There’s shocking news coming out from the NCAA footballing arena today. Nick Saban, the Alabama Crimson Tide’s HC, has called it a day! After 17 seasons at the helm and accumulating 7 National Championship titles, it’s time to move on for the legendary coach. He now leaves the gridiron as the game’s most sought-after college coach. Nick Saban was a terrific who enjoyed massive success with the Alabama side.

Following the coach’s retirement, tributes flowed in from all sides, with Deion Sanders sending his best wishes. Coach Prime mentioned in his heartfelt message: “Chased the GOAT Away,” pointing out