Nick Saban on Henry Ruggs III facing felony charges for DUI resulting in death

[@mcfrisko834]

😔 You can literally see the disappointment in Saban's eyes...

[@Roc-Righteous]

@@anthonymartinez4307 Oh give it a rest, how the hell do you know?

[@billybob4159]

@@anthonymartinez4307 found the know it all

[@steph4032]

@UCaplcAlzLAd-jqhDzbVMwkA stfu u want people to hate him and for him to burn in hell but at the end of a day he made a fucking MISTAKE he has done a lot for his community already and changed other peoples lives with football I’m not saying he doesn’t deserve punishment cuz he does he did kill a female being young and dumb when one phone call for a ride would’ve saved that girls life and his career I’m just saying don’t sit here and make it seem like he’s such a bad kid when he made a HORRIBLE HORRIBLE mistake that happens every 52 minutes in a day Henry probably feels like complete shit and he has every right to feel that way stop calling him a murderer when he made a mistake but still RIP to that girl and the puppy

[@marktarvin4269]

Absolutely, Saban can try his best to keep them out of trouble while they’re in college, but when I get that big check from the NFL there’s nothing he can do about it. Ruggs killed an innocent woman and ruined his life in the process he must pay the price for his mistake

[@dewknow1315]

His career is over and maybe life . Probation is not an option in Nevada for a conviction on a charge of DUI causing death or DUI causing substantial bodily injury. Both carry a possible sentence of two to 20 years in state prison. Added to a possible one to six years for reckless driving, Bauman told Bonaventure that Ruggs could face up to 46 years behind bars if convicted.

[@bobahyde2290]

As an Auburn fan I admit that Saban is a very classy guy. I admire his passion for the game and the love he has for his players. You can see it in his eyes.

[@you-in5iy]

He just wants to win football games

[@torrotorch7068]

It's called being a good human being man and for people to see that as a surprise these days just shows how many asshole-s we have here in America.

[@you-in5iy]

@@torrotorch7068 Saban doesn't care

[@abegaildenosta846]

Do you admire him supporting Marxist Black Lives Matter?

[@you-in5iy]

@@abegaildenosta846 he's just doing that to avoid distractions. Saban cares about one thing. Football. How do people not see this?

[@TimeBucks]

Saban is a great communicator

[@certifiedyaminspector-dadd6224]

Yes.. he spoke English

[@yankmyass]

I can automatically assume that you just go through the trending list and comment shit about things you literally have no idea about. This. Is. Not. How. You. Grow. A. Channel. If this is all you can do, quit altogether. Nobody's missing you.

[@gnfnrs6971]

Umm um umm uuummmm

[@lindaleg3659]

The only time a player gets suspended is if a death is involved. Sheriff Saban runs this town.

[@zp7741]

@@yankmyass not the words he wanted to hear...but the ones he needed to hear

[@americanboxingfan1162]

God, please bless the young lady's family.

[@sleepingforest8214]

🙏❤️✊

[@Zousquad]

Both families

[@mattleighton5344]

God bless both families

[@jnetwork3232]

God bless the young lady’s family ☝️

[@mattleighton5344]

@@jnetwork3232 should be both bc they both are going through some as someone that use god or is a christian your suppose to bless both families

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Exactly how I knew Saban would feel.

[@captinnapkin0211]

Okay Jimbo

[@tracyburnsburns5555]

Well said! 👃for all affected.

[@darthcaedus9130]

Practically common sense. NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. The people that do it, deserve to rot in prison.

[@bloodynoseTR3V]

I mean seriously football teams are really close, only football players would understand, it’s like we’re all brothers. And you know it sucks watching your brother go to jail for 50 years. Yes he was completely wrong and deserves the consequences but still imagine your best friend just drinking one night smd driving and they do this. It’s just a lot to take in I’m sure for the team and coach

[@mholtebeck]

I'm a teacher, and it's hard when students make bad decisions that affect them. I had a student sent to prison, and he spent at least 2 years in prison. I was hurt when it happened, and my thoughts were with him- and not his victim. I knew him. Saban knows Ruggs and you know it kills him

[@NancynMark]

"Doing the right thing even when no one is watching" Let that Simmer a little !!!!!!!!

[@keshaskorner2883]

This is called Integrity.

[@everyonesrightbutyou236]

They preached that to us in the military on a constant. I feel like so many people ignored it but it’s the truest statement ever.

[@jimbeam3783]

Integrity

[@quaimaboylan5175]

Nancy did your parents name u Nancy so your Iitiains would be NN

[@timhurst1350]

That's the very definition of integrity.

[@robertflores5456]

I hope all you young people learn from this tragedy. Don't ever think that this can't happen to you because I bet that's what Henry Ruggs thought. He went from being a professional football player making millions of dollars 💸 to being a prison number. Be smart, call someone for a ride home.

[@donaldalbi625]

Hi

[@simmack17]

Uber

[@ccth22]

When this happened I wondered what would make him be so irresponsible. Then I thought about the knuckleheads racing every weekend here in South Fulton near the airport @well over 100mph. I always hope people learn from these tragedies, but they never seem to. The young girl was doing nothing but sitting in her car with her dog and his recklessness ended her life and has caused pain for others including himself...

[@minuteman5369]

Well we shall see what happens.

