Nick Saban goes full on rant regarding Alabama fans

Alabama head coach Nick Saban went full rant mode Wednesday night on his weekly radio show with Eli Gold regarding Alabama fans and their at times lack of appreciation for the standard at Alabama that Saban and his staff have built. Video is courtesy of the University of Alabama Athletics.

[@whatif2336]

LSU Fan Here. Complete and TOTAL RESPECT TO COACH SABAN!! No doubt the GOAT college coaches. Yes, BAMA does get everyone’s BEST GAME because you have earned their respect however, this time Coach you were “Out Coached.” Also, you get the TOP RECRUITS in the country because you’re amazing. First time for everything. Loyal to LSU always and give respect where due. Good luck Coach on the rest of the season🏈👍🏼

[@LiPo5000]

I have never lost respect for Coach Saban.

[@clarelewis2914]

Lord knows I'm not an Alabama fan. BUT damn, Saban nailed it. Respect earned sir.

[@scottielutz3062]

Florida Gators fan here but all u Bama fans should be grateful that y’all got to see your team win many recent sec championships and many recent national championships. Not many other college football fans can say the same about their team.

[@MetallicAAlabamA]

Most of these idiots that get on social media and say ignorant stuff like "Bama needs to fire Golding, fire O'Brian, do this ,do that." Or "Bama shouldn't be losing to Texas A&M, or beating Arkansas by a touchdown. " These are all bandwagoners, or really young fans that either have no clue what Bama went through in the early 1950's with the J.B "Ears" Whitworth era, or the late 90's, early 2000's with the Dubose, Shula era. Only reason I brought up the Whitworth era is because alot of the older Bama fans know about how that was the worst 3 yrs of Bama football. And I study Bama football and have since I started watching them at 8yrs old, in 1986. So I know exactly what true fans feel. But these idiots that have no idea need to sit back and chill. The SEC is a grind, and this ain't the pee wee leagues.

[@sunstatesnipr1k759]

Yes exactly gator fan here too

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree, but those fans are not satisfied. Every game could be a blowout and they would find something else to complain about.

[@steventolbert7293]

@@sunstatesnipr1k759 agreed go gator

[@lindacaypless1566]

Auburn fan. I agree with you. Bama fans are never satisfied

[@beachrat4873]

Well said coach. I remember the years before you arrived at Bama. On behalf of Bama nation I want to thank you for what you’ve done for the program, the university and for the young men who have played with you.

[@lawrencecarter5871]

Saban and Alabama suck

[@dinnafash11]

Well said!

[@disposablehero4911]

I refer to the era between Stallings and Saban as the dark years. Though Alabama did have winning seasons they also had losing ones as well and the program was nearly destroyed by the NCAA. There are those fans who've never had to go through any of that and those fans are still relatively young. If someone over 40 is going off about Bama football well they have shit for brains is all I can say.

[@itzSleezyy]

I’m an Oklahoma fan and I have to say, Bama is lucky to have a coach like Nick Saban. Any school would be lucky to have him. Cheers

[@10rkm10]

Sooner fan here too, and Saban is spot on. We at Oklahoma have gotten choked on the same rat poison.

[@ericaberg8705]

@@10rkm10 Clemson fan here… came to say that I believe you guys are in amazing hands with Venables… we are huge fans of him! I know it hasn’t quite been the season you wanted this year, but just wait until your entire team are Venables’ recruits - it’ll be fire! He’s brilliant :)

[@10rkm10]

@@ericaberg8705 Totally agree, Erica! We at OU have enjoyed our 10+ win seasons and danced around Nattys for the past 15+ years. Brent has help Clemson figure it out and get theirs--developed great players (along with a great coaching staff). We've been needing a rebuild for some time, and I (as do many) believe BV is the guy. Much respect for Clemson here, too.

[@morlando1955]

I admire you for saying that, Coach Saban.

[@dinnafash11]

True Alabama fans stand behind you and the team 100%!

[@MetallicAAlabamA]

I know there are alot of Bama fans that don't get it. But alot of the belief that a team should slaughter another team, a really good team at that is caused by the media feeding their heads with nonsense. Saban is always honest when speaking to the media, fans, and his players. And not once has he said that his team should beat another team by a blowout. I'm glad he had this rant, especially with the season winding down, and at the most critical point of the season.

