[425] It was Sabans fifth undefeated regular season at Alabama. He said he was unhappy with the academy's unwillingness to invest more in its football program. They were chosen as the #1 seed and played the #4 seed Cincinnati in the first meeting between the schools since 1990. Saban was the son of immigrants from Croatia and grew up near La Grange, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. [494], Saban is a devout Catholic who attends Mass before games. Nick Saban has brought his Alabama program to the White House during Trump's tenure, following a national championship. [59] He said he was leaving because "there can be little left to conquer in professional football". [283] The Tide beat #20 Mississippi State, 316, for the eighth straight year. [31], Saban began his career as a head coach when he was hired by the University of Toledo on December 22, 1989. [93] After starting the season 16, however, the Dolphins got hot. [260] In a matchup of top five teams, Alabama defeated #1 Mississippi State 2520 marking the first time Alabama has defeated an AP No. [360] The Tide defeated Jimbo Fisher and #22 Texas A&M 4523. [301] On homecoming, Alabama defeated Kentucky 346. When Dolphins didn't land Drew Brees, Nick Saban decided, "I'm getting 4 seed Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl, losing 4235. [188] The following week at homecoming, Alabama shut out Vanderbilt, defeating them 340. [261][262] Alabama defeated FCS opponent Western Carolina 4814. Mittwoch, 18:30 - 21:00 Uhr und Sonntag, 18:15 - 21:15 Uhr. Related lists from IMDb users. "Don't quit. At Central Florida, he was nicknamed Lou "two point two" Saban because he typically stayed in a coaching job for about 2.2 years. [20] Saban and Bear Bryant are the only coaches to win an SEC championship at two different schools. After a late field goal, Alabama sent the game into overtime defeating the Tigers 2013. [414] On October 14, 2020, Saban tested positive for COVID-19, along with the university athletic director, Greg Byrne. The Bills released him on waivers in November 1964, but canceled the move when Gilchrist apologized. 3 Alabama top Florida 42-21", "Alabama's Defense Shines in Shutout of Texas A&M", "(4) Alabama 34, Tennessee 20: Tide stays the course", "Alabama at LSU Box Score, November 8, 2014", "Mississippi State loses to Alabama 25-20, but playoff hopes remain", "Snapshot of a Coaching Giant: Nick Saban's Record Against Ranked Teams Unparalleled", "Western Carolina at Alabama Box Score, November 22, 2014", "Alabama Football: What Went Wrong In The Sugar Bowl Loss? 1 Alabama 52, No. [174] The following week Alabama defeated Georgia State 637, the most points for Alabama since 1979. [452] In the Third Saturday in October, Alabama defeated Tennessee 5224 for its 15th consecutive win in the series. place of origin. [311] In the Iron Bowl, Saban secured an undefeated regular season by defeating in-state rival #16 Auburn 3012. [121]. 1 for sixth time under Nick Saban", "Analysis: Bryce Young shines as Alabama dominates Miami", "Alabama's all-time record against the Miami Hurricanes", "Mercer at Alabama Box Score, September 11, 2021", "Rewinding Alabama's 3129 win over Florida", "Southern Mississippi at Alabama Box Score, September 25, 2021", "Ole Miss at Alabama Box Score, October 2, 2021", "See Texas A&M's Seth Small game-winning field goal to beat Alabama football", "No. [449][450][451] The next week, Alabama bounced back defeating Mississippi State 499. Kenny_Stang said: Who is Lou? [248][249] It was the fifth straight season the Crimson Tide started the year in the top two and the seventh consecutive year in the top five. Looking Back at Nick Saban's Impact on LSU - Sports Illustrated [320] In a rematch of the previous season's National Championship game, Alabama fell short to #2 Clemson 3531 when the Tigers scored on a game-winning touchdown pass with one second left on the clock. Assistants under Saban who became college or professional head coaches: Additionally, Marty Schottenheimer, who played for Saban from 1965 to 1968 with the AFL's Bills, was influenced by Saban's coaching philosophy. :confused: :wink: Actually what I heard was that Lou Saban was Nick's Father's cousin. [39] Saban later