1 in 2021 preseason AP Top 25 poll", "Packed with history: Fresh faces join No. [285] In the Iron Bowl, Alabama defeated in-state rival Auburn, 2913, to secure the SEC West. [111], Saban's final job, which he took at 80 years old, was as head coach at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. [122], 1944 Third Infantry Cockades football team, Martin County High School Fighting Tigers, Professional Football Researchers Association, Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, "Lou Saban, a Well-Traveled Coach, Is Dead at 87", "Nick Saban: Not the vagabond Lou Saban was", "Western Illinois Mourns Loss of Legendary Football Coach Lou Saban", "Graham Picks All-Star Squad To Face Colts", "Lou Saban Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks", "1962 AFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics", "Gilchrist Rates Tops In 3-Year-Old League", "1963 AFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics", "Bills' Owner Files Protest On Ron Burton", "1964 AFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics", "Cookie Goes West to Join Denver Broncos", "1965 AFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics", "Bills Overpower San Diego For AFL Title, 230", "Coach Of Year Saban Has Final Laugh On Critics", "Saban emulates Alexander; 'Nothing left to conquer', "Denver Broncos Offer Lou Saban 10-Year Contract to Coach AFL Club", "1967 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players", "1968 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players", "1969 Denver Broncos Statistics & Players", https://5008.sydneyplus.com/HistoryColorado_ArgusNet_Final/Portal/Portal.aspx?component=AAFW&record=2cba7a2f-5b1f-4880-b311-cb4066b92fe6, "Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots September 16, 1973", Pollock: Some fond memories of the Bills late owner, After 40 years in the NFL darkness, Walt Patulski explains how it all went wrong, "Miami's Saban Plans 'Routine' Heart Surgery", "Army-Navy could be first and last for Saban", "Saban's In The Unlikely Role Of Yank President", "Mayor Bloomberg wandering aimlessly through third term as Cathie Black hiring backfires", "Lou Saban does it again: bids another job farewell", "73-year-old Saban gets yet another football coaching job", "SUNY Canton Mourns Former Coach Lou Saban", "College Football: Alcorn State player shot to death", "Lou Saban dies at 87; NFL coach and Yankees executive", "Trump mistakes ex-Dolphins coach Nick Saban for ex-Hurricanes coach Lou Saban", "Football coach Lou Saban dies; his sports career spanned 50 years", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lou_Saban&oldid=1150636383, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 19 April 2023, at 07:31. [385], To start Saban's thirteenth season, Alabama began the year ranked #2 in the AP and coaches poll. [396] After a second bye week, Alabama took on #2 LSU in a matchup of top-3 teams for the second consecutive year. Louis Henry Saban was born in Brookfield, Ill., on Oct. 13, 1921, and was a 1940 . [275] In their home opener, the Tide defeated Middle Tennessee, 3710. [176] In winning the game, Auburn overcame a 240 second quarter Alabama lead, thus marking the largest deficit any team had overcome to defeat the Crimson Tide in its football program's history. [256] In Saban's 100thgame with the Tide, Alabama bounced back, narrowly defeating Arkansas 1413 for its eighth consecutive victory in the series. [6] He also played as a linebacker and a placekicker. 6 Auburn tops No. Just So We're Clear, Lou Saban Has Been Dead For More Than a Decade Nick Saban was born on 31 October 1951 in Fairmont, West Virginia, USA. Maybe they were distant cousins. [86][87][88][89] Saban later said that the team's decision to pass on Brees was the moment he knew that he would leave the team. 1", "Alabama Football Blanks Utah State in Season Opener, 55-0", "Texas Football: Series history with Alabama", "No. Nick's middle name is Lou, and he said his parents named him after Lou Saban, who was a nephew of Saban's grandfather on Saban's dad's side. Nick Saban reacts to Jalen Hurts' record contract, talks 'selling point [325][326] This was the tenth season in a row that Alabama was #1 at some point during the season and fourth time to start the season under Saban. [433] In the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship, Alabama defeated #3 Ohio State 5224 to win its 18th National Championship. Saban is of Croatian ancestry. At least that's what David Feaster, head coach of Parkway High School in Bossier City . Nick Saban is renowned for initially serving as head coach of the National Football League's Miami