alabama had finished the regular season undefeated in consecutive years, and the first consecutive 12-win seasons. 1. [222][223] The win gave Alabama their 15th national championship and their third championship in four years. [252] The following week they defeated Southern Miss 5212. [156][157] At the on-campus celebration, Saban famously stated "I want everybody here to know, this is not the end. [184][185] Alabama recorded its first shutout of the season by defeating North Texas 410. [194] This win gave Saban his fourth consecutive 10-win season, tying Bear Bryant from 1977 to 1980. [129] To finish the regular season, Bama defeated in-state rival Auburn, 360, the largest margin of victory in the series since 1962. [487] Alabama bounced back with a close win over #11 Ole Miss 30-24. [515] After Saban finished his degree at Kent State in 1972, James convinced him to join the Kent State coaching staff as a graduate assistant. [489] In the Iron Bowl, the Tide defeated Auburn 4927. The Dolphins were considering quarterback Drew Brees, who had just been released from the San Diego Chargers due to a career-threatening shoulder injury and subsequent contract dispute, but instead traded for Daunte Culpepper, who was still recovering from a knee injury from the previous season. [177] Alabama was selected to play in the 2011 Capital One Bowl and in their first-ever meeting, Alabama defeated #7 Michigan State 497 in the largest margin of victory in that bowl game's history. [473], In his 16th season, Alabama started the year ranked #1 in the preseason AP and Coaches Poll. 1 Alabama eases past Ole Miss, 33-14", "The history behind the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Missouri Tigers", "Tennessee Crumbles Against the Crimson Tide", "Alabama Football: Crimson Tide Makes Believers of Mississippi State, Winning 38-7", "McCarron Miracle: No. Nick Saban meets with the media after Alabama falls to Texas A&M NEW! He will make nearly $13 million in his final year of the deal. [54][55] It was the most wins for the Spartans in a season since 1965, and the Spartans reached their highest ranking since the 1966 team. [510] Saban not only speaks with NFL players, but former athletes that have moved on past football, such as Eryk Anders, linebacker turned pro fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [90] Culpepper never fully recovered and was ultimately benched after the fourth game of the season, when the Dolphins lost to the Houston Texans. [345] They finished the regular season 111. 16 Auburn, 30-12", "Alabama defeats Auburn, awaits Florida in SEC title game", "Rewinding Alabama's 54-16 victory over Florida", "College Football's Chosen 4: Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Washington", "McNair: Favorite Alabama Win Over Washington", "Alabama wears down Washington 24-7, now heads to title game", "Clemson upsets Alabama, 35-31, to win national championship", "Watch: Clemson Recovered Onside Kick After Game-Winning Touchdown To Close Out Alabama", "Dethroned: Clemson snaps Alabama's streak", "2016 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Alabama ranked No. 1 Alabama crushes Mississippi, 66-3", "Tide rolls to 11th straight win over Hogs", "LSU at Alabama Box Score, November 4, 2017", "No. [169] The following week Alabama lost to #19 South Carolina 3521, snapping a 19-game win streak. [353] Saban tied Coach Bear Bryant with six National Championships for most all time in the poll era. [356][357] In the Camping World Kickoff in Orlando, Florida, the Tide defeated Louisville 5114. Nick Saban or Nicholas Lou Saban Jr is an American Football coach who is renowned for being the coach of the University of Alabama Football team. [429] The following day, Alabama was selected for the College Football Playoff for the sixth time in seven years. [63][64][65] It was the first outright SEC championship for LSU since 1986, and the first time the Tigers had won the Sugar Bowl since 1968. 1 Alabama smothers No. [270] The Tide finished the season at 122. [163][164] The following week, the Tide defeated Joe Paterno and the #23 Penn State 243 in their first meeting since 1990. She is married to Adam Setas, and the couple shares a one-year-old son, James. [484] The loss snapped Alabamas longest winning streak against the Vols at fifteen. The couple has two adopted children: Nicholas and Kristen. This is the beginning. [310] The next week the Tide defeated FCS opponent Chattanooga 313. 3 Florida State in opener, 24-7", "Epic Battles For The Old Leather Helmet", "Breakdown Of Saban's 11-0 Record Against Former Assistants", "Fresno State at Alabama Box Score, September 9, 2017", "Colorado State at Alabama Box Score, September 16, 2017", "Alabama Shuts Up and Shuts Out the Vanderbilt Commodores 59-0", "Blow by blow, how Alabama beat Ole Miss 66-3", "Problem solved: No. [278] The Tide picked up a conference win dominating #8 Georgia, 3810. [210] On homecoming, Alabama beat undefeated #13 Mississippi State 387. He and a roommate avoided being part of the Kent State shootings, on May 4, 1970, when they decided to eat lunch before walking to the rally area. Nick Saban knows a talented recruit when he sees one, and it helps when it comes through a former player. [363] On homecoming, the Tide defeated Missouri 3910. [359] In their conference opener against Ole Miss, the Crimson Tide won 627. [462][463] The following day, Alabama was selected to the College Football Playoff for the seventh time in eight seasons. [116] Alabama won the next two games against Tulane and Western Kentucky before entering SEC play. Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. (/sebn/; born October 31, 1951)[15] is an American football coach who has been the head football coach at the University of Alabama since 2007. [137] The Crimson Tide followed up with wins over Florida International and North Texas. [292] It was Saban's fifth national title and fourth at Alabama. [470][471] In the CFP National Championship, Saban suffered his third title game loss, losing 3318. After the victory over Ohio State in the 2021 College . [477] Alabama traveled to Austin, Texas for the first time since 1922 to play Texas. [293] The Tide finished the season at 141. He's concerned the national championship game takes away from his recruiting time. Located on the point of Lake Burton in woodsy Tuscaloosa County, Saban's lake house is down the road from a $10.95 million investment property he sold at auction in 2013. [382] The Tide advanced to the National Championship game for the fourth consecutive year and played the #2 seed Clemson Tigers. In 1973, he got one from one set of voters even though his team lost the Sugar Bowl. Saban was born on october 31, 1951, in fairmont, west virginia. She is now a married woman with her friend since preschool Adam Setas on 30th May 2015 and are now the parents of one son. [133] For his efforts during the season, Saban received several Coach of the Year awards. [120] After the Georgia game, the Tide won consecutive home games against the Kentucky Wildcats and the Ole Miss Rebels and finished the month of October with a 299 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers. [509], Outside of football, Saban keeps in touch with his players, taking a mentor role to his former players. [38] He remained in that position for four seasons. 2 Alabama claims SEC West with 29-13 win over Auburn", "Alabama Football Beats Florida, 29-15 to Win SEC Title No. [50][51], Saban led the 1999 Spartans to a 92 season that included wins over Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State. Saban remains the highest-paid coach in college football. [377] The win gave Alabama its 27th SEC Championship. [195] On December 4, Alabama was selected to face LSU in the BCS National Championship Game by finishing No. [33] Coming off of 65 seasons in both 1988 and 1989, the Rockets found quick success under Nick Saban in 1990. In a shootout, Alabama defeated Ole Miss 6348. Saban was the subject of an authorized documentary, "Nick Saban: Gamechanger." The film played in 26 theaters in SEC country (Alabama, Florida . [411] In the home opener, Alabama defeated #13 Texas A&M 5224. 1 in 2021 preseason AP Top 25 poll", "Packed with history: Fresh faces join No. [66][67], The 2002 season opened with high expectations, but a 268 loss at the hands of Virginia Tech in the Tigers' season opener raised serious questions about their outlook. The deal runs through the 2028 season. [284] Next, Alabama defeated FCS opponent Charleston Southern, 566, to secure Saban's eighth consecutive 10-win season. 1 in all major polls in Week 10following a loss by No. [20] Saban and Bear Bryant are the only coaches to win an SEC championship at two different schools. Image Source: hayko.tv 5 Alabama to Play No. [478] In the first meeting since the 2010 BCS National Championship Game, Alabama overcame a late deficit to win 2019. 1 seed in College Football Playoff, will play Cincinnati in Cotton Bowl", "The last time Alabama football played Cincinnati: 'Why did they have to score? [488] The next week, Alabama shutout Austin Peay 34-0. The birth date is 31-Oct-51. [390] In their next game, Alabama defeated Southern Miss 497. 18 Mississippi State on Jalen Hurts' heroics", "Alabama at Mississippi State by the numbers", "Mercer at Alabama Box Score, November 18, 2017", "Alabama Senior Class Has Tied Wins Record", "No. 1 Alabama race past No. 1 Alabama survives No. 2 Alabama shortened due to lightning", "Blake Sims, No. [225] The title was Saban's fourth national championship and his third with the Crimson Tide, tying him with Wallace Wade for second all-time at Alabama. He came into the world on 31st October 1951. [421] On November 25, Saban returned a positive COVID-19 test. 1 Texas to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. This foundation has been used by the Sabans to help support children's needs ever since Saban started head coaching. [388] In the home opener, the Tide rolled New Mexico State 6210. [229] Following a bye week, Alabama traveled to College Station, Texas to pick up its first conference win, defeating #6 Texas A&M, 4942, in a wild shootout that Alabama had lost the year before. All six of Alabama's losses were by seven points or less. But the coronavirus changed that. 1 Tide lock up SEC West with historic 55-17 evisceration of Tigers", "Alabama Football Smokes Arkansas Razorbacks, 52-3", "Alabama football handles Arkansas in regular season finale to stay perfect", "TIDE-HOGS: Smith sparks Tide in rout of Arkansas", "Instant Analysis: No. 1 in USA Today preseason poll; Tide got 55 of 59 votes", "No. [317] Alabama made the College Football Playoff for the third consecutive year and came in as the #1 seed for the second time. [393] It was the twelfth year in a row Alabama was ranked at the top spot at some point during a season. [516] Saban's coaching career encompasses the Bill Belichick coaching tree, having worked as his defensive coordinator during Belichick's tenure as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. [301] On homecoming, Alabama defeated Kentucky 346. [461] The victory marked Saban's eighth SEC title with Alabama, and the Tides 29th SEC championship. [323] The Tide finished the season at 141. Saban resigned as head coach at Michigan State following the end of the 1999 regular season. 