said these four years were the "worst of my life". Nick's middle name is Lou, and he said his parents named him after Lou Saban, who was a nephew of Saban's grandfather on Saban's dad's side. [45] From 1995 to 1997, Michigan State finished 651, 66, and 75. [239] The win gave Alabama its sixth straight ten-win season, the longest in school history. "To fight alone as a football staff is impossible. [419] It's the thirteenth year in a row Alabama has reached the top spot during a season. In his later years, Saban had heart problems and a fall in his home that required hospitalization. [35] In December, Saban and his entire staff were fired by new athletic director Stu Holcomb. [244] At the end of the regular season, Alabama finished ranked No. 29. [486] Following a bye week, Alabama traveled to Baton Rouge in a top ten matchup against #10 LSU. [405] They were selected to face Jim Harbaugh and #14 Michigan in the Citrus Bowl. The name of his home town is Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. 3 seed, will face Alabama in College Football Playoff", "Henry's Heisman win is breakthrough for RBs", "Alabama 38, MSU 0: Spartans thrashed in CFP semifinal", "LOOK: Alabama players receive championship rings", "Alabama outlasts Clemson for Nick Saban's fifth national championship", "2015 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Alabama Ranked No. He has coached teams that have won championships after championships in a row. The team finished the year with a 97 record, and narrowly missed the playoffs in Saban's first season. [111] The school named its football field after Saban in the late 1990s. [107] On September 1, 2007, his Crimson Tide opened the season with a 526 win over the Western Carolina Catamounts, scoring more points than during any game in the 2006 season. 2. "[25] He was a unanimous all-AAFC selection in 1949, when the Browns won their fourth AAFC championship in a row. He shared seven children with his second wife, Joyce[114] but did not have any children together. [255] Alabama suffered their first loss of the season losing to #11 Ole Miss 2317 which ended a 10-game win streak against the Rebels. Nick Saban. 1 Alabama blow out Arkansas State, 57-7", "After strong start, Ole Miss falls flat in 62-7 loss to No. [427] In the SEC Championship, Alabama hung on in a high scoring game against #7 Florida 5246. [28], In 1975, Saban earned his master's degree in sports administration from Kent State. [82] The Nick Saban era officially kicked off with a 3410 win over the Denver Broncos in 2005. [137] The Crimson Tide followed up with wins over Florida International and North Texas. [97] The defense ranked as a top-five unit in points and yards allowed. [78] Saban was replaced by Jim Ringo, who he had hired as an assistant in 1972. [41] Saban resigned after the Broncos got off to a 261 start in 1971. [99] At UCF, Saban was playfully referred to as Lou "two point two" Saban because his average tenure as a coach was 2.2 years. He grew up with a sister, Dianna, and graduated from Monongah High School[24] in the small community of Monongah, West Virginia, about 25miles (40km) southwest of Morgantown. Cole to lead its football program", "Why Dean Pees joined the Falcons and is still scheming up defenses as he turns 72", "Report: Nick Saban's long-time assistant, right-hand man Bobby Williams leaving for new job", "Who's the boss? 2 Alabama faced #1 Notre Dame in the first meeting between the schools since 1987, defeating the Irish 4214 in the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. 2 in preseason AP poll", "Sims guides No. 11 Oklahoma", "Trevor Knight, Oklahoma Sooners upset Alabama Crimson Tide, 45-31", "University of Alabama picked No. 1 Alabama crushes Mississippi, 66-3", "Tide rolls to 11th straight win over Hogs", "LSU at Alabama Box Score, November 4, 2017", "No. [6] He also played as a linebacker and a placekicker. On Tuesday, Saban revealed the moment at which he claims that he decided the NFL wasn't for him. The Tide finished the season 130. Tanzsportclub (TSC) Pocking e.V. [128] The Tide then improved to 110 with a win at home over Mississippi State. [497], Saban is of Croatian heritage. [216][217] It was Alabama's fourth shutout of the season (second time back-to-back) and second year in a row the Tide finish the regular season 111. 