[@ericsloan9225]

Thank you Saban! Thank your for saying it out loud and defending all the players as they deserve it! Not just Bama all players deserve to be appreciated. I watch as many college football games as possible. These boys get hurt and its heart breaking. Respect the game or don't watch.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. Many Bama fans could not care less about their own players, especially when they are no longer suiting up in the UA football uniform. How many honor the past players who are now permanently disabled from this brutal sport?

[@carolynwillson9374]

What a great man and a good coach! Someone who is not afraid to give credit where credit is due, to those hard working players who deserve nothing less than praise. They have nothing and should have no reason to hang their heads if they lose. They are champions and should be proud. No one should try to take that from them. I am originally from Baton Rouge and I have always supported LSU even though I no longer live there. It was a sad day when the Tigers lost Nick Saban. He's a good man!

[@stewartsmith1947]

Well said sir ! BAMA fans are lucky to have him !

[@michaelkennedy659]

Saban is human, He can't and won't win them all. But he is the best coach in college I do believe.

[@davonteross2006]

Big kudos to Coach Saban for what he said. I’m an Auburn fans and I don’t blame him.

[@TLowCTI]

As Mississippi state fan, that's a great speech. I have great respect for Saban

[@cindyallen8784]

I am very proud of our team. Always have been always will be.

[@patrickjohnson6198]

FSU fan here. If you can’t support and appreciate your players through 2 WHOLE losses, you don’t deserve to have the effort your teams players put into each game. It’s been hard being a Nole fan living in Bama country, but I have never stopped supporting my team and wearing my garnet and gold. Those young men deserve better.

[@bbisquit]

I'm not an Alabama fan, but I am a Saban fan and good for him! They have great players and a great coach. Good FOR HIM FOR STANDING UP FOR THOSE KIDS! RESPECT!!!!

[@jeff1967ist]

You tell them coach we don’t need fans like that. Yes I was disappointed but I remember back at all the good years and I am proud of our team and things will change again.

[@mcarp5612]

Thank you Coach! We are proud of our team... Roll Tide!!!!

[@brookico]

So happy he came out and said this bc it don’t matter if we win another Natty, what he and the players have accomplished is RARE.. Saban loves our team, he loves Alabama, but he also loves football and he respects the other programs, coaches, and players. Idc what anyone says I would be happy to have Saban another ten years. Sure I would like to see Bama win another Natty b4 he retires for the players and for him. It’s not ALL Bama fans but we have been spoiled as fans bc we are only interested in winning championships now otherwise it’s a losing season but we should be happy we are doing as well as we are every year bc most teams are not perfect every single year but Bama has been as close as u can be for a long time. It’s ok now that GA is doing the same. At least that Natty is likely gonna stay in the SEC but even if it didn’t we should be happy for the teams that do win.

[@JK-br1mu]

Go eat some pork and grits

[@georgep3rd]

coming from an lsu fan, nothing but respect for you saben.

[@jking7461]

As an alum of LSU, I loved Nick when he was here, and hate (but don't hold it against him) that he left for the NFL and ended up at Bama. But if you listen to this video, or almost any other one he does, you can see why he's great and why his players love him. He might have been talking about the Bama fans, but it really applies to a lot of fans at all schools. You should have heard the fans putting down Brian Kelly and the players at the beginning of the year.

[@DisconnectedMinistry]

Like him or not he’s right!!!

[@accountaccountNIKE]

AL does get everyone's best game, every time. And it is always the most anticipated game of the year for most teams.. LSU fan for life here.. But still have to say, your the GOAT and this was perfectly stated. Best of luck on the remainder of your year.

[@rowdyman1463]

He’s a great leader. Would be successful no matter where or what level he coached.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I cannot believe it took Saban this long to finally see UA football fans for what they are and who they always have been. Hope he takes his millions and returns to sunny Florida. Anyone who had a choice would pick Florida over Bama any day. Great video of truth and passion.

[@KentAndrewLang1967]

It’s all fans at every sporting event regardless of the level. Thanks for putting it out there Coach. As a fan of Nebraska football I am tired of the “greatest fans in college football!” I appreciate how our 3-9 Nebraska Football team played this season! Go Big Red! 🌽🏈

[@kathymullins1692]

Thank you Coach Saban for your comments, You are are absolutely correct, RTR4EVER

[@phantommp5]

From LSU fan…VERY WELL SAID!!! To BAMA, Auburn is their rival or “team to beat,” but to all the other teams they play, BAMA is the rival to beat! BAMA is the game of the year for everyone that plays them.

