Nick Saban Retires: Who Will Replace the Most Dominant Coach in College Football History?
Nick Saban Retires: Who Will Replace the Most Dominant Coach in College Football History?
Nick Saban, the most dominant coach in college football history, has announced his retirement. Saban, who turns 70 in October, led Alabama to six national championships in his 15 seasons with the Crimson Tide. He also won four national championships at LSU and one at Michigan State.
Saban's retirement leaves a huge void in college football. He was the gold standard for coaches, and his teams were always among the best in the country. It will be difficult to find someone who can match his success.
There are a few potential candidates to replace Saban at Alabama. One possibility is Bill O'Brien, the current offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide. O'Brien has a long history with Saban, having served as his offensive coordinator at Penn State and Alabama. He is also a successful head coach in his own right, having led the Houston Texans to the playoffs in 2012.
Another potential candidate is Josh Gattis, the current wide receivers coach for Alabama. Gattis is a rising star in the coaching world, and he has been praised for his work with Alabama's wide receivers. He also has a history of success at Penn State, where he was the wide receivers coach from 2016 to 2017.
It is also possible that Alabama will look outside of its own staff to find a replacement for Saban. Some potential candidates include Jimbo Fisher, the head coach at Texas A&M;; Kirby Smart, the head coach at Georgia; and Lincoln Riley, the head coach at Oklahoma.
Whoever replaces Saban will have big shoes to fill. Saban is one of the greatest coaches in college football history, and his retirement is a major loss for the sport. However, there are a number of talented coaches who could potentially succeed him. It will be interesting to see who Alabama chooses to lead the Crimson Tide in the years to come.