FOOTBALLNick Saban retires: Images of the Alabama football coach in his final seasonMichigan coach Jim Harbaugh shakes hands with Alabama coach Nick Saban after U-M's 27-20 overtime win over Alabama at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.Junfu Han, Detroit Free PressJan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks before the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY SportsJayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY SportsJan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walks the sideline during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsKirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsJan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walks on the field with his team before the start of the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game against the Michigan Wolverines at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY SportsKiyoshi Mio, Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY SportsDec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban celebrates after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsAuburn WireDec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban meet before the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsDec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walks through Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the SEC Championship Game with Georgia.Gary Cosby Jr./USA TodayNov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Caleb Downs (2) and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban grasp hands as they walk off the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Alabama defeated Auburn 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsAuburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban shake hands after the game as Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Auburn Tigers 27-24.Jake CrandallAlabama coach Nick Saban looks on during warmups before his team faces Georgia in the 2023 SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsAlabama coach Nick Saban celebrates with defensive lineman James Smith after defeating Georgia in Saturday's SEC championship game.John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsDec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban enjoys a moment with his wife at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to claim the SEC Championship. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsAlabama coach Nick Saban celebrates after winning the SEC Championship game against Alabama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Alabama won 27-24.Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald USA TODAY NETWORKNov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban protests a call by the officials against Alabama at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Alabama defeated Auburn 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsNov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban leads the Alabama Crimson Tide onto the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium to play the Auburn Tigers. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsNov 18, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban protests a penalty call against the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Chattanooga 66-10. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsAlabama’s coach Nick Saban runs out onto the field after they defeated Kentucky 49-21 at Kroger Field. Nov. 11, 2023Scott Utterback/Courier JournalNov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban congratulates Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) after he ran the ball for a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated LSU 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsNov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talk together at midfield before the Alabama vs LSU game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsOct 21, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban runs off the field following the Tides 34-10 victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsJohn David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsOct 21, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban does his traditional walk around at Bryant-Denny Stadium before the Crimson Tide’s game with Tennessee. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsOct 14, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban during warmups prior to their game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsTar Heels WireOct 14, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban greets Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Sam Pittman midfield following their 24-21 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsJohn David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsOct 14, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talks with Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) during the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsJohn David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsOct 14, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban during warmups prior to their game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsJohn David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsOct 7, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban arrives at Kyle Field before the game against the Texas A&M Aggies. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsTroy Taormina, Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsSep 30, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban finishes his walk in Davis Wade Stadium at Mississippi State University prior to the game against the Bulldogs. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa NewsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa NewsSep 23, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talks with players during a timeout in the first half of a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY SportsButch Dill, Butch Dill-USA TODAY SportsSep 23, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban greets Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin midfield after Alabama defeated the Rebels 24-10 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsJohn David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsSep 23, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban questions a call by an official during the game with Mississippi at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Mississippi 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsSep 16, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide punter head coach Nick Saban leads warms ups before a game against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY SportsNathan Ray Seebeck, Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY SportsSep 9, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban claps as his team goes through warmup before the game with Texas at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsAlabama head coach Nick Saban talks to Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian ahead of the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Aaron E. Martinez/American-StatesmanSep 9, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban gestures as he speaks into a headset on the Alabama sideline as the Crimson Tide plays Texas at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr. -USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsSep 9, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian talks with Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban before the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr. -USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr., Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsSep 2, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talks to Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) after he threw a touchdown pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated MTSU 56-7. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY SportsGary Cosby Jr./USA TODAY Sports