Just before the turn of the century, LSU hired a coach that would change the program, along with the SEC, forever.
That coach was [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag]. Under Saban, LSU returned to national prominence. The LSU job catapulted Saban to the NFL, where things didn’t work out, which led him back to the college ranks at Alabama.
By now, you know the story. Saban won six national titles at Alabama to go along with his one at LSU. With the news of his retirement breaking earlier this week, it’s a good time to reflect back on his tenure at LSU.
The relationship between Saban and LSU is complicated by Saban’s success at Alabama — success that came at the Tigers’ expense. But perhaps with Saban out, some of that hostility can dissipate.
As we reflect on the massive legacy Saban leaves behind in the sport, here were 10 wins that defined his time in Baton Rouge.