Nick Saban | 60 Minutes Archive

[@seafoodkitchen6417]

What a quote on his father’s headstone! “No man stands as tall as when he stoops to help a child”. Outstanding. Lifelong Buckeye here, I feel lucky to have witnessed this guy’s tenure. We all have so much to learn from this man.

[@kennethdeanmiller7324]

I've never heard that before. But that is definitely more true than most any quote I've ever heard. I've gotten old but when I see kids playing & having a good time it lifts my heart and makes me feel good to just witness fun. But to see a kid having a difficult time, I don't understand how someone can NOT help. Back in 2007, I got married to a wonderful, beautiful woman by the name of Kim. We had met in October of 2003 & were near inseparable. She miscarried twice. Then in 2011 she was diagnosed with COPD & told she had about 2 to 6 years of life left. She passed away Christmas Eve 2015. And I had people actually say to me, "I was surprised that you stayed with her the whole time." And still to this day I don't understand how they could possibly say that to me. I loved her & married her. She only had so long to live, but I wanted to be a part of what life she had left because I loved her. I couldn't have left her to die alone, even if I had wanted to, which I never did!!! She may have been "dying" but we focused on each other & having fun together, even if that was just sitting & talking with each other. I enjoyed being with her. The fact that she was dying didn't change that. I was talking to a lady on a bus & she asked me if I was mad at God for taking her away from me? And I said "NO!" I'm blessed by the fact that I got to meet her, know her & love her!!! Most people go through life & never get to experience a love such as her & I had. Yes, I miss her more than I've ever missed anyone, with a 30 year old daughter running a close second. But that's a completely different story.

[@kenchadivey2020]

A lifetime Auburn fan , and I think saying are one thing, but doing your job at the Highest Level is Perfection. To bend over to help a child or a disabled person when you don’t have to is Also The Greatest of All Time. Job Well Done Nick. Ladies rule in his house 🏡 and in College Football 💙🤍🧡🦅 War Eagle 🦅

[@rafaellowe6780]

Me too Bama 1 and OSU 2nd

[@AC-cz4im]

Eddie Jackson went on to become defensive MVP in the 2016 National Championship game and a 2 time Pro Bowler in the NFL

[@jonmartin6451]

I have a autographed Eddie Jackson Helmet in my BAMA Room

[@robertd9850]

Yep, it's the process. I remember the second string QB, a freshman, taking over in the first game against USC at the end of the 1st quarter in 2016. Fumbled the ball away on the first play and USC went up 3 - 0. Then his Saban coaching kicked in and Bama won 52 - 6. Some kid named Jalen Hurts.

[@Jeremy-pb5xk]

Eddie Jackson is one of my all time favorite Bama players. After tearing his acl sophomore year he came back and was solid and was then having a Heisman type season in 2016 before he got hurt. I was there and it was so sad that A&M game. We chanted “Eddie Eddie” as he was carted to the locker room hoping it wasn’t the end of his college career. It was great to see him out there for the coin toss at the NCG as a captain. I knew he was a steal in the fourth round. I’m so proud of him for what he has done on Sundays and the millions of dollars he has earned.

[@MeCanik79]

The best personnel move of the Saban era (IMO) was moving Eddie from CB to S. He shined back there. At corner....not so much.

[@coreybuchanan2169]

Eddie was one of the all time greats at UA

[@paidinfull5950]

Time flies when you’re having fun. ROLL TIDE! Love this man, his wife, and family. Forever grateful for them and will always be considered the goat around here.

[@ThickBanana]

Nick Saban's teaching of "the process" was incredible.

[@AK-sq1jl]

Man how time flies. I remember watching this way back then. I cant believe it went on to last another 10 years.

[@DianneOzbirn-q8s]

Saban was the man!! We will miss him at Alabama!! Best of luck in your retirement.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Thank you Coach Saban and Ms Terry, for all you’ve done and all you’ll continue to do for the state of Alabama. We love you so much. God bless you, and enjoy your retirement. Thank you and Greg Byrne for getting us a great new HC in Kalen DeBoer. Chess move. You did us proud, as always. RTR 🐘🏈

[@robertd9850]

Can't believe we had both the Bear and the GOAT at Bama in my lifetime. Bryant when I was a kid all the way through my days at Bama and Saban for the last 17 years as I approach the twilight of my life. Damn, that was pretty cool. Roll Tide!