[@ILoveOldTWC]

And every team has the date of Bama game on their schedule circled on their schedule.

[@bbjj2867]

I have said it many time some of us Bama fans have unreal expectations for Bama some years. This is a young team that has won 10 games in what I think is a rebuild year. Most teams like Ole Miss are happy to have won 10 games for the first time ever.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. You seem like a kind, thoughtful Bama football fan. Wow, you are as rare as a unicorn.

[@JasonDavis1977]

I'm not a Nick Saban or Alabama fan. Don't get me wrong they are a great team. My dislike for them is more the fault of sports casters acting like they are the only team that exists. That being said this is one of the best speeches I've ever heard. Great job Saban.

[@ILoveOldTWC]

They seem to act like Ohio State is the only other team that exists.

[@sandrawhicker5381]

Well said Coach Saban. Always proud to be an Alabama fan!!!

[@birthdayuncle]

Clemson fans need to listen to this.

[@carriedoehne3128]

You tell em Coach!!! RTR Always and Forver!! ❤🖤🐘❤🖤

[@CPF222]

Feels good to hear this now knowing we lost .

[@randalloliver8185]

I'm not a Bama fan but that was well said👍

[@FalconsFanForever]

UGA fan here and i respect the heck out of Nick Saban much respect!

[@dmack7328]

CNS is the GOAT. He is trying to win more than anyone else. RTR

[@sharonprince7972]

Roll Tide Coach Saban!

[@jarredgage]

This aged well. He is 💯 right. Geaux Tigers

[@everettquinton5792]

Not a Bama fan not a Saban fan because because he has beat us so many times. But he is spot on here love that he got emotional defending his players. I will say Saban is one of the greatest coaches of all time.

[@kenlounders5399]

Coach loves his players . Passionate. He wants his players to become the best they can be . On and off the field. Like a good father.

[@friedapolk]

WHO IS SABAN LISTENING TO BECAUSE ME AND MY TIDE FANS ARE ALWAYS GRATEFUL AND LOVE OUR COACH AND TEAM!!!! WE ARE THRILLED WE HAVE BEEN WITNESS TO A LONG SPAN OF EXCELLANCE ON AND OFF THE FIELD!!! AND TO WHO EVER HE IS TALKING TO , STOP IT!!! BE APPRECIATIVE AND SUPPORT OUR TEAM ON EVERYTHING!!!

[@feliciaroussel7136]

plenty and you know there are plenty who think everytime Alabama steps on the field they should blow everyone out. He's just saying that won't be the case all the time and the ones who make a big deal about it should be grateful for the team giving their all everytime they step outon the field.

[@ThaTrulyLo1]

They didnt let you hear the caller

[@jefflee6459]

Perfect analogy coming from a LSU fan

[@davegriffin6639]

Well said!!

[@ralphbryant8178]

This is why Alabama fans love and respect Coach Saban he’s impartial. Alabama Fanbase is not for the weak. We didn’t want to hear it or like it. But it was the truth.

[@lorentaidhg8534]

It's tough when you're the "king of the mountain". Saban is right on!

[@marymann7397]

You are so right Coach!

[@kd2mill]

CLEMSON fans need to see this. This is why I love coaches like Nick and Dabo. They love and respect their PLAYERS.

[@gingerteelbyrd4864]

100% agree!!! Roll Tide

[@revenadawson3910]

There is so much truth in Nick Saban’s speech. These are young men a lot of them under 21. They have good times and bad times celebrations and disappointments. Kirby Smart said This is the SEC. Anybody can be anybody at any given time.

[@gregderbes5029]

Well said, except about the part where players aren't being paid, that's no longer the case. Sorry Coach, you are one of the best to ever walk a sideline, but you knew what you were getting into when you went there. Nice to hear someone read the Bama fan the riot act.

[@prometheusfallen]

"These guys don't get paid to play here", huh? 😂 I agree with everything else, though!

[@ThaTrulyLo1]

They didnt use to get paid to play.....

[@HeathNormand]

That's a good man right there!! I wish he would have stayed at LSU but when an NFL team throws that much money at you its hard to say no. Then the NFL didn't work out so he came back to college. Alabama was dumpster fire when he go there and looks what he's done. Some one had to set a standard and just happen to be him.

[@RPPIII13]

Miami needs to hear this before Saturday's game.

