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Georgia Coach Hints Saban's Wife May Decide His Coaching Future
15 Jul
Summary
- Kirby Smart suggests Nick Saban's wife will determine if he returns to coaching
- Saban retired from Alabama in January 2024 but is now reportedly considering a comeback
- Saban is the winningest coach in college football history with 7 national titles
According to recent reports, legendary college football coach Nick Saban may be considering a return to the sidelines after retiring from Alabama in January 2024. However, Saban's former assistant and current Georgia head coach Kirby Smart believes the decision will ultimately be up to Saban's wife, Terry.
Speaking at SEC media day on Tuesday, Smart playfully suggested that "the boss at home" will determine whether Saban, the winningest coach in college football history with seven national championships, decides to come out of retirement. This comes after a report from On3 in which Greg McElroy indicated that someone "in the know" believes Saban could be gearing up for a comeback.
If Saban does return to coaching, it would undoubtedly be one of the biggest stories in the sport this year. The 71-year-old has been working as an analyst for ESPN since his retirement and is also expected to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December. However, it's unlikely he would rejoin Alabama, as the program has since replaced him with Kalen DeBoer.