Dolphins and at three other universities named Louisiana State University (LSU), Michigan State University, and the University of Toledo. He kicked three extra points and played on the defensive line in the all-stars' 2421 loss to the Chicago Bears. "[158] Following the victory over the Longhorns, the University of Alabama announced that it would unveil a statue of Saban in the week prior to the kickoff of the 2010 season. ", "Alabama storms past Auburn, 55-44, in highest-scoring Iron Bowl", "No. The decision proved costly, as the field goal was short but caught nine yards deep in the Auburn end zone by the Tigers' Chris Davis, who returned the failed attempt 109 yards for a touchdown as time expired. [392] The next day, Alabama moved to #1 in the AP and Coaches poll. Schottenheimer and the coaches he influenced are considered to be in Saban's coaching tree. [409][410] In the season opener, Alabama went on the road and defeated Missouri 3819. [147] The next week Alabama defeated Mississippi State, 313, securing the second straight 10-win season for Alabama. [144] The next week Alabama defeated Tennessee 1210. He passed away in 2009 at age 87. [493] The Tide finished the season 112. 2 Alabama shortened due to lightning", "Blake Sims, No. in other words Nick's cousin twice removed. [337] In the annual Third Saturday in October, the Tide defeated Tennessee 457. The win gave LSU the BCS national championship[77] and a 131 finish for the season. [67] Although he was not successful in Denver, he was cited by team owner Gerald Phipps as bringing in the "basic organization that we have now--administrative, scouting, coaching, the whole thing. [400][401] In the Iron Bowl, Saban suffered his second loss of the season to rival #15 Auburn 4845. [338] The win was the 11th consecutive victory over the Vols, tying the record set back from 1971 to 1981. Saban is considered by many to be the greatest coach in college football history. Will Saban Still Be Bama's Coach In His 80s? Cousin Lou - OutKick 1 Alabama race past No. [334][335] The next week, Alabama went on the road and defeated Texas A&M 2719. 7 ranked Virginia Tech Hokies in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, 3424. [109] Alabama ended the regular season with a 66 record, including a four-game losing streak, a particularly humiliating loss at home to Louisiana-Monroe, and a sixth straight loss to Auburn in the Iron Bowl. [279] Alabama defeated Arkansas 2714 for its ninth consecutive win in the series. LSU lost the following week to Florida, 197. 1 team in USA Today Coaches Poll", "Special teams falter, Virginia Tech loses to Alabama 35-10", "Game lived up to the hype: 'Bama outscores Texas A&M 49-42", "Colorado State falls 31-6 to No. [511], In 2022, Saban co-signed a letter directed at Senator Joe Manchin, voicing support for the passage of the Freedom to Vote Act, while including a footnote that he does not support the removal of the filibuster in the Senate. :) Click to expand. [2] He came out of retirement in 1986, however, to coach high school football in Stuart, Florida, serving as the defensive coordinator for the Martin County High School Fighting Tigers. [1] He was married to his first wife, Lorraine, and had a son, Thomas, and 3 daughters, Patricia, Barbara, and Christine. [310] The next week the Tide defeated FCS opponent Chattanooga 313. but Nick Saban did not receive that much authority, so he returned to the university stage after being beaten back and forth. 3 ranked Georgia Bulldogs. [393] It was the twelfth year in a row Alabama was ranked at the top spot at some point during a season. [188] The following week at homecoming, Alabama shut out Vanderbilt, defeating them 340. Nick Saban may be the king of college football. 1 Alabama to 35-28 win over No. [54], Gilchrist was traded to the Denver Broncos in February 1965, but the Bills continued to win, ending with a 1031 record and winning the AFL championship for the second year in a row. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburst", "Nick Saban, Alabama's Football Coach, Tests Positive for Coronavirus", "Alabama remains the SEC king, Trevor Lawrence remains unstoppable and more from Week 7", "Alabama at Tennessee Box Score, October 24, 2020", "Mississippi State at Alabama Box Score, October 31, 2020", "College football rankings: A new No. [187] The next week Alabama traveled to The Swamp and defeated the 12th-ranked Florida Gators 3810. 