WATCH: Paul Finebaum predicts when Nick Saban will decide to retire
Nick Saban is 66 years old and has accomplished nearly everything there is to accomplish as a college football coach.
However, he still hasn’t said much about his future plans — specifically, when he plans to hang up his whistle and retire.
On Mike Greenberg’s “I’m Interested” podcast this week, SEC Network host Paul Finebaum said he thinks Saban could decided to retire sooner than most people think:
When will Nick Saban walk away from #Alabama? @finebaum had an answer that might surprise you. #ImInterested pic.twitter.com/NwgKsfSopz
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) September 20, 2018
“I always thought there was a chance he might get back in the NFL and certainly the Giants rumors were out there,” Finebaum says. “I think there was a modicum of truth there. I don’t think that’s any longer in his plans. I do believe, though, it will end sooner than everyone believes. Alabama gave him a new deal a couple weeks ago just to shut the rumors up, but they will not go away.”
If Alabama wins another title or two the next couple of years, will Saban decide to call it quits? Finebaum is right, though — the rumors won’t go away.
Only because people like finebaum and rival teams keep the rumors out there. I could see coach going at least another 5 years and maybe even longer than that
Nobody knows but nick and I bet he doesn’t know. Anything can happen to change plans. Health, family issues, the no fun league. Heck he may just decide to ride around the lake on his boat… I would not bet against him being there 5 more years at least.
Saban will keep coaching until every college in North America has sworn off football because they’re so sick of him winning. After that, he’ll move on to the NFL and win until they rename the Lombardi Trophy. Once he’s in a wheelchair and blind, he’ll go dominate the CFL and then spend the last 30 days of his life on the lake with recruits.
When he finally surpasses the bear he’ll go not just titles but in wins too.
I don’t think he will ever surpass Bryant in wins.. I would love for him to prove me wrong though.
Without any unforeseen circumstance coming up I doubt he leaves before Tua, and probably not before Taulia leaves the school. That gives us 3-4 more years for sure. I could see him being 75ish
STFU FINEBAUM YOU DON’T HAVE A CLUE. HE WILL RETIRE WHEN HE ISN’T ABLE TO COACH OR IT’S NOT FUN TO HIM ANYMORE. IT COULD BE IN A YEAR OR 10 OR MORE YEARS. WHY DON’Y Y’ALL THINK OF SOMETHING ABOUT SPORTS TO TALK ABOUT. THAT IS IF YOU REALLY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SPORTS.
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You can never tell honestly. I think when he turns 70 he will probably really consider his next move at that point… Like some have pointed out though, you never know what life has in store for you and thing can change in the blink of an eye.
Wow what a beautiful statement and some great life advice BamaTime…Don’t know if you’re the type of guy that should give out advice…
NS will continue to coach at Alabama (no NFL time) as long as a) he’s healthy and b)he doesn’t lose often(because he says he hates losing more than he enjoys winning). He has stated that he doesn’t know what he’d do with himself without football.
Gossip / Drunken caller host Boring Paul is always trying stir a pot. Go get a cheese burger Paul.