[@Methodizations]

I swear the simulation theory makes more sense everyday lmao now we got Kalen Deboer. I swear people who ain't bama fans are just AI and NCPs in our simulation.

[@bringchaos1998]

Its crazy how Eddie Jackson seemed clueless in this back in 2013 and now he is regarded as one of the top defensive guys still in the league

[@charlesxavier9978]

yup, and Johnny Manziel out after one yr. Need I say more.

[@travisb5922]

thats what happens when the perfect person comes into your life. your life changes.

[@damm41]

@@travisb5922i can vouch for that. I’m no football player but that is something that holds true outside of football.

[@charlesxavier9978]

@@travisb5922 yup. the hardest part about coaching is knowing when a player needs a challenge or to be embraced.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Eddie Jackson bought into the process. He didn’t give up. I’d be willing to bet that’s exactly what Saban saw a glint of somewhere in Eddie when he recruited him. Saban could take a three star and turn him into a five star like it was a walk in the park. That was part of Saban’s Process, and he worked on that Process his entire career. The GOAT

[@vickaps]

what an honor it would be to be coached by a man like him.

[@chickenandwaffles09]

Hard to believe this was 10 years ago, and now it’s over. Father Time is undefeated.

[@Joy_LaFaye]

Thx 60 min for reposting this!! Very well done Coach Saban!!! 🎉We appreciate what you done for Alabama football in these 17 years!!! I can imagine the lifelong impact the staff and athletes will have from gleaning from you and likewise you from them!! We love you!! And Roooolll Tide!!! ❤🐘🏈

[@TheDailyVertical]

Hope your day is blessed! A good desire to have is becoming more Christ like and able to leave this world a better place than you found it. If you have not accepted Jesus Christ into your life do so before your last breath. If you have not accepted Jesus Christ into your life, bow your head, close your eyes and from a sincere heart ask him to cleanse you of your sins and be your Lord and Savior. Each of us have a short time on this earth and these days are getting darker and darker, may you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and deny yourself and pick up the cross daily, he loves you.

[@robtrawick1]

And the Kick 6 happened only days after this interview. #WDE

[@robertd9850]

Saban changed college football. More than once.

[@dachshundsrule21]

This brought tears to my eyes. Alabama fan or not, all of college football suffered a loss when he retired. RDTR For Life.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

😂

[@kakykall]

Mine too😢

[@jonmartin6451]

Unrelated sport: I started teaching my 10yo grandson how to shoot trap, after many coaching sessions and 2 short years he’s now a 20 yard handicap shooter and he’s self coaching, correcting his own mistakes, the growth is amazing to watch and it’s my own personal reward for a 60yo grandfather.

[@vmoore1482]

Look at his energy in the video to try and keep that up at the age of 72 is a lot. Enjoy retirement Goat Saban

[@AustinTrey-ii1wd]

Greatest to ever do it hands down.

[@wcl4317]

As a lifelong LSU fan, I can definitely say Coach Saban changed the university for the better even after he left for the NFL/Bama. Congrats to him on his career!

[@lexxon11]

Coach Saban's commitment to his players improvement in all aspects of their lives is unparalleled in college football

[@AJPARSONS-li1ei]

A MEMORY OF A TRUE LEGEND THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

[@mariobryant8803]

This dude is hardcore to the max- the standard of excellence to the highest level. He’s the kind of coach that will motivate you to the max.

[@DetectiveTrupo203]

Absolutely, he molds those players into young men with character. For the rest of their lives they'll benefit from the life lessons they learned and the experiences they had playing for that man.

[@danielmelcher5310]

The greatest college football coach to ever live thank you coach Saban!!

[@RT22-pb2pp]

Bear Bryant was a legend now nick saban. The 2 best to coach did it at alabama. We bama fans were truly blessed. That was one hell of a ride thanks to the sabans.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

From a legend to a dynasty. The gold standard of CFB. Man, this is really something. It’s not just impressive, it’s monumental. Saban has done much more than football as well, making the difference in the lives of children in the state of Alabama. He and Ms Terry are, at least in our minds, the Head of State and First Lady, because no politicians have ever done more.

[@robertd9850]

Thanks for saying Sabans plural. Everybody knows Miss Terry was an important part of it.

[@jimlthor]

​@mynamedoesntmatter8652 don't forget all the adults, as in the coaches he helped.

