Alabama’s Nick Saban Says He Was Jeered by Rival Fans on Vacation

Even in Europe, Nick Saban couldn’t escape Alabama’s hecklers.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban enjoyed his offseason by taking a trip overseas to Italy. 

When detailing his vacation to reporters, Saban revealed that football fans across the pond were very welcoming, with many shouting a celebratory “Roll Tide!” after catching a glimpse of the 71-year-old.

In addition to the positive cheers he received, Saban admitted some “other SEC fans” jeered him while overseas.

“You know, it’s something to say about the brand that we have. An iconic brand, the Crimson Tide. I got Roll Tide’d in Venice, Florence, Rome and the Amalfi Coast, so that’s everywhere I went,” Saban said with a smile. “I got a few jilts from other SEC fans. They didn’t post that part.”

Saban seemed more impressed by the “Roll Tide” calls, indicating it was suggestive of just how powerful a brand Alabama football has become.

Saban has since returned from his Italian excursion, and he’ll now be hard at work gearing up for the 2023 NCAA football season. After the Crimson Tide registered an 11-2 record and missed out on the College Football Playoff for just the second time, the program certainly will be looking to put on a better display this coming campaign.