Nick Saban, regarded as one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, announced his retirement on January 10, 2024.
“He is the coach who established one of the most successful college football programs of the 21st century.”
As reported in his retirement statement by The Tuscaloosa News, he said,
“The University of Alabama has been a very special place to Terry and me, We have enjoyed every minute of our 17 years being the head coach at Alabama as well as becoming a part of the Tuscaloosa community. It is not just about how many games we won and lost, but it’s about the legacy and how we went about it. We always tried to do it the right way. The goal was always to help players create more value for their future, be the best player they could be and be more successful in life because they were part of the program. Hopefully, we have done that, and we will always consider Alabama our home.”
Via rolltide.com
Nick Saban was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, on October 31, 1951. He now works as a sportscaster and is a former professional and college football coach.
Saban and his Wife, Terry, have been married for over five decades. They tied the knot on December 18, 1971, and have adopted two children, Kristen and Nicholas.
However, she is known not only for being the wife of the legendary coach, but her identity spans beyond the scope of sports.
“She is a philanthropist, a dedicated advocate for education, and a beloved figure in the community.“
Terry Saban was born on October 24, 1951, in Fairmont, West Virginia. It is at the University of West Virginia, where she earned her degree in education.
Nick and Terry together have founded a foundation for supporting children’s needs in memory of Nick’s father.
The foundation is dedicated to raising awareness and resources for deserving organizations throughout the state of Alabama and beyond.
The pair are exemplary on-field as well as off-field.
Nicak identifies his wife as a partner, and they support each other. Nick addresses his wife as “Miss Terry,” and she helps negotiate Nick’s contracts behind the scenes.
The 52 years with the coach seems to have rubbed off on her, and the couple is now having a sweet little completion with the college game day picks!
As announced by ESPN, Nick Saban’s wife, Terry Saban will be the celebrity guest picker for College Game Day covering Alabama vs Georgia.
In a Twitter post By Alabama Football, Terry says,
“Hi Alabama fans, it’s Miss Terry, as you know College Game Day is coming to Tuscaloosa this Saturday for the Georgia-Alabama game and I’m excited to be the guest picker. So, we need all Crimson Tide fans to come to Denny Chimes, Saturday morning. I’ve already been working on my picks, and I think I’m going to beat Nick, I’ll see you there. Roll tide!”
Couldn’t ask for a better Guest Picker! 👏#RollTide pic.twitter.com/o4vsuzomgg
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) September 27, 2024
Not just supporting her husband from the audience, but also helping him realise things. Things such as his reputation in the media, changes needed in his persona, etc.
“She looked at me, and she said, ‘Would you ever watch yourself?’ She says, ‘You’re nervous, you’re anxious, you don’t treat them very well, you don’t smile, you don’t ever joke with them, you’re disrespectful to them, you act like they’re not asking you questions sometimes….”
This conversation is what changed his image and his relationship with everybody else.
She is the pillar that helped him become the Legendary coach that he is today.
Nick Saban is the proud and loving father of two children, though he doesn’t share much about them on the media.
His daughter Kristen Saban was born on December 28, 1985, and is already married to her high school sweetheart, Adam Setas with whom she shares a child with.
She graduated from the University of Alabama and has pursued a career in event management.
She is also active on social media and shares snippets of her life, she shared a post wishing her parents a happy 52nd marriage anniversary.
His son Nicholas Saban was born on December 28, 1980.
He is the eldest son of the Saban family. He maintains a relatively low profile but occasionally makes public appearances at football and charity events.
He is a university graduate and an entrepreneur and has pursued a career in real estate.
He shares his father’s work ethic and dedication, which have helped him become established in this industry.
He was previously married to Kelse Laney, with whom he shares a daughter.
Though both have chosen a non-sports career, they grew up with a love for sports, much like their father. They actively participated in athletic activities during their school years.
Growing up in a family deeply rooted in football, the whole family seems to bond over football!
The family is seen at the football games, supporting their father and the team. Discussing football, absorbing the nuances, and often tagging along with their father to practice sessions have helped them foster a strong bond.
Both of them are also involved in the Saban family charity foundation and hope to share positivity and social responsibility for the greater good of the community.
Nick and his wife, Terry, have built a close-knit family with their children and now grandchildren. The whole family is the definition of harmony. Each family member respects, cares for, supports, and guides the others.
Nick seems to enjoy his retired life with his family and community, doing charity work.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Nick has a career spanning 17 years at ‘Bama, the Tide, and won national championships in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2019.
- Nick made a cameo appearance as himself in the 2009 film The Blind Side.
- Kristen was involved in a legal dispute where she was accused of fighting with a sorority sister in 2012; however, the trial concluded that she was acting in self-defense.