[@tracycolvin7789]

OMG!! Losing him has broken my heart!💔 Its going to be so unusual without him this coming fall.😢

[@kakykall]

I have a feeling it's really going to hit me when he's not there in the fall😥

[@RonTDB]

Well at least he's taking on an advisory role and will be seen on gameday and possibly present at some big games. He could have just vanished completely. Let's just hope politics don't come calling and lure him away.

[@JK-br1mu]

A couple years later..............."Prior to his junior year in 2015, Jackson switched from cornerback to safety. He played in all 15 games, recording 46 tackles and six interceptions. He was named the Defensive MVP of the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship after recording three tackles and an interception against Clemson in a 45-40 victory"

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Oh, the good days. I’ve been binging on games, watching the great guys from these past seasons. What a ride this has been.

[@Mikevdog]

Makes over $14m a year in the NFL

[@jamesmarshall6619]

His injury, along with Shaun Dion Hamilton's injury I believe to this day were major reasons they didn't repeat in 2016. That Clemson team was good, that Alabama defense was great, losing two high quality players, forcing shuffling, even though Alabama's defense was still great, makes a difference in the margins between great teams.

[@RonTDB]

Yeah, I'll never forget him chewing out that player in a game for not being dialed in. You deserve everything your career has brought you Eddie.

[@jm12green31]

Coach as a fan of Alabama for many years we really appreciate what you did for the University and our state... Have fun in retirement and if you need somebody to watch the home in Florida just let me know please. Haha

[@SnapsCFB]

I almost forgot how damn relentless he was. Being in school there in 2011 & 2012 were the best two years of my life. There will never be another. Beyond blessed to have witnessed his reign in Crimson.

[@exposethenwo6491]

I am a lifelong Tennessee fan. I respect him sh and his methods.

[@tylerchapman9234]

That's crazy that he coached Wes Welker in Miami. Yeah this dude is the GOAT of coaching college football.

[@brandenschlesinger692]

I'm excited for the future of Alabama but Itll never feel the same without Nick

[@randypick1]

How great America would be if everyone worked as hard and was a dedicated in doing it right as Nick taught his players.

[@FERNANDOAMENDIVIL]

~ EVERY Football Coach’s Mentor. ~

[@stefansnellgrove]

“Besides Winning” gotta love Mrs Terry!!!

[@FERNANDOAMENDIVIL]

THINK! “Mastering Self (Working on Perfecting YOU.) = WINNERS & WINNING.” TRUTH.

[@Native5]

Eddie was a 3 star coming out of high school, He became an All American and was one of the best defensive backs to ever play under Nick Saban. He would have won the Thorpe Award if he wasn't injued in the Tx A&M game. He's the starting saftey for the Chicago Bears.

[@daredevil5072]

No he was a 4 star

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

But Saban has made three stars into five stars. He could see things in kids that no other scouts and coaches looked for. That’s why Saban is the GOAT.

[@daredevil5072]

@@mynamedoesntmatter8652 there has not many three stars and below to even touch the field at bama 💀 i couldnt name 5

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

@@daredevil5072 You haven’t paid attention then. You just looked at the top dogs, didn’t you?

[@kakykall]

​@@daredevil5072Nope, he was a 3⭐️

[@cathyadams7288]

The GOAT!!!

[@CarolineCook-r1u]

We forgive you, GOAT! It was the perfect move for everyone involved.. Top collage football program Alabama ️️.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

He has done nothing to elicit anything like forgiveness from anyone. But everything else you said is good.

[@ce4d]

The GOAT. Love Saban!!! Enjoy retirement Coach

[@usmanrajjad]

Man of shear determination

[@markriley141]

The best to ever do it.

[@robtrawick1]

I love that Auburn ran back the kick 6 and ended his 3-peat dream right after this interview aired. WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!

[@Bamazrollin]

It was very satisfying knowing auburn didn’t win a national championship that year lol

[@ronmac483]

They will never be a better comment to show the difference between 'Bama and the Aubarns of the world... one always striving for continued greatness, the other just hoping to be a spoiler every now and again! RDTR Always!😄

[@deaconfrost6229]

In 2012 he was said to have interest in Austin to take over Texas coaching job. He & his wife were spotted looking for houses in 2015, then it fell through.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

I’ve no idea where you got that.