3 in Initial AP Poll", "Alabama ranked No. [349] The win secured Saban his third consecutive appearance in the College Football Playoff Championship Game. 20 Wisconsin 35-17 in opener", "Middle Tennessee State at Alabama Box Score, September 12, 2015", "Quarter-by-quarter: Ole Miss stuns Alabama, 43-37", "Louisiana-Monroe at Alabama Box Score, September 26, 2015", "Three thoughts on Alabama's beatdown of Georgia", "After sluggish start, Alabama wears down Arkansas", "Instant replay: Alabama 41, Texas A&M 23", "No. Nick Saban is one of the most successful coaches in college football history. [476] In the season opener, Alabama shutout Utah State 550. [303] In the annual Third Saturday in October, Alabama dominated #9 Tennessee 4910, to win its tenth in a row over the Vols. [419] It's the thirteenth year in a row Alabama has reached the top spot during a season. May 18, 2005. "[76] The Bills had a 95 record that year but came in second in the AFC East and missed the playoffs. [327] In the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in a matchup of top-three teams, Alabama beat #3 Florida State 247. [195] On December 4, Alabama was selected to face LSU in the BCS National Championship Game by finishing No. [218] In the SEC Championship, Alabama overcame a late drive by #3 Georgia to defeat the Bulldogs 3228 winning the schools 23rd conference title. After numerous jobs at the college level, he became the first coach of the Boston Patriots in the American Football League (AFL) in 1960. [302] The next week Saban picked up his 10th consecutive victory over Arkansas, winning 4930. [49], The Bills posted a 761 record again in 1963, but this time it was enough to tie with the Patriots for the best record in the eastern division. [314] In the SEC Championship, Alabama defeated #15 Florida in a rematch of the previous season's title game, 5416. [114] On Senior day, the Tide knocked off FCS opponent Chattanooga 490. 16 Auburn, 30-12", "Alabama defeats Auburn, awaits Florida in SEC title game", "Rewinding Alabama's 54-16 victory over Florida", "College Football's Chosen 4: Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Washington", "McNair: Favorite Alabama Win Over Washington", "Alabama wears down Washington 24-7, now heads to title game", "Clemson upsets Alabama, 35-31, to win national championship", "Watch: Clemson Recovered Onside Kick After Game-Winning Touchdown To Close Out Alabama", "Dethroned: Clemson snaps Alabama's streak", "2016 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Alabama ranked No. [113][n 1], During his second year as head coach of the Tide, Saban led his team from a sub-par season in 2007 to a perfect 120 regular season record. He has won seven national titles as a head coach, the most in college football history. [91][92] He was eventually put on injured reserve. The game was tied 2828 with only a single second remaining in regulation, as Alabama and Auburn appeared headed for overtime. Nick Saban or Nicholas Lou Saban Jr was born on 31st October 1951 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Mary and Nick Lou Saban. [398] The next week, Alabama defeated Mississippi State 387. [45] The Bills had a 761 record in Saban's first season and came in third in the AFL's eastern division behind the Houston Oilers and the Patriots. [483] In the Third Saturday in October, Saban suffered his first loss as Alabama coach against #6 Tennessee, losing 5249 on a last second field goal at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. [171][172] After a bye week, Alabama suffered its second loss of the season, losing to #10 LSU, 2421. "[25] He was a unanimous all-AAFC selection in 1949, when the Browns won their fourth AAFC championship in a row. [212] The next week, Alabama suffered their first loss of the season to new conference member #15 Texas A&M 2924. [36] While coaching in Toledo, Saban turned down an application from future head coach Urban Meyer, who was looking for any coaching job on Saban's staff. Why Did Nick And Terry Saban Adopt? [180], At the start of his fifth season, Alabama came into the season ranked No. Saban's offensive coordinator . [106], On January 4, 2007, at a press conference on the Alabama campus, Saban was officially introduced as the head football coach of The University of Alabama. [487] Alabama bounced back with a close win over #11 Ole Miss 30-24. [61], Saban engineered a number of trades before the 1967 season. 