Social Media Reacts to Nick Saban's Shocking Retirement
Alabama head coach Nick Saban retired on Wednesday after a dominant 17-year run, and social media was buzzing.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama head coach Nick Saban is planning to retire according to ESPN's Chris Low and multiple sources.
Saban retires with a college record of 292-71-1 — with 201 of those victories coming at the University of Alabama.
After the announcement, fans, pundits, coaches and players alike were quick to chime in on the legendary coach's decision.
Former Players React:
- 2009 National Championship Quarterback Greg McElroy:
- All-American Linebacker Dont'a Hightower:
- Terrion Arnold, who recently declared for the NFL draft
- Alabama's first Heisman winner, running back Mark Ingram. Saban also coached his father at Michigan State
Current players:
- Redshirt freshman linebacker Yhonzae Pierre
Pundits:
- ESPN analyst and former LSU defensive-lineman Booger McFarland:
- ESPN and College GameDay's Kirk Herbstreit
Coaches:
- Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze:
- Texas head coach and former Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian
- Colorado head coach, and Saban's Aflac commercial co-star Deion Sanders
- Former Auburn head coach and current UCF coach Gus Malzahn
Meanwhile down in Auburn...
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