[@adotintheshark4848]

It's a classic case of someone never considering what the consequences of his actions might be. You see it all the time, whether it results in an accident or is a purposeful crime.

[@wynnedwards94]

Jeez, As an Auburn fan, I cant stand Alabama as a football team, but I cant help but love Nick Saban. He gets angry, he gets frustrated, but he has heart and he is a damn good coach.

[@ALSuspiria-sh1ss]

WE ARE# PENN STATE!!!!

[@k3aintwittalking873]

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[@ALSuspiria-sh1ss]

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[@ALSuspiria-sh1ss]

@@laurabrown5288 shut up

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

As an OU fan, I have come appreciate coach Saban for football reasons, but this is amazingly well said coach. I feel the same way. Thanks for your thoughtful response to this serious situation 🙏🏻

[@jtrautman1011]

Thanks for letting us know you’re an OU fan

[@goobermcgilicuty3754]

Nope, I have been a Saban fan for years, but this type of disregard for others deserves nothing more than a complete and utter dismissal of animalistic behavior. Only privileged athletes realize there is a good chance of no accountability and that is a culture this bizarre society is ok with!!

[@clutch.mastervi2658]

BOOMER

[@ahgflyguy]

@@goobermcgilicuty3754 What animalistic behavior are you referring to? This is regarding a DUI that resulted in a fatal accident, right?

[@phinsfan5405]

Im sure glad we were all able to find out your a OU fan!

[@joeg4707]

Florida grad here...Saban is a great communicator. Respect. Wonderful response to a tragic situation.

[@teeduck]

What does being a Florida grad have to do with anything here

[@rodneyleon3645]

Oh yes, such an oscar moment, makes me forget all about this young woman losing her life. He means zilch to anyone with a brain. Get over your dude worship of lame ass jock loving coaches!

[@rodneyleon3645]

@@teeduck Virtue signaling, like he's such a big man he can actually love someone other than those employed by UF, another crony socialist promoting institution like the UA.

[@paulvon2378]

The victim was named Tina Tintor. Only 23 and was killed at no fault of her own.

[@louisschulze7554]

she lived in the wildest city in all of the US and was out at 3am. "Nothing good happens after midnight" is a famous quote for a reason "no fault of her own" is misleading. She had a 1% fault bare minimum. Unless there was a good reason she was out that late. she shouldnt have been out

[@sliglusamelius8578]

“Say here name” won’t become a meme.

[@towelman8589]

@@louisschulze7554 She was burned alive due to this idiot and you're placing the blame on her?

[@cjpearce1407]

@@louisschulze7554 bruh? the fuck kinda logic is that

[@WhiteDove73-888]

Don’t forget the dog

[@Rob-gf3pb]

Raiders fan here: Ruggs was looking so explosive and had the WORLD at his fingertips! So sad that he made the decision that SO MANY PEOPLE make day in and day out. He knew better, and now we’ll watch him pay for it. How the lives of the victim’s family are changed forever as well as Ruggs’ family’s lives…. Such AN ABSOLUTE TRAGEDY

[@jf5065]

Blame the move to Vegas

[@dredgewalker]

@@jf5065 Vegas? He's a grownan able to make his own decisions and he decided to be stupid and drive while under influence that caused a person to not only crash but also burn to death inside their car. I can't stress enough that this was an unavoidable accident if he wasn't filled with his ego.

[@ben_aka_bigben8266]

atm fan here guess henry ruggs could’t drive through our defense or on the road p.s. sry about this

[@mholtebeck]

@@dredgewalker Yeah, and we've seen people do stupid stuff in other cities.

[@ashtonyoshi6811]

Raiders fan here as well. I enjoyed watching him play and glad we had a young WR who did his thing. Now it's wrap and he just needs to accept what ever happens next.

[@dontron4877]

From a gator fan. Amazing words coach couldn't of said it better than myself

[@Roc-Righteous]

Classy Gator fan.

[@tooldread1]

Another Gator fan here... please beat the ever living hell out of Gawgia, there fans are insufferable.

[@Buttington_Headerson]

I'm an Auburn fan and I respect Saban and the players. It's just some of the Bama fan base I cannot stand.

[@brucemcgoose7609]

@@tooldread1 As a Georgia fan I have to agree sadly

[@vegastjg]

couldn't have* said

[@CJPronk]

Very well said, Coach. Just an awful situation all around.

[@genehollon1472]

SABAN, A N D OTHERS should be concerned for DECENT HUMAN BEINGS , and NOT CONCERNED for MURDERING IDIOTS. !!!!!!--- To all the faint hearted friends who are SO SORRY FOR THIS MURDERER , I hope your FAMILY MEMBER is NEVER murdered by a DESPICABLE DRUNK .

[@brandonkishimoto9467]

@@genehollon1472 you are very right. But if you know anything about prayer, it works for murderers too. We pray that he repent and learn and do something in this life that can make up for the life he stole.

[@genehollon1472]

@@brandonkishimoto9467 ACSOLUTELY, YOU ARE CORRECT. B U T STUPIDITY has consequences. HOPEFULLY< he will find your advice, B UT FIRST , he must pay for his ABJECT, DON'T CARE, DETERMINED STUPIDITY . FORFETURE OF HIS LIFE IS THE F A I R CONSEQUENCE. LET IT BE SAID---- LET IT BE DONE.

