Nick Saban Doesn't Remember Much from His First Day of College

Saban started school at Kent State University in 1970.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The first day of school means different things for different people. For parents, it's a sad, but exciting, day — regardless of age. For kids, it means freedom — and the first step towards a long life and career.

Wednesday was the first day of classes for students at The University of Alabama. All of those students are likely looking forward to the Crimson Tide's season opener on Sept. 2 against Middle Tennessee State — and seeing head coach Nick Saban lead the team in his 17th year with the program.

So — what does Saban remember about his first day of school at Kent State University way back in 1970?

"Nothing," Saban said. "Do you know how many years ago that was? I will say this about the team — I told them last night, 'I know tomorrow's your first day of college.' [...] Most of the time, that impacts the quality of practice that we have, but that wasn't the case today. They were focused and practiced — they were ready to go. Maybe it's online classes, I don't know."

"But I don't really remember much of anything. The biggest thing I remember about going to college was ... the day my parents dropped me off at school. I felt like I was all alone and didn't know anybody in the world. And how difficult it was to develop relationships and get started and figure out, 'How do I fit in here? What do I need to do?' So I remember that — but that wasn't the first day of class."

The time for "student" things in the term student-athlete has arrived for Alabama's football team. Next up is the 2023-24 season.

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