1 Alabama steamrolls struggling Arkansas, 52-0", "Alabama explodes in second half to defeat LSU 38-17", "No. Lou Saban died in 2009 at age 87, and his wife said Lou wasn't sure if he was related to Nick. 125 Inspirational Sports Quotes to Fire You Up on Game Day 5 LSU, 21-17, after AJ McCarron drives the Tide to victory", "Western Carolina at Alabama Box Score, November 17, 2012", "Alabama Football vs. Western Carolina Postgame Notes", "No. [61] He returned to professional football as coach of the AFL's Denver Broncos in December 1966, signing a 10-year contract with an annual salary of $50,000 ($420,000 in 2021 dollars). [292] It was Saban's fifth national title and fourth at Alabama. He may have been a distant cousin of Lou, but the only clear connection. [308] The win gave Saban his ninth consecutive season winning 10 or more games. [295] 2016 was the ninth consecutive year Alabama was #1 at some point in the season. [167] The next week Alabama overcame a 207 deficit to win its conference opener against #10 Arkansas, 2420. The Tide finished the season 112. Is Nick related to Lou Saban? | FinHeaven - Miami Dolphins Forums Nick Saban spoke for about four minutes straight, uninterrupted. [41] After the Bills got out to a 23 start in 1976, Saban resigned. Nicholas Lou Saban Jr., shortly Nick Saban is an American Football coach at the University of Alabama since 2007. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Nick Saban still has plenty of fire. Lou Saban was a longtime college and NFL head coach who died in 2009. Maybe they were distant cousins. [341] The win secured Saban's tenth consecutive season with ten or more wins. 1 Tide notch second straight SEC West shutout", "Tide offense struggles in second straight shutout", "Alabama Football Adds To Seasons Winning 10 Or More Games", "Reliving Alabama's strange day vs. in other words Nick's cousin twice removed. [314] In the SEC Championship, Alabama defeated #15 Florida in a rematch of the previous season's title game, 5416. Will Saban Still Be Bama's Coach In His 80s? Cousin Lou - OutKick [183] The next week, Alabama traveled to Penn State for the first time since 1989 and defeated Joe Paterno and #23 Nittany Lions 2711. About to turn 70, Nick Saban has no timetable for retirement [214] The win secured Alabama's fifth consecutive 10-win season, tying the longest streak from 1971 to 1975. Louis Henry Saban (October 13, 1921 March 29, 2009) was an American football player and coach. [113][n 1], During his second year as head coach of the Tide, Saban led his team from a sub-par season in 2007 to a perfect 120 regular season record. [28], Saban's team finished the 1950 season with four wins and four losses. [3] Saban played for the Indiana Hoosiers football team starting in 1940. [114] In the Iron Bowl, Alabama defeated Auburn 4214. 2 in preseason poll", "Alabama ranked No. This foundation has been used by the Sabans to help support children's needs ever since Saban started head coaching. They were called "distant cousins" in a 2005 article where Lou comments on the younger Saban's success. 1 in AP Top 25", "Alabama is No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches preseason polls for the first time since 2010. [75] They were ranked No. [3], Saban's high school coach was an Indiana University alumnus and convinced him to enroll there. Meanwhile, the Alabama coach's full name is Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. [363] On homecoming, the Tide defeated Missouri 3910. Saban's combined record as a coach in the AFL and NFL was 95997. 3 in Initial AP Poll", "Alabama ranked No. 'A Football Life': University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks [87] One of his recruits was quarterback Jim Kelly, who starred at Miami and went on to a Pro Football Hall of Fame career with the Bills. [84][85] When Saban came to Miami, the football team had won just five games in the previous two seasons. [27], Saban beat more than 50 applicants to win the head coaching job at Case in February 1950, thanks to what the university's president called his "unusually sound knowledge of football" and his "leadership qualities".