[@whodat4lyfekris]

@@genehollon1472 I'm pretty sure if Henry could take that horrible choice he made that night back he'd do so in a heartbeat. Hell thinking of his past and mental state at the moment, he'd probably swap his life with the deceased. So don't be like that...everyone makes mistakes.

[@genehollon1472]

@@whodat4lyfekris CERTAINLY , we have all made mistakes, H O W E V E R, SHEER , UNADULTERATED, D E L I B E R A T E STUPIDITY , has MAGNIFIED CONSEQUENCES. This is such a case. To diminish it to ANY DEGREE can cause others to believe it is O>K> to overlook the horrible results of this DON'T CARE, IRRESPONSIBLE , SPEEDING, DRUNK, MANIAC.

[@texan996]

My heart goes out to the innocent victims. 23 years old young lady & her pet dog, so sad. As for the accused, driving at a high rate of speed in traffic is like playing Russian Roulette, now you have to pay the price for your decision that ended another human’s life.

[@theps4main12]

Actually no you’re wrong, he’s out on bond enjoying life right now😛

[@parkerfoti7721]

@@theps4main12 can’t really imagine he’s enjoying much right now and it’s only a matter of time before he’s behind bars, hopefully for a long time. And I’m an Alabama grad who loved Ruggs but what he did is inexcusable and unjustifiable.

[@theps4main12]

@@parkerfoti7721 you must have never did time before

[@theps4main12]

@@parkerfoti7721 probably still living with mommy and daddy in your twenties huh

[@parkerfoti7721]

@@theps4main12 what does me ever doing time or not have to do with this (you are correct, I never have and that something I’m quite happy about, not sure why your sarcastic comment makes it seem like this is a bad thing)? He has to live with the fact that he’s responsible for the death of someone, can’t imagine he’s just having a great old time. Also not sure what living with parents would have to do with this? I live in a three bedroom house in a gated community on a golf course and a lake though, so you couldn’t be more off wrong. I am in my 20’s though so you got that right 👏🏼

[@tim6167]

Yeah it’s not about football. It’s about life. Bad decisions come when your out at 330 in the morning. I love ALABAMA and love Ruggs. But you can’t disregard life so carelessly.

[@Dr.Spatula]

"Bad decisions come when you're out at 330 in the morning." What was her bad decision? And everyone else who has to live at that time?

[@misguidedangel6550]

@@Dr.Spatula she was coming home from walking her dog at a dog park. Vegas is so hot many people walk their dogs in the early mornings

[@misguidedangel6550]

Don't drive 156 MPH in a residential area either. The poor girl died the worst possible way she was burned alive. The witnesses heard her screaming as she was being burned alive., I couldn't imagine

[@sIudgefactory]

i don't think 330 am has anything to do with it lol.

[@Dr.Spatula]

@@misguidedangel6550 if she was conscious the speed must not have mattered that much

[@penelopelopez8296]

This is something that people can learn from……YES it is but they don’t. I lost five classmates back in 1983 due to drunk driving. It never ends. Why do we need alcohol anyway?

[@ticharribetikymo257]

I wish you were in that car

[@thecolorblack4778]

why do we need knives? alcohol serves a purpose and its one of the oldest things in human kind

[@robertd9850]

We don't need it. I gave it up because it was making me fat and raising my blood pressure. But that's my decision for me, not for anyone else.

[@genehollon1472]

@@thecolorblack4778 ALCOHOL can sit on the shelf for EONS and never hurt anyone. H O W E V E R , when a BLITHERING IDIOT gets DRUNK, and KILLS INNOCENT PEOPLE, HE SHOULD PAY WITH HIS LIFE.

[@idontknowmilk2209]

Mental health and letting loose is why people drink. Idk why that was such a hard thing to think of. Maybe you don’t have issues, but not everyone drinks right ? Drinking and driving is a personal choice. Ruggs has a picture of his friends grave who died in a accident on his Twitter header and still drove drunk. It was only his choice.

[@jtpower99]

I'm a Tennessee fan, but i really respect Saban. He always says the right thing at the right time.

[@incomeGlitch]

Goat things. And I’m an auburn fan

[@harukuhitoki2991]

Really? Thoughts and Prayers for the MURDERER, amd his family! Wow, thoughts and prayers for the Boston Marathon bombers, and their vicitms!

[@audellaroque4730]

@@harukuhitoki2991 why wouldn’t you feel bad for his family? They didn’t tell him to go get drunk and kill someone lmao

[@markjsram]

I feel nothing for Ruggs. Sorry. I make a 10th of his salary and I'll take an Uber if I've been drinking. I feel sorry for this young lady and her beautiful baby Max... it's tragic. I pray for the family. I hope Ruggs gets decades behind bars. Mistakes are something you almost have no control over. This wasn't a mistake.

[@candiaceallen5782]

I totally agree❗

[@terrellgaither8699]

I disagree. It don’t take decades for a person to change . Yes he should be punished but Andy Reid son killed someone doing the same thing . Ted Kennedy did also no amount of time or money will bring the lady back .. I’m sorry for the victim family and my prayers go out to both families

[@amarirasheed6]

Go make some money then and you wouldn't have to worry about his salary

[@terrellgaither8699]

@B Babbich naw you need to stop in the double standard life .. ain’t the Kansas City chief assistant coach just hurt a lil girl . A 5 year old trying to pay off the fam to stay off their ass

[@Ari-ww3fv]

Henry Ruggs is definitely feeling guilty and regrets his decision. You would want people to feel compassion for you if you were in his shoes.