[@deaconfrost6229]

​@@mynamedoesntmatter8652 Try Google. NY Times article. I assume you'll tell me all those quotes are lies. This was common knowledge in Austin at the time. I live there.

[@robertd9850]

@@mynamedoesntmatter8652 He did entertain the Texas job a few years ago but I think Miss Terry was happy where she was in Alabama.

[@brendenknight8]

No better deserving man to become the GOAT. Still really hasn’t sunk in that he is not our coach anymore. Roll Tide forever

[@kakykall]

Same. I think it will really hit me when he's not out there this fall😢

[@jasonbrown7312]

Who wouldn't want to go play for that man.

[@robertd9850]

Lots of people. I understand it ain't easy. Kind of like the Marines i guess. Very tough but worth it if you have what it takes.

[@kakykall]

Coach Saban and Miss Terry have been such a Blessing to The University of Alabama❤️🙌❤

[@kennethfagan9738]

The GOAT!!! RTR!!!

[@PeaceFan1]

THE G O A T ..PERIOD!!! ROLL TIDE!!!!

[@claudemcwhorter]

I'm so happy, happy, happy !

[@bruceyung70]

Great man!🎉

[@joshberry66]

The best to ever coach cfb

[@FERNANDOAMENDIVIL]

“NO MAN STANDS AS TALL AS WHEN HE stoops TO HELP A child.” - Saban’s Dad

[@stefansnellgrove]

Gonna be so weird August 31 2024 first Alabama game without Saban as Head Coach since the 2006 Season when I was 11 in 5th Grade. Saban was the Head Coach since I was 12 in 6th Grade 2007 Season all the way to the 2023 Season at 28. I hope Alabama still has the Dynasty just switching Head Coaches Saban Dynasty to DeBoer Dynasty Roll Tide!!!

[@RonTDB]

Thank God he didn't just head off to his beach house to never be seen on campus again. At least he's still gonna be around in some fashion to tutor the new staff if needed. My only concern is Deboer & staff gonna be able to recruit good enough to carry on. Hopefully he will have a great season with Saban's recruits and convince the players Saban may not be the head coach anymore but the perfection and standard rolls on!

[@thewatchmen4920]

Hey NS. My parents were the same way. I Thank God their my parents. Hurt sometimes but hard head definitely makes a soft sore @$$

[@Maddog_sayshello]

Look at Alabamas absolute dominance under him and he is truly the greatest

[@wmsonrn08]

My grandfather owned a service station and worked on cars. His nails never had grease under them. His work pants and shirt were pressed every day. Lord help me, I hated white wall tires. Do it until it's perfect.

[@sammylacks4937]

It was , one hellofa ride. Thanks Coach and all the players.

[@Commandoj251]

Robert Witt quote about him being the best investment the university ever made. Haha classic, and he’s so right.

[@bingo2069]

Can’t wait to see the movie about Saban!🏈🏈🏈

[@robertd9850]

Who would you pick to play him?

[@shanekeenaNYC]

​@@robertd9850Kevin Costner

[@kazzaswan2924]

Ms. Terry hasn’t seemed to age a day since this interview

[@uofa82]

We forgive you, GOAT! It was the perfect move for everyone involved.

[@NVRAMboi]

2013 ended up as a missed opportunity (for a 3rd consecutive NC) because there were too many disractions in/around the program, from the top on down. My thanks to Coach and Miss Terry for all they've done for the community, the University, and the Athletic programs in Tuscaloosa.

[@ElephantCages]

He's sooo right about mediocre people dont like high achievers & high achievers don't like mediocre. I know I'm a high achiever.

[@jmua8450]

I would sell my kidney on the black market if it would get Coach Saban back.

[@jonbuckley5049]

Late for taking my ear rings out😂😂😂

[@jovannycampas]

Cmon man shake hands 😂

[@dontdisturbthisgroove8848]

GOAT !!!!

[@ClintCotter]

He's tough on his players cause he cares about them teaching them reality he's a Winner and I'm a gator fan but he's the best period

[@ampthefreethinker5335]

The goat coach Nick Saban ! 🎉🎉

[@dhowto3005]

Thank you Coach Nick Saban! G.O.A.T.

[@philipj.sherman2987]

Sorry, he didn't invent "the process". No, that was Coach John Wooden. Look him up.