[@maryannblackmon7708]

Gotta love Coach

[@ralphgwilson2388]

Okay, Alabama lost two games, are they going to work harder to improve their performance. Roll Tide, we love you

[@rickbarrett1994]

Well said Coach!! Roll Tide!!

[@alanpreston1822]

I preferred the Saban that said it didn't matter what the fans think, just focus on the process. This was the foundation of all the excuses we have heard from everyone in the program this year. As a competitor you should want everyone's best game and you should relish in dominating the competition. I am proud of our guys, but you have to see this is a different mentality.

[@RoseCurry5]

Nick Saban giving his team this speech rn.

[@alabamacowboy]

coach told it right

[@garryperkins4768]

Hell yea tell it like it is.

[@tuat.mvpformallybigd.2635]

Can't please idiots. Saban has spoiled Bama fans so bad. He has to rebuild nearly every yr. Fans expect way too much. He's got young players and had to replace almost all the coaches this season. Yoy can't be perfect every yr. I appreciate all Saban does for us. These fans will be sad when he's gone.

[@frankiejernigan5905]

Well Said Coach!

[@pocortr9077]

Fully agree with every word. That’s what happens when u reach the top though, only place left to go is down! U become the best and everyone expects u to stay the best forever, and nobody on earth and who’s ever lived has been the best at what they do forever bc it’s impossible. There will be a time again where Alabama is going 8-4 every year and we’re gonna look back and go DAMN! I SHOULDA ENJOYED THOSE SABAN YEARS MORE AND REALLY SOAKED IT IN….

[@Deltadawg660]

I got a big ole Snickers with his name on it.

[@frankiejernigan5905]

Amen brother !!

[@lizkent6524]

If your a fan you got to take the bad with the good.

[@1974kizz]

Bama fans are entitled because Saban and Saban's teams are consistently dominant in the most competitive conference in the country. Their two losses this year were oftly close (four points total) and Bama fans need to realize that, despite their expectations, sometimes you are gonna come up short.

[@ILoveOldTWC]

Yes, I am a huge Bama fan. Obviously, I want them to win every single game that they play, and it be by many points. But in reality, we're not going to win every single game. Law of averages don't work like that. Losing is inevitable. Sooner or later, it will happen. As Bama fans, we're spoiled.

[@nillathrilla]

Saban is the goat! God bless

[@Alexmld]

He is right Bama fans are the worst when they loose, its always the other teams fault or they cheated... I know Alabama fans that said they are so sick at their stomach because they might not make the playoffs this year one year after winning it all for the uptinth time last season. Its always Saban this Saban that well he just said it himself he is not perfect. I also keep saying this what happens when he finally does leave I don't care what your fanbase says there won't be another Saban you will get more used to loosing regularly. The closest thing to your coach is over here now.

[@ncbrothad]

It’s LOSE…a dog may LOOSE from a chain….Lose Loose

[@davidmerlin3344]

Bama is always going to have great teams no matter who the coach is BUT Saban is the GOAT and you can bet that he will have a say in who replaces him. And I don’t see him stepping down anytime soon.

[@PidgiesAirforce]

You are wrong in that it is Alabama who gets accused of cheating ... Aka...the refs You can let internet fans be the voice..most all of us appreciate this and know of not this year we will win next yearb

[@Alexmld]

@@davidmerlin3344 Every power house says this before they fall, aka Nebraska, Miami etc. Saban will have nothing to do with his replacement. Alabama fan base underestimate how hard it is to do what he has done. It will most likely never be done again but keep thinking coach A or B will just come in and continue the championships.

[@dallaswood4117]

Not his first rant about the spoiled Alabama fans I remember another one where he was going off after a game against Arkansas where they won but the fans didn’t think they won by “enough” he’s definitely right they lose like one game every three years and the fans bitch

[@tomhouse5414]

God I love nick Saban

[@johnmarshall8016]

We Bama fans have been spoiled. Coach Saban has been the best AND worst thing to happen to the fan base. We definitely need to support our team no matter what and support these players. As bad as I hate when we lose, it is an exponentially worse emotion for the players. If you’re a fair weather fan or a band wagon fan, take a hike, aaaight?

[@johnmarshall8016]

Almost forgot, ROLL TIDE ROLL for life!

