Nick Saban’s Potential Return to Alabama Crimson Tide Coaching, Revealed by Rece Davis

Many rank Nick Saban among the all-time greats in collegiate football coaching. With six titles at Alabama and one at LSU, the former Crimson Tide head coach has a total of seven.

His record was remarkable, with 297 victories, 71 defeats, and 1 tie. Saban, however, surprised everyone by announcing his retirement after last season. “College GameDay,” ESPN’s premier college football broadcast, now counts him among its lead analysts.

Many have wondered if Saban will be returning to coach Alabama after the Crimson Tide’s recent losing streak of two games in a row.Colleague of Saban’s on “College GameDay,” Rece Davis, shot down this idea on the “Paul Finebaum Show,” saying that Saban is totally dedicated to his current position.

“I think he’s firmly entrenched in his current position coaching us,” he added. He is occupied with us. He has performed admirably.

Former Alabama football coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban © Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Davis attempted to allay Alabama supporters’ fears by admitting that it would be extremely challenging to follow a coach of Saban’s caliber. He brought attention to a number of significant distinctions between Saban and Kalen Deboer, the team’s new head coach.

While Saban was in charge, Alabama practiced in the afternoons; however, the Crimson Tide now do their work first thing in the morning. Also, music is allowed throughout practice now, although Saban forbade it. As a last point, freshman are now able to participate in all forms of media, including podcasting, which was previously forbidden under Saban.

While this approach is not inherently flawed, Davis argues that it does reflect major shifts in the surrounding environment. But he doesn’t see Saban going back to his bench any time soon.