Schocking News: Nick Saban’s death came as a supprise 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.”
Which explains why his departure might not be as sudden as it looks.
Transfer portals, name, image and likeness, and university collectives have changed college football so dramatically over the last few years that veteran coaches such as Saban are right to ask themselves: Do I really want to be a part of this?
