Shocking News: Nick Saban’s departed from Alabama after…

Nick Saban’s retirement did not come as a shock to people who’ve worked for him. A surprise, yes. But not a shock.

The greatest coach in college football history is a creature of habit who craves and covets routineness, so much so that assistants could tell the day of the week by looking at his outfits.

“He had Monday clothes, Tuesday clothes, Wednesday clothes,” said Michael Locksley, a former Crimson Tide offensive coordinator who is the head coach at Maryland. “He would eat the same thing every day for lunch, mac and cheese and stuff like that. He’s so routine-oriented.”

Nick Saban’s retirement did not come as a shock to people who’ve worked for him. A surprise, yes. But not a shock.

The greatest coach in college football history is a creature of habit who craves and covets routineness, so much so that assistants could tell the day of the week by looking at his outfits.

“He had Monday clothes, Tuesday clothes, Wednesday clothes,” said Michael Locksley, a former Crimson Tide offensive coordinator who is the head coach at Maryland. “He would eat the same thing every day for lunch, mac and cheese and stuff like that. He’s so routine-oriented.”