[@mattnorcia5593]

A judge once told me nothing good happens at 3 in the morning. The judge an alcoholic himself and as hypocritical as he was, was also perfectly correct with that statement. It stuck with me.

[@davidnelson7719]

Gotta wait until 3:30, that is when the good stuff starts happening again.

[@targetrender9529]

Unless you have a newborn baby!

[@nickhaa]

What about sex?

[@topdawg182]

@@nickhaa Yeah that’s what I was thinking about lmao. In my head I was thinking “damn that judge probably never gotten laid, that late at night” 😂

[@audellaroque4730]

@@topdawg182 you haven’t either tbf

[@motomania3094]

A situation close to my family and eerily similar to this case resulted in an 8 year sentence. My thoughts and prayers are with those involved. Many lives affected in an instant. Love each other. Be safe and take care.

[@Troy-fv9uq]

He's facing 40 years in prison prosecutors said. DUI resulting in death and Bodily injury, Reckless driving, and a concealed weapons charge if they add that on. Every state has different lengths in sentences when it comes to DUI laws. Nevada is one one of the strictest.

[@darrelthomas8270]

@@Troy-fv9uq he’ll have a good lawyer. I’d be surprised if his sentence was longer than 8 years.

[@qbdad675]

As a UGA Fan... let me say this... DO NOT put this on Coach Saban. That's not fair.... his job is to win AND along the way he's helped young men to be successful in Today's society...

[@gabbyhyman1246]

Amen!

[@Roc-Righteous]

Bama fan here, Amen Isaac. God bless

[@AJ11OH-IO]

Why would anyone do that? That would be my last thought but im sure your onto something

[@jasonbeasley6413]

Why would they do that? Ruggs is the dumba$$ that was racing in a residential area, on drugs, had a stolen gun, and killed an innocent person. He could have Uber, used the NFL ride along, he even had a friend that died in a DUI.... how stupid can you be????

[@AJ11OH-IO]

@@jasonbeasley6413 I heard about a gun but didn't know it was stolen and didn't hear about drugs yet but amen to everything you said. He don't deserve sympathy for shit. So many stupid decisions. If i had a friend die next to me over DWI.. My brain would wire itself to never drink a fn sip and drive let alone go over 150mph with my girl in the damn car. What a pos privileged thug who don't give a shit about anyone. I could be wrong

[@susantaylor1804]

Saban is always great on messaging & his concern for his players.

[@pistolp01]

Word's to live by, from Coach Nick Saban. Why is it, that so many of us, only remember these words, when it's, too late. Nothing good can be found, in this tragic moment.

[@redstateforever]

I have no sympathy for Henry. All NFL teams have driver services for players who need a ride after they’ve been drinking. He DECIDED to ignore that. He DECIDED to drink. He DECIDED to then drive. He DECIDED to go 156 mph on a residential street. His terrible, reckless, selfish, negligent decisions resulted in the death of an innocent young woman. I hope they put him under the jail. And idc he’s only 22. That just means he’s old enough to know better.

[@genehollon1472]

ABSOLUTELY !!!!!!!

[@joeyzasa7383]

AGREE

[@towelman8589]

Well said, I'm sick of people feeling sorry for this pos.

[@brandonhuang4414]

The driver service is no longer a thing but still not an excuse

[@blade5445]

100%!!! I'm sick of people only caring about the murderer bc he's famous and not the innocent person who died.

[@michaelwillis4532]

LSU fan, I appreciate this man more and more every year. He’s got class when it matters the most and he’s a great man. There’s not many coach Saban out there.

[@TheMidnightEffy]

geaux tigers and very true.

[@marcusbelanger3489]

The machine

[@Lifegoals4me]

I’m a BAMA girl and saw the game tonight. Although we won, I was so impressed with your team, y’all have so much to be proud of! You too have class, Sir!

[@fvhitman4hire]

Great response from Coach Saban...

[@jaysxpreme]

@Chief10 Beers you can support somebody and still disagree with their actions. Ruggs is going thru it and knows he fucked up in a split second. imagine how that feels.. this situation totally changed my interpretation on life. Show some damn sympathy. RIP to the woman and her beautiful dog, and prayers to her family, his family, and also him.

[@blade5445]

@@jaysxpreme watch the video. He showed no regret at all. He's only concerned he'll lose his money...

[@krimsonhaze327]

Well said coach. Can't believe this happened. Tell your loved ones you love them everyday because things can change in an instant. Prayers to the victims and to the Ruggs family.

[@blade5445]

Wtf why prayers to the Ruggs family?!?! He killed an innocent woman and showed no remorse and was only conserned bout himself

[@jfox11000]

There’s no victim , the victim is dead 💀, to have thoughts and prayers for a drunk who went 150 mph in a car crash killing someone else makes a lot of sense

[@kuevzi7547]

thats not nice ask god for forgiveness so he can guide you to kindness cause you sure need some smh 🤦‍♂️

[@stanleymyrick4068]

You are weird. There was a victim and she died horribly. Her parents especially feel the pain and loss. I imagine Ruggs does too, but I KNOW he feels the pain of what he has lost. He also has to face the consequences every day from here on out. This is a no win for anyone.