[@montecarlo4294]

The two most somber days in Alabama football history were January 26, 1983 and January 10, 2024. As sad as it was to have to say goodbye to Saban, it was his time to retire. I sure didn’t want Nick to pass away a month after retiring like The Bear did or worse yet, pass away while he was still coaching. He deserves to enjoy life after coaching. We will be just fine with Coach Deboer! RTR

[@Mikevdog]

The greatest, a'ight

[@wildestcowboy2668]

❤

[@Jarhead1313]

We went to the season opener against Western Kentucky and it just wasn't the same not seeing Coach Saban pacing the sidelines. I wish Coach DeBoer the best, but right now I'm missing the hell out of Coach Saban.

[@tightywhitey9779]

This was 10 years ago and Nick was only making 5.5 million. That’s middle of the pack power 5 head coach salary nowadays.

[@thewatchmen4920]

MS TERRY ❤️💗💓

[@cynthiajonestillerywright8936]

GENIUS

[@I_ate_at_burger_king]

Enjoy your retirement goat

[@simplerick256]

Old Nicki... my man

[@lifeoflw84]

GOAT!!

[@robl39]

GOAT

[@cynthiajonestillerywright8936]

He's the GOAT

[@cornonthecob1268]

GO BAMA!

[@StevenAndTraceyJiles]

Goat

[@packersauburneric3625]

War eagle 🦅 Auburn University but Saban made the iron bowl even bigger since it's as important as Michigan Ohio st but even better and bigger than it usually was and people forget lsu wouldn't be famous as much without saban

[@RT22-pb2pp]

He was the greatest college coach, but more importantly he was a better teacher, husband and father and person. Ask his kids wife players coaches, never heard a bad word from any of them. To use Eddie Jackson as an example, yeah saban rode him and in that moment I bet Eddie would have said nasty things. But later as he thrived he knows that toughness was not mean itvwas caring. Nick knew his talent and he was going to maximize it even when Eddie himself doubted that talent. To be a diamond, you stars as a lump of coal and undervextreme heat and pressure you are transformed into a diamond. Nothing great comes easy. Imagine the great players who went to other colleges and never became greater. Now imagine I they had a coach like saban who never let them.settle for good but had they been challenged to be great. Talent is great everybody team has talent, difference is at bama we have the process to make talent more. That is the greatness of saban. 17 yrs, what a ride. Now even with a very good staff not sure we will ever be that dominant again. Over the decades and hundreds and thousands of coaches no team has every had a dynasty like his. Some may have more wins or titles but not at the highest level.againstbthe best competition. So before you talk about other small college or even high school, they never matched the success against the best in their leagues. Bama beat the best in college at the highest level. So it was even field. No way did saban have any real advantage in talent. Just his talent as coach

[@donjuan6940]

I'm still crying I can't believe it it's unbelievable I don't like it.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

I know, but it was inevitable. Be proud of what Saban did these seventeen years, and wish the GOAT all the best. Of all people, he deserves exactly that.

[@travisb5922]

ANOTHER UPDATED NEW ONE WOULD BE FANTASSTICCC...JS! he did jus retire ...perfect time

[@jacobbundrick674]

RTR 🐘 SABAN

[@TheUpatoi-CreekRifles]

Roll Ride Baby!!

[@charlesmorris1451]

West Virginia, born and bred!

[@jovannycampas]

We had a hill 😂 and leaf to prove 😂

[@RonTDB]

Saban chewing out Eddie Jackson. What???❤‍🔥😂😂😂

[@samj7681]

Wonder if Saban and Ms Terry approve of the new coach? I don't think it's the right fit.

[@kakykall]

Why?

[@RichardBroussard-z3y]

Im back

[@anandguruji83]

FAREWELL NICK SABAN

[@anandguruji83]

FAREWELL NICK SABAN

[@throwuout87]

Then why couldn’t he cut in the NFL ? I always never understood that but I’m not wise enough to know that

[@benjaminsorenson]

Some are just not cut out to be in the NFL.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

The NFL doesn’t look for players to develop. Saban’s talent was that, it’s what satisfied him.

[@Mikevdog]

Saban himself said he was more suited for college

[@dedgzus6808]

I still can't believe that woman ate her child. What is WRONG with people?

[@kakykall]

🤔

[@georgemoore4712]

ROLL TIDE!!!

[@cynthiajonestillerywright8936]

Worshipped is correct