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Nick Saban to have Tuscaloosa church building named after him
By Nick Cole
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While some may consider football a religion in this area of the country, no, it’s not that kind of church.
How does the “Saban Catholic Student Center” sound?
That’s going to be the name of a yet to be constructed building for the St. Francis of Assisi University Parish, according to a report by Angel Coker of The Tuscaloosa News.
The building is expected to be about 4,600 square feet and is tentatively scheduled to be ready for the fall semester.
Here is a quote from an e-mail Nick Saban sent to The Tuscaloosa News:
“With the growing student population at the University of Alabama, there is a tremendous need at St. Francis University Church for a student center -– a place where students can continue their spiritual development as well as socialize in a friendly, safe environment,” Saban, who is a parishioner at St. Francis, said in an email to The Tuscaloosa News. “Terry (Saban’s wife) and I are proud to be a part of the support for the new student center as well as the recently built St. Francis church on our campus where our family worships. Of all the legacies we may leave behind, this Catholic student center will be one that will touch many lives in a positive way over the years.”
Saban is reported to have made signifcant financial contributions to the building, which is estimated to cost $2 million.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