[@joeyzasa7383]

EXACTLY

[@the1basser]

@@stanleymyrick4068 You don't have any idea how he feels !! He will only care for himself now !

[@jeremylindsey2975]

@@the1basser So @Stanley Myrick can't possibly know how he feels but you do? That's some ego you've got. Maybe you're right. Maybe Stan is. I hope that him seeing the better in Ruggs ends up being right though.

[@bighawk44]

I'm a UGA fan but that man continues to impress me with how he handles situations. I think that was the perfect way to answer that question.

[@GiDD504]

Thoughts and prayers for Henry??? WTF? He killed a woman and her dog. He deserves no thoughts or prayers. He deserves 40 years in prison and that’s it.

[@herkrobinson8009]

7henrt ruggs

[@justinp5661]

Tennessee fan here. Saban has helped a lot of men become better at both football and life. You can see this upset him greatly.

[@mcsibs]

A 23 year old woman burned to death in her car bc he decided to drive into the back of her drunk going 156 mph. Sorry theres not much sympathy for mr ruggs

[@Zackaveli]

We get it. It was a very dumb decision that killed a person and he will pay for it, as he should. But it was an accident. He didn't kill her on purpose. That's what makes it fucked up all around. I feel bad for all parties just like Saban said.

[@dorianmarchelgray5292]

Dead people can't be prayed for. Jesus said let the dead deal with the dead.. I'm here for the living. Grace and mercy is what the lord has for us why can't we have that for people who make vicious errors? We all mess up. . We can have sympathy for Crack users and murderers alike. They are still human.

[@lcjones4682]

I have plenty of compassion for him.

[@Keithjames153]

There’s always room for sympathy bud... it’s an all around tragic situation.

[@mattnorcia5593]

The wages of sin trapped in the state pen for Ruggs.

[@courtneesdad]

From an LSU fan. I respect coach Saban. The man isn’t only a coach, he is compassionate and caring.

[@holylandfan3275]

The victim was mentioned AFTER the drunk and wreckless PLAYER each time. Shame on you! 😡

[@rodgod9311]

…….. he was asked a question about henry

[@angelicamedrano8383]

Cause he is a NFL player and black and the victim is not black or else BLM would be begging for JUSTICE!!!!!!!! Now black people don’t want Justice!!!! He had a gun, SPEED DRIVING AND DRUNK AF!!!!!! I hope Karma gets him soon!!!!!!!! The lady had her life taken away….never will get married or laugh or have kids!!!!!!!!!!!! If Ruggs and his gf even cared….they would have also think about their daughter how would’ve left orphaned even they died toooooo!!!!!! Soooo unfair!!!!! #BRINGJUSTICE

[@Mrzaddy246]

U can just tell he is so disappointed in him

[@rimmahead4621]

Thanks Nick

[@txdave2]

Henry Ruggs III killed another human being. Driving an expensive car 150+ MPH through a neighborhood while intoxicated was not a "mistake" or a "bad decision". Let's don't forget the loaded gun in his car. This was horrible, reckless, and arrogant behavior. He'll probably get a couple of years in jail, but this innocent young woman is DEAD forever. There's no excuse for what he did.

[@AJ11OH-IO]

He doesn't deserve prayers just yet.. This was no 2 drink accident going the speed limit. He was lit and going over 150mph and was only able to slow down to 127 i believe it was before causing that young lady to flip many times over 150ft or so. He then didn't even comply with officers after knowing he killed someone. He's just a privlaged thug and until he changes, he doesn't deserve any sympathy.

[@thetruth-vf8rt]

👆🏾racist

[@bpcruiser]

Henry made a bad decision and thus the consequences of killing someone are devastating. Thoughts and prayers to the victims family.

[@jaimealvarezmd7245]

More than just a bad decision. He killed an innocent young girl and her dog

[@jc-diaz487]

@@jaimealvarezmd7245 period! More than a bad decision!!! He ended someone life.

[@joshblocker9653]

Never mind the consequences how can he live with this if he has the moral fortitude people say he does I couldn't live with killing someone innocent and the way she suffered excruciating pain I just couldn't see living with this.

[@privatelending6801]

Really.. no kidding

[@kevcrid]

Driving 156 miles per hour drunk in a residential area, Henry Ruggs doesn't deserve any compassion. All thoughts and prayers should go to the victim and her family.

[@ThePopeII]

I might have a little more sympathy for Ruggs if he wasn't driving 156 freaking miles per hour. Even if you are completely drunk you know not to drive that fast. He just plowed right into someone and caused them to burn alive in their vehicle. I mean, Good Lord. This guy's career better be over, and he should get the maximum sentence for felony DUI.

[@angelicamedrano8383]

On God!!! And I see noooooo black person coming to say Justice for her!!!!!!!! Since Ruggs is black and the victim is not!!!!!!!!! #JUSTICEISNEEDED

[@diedjust5719]

@@angelicamedrano8383 way to make it about race 🤡

[@nathangoucher9184]

@@angelicamedrano8383 Wtf is wrong with u everyone has sympathy for her don’t matter if they black white or blue why everything gotta be abt race with u ppl

[@bartbutkis]

Coach Saban, Your compassion, your thoughts and your prayers will have absolutely no affect on the "victim". She's dead and gone now.