[@nancyphillips9797]

Amen tell it like it is win or lose I am bama till the end all the mad fans are not true fans they are bandwagon fans love my bama always Roll Tide

[@peterfallon4018]

Good for Mr. Satan. Understand neurologically fans truly think they’re a part of the team, but YOU’RE NOT. YOU’RE not the one in the ice baths, taking painkillers & STILL are in pain, school like Bama most are looking to make NFL tho few do, such high expectations. Enjoy games & support your team in wins AND LOSSES!!

[@ArchibaldWasTaken]

Hopefully I think you meant to type Saban*

[@CPF222]

As fans we gotta motivate and cater to the team we represent. At the end of the day the players on the team are human , ppl working their ass off to earn a position in the nfl , or simply on the team. Mental health plays a huge part in that too.

[@moester75]

Come on all you Bama fans that are lucky enough to be in Bryant Denny Stadium today please make it loud and hostile. The last time our stadium was really loud was the 2005 Florida @ Alabama game it was electric in BD that day. Our fans are so spoiled our coach should not have to plead with us to get motivated. Make it loud today..,,,,TSIO… 🍊🐘🏈😠💪👏🏻

[@cindyallen8784]

Tell them, Coach!!!

[@shannonhammond2719]

Aight, coach.

[@donmacmaster2846]

Saban is the best 👍👍

[@michelecoffelt3780]

Give them hell coach

[@rayfordpaquette3876]

Coach is RIGHT.

[@gypsipayne9588]

Vote Blue for Nick Saban

[@chucklucas5326]

Tyler from Spartanburg needs to watch this!!

[@jackkarns2484]

“This isn’t professional football.” Wake up, Nick. Even though I still prefer the college game to the NFL, NIL and the portal have transformed College Football into something well beyond amateurism. Whatever payoffs happened prior to the current environment still did not change college football the way NIL & the portal have. Also, these comments are only applicable to whatever remains of the so-called Power 5 conferences. Football below that level may be entertaining but its character has not been changed by these new payment/transfer tools as used by the Big-Time college programs.

[@Nanu67-e9j]

Yeah Nick Saban is right..

[@videostellall]

GOAT

[@LarryFrom10EC]

As an Orange blooded fan, I can remember when everybody said Bear Brant was washed up. That was 1969. Then he went and won I believe 4 more Natty's.

[@mikegeee3319]

Bama fans are spoiled

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. Many are a toxic combination of arrogance and ignorance.

[@DJIcenhower]

AFLAC!

[@whocares0316]

Nick...i have never been and am still not a fan of yours and im sure you dont care about that, but i just wanted to compliment you for the comments you made in this video on behalf of your team and staff. I live in Georgia but am originally from Cincinnati and am a maniacal fan of my alma mater. As Luke Fickell has come to UC and developed a program to its current level, fans in Cincy have become professional second guessing coaches unless we win every game, and even then this year are negatively critiquing every game we play including the wins. It is really sad and sickening and maybe it is part of the sad new normal in America on pretty much everything. I hope not. Anyway, good job of laying it out there . I hope my Bearcats dont have to play you anytime soon, but i do hope you get another shot at the Dawgs .

[@Fsugrl1]

If they are not getting paid to play, then whats the NIL for?

[@Day12My]

Nice Maroon Tide shirt coach

[@maryannblackmon7708]

PREACH

[@billpope4076]

Damn Right !

[@drusky4life]

Did he say they aren't getting payed to play though. 🤚stop right there 🤚thats a lie. But agree with everything else he said.

[@chelseachelsea572]

“Our players don’t get paid!” I’m an Alabama fan but bro you just bragged earlier in the year about Bryce Young having 7 figures in the bank from his image rights lmao

[@wat3rh204]

How many of them are really getting paid tho it’s only those guys that are getting sponsorships most of em don’t get no money but they are still putting in the same effort as those few 7 figure guys

[@justomore7408]

We need a Saban “Aite” counter

[@axisofpeter]

Sounds like Nick is getting ready to pull up stakes and head into retirement.

[@jonjonesnrp9414]

When a team like Bama loses it quickly weeds out the bandwagon fans. #ROLLTIDE

[@billbowen3677]

Ok Nick I heard your rant I hope you hear mine. All fans are not like that. I do appreciate the hard work and effort the players put in win or lose. Yes I like for my team to win but it`s my team either way. I know the players want to win and I know the coaches want to win. I don`t like the criticism of our team or coaches any more than you do. In my book they are always #1. So stop grouping all Alabama fans in with a few cry babies. It just is not true. Yes we have a few, I wish we did not. This rant was not fair to the base group of Alabama fans. Awright!!!!!