1 Alabama hangs on to beat Texas 20-19 in Austin", "Louisiana-Monroe at Alabama Box Score, September 17, 2022", "Vanderbilt at Alabama Box Score, September 24, 2022", "Alabama at Arkansas Box Score, October 1, 2022", "Texas A&M at Alabama Box Score, October 8, 2022", "Tennessee football: Five takeaways from Vols' 52-49 win vs. Alabama", "Scarbinsky: Sifting through ashes as Alabama's Tennessee streak goes up in smoke", "Mississippi State at Alabama Box Score, October 22, 2022", "Alabama at LSU Box Score, November 5, 2022", "Alabama at Ole Miss Box Score, November 12, 2022", "Austin Peay at Alabama Box Score, November 19, 2022", "Instant Analysis: No. Coach Saban also takes pride in his son, Nicholas, and his daughter, Kristen who recently got married to Alabama alumnus Adam Setas. [285] In the Iron Bowl, Alabama defeated in-state rival Auburn, 2913, to secure the SEC West. Kristen's height is about 5 feet and 6 inches (1.68m), and she weighs about 67 kgs. This involves Aaron Suttles, a Bama beat writer for The Athletic, who asked Saban a question while . [474][475] 2022 marked the 15th consecutive season the Tide have been #1 at some point of the year. Right up. Her next relationship was with film producer, Jacob Pechenik. [264] In the Iron Bowl, Alabama avenged their only regular season loss of last season defeating their in-state rival #15 Auburn 5544, the most points scored in the rivalry's history. [75] They were ranked No. [472] The Tide finished the season 132. 7 Alabama Football 49, Auburn 27 at the Iron Bowl", "Alabama rolls past Auburn, reaches double-digit wins for 15th year in row", "No. [114] On Senior day, the Tide knocked off FCS opponent Chattanooga 490. Alabama went on to defeat unbeaten #1 Clemson, 4540, to win the College Football Playoff National Championship. [423] The win secured Alabama the SEC West division title, its 15th overall and Sabans 13th as a coach. [160], At the start of his fourth season, Alabama was overwhelmingly chosen as the preseason No. The win secured Saban his third BCS Championship, his second with Alabama, and the 14thNational Championship for the Alabama football team. [138][139] The following week Alabama won its conference opener over Arkansas, 357. Miss Terry has been a guiding force throughout her husband's legendary football career, helping with recruiting and even offering him coaching advice. . Alabama approved a one-year extension and a raise for the 70-year-old coach that will keep him at Alabama through 2029 at a cost of $11.7 million per season. 86.2K subscribers Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher holds a press conference in response to comments made by Alabama head coach Nick Saban Wednesday night on NIL and schools (including Texas. 1 in the preseason Amway Coaches Poll", "Bama's been ranked No. [467] In the Cotton Bowl Classic, Alabama defeated Cincinnati 276. [85], Going into the 2006 season, the Dolphins were expected to contend for a playoff spot. [168] On October 2, Alabama defeated #7 Florida 316. 7 Florida 46", "Alabama football beats Florida 52-46 to win SEC Championship", "Tide to face Notre Dame in Rose Bowl playoff semifinal", "The day the Rose Bowl came to cold, windy Dallas suburbs", "Heisman Finalists: Tide Teammates Plus Lawrence and Trask", "Alabama Defeats Ohio State 52-24, Secures 18th National Title", "Nick Saban built Alabama's 2020 champion (and dynasty) on a foundation of change", "2020 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "College football rankings: Alabama is No. [62] After a 3524 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels, the Tigers finished the year with six straight wins, including a 3120 win over #2 Tennessee in the 2001 SEC Championship Game, and a 4734 win over Illinois in the 2002 Sugar Bowl. Nicholas Lou Saban, Jr. Age and Birth Info. [459] The Tide finished the regular season 111. [332] In the conference opener, the Tide dominated Vanderbilt 590. 2 in the country in the AP Poll and Coaches Poll. [428] The win secured Alabama its 28th SEC title and gave Saban his ninth overall. [198][199] He is the only coach in college football to win three BCS Championships and the first coach since Nebraska's Tom Osborne to win three National Championships. In the first three years at Alabama, Nick's Kids raised more than US$1million. They were chosen as the #1 seed and played the #4 seed Cincinnati in the first meeting between the schools since 1990. [403][404] Alabama finished the regular season at 102 and ranked thirteenth in the final College Football Playoff rankings.
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