[@Calvin1985]

He surely meant the victims’ family, or maybe he was praying for the victims to be granted eternal rest 🤷‍♂️

[@Roc-Righteous]

Amen Coach. They need to heed your words, their young, but it's dangerous out there. God bless Coach Saban.

[@MrChucklepuff]

It’s dangerous out there when people are driving 150 miles per hour. Unacceptable and inexcusable. Sorry for his family but I hope he receives max penalty for the sake of the young ladies family who was killed.

[@snowworries497]

They need to teach that you killed more than the other person. 3 days ago he had no worries. Now he’s got a 7by7

[@mathewfreeman8364]

Damn.... I hate this happened. Ruggs grew in my home town and went to my high school.

[@jasonbeasley6413]

Hopefully he gets what he deserves and grows in jail cause the victim CAN'T

[@nala3038]

I’m pretty sure he’s someone they’d probably like to forget

[@mulehead126]

Many athletes won't learn a thing from this, they think they are indestructible.

[@joshblocker9653]

He should be locked away a long time and that women's family should sue him for everything he has

[@privatelending6801]

I agree.. are least 15 years minimum

[@michaelcooke8989]

I hope you have that same energy for Andy Reid son. I never heared you in the comment section. Ohh I forgot you never heared about that situation your ears hole was closed ehh fella.

[@alcholicsaintsfan_]

as an Auburn fan, a lot more respect was just earned for Saban, hit the nail on the head with every word he spoke.

[@liberty-matrix]

"Sometimes we live, sometimes we die, sometimes we cry!" - Van Morrison

[@putnam568]

Yeah I have prayers for Ruggs too. Praying he spends the rest of his life in jail

[@gmajor1273]

Well said Coach Saban

[@bobbyd4404]

Never been a Bama fan but I respect the hell out of what they do and Saban. One hell of a coach

[@obey2dmax]

Well said Coach Saban. 👏

[@cindyrussell1581]

Iam sorry but there's no feeling sorry for the grown ass man that made a choice to drive drunk, he could of walked but didn't , he could of canned but he didn't , and he could of called someone or took a bus but he didn't but what he did do was choose to drive drunk and kill someone. So sit in jail and think about that.

[@45tonytony]

Jail or no jail this will kill him mentally so all the extra isn’t called for major mistake he regrets people have fat mouths on media outlets

[@cindyrussell1581]

@@45tonytony u call that mistake, u don't the meaning of a mistake then yr pretty stupid, is not drinking and driving and killing people.its not a game yr playing. U think what u will.

[@WickedlyMe328]

I hope Henry Ruggs goes to prison for all 46 years he’s facing!

[@trentious04]

dude was driving 156mph with a .161 bac! that's not some oh oops probably shouldn't have done that. I heard he's facing 2 to 20 years, which i don't see how it shouldn't be on the long side of that. He did something beyond stupid and killed someone in the process.

[@kadinromine1553]

With the additional charges he got he could be looking at 40 years

[@58lukum]

Every tim I hear a great coach speak, I can’t help but think of Belichick. Guy literally answers in one word every time.

[@CountryboyBOB]

Well said🙏

[@blankdept]

Stop down playing this situation like Ruggs is the victim. He had a choice, Tina did not. This is 1000% on Ruggs and his thuggish Ruggish mindset. Having 20 drinks, getting in a corvette and doing almost 200 MPH in a residential neighborhood. With a loaded weapon to boot. TF you thinking dude. Come on man.

[@speakingtruths4215]

@Rollie55 "Black out drunk," yet that foot was on the accelerator and never let off.

[@cp3isBetterThanDrose]

Bro you need better comprehension skills no shit it’s ruggs fault.

[@xdeblatt1194]

Bet he wasn’t a thug when he was catching touchdowns for alabama you racist

[@thecolorblack4778]

@Rollie55 ive had a BAC of .27 and wasnt passed out, i also wasnt driving i was completly fucked up lol

[@coolwiz7994]

@Rollie55 and the victims family will have to live with the fact that their daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend burned up with pain and suffering unimaginable to anyone. I have ZERO sympathy for him. He murdered someone in the second degree. He should be in prison 30 to 40 years. I don't give a damn about his clean record. 156 in a residential neighborhood. What if he crashed into a house where a 4 month old was sleeping and they burned up with no chance at life. C'mon!!

[@509Syndicate]

I don’t think he could have said it any better than this perfect

[@mavericky1543]

Screw Ruggs, he’s out on bail, living the good life.

[@towelman8589]

Privilege. Anyone else would be behind bars right now.

[@BIGNA281]

Really? $?

[@nala3038]

Riggs deserves NO thoughts and prayers! Shame on you Nick.

[@bebe9142]

We all are in need of prayers!

[@45tonytony]

@@bebe9142 exactly people are fuckn sick and selfish

[@nala3038]

@@bebe9142 people that drive 156 mph into another car killing them and not trying to help them when they’re burning alive? Yeah right. The only people that deserve thoughts and prayers are the poor victim, her dog, and the victim’s family! SMH

[@audellaroque4730]

“Shame on you Nick.” You Christian’s confuse me lmao, what’s he supposed to do? You’re supposed to pray for everyone, right? Doesn’t mean you condone what they did. Good Jesus, man.

[@Snow-fh5kr]

From an LSU fan, thank you Saban for being a support system for Ruggs in the hardest thing he's likely ever had to deal with and hopefully the hardest thing he'll ever have to deal with. Prayers to the family of the victim and the Ruggs family as well.

