Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban has been and forever will be one of the most respected figures in college football history. Now, he’s letting his voice be heard regarding the state of the game he left a lasting impact on.
While serving as the Crimson Tide’s coach, Saban did not try to hide his emotions and thoughts on the constant changes to college football. Whether it be rule changes, the transfer portal, or name, image, likeness policies, he was one of the few whose opinion carried significant weight.
Now, as a retiree who is keeping close ties to the University of Alabama and college football overall, Saban wants to see some positive changes and plans on being a guiding force to make them happen.
In a recent interview with ESPN, Saban opened up about what’s ongoing in the sport and what alterations he would make to the status quo.
Here are five reasons why his warnings and requests should be taken seriously by the powers that be in the realm of college football.