What Nick Saban Means to the People of Alabama: Just a Minute
Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a daily video series featuring Alabama beat writers Katie Windham and Blake Byler. During the week, the they will provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.
Watch the video above as Windham discusses the legacy of Nick Saban in the state of Alabama. The championships and on-field accomplishments speak for themselves, but what Saban and his family have been able to do in the Tuscaloosa community (particularly after the 2011 tornado) and around the state will have a lasting impact. For this reporter that grew up in Alabama, it's been a gift to get to cover the final seasons of Saban's career.
BamaCentral’s "Just A Minute" Panel
Katie Windham: Katie Windham is the assistant editor and senior writer for BamaCentral, primarily covering football, basketball, gymnastics, softball and more. She is a two-time graduate of The University of Alabama and has covered a variety of Alabama sports since 2019 for outlets like The Tuscaloosa News, The Crimson White and the Associated Press before joining BamaCentral full time in 2021. Windham has covered College Football Playoff games, the Women's College World Series, SEC tournaments and championships in multiple sports and March Madness.
Blake Byler: Blake Byler is a staff writer for BamaCentral and primarily covers Alabama basketball and football. He has covered a wide variety of Crimson Tide sports since 2021, including golf, softball, baseball, and more. He served as the sports editor of The Crimson White while in school, and began writing full-time for BamaCentral in 2023 following his graduation from The University of Alabama.