[@joeyp4196]

Words chosen very very wisely.

[@UWish0430]

Why do we care what Saban thinks? We are all humans and can look at that situation and realize it is a tragedy that should have never happened. Can we get Ruggs 3rd grade teacher and his first girlfriend's perspective also!? Saban said what hopefully all of us would at least say and actually probably came up way short in condemning what Ruggs did. But let's give the coach a pat on the back because he can win a football AND has somewhat of a conscience. Ruggs murdered that poor girl and could have caused a lot more harm if the circumstances were different. Anybody who gets toasted like he did and gets behind the wheel and kills another person should be sent away for life.

[@methus57]

Best post on this thread.

[@BP78416]

Hopefully, justice will be served for the deceased and family. Maximum sentence

[@slowery43]

There is no justice you fool... Nothing can or will be fine that in any way will fix the deaths regardless of Riggs serves time or not so with the cliches

[@searchforthestrangler5034]

@@slowery43 Of course if can't fix the death of that young woman who died so horribly at the hands of an irresponsible criminal with the actions he chose resulting in his crime. For that there has be justice otherwise why have any laws at all. That vehicle became a deadly weapon he chose to make it with the alcohol and insane rate of speed he operated it. That's criminal to begin with even before he killed that woman.

[@blade5445]

No justice against the rich.

[@georgesouthwick7000]

The consequences are a hell of a lot more devastated for his victim and her family than they are for Henry.

[@j.siahh_14]

From a Georgia fan he spoke straight facts

[@andis9076]

Saban must feel bad that one of his students failed to follow his guidance.

[@privatelending6801]

He's a punk. Enough said, he knew what he was doing

[@ronaldgreen9772]

Henry Riggs should get the full hammer of the law for his monstrous action. May the victim rest in peace. That woman and her pet didn't deserve what happened to them.

[@LASVEGASRAIDERS21]

Die hard Raider fan here, and I agree with you.

[@USA_VENON_NY]

RIP to this lady and her dog. If I was drunk I would’ve called a Uber/Lyft and have my car towed back to the mansion.

[@stanich054]

Is that the mansion that sits on wheels...!?

[@baileyjames9523]

Those thoughts and prayers are definitely gonna help the situation

[@igorlobkovenko9480]

One of the worst parts of coaching is situations like this. You no longer have control over the players that helped you succeed. You cant help them and some coaches will feel like they didnt do enough to prepare their players for life after football. Now, there are plenty of guys like Bobby Petrino. They dont care about anybody other than themselves. They are not invested in that player beyond the time they spend coaching him. However, a lot of top coaches are more like Saban, Pete Carroll and Kirby Smart than the other type. However, these are not infallible men just because they coach football at a high level. Everyone is flawed.

[@michaelb6420]

Put him in jail for decades and decades!!!

[@jacobmcdonald1805]

I can’t support someone who chose to do something so wrong driving at 150+ mph while drunk that’s just insane.

[@slowery43]

Did someone ask you to support him?

[@audellaroque4730]

No one is telling you to support him lmao

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Well said

[@blacksheep1222]

From an lsu fan , praying for everyone involved 🙏🏼

[@270eman]

Man I know that was probably more tough to have to say than any game this mans played. I hated Ruggs on the field against me but I hate even more seeing his life and future and the vicitims life ruined like that. Call an Uber. Call lyft. Call a friend. Whatever you gotta do. If you can't then don't drink.

[@misguidedangel6550]

Don't drive 156 MPH either. He was drunk sure but he was also driving 156 MPH (252 KM/H) in a residential area. This poor girl died the worst possible way she was burned alive. She was screaming as she burned away with her poor dog

[@joshblocker9653]

@@jvanek8512 yeah it was more like reckless homicide going that fast shows no concern for safety or life the women's family should sue him for everything he, has it would have been bad for him even without a DUI driving like that

[@grabbagear]

@@jvanek8512 "It wasn't his drinking that caused the accident" So if he had been sober and going over 150 he would have been able to stop and/or avoid rear ending an innocent lady and her pet resulting in them burning to death? 🙄

[@gregoryfuller9736]

A sober person not going to be going that fast on that world

[@blakebruner5038]

@@jvanek8512 It seems like you're putting forth a lot of effort to take the blame off of alcohol in this equation, which doesn't really make any sense. Are you suggesting that driving while buzzed or mildly intoxicated should be legal? Your point about distracted driving is completely irrelevant and has nothing to do with this accident. He had alcohol, THEN decided to drive recklessly. And you don't see the connection?

[@teetaunjj7894]

Prison sentence for life definitely should be the consequences here minimum!! He took a life !! They need to start judicially executing people who are drunk driving Killing others , and people are killing people while texting also.... judicial executions need to start and this would help save innocent lives !!

[@towelman8589]

People on Twitter are saying that he's the victim here. Absolute trash blue checkmarks on Twitter being terrible people as usual.

[@p1ls726]

Most mistakes I can forgive and give seconds chances. Driving drunk isn't one of those. No excuses for doing that dumb shit. Condolences to the family of the innocent who lost their life. USE CAR SERVICES OR GET A RIDE. HOW MANY MORE TIMES DOES THIS NEED TO HAPPEN.

[@rvrbarnacle79]

I don’t pray but if I did it wouldn’t be for an idiot with money that killed someone through stupidity. That’s just common sense. This guy needs at least 20 years in a prison to think about how cool he thought he was that night.