1 Florida 32-13", "2009 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Alabama beats Texas 37-21 for national championship", "UA's Nick Saban: 'This is not the end. Saban suffered his second loss of the season, losing 32-31 in overtime. [108] Saban became the fifth Alabama coach since 1900 to start his first season 30, earning a win over then-ranked No. Nick Lou Saban: Mini Bio (1) Nick Saban was born on October 31, 1951 in Fairmont, West Virginia, USA. [115] Upon the death of Lou Saban, his widow, Joyce Saban, said the two men might have been second cousins. [196] In the rematch, Alabama defeated the Tigers 210 with a dominating defensive performance, improving Saban's record to 33 against Les Miles and his former employer, LSU. [430] In the first meeting since the 2013 BCS National Championship Game, the Tide defeated the Irish 3114. [437], In his 15th season, Alabama started the season #1 in the preseason AP and Coaches poll, marking the 14th consecutive season the Tide have had the #1 ranking. [424] Alabama finished the regular season undefeated after defeating Arkansas 523. 4 Auburn to Iron Bowl win over top-ranked Alabama", "Auburn set to face off against Missouri in SEC Championship Game", "2013 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Sugar Bowl matches No. [371][372] The win secured Saban his 11th straight 10-win season. [358] In the home opener, the Tide dominated Arkansas State 577. [208] Following a bye week, Alabama traveled to Columbia, Missouri for the first time since 1978 and defeated the Missouri Tigers 4210 in their first meeting as conference opponents. The Dolphins were considering quarterback Drew Brees, who had just been released from the San Diego Chargers due to a career-threatening shoulder injury and subsequent contract dispute, but instead traded for Daunte Culpepper, who was still recovering from a knee injury from the previous season. ', "Bryce Young Becomes First Alabama QB to Win Heisman Trophy", "What Nick Saban said about Bryce Young after QB won Heisman Trophy", "Cotton Bowl Cincinnati vs Alabama Box Score, December 31, 2021", "Cinderella Denied: Bama Strikes Again in Routing Cincinnati", "Alabama and Georgia Dominate in CFB Playoff Semifinals to Set Up All-SEC and National Title Rematch", "Alabama football to face Georgia in national championship game after Bulldogs beat Michigan", "Nick Saban after CFP loss to Georgia: 'I love Kirby', "2021 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results", "Alabama Football Ranked Preseason No. Saban initially dismissed this characterization, but came to accept it later in life. "I'm not sure how they did what they did against us, but they blew us out", he said. [189] Alabama traveled to Oxford and destroyed Ole Miss 527. Nick Saban spoke for about four minutes straight, uninterrupted. [305] After a bye week, the Tide went to Baton Rouge to face #15 LSU. [461] The victory marked Saban's eighth SEC title with Alabama, and the Tides 29th SEC championship. [213] Alabama rebounded the following week recording its third shutout of the season defeating Western Carolina 490. [84][85] When Saban came to Miami, the football team had won just five games in the previous two seasons. 'A Football Life': Nick Saban talks about his relationship with Bill Belichick University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks about his relationship with New England Patriots head coach. "He saved my career", Simpson said in 1973, when he was named the NFL's most valuable player. [26] Saban announced his retirement before the championship game and said in December that he was seeking the head coaching job at the Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland before its merger with the Western Reserve University forming the Case Western Reserve University. His college football record was 94994. He is a writer and actor, known for The Blind Side (2009), Detail (2018) and West Wing Week (2010). Branch, a favorite of Alabama coach Nick Saban, is one of the most productive prospects in this year's class, entering the draft with the fifth-highest NGS production score, regardless of position. [15] Saban, however, did not sign with Card-Pitt, and instead joined the Cleveland Browns, a team under formation in the new All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and coached by Paul Brown. Nick is one of the greatest coaches in college football history, while Lou was . Is Nick related to Lou Saban? | FinHeaven - Miami Dolphins Forums [254] Following a bye week Alabama was voted No. [503], Saban made a cameo appearance as himself in the 2009 film The Blind Side, and requested to simply repeat a conversation he had with Michael Oher rather than follow the script, which director John Lee Hancock allowed him to do. [38][39] Having built up a 2051 record over three seasons as coach, Saban drew interest from the professional ranks, and the Boston Patriots of the newly formed American Football League (AFL) hired him as head coach before the circuit's inaugural season in 1960.
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