Who Is Coach Nick Saban

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Alabama Head Football Coach, Nick Saban

 

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide Football Coach, Nick Saban, survived his first year, winning 7 games and losing 6. The season capped off with a win over the Colorado Buffaloes, 30-24, in the PetroSun Independence Bowl.

After all of the information about Coach Saban and a few Saban-related items, there are also plenty of University of Alabama souvenirs that you can pick up for yourself, family members or friends (shirts, shorts, things for the office, watches, blankets, throws, collectibles, coolers, hats, car tags, jewelry, and even game tickets).

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2008 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Season Schedule and Scores 

08/30/08 Alabama vs Clemson Tigers Atlanta-Georgia Dome W 34-10
09/06/08 Alabama vs Tulane Green Wave (H) W 20-6
09/13/08 Alabama vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (H) W 41-7
09/20/08 Alabama vs Arkansas Razorbacks (A) W 49-14
09/27/08 Alabama vs Georgia Bulldogs (A) W 41-30 W-O-W!!!
10/04/08 Alabama vs Kentucky Wildcats (H) W 17-14
10/18/08 Alabama vs Ole Miss Rebels (H) W 24-20
10/25/08 Alabama vs Tennessee Volunteers (A) Knoxville, TN W 29-9
11/01/08 Alabama vs Arkansas State Indians (H) W 35-0
11/08/08 Alabama vs Louisiana State University (A) W 27-21 OT
11/15/08 Alabama vs Mississippi State Bulldogs (H) W 32-7
11/29/08 Alabama vs Auburn Tigers (H) W 36-0
12/06/08 Alabama vs Florida Gators (SEC Championship Game)

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Pointed comments from Coach Saban after the Clemson game 

Listen to Coach Saban tell it like it is ...

Nick Saban - One Game

Nick Saban talking to the press after beating Clemson in the Tide's season opener of the 2008 season. Clemson (#9) was the clear favorite over Alabama (#24). With expectations now running higher... Saban will keep the Tide from becoming over confident.

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Forbes magazine says Saban is the most powerful coach in sports 

Did you read that article in Forbes? Hard to believe that any coach would have that much control, but in Alabama it makes sense (my home state, by the way).

There's no excuse when you have control over every aspect of the program. The only thing you can't do is get on the field in every position and make every play. The players have to do that.

As long as Saban can keep everything in balance, keep the same message going, and keep everybody moving in the same direction, he'll likely have success.

I am writing this on 9/4/08, a few days after Alabama put a hurt on Clemson. It's hard not to look at the overall performance in that game and not think Alabama is back. We'll revisit that one later.

In the meantime, if you have not read it yet, click here to read the article and get the goods on Saban's deal with the University of Alabama. One thing I did not know was that he can walk away at any time, with no financial penalty. Man, what a deal.

Resources on Coach Nick Saban 

ESPN has a page of News, videos, photos and podcasts on Coach Saban: visit the Nick Saban page on ESPN (opens a new browser)

The ever-popular Wikipedia has a page on Coach Saban, as well: visit Nick Saban's Wikipedia page (opens a new browser)

Ever seen the Coaches Hot Seat site? They have a Nick Saban page: click over to Coach Saban's Hot Seat page (opens a new browser). There is some interesting information on many other coaches, as well, including a Salaries & Contracts page that may make you wish you chose another career.

April 2008 A-Day Game 

Alabama's Spring Football Game

We made the trip down to Tuscaloosa again to see the Crimson and White go at it. At 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2008, my dad and my two nephews arrive at my house to pick up my son and me. All of us are decked out in our 'Bama garb, and we hit the road a bit after 6.

The boys are in the back seat, loaded up with a billion songs on their iPods, I take over the drivers seat, and the journey begins.

We stopped at Hardee's in Franklin, TN, for a little early morning breakfast and the rest of the trip is smooth sailing. At one of the Huntsville exits, we see a good price on gas and decide to fill up. There were 5 cars just at that service station, full of Crimson Tide fans, headed down to Tuscaloosa. We saw a LOT more of them in the cars that we passed (mostly, that passed us).

Once on the University of Alabama campus, we notice a lot more vendors and booths than last year. The best thing we found, though, was the burgers, dogs, etc., at Rama Jama's, just across from the stadium. While there were plenty of choices, they had GREAT prices and really nice folks working the lines outside. We were glad we waited to eat.

The crowd was again pretty large, but not as crazy big as last year's 92,000+ (the official numbers, but there were way more than 92k there). The game was fun to watch, and there were some crazy folks walking around.

We had a good time, and I took a lot of pictures. There are over 80 of them right now in my A-Day set on Flickr, with more to come. Check them out and let me hear from you if you were there. Who knows, you might be in one of my pictures!

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2007 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Season Results 

09/01/07 Alabama vs Western Carolina Catamounts W 52-6
09/08/07 Alabama vs Vanderbilt Commodores W 24-10
09/15/07 Alabama vs Arkansas Razorbacks W 41-38
09/22/07 Alabama vs Georgia Bulldogs L 23-26
09/29/07 Alabama vs Florida State Seminoles L 14-21
10/06/07 Alabama vs Houston Cougars W 30-24
10/13/07 Alabama vs Ole Miss Rebels W 27-24
10/20/07 Alabama vs Tennessee Volunteers W 41-17
11/03/07 Alabama vs LSU Tigers L 34-41
11/10/07 Alabama vs Miss. State Bulldogs L 12-17
11/17/07 Alabama vs LA-Monroe Warhawks L 14-21
11/24/07 Alabama vs Auburn Tigers L 10-17
12/30/07 Alabama vs Colorado Buffaloes (PetroSun Independence Bowl) W 30-24

April 2007 A-Day Game 

Coach Saban at the A-Day Game

I was there last year, with about 100 thousand other crazy Alabama football fans. My son, my dad, my nephew and I drove down from Nashville to Tuscaloosa early that morning. We were planning to meet my dad's two brothers and some of their family members. However, with the huge crowd, and the cell phones being maxed out (evidently), we could not get hooked up with them. They ended up on the opposite side of the stadium from us.

While driving down the interstate, the traffic became an indicator of what we were to eventually find. It was like a bowl game, and ALL the fans there were rooting for just one of the teams. Man, I am telling you it was like nothing I had ever been to.

Coach Nick Saban

Coach Saban before the A-Day game

I brought my new digital camera (thanks to my wife) and took a ton of pictures. Coach Saban seemed to be pretty intense, even for this game.



A-Day fans do the wave

Fans do the Wave before the A-Day game

Coach Nick Saban at a Glance 

Nicholas Lou "Nick" Saban (born October 31, 1951, in Fairmont, West Virginia) is the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide college football team. Saban took the Alabama position after coaching the NFL's Miami Dolphins for two years. He had previously been head coach of Alabama's SEC Western division rival, LSU, and Michigan State. Saban's eight-year contract for a total of $32 million made him one of the highest paid college football coach in the United States at the time. Saban's career record as a collegiate head coach is 110?48?1.

University of Alabama Football Tickets 

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Game-Day-Stuff.com 

If you need something for your gang's game day, see the various sections below. Or, hop on over and visit the web site, Game-Day-Stuff.com, to find lots more University of Alabama "Crimson Tide" merchandise to meet your Game Day Needs.

Here's an example of the type of product that you can find on the site...

Alabama Crimson Tide Bleacher Tailgate Cooler Seat Cushion w/Seat Back - NCAA


Alabama Crimson Tide Bleacher Tailgate Cooler Seat Cushion w/Seat Back - NCAA


Links to Recent Articles about Coach Nick Saban 

Atlanta Journal Constitution: Coach tries to do things right
Here's a Q & A with Coach Saban a few days before his inaugural game at Alabama.
Sporting News article says the opener focuses on Saban
There's a whole lot of buzz about this game. On both sides of the ball, in the stands, and on TV's all across the nation, much attention will be paid to this game. A lot remains to be seen. This article provides some insight and thoughts into what this game means.

Coach Saban Videos 

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Google Blog Posts about Coach Nick Saban 

Nick Saban and Making Noise...Literally
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UF's Urban Meyer, Alabama's Nick Saban have winning in common
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Nick Saban...on dealing with Florida's potent offense
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Burress gets little slack from TV talkers
They gave coach Nick Saban credit for stopping Alabama's six-year losing streak in the Iron Bowl...

Coach Nick Saban Shirts (short sleeve) 

Coach Nick Saban shirts (long sleeve) 

Coach Nick Saban Sports Collectibles and Memorabilia 

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Coach Nick Saban Miscellaneous Items 

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Links to Coach Saban related sites 

ESPN - Saban rolls with the Tide, takes Alabama job - College Football
Alabama is ready for new era of football, and is certain Nick Saban can return the Crimson Tide to college football's elite.
CoachSaban.net - Offical Site of Crimson Tide Head Football Coach ...
Offical Site of Crimson Tide Head Football Coach Nick Saban
Nick Saban - RollTide.com-The Official Web site of University of ...
A man of vision who has a proven record of championship success, University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban brings to Alabama football a ...
Scout.com: Nick Saban Profile
College football recruiting coverage on the Scout.com Network.

Alabama Crimson Tide Tickets 

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Alabama - Automotive 

Alfred Hitch Cover 10063 Hitch Cover Alabama Crimson Tide

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Alabama Crimson Tide Black Spare Tire Cover

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Alabama Crimson Tide 12" Car Magnet

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Alabama Crimson Tide Mesh Steering Wheel Cover

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Alabama - Blankets and Throws 

Alabama Crimson Tide Blanket Throw Tapestry

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Alabama Crimson Tide Throw Blanket 40" x 60"

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Alabama - Chairs 

Alabama - Hats 

Nike Alabama Crimson Tide Houndstooth Campus Hat

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Alabama Crimson Tide Camo Mesh Deliverance Hat

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Alabama Crimson Tide Adult Adjustable Hat

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Alabama - Jewelry 

Alabama - For The Kids 

Alabama Crimson Tide Chucko Cornhole Game

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Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Onesie (3-6 months)

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Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Rocking Chair

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Alabama - For The Kitchen