[@robertwoodworth7819]

Well said from an LSU fan

[@kevinserrano7795]

Amazing speech by the best during this tough time

[@qg2677]

Even tho I am an OU fan I have to admit Saban has a way with words.

[@Phoenix-zi4kp]

Well said! Let him be an example 👌🏾

[@synthwavedreamin2268]

God Bless

[@daveshively3295]

Solid words.

[@GotLotsaFaith]

Here, our thoughts and prayers are with both the victims, the young woman and her pooch. And, for no one else.

[@christiant.1113]

What about Henry Ruggs and his family? Thoughts and prayers are supposed to be about forgiveness, at least for Christians they are.

[@GotLotsaFaith]

@@christiant.1113 You're absolutely right. I'm not Christian.

[@christiant.1113]

@@GotLotsaFaith fair enough

[@audellaroque4730]

@@GotLotsaFaithyou don’t feel bad for his girlfriend? His family? They didn’t tell him to do this lmao

[@smoothoperator7023]

Because of this, a few of these players will tighten up their ship for a while but eventually they'll go right back to drinking & driving.

[@stevenfoster9402]

How hard is it to not get in the car and drive after a night of drinking? Sad that an innocent person had to pay with their life for some idiot's stupid choice.

[@karlsimmering460]

The clarity and communication that Nick Saban showed there, was graceful, and direct. I pray that no coach ever be in that position, with one of their former players, be it Ryan Day, Luke Fickell, Ed Ogeron, Jimbo Fisher, or Dabo Sweeney…. I also pray that the victims get justice, and peace, during this time, and like Nick Saban said, our actions have consequences… Unfortunately bad decisions ended the life of a victim, and ruined his life as well… Prayers from Buckeye Country to everyone involved, because sometimes life is bigger than a game or a rivalry, and sometimes it’s just nice to reach out and say “Hey, we hope you are all okay” Great job handling that difficult question Coach Saban.

[@jayeone3178]

I totally agree with coach. Henry didn't have, no good reason, to be going that fast. I don't care, what you're going through. Risking your life, and other people's lives. That tragically ended up. With one person losing their life. And then her dog being burned alive. Is truly not thee answer. Jesus is the answer. He's always have been. And he always will be. And the sooner and not later. That the whole world will realize that. Then the better off we'll all be.

[@someguy1688]

you aint gotta try and shove religion down people's throats.

[@jayeone3178]

@@someguy1688 Jesus Christ, is not religion. He's the son of the living God. And he's thee undeniable, and the most reliable, answer. For everything that's going on in the world today. And whether you want to believe that or not. Is totally, and completely, up to you. But just because you don't believe. It doesn't make our need for him? And the truth of who he is. Any less right or a lie. Jesus Christ shall. And always will be. The unrefutable, and immutable, savior of the world. Period.

[@whodat4lyfekris]

Henry's mental health is probably going through it right now. *Especially if you remember Henry's story of his friend dying in a bad accident with him inside* Ya hate to see it all honestly...from the lives destroyed by his one bad choice to Henry himself, thoughts and prayers to all parties involved 🙏🏾. Please everyone reading this, if you decide to drink a lot do not drive...your life as well as others will be hurt.

[@WayneStratton]

Oh my goodness, I had forgotten about how that happened. So horrible

[@ronaldgreen9772]

Henry will get what he deserves for taking that innocent woman's life.

[@philsmith8306]

@@ronaldgreen9772 and the innocent dog as well. He was driving 156 MPH at impact while intoxicated inside Las Vegas city limits. He wasn't on the interstate or some back road. He was flying through intersections. That's just ignorance and irresponsible. My only compassion if for the victim and her family. He is a grown man who made the decision to get behind the wheel. That's life. Play stupid games, get stupid prizes. People only care about Henry Ruggs that athlete, not the person. There is a black man in Birmingham Alabama now that's just got a DUI, where is his support and empathy?? In this day and age, especially in a 24 hour city like Las Vegas there is no excuse for NOT calling a cab, Uber, Lyft, teammate, girl from the nightclub

[@zackattack366]

@@philsmith8306 the NFL players association has free ride share deals set up for NFL players. That makes this even worse.

[@prettynormalguy3169]

He KNEW the consequences. Honestly, it’s double fk him now. Rot in prison, bro. So stupid…

[@glockman9c]

15 minutes destroyed the lives of so many...

[@gamecocknation23]

As a South Carolina fan. Well said from Nick Saban.

[@jaycee3718]

Did Lebron James say it was ok for the police to arrest this criminal?

[@Chimpmanboom]

Damn i couldnt come up with a better answer if you locked me in a room for a month and told me to start writing.

[@icebergism]

"I think this is something we can learn from" he was supposed to already have learned this lesson when his best friend died in a car accident.

[@highnrising]

Henry should go to prison for a long time.

[@suki355]

Thoughts and prayers. 2 fakest words

[@geraldorivia7153]

And he literally said it 4 times. Remember kids, when you don't have much to say (or just don't really care) about a tragic situation, just whip out some good 'ol "thoughts and prayers 🙏"

[@audellaroque4730]

@@geraldorivia7153 I mean what the fuck else can he say lmao Also it’s three words not two

[@tonysalsa9215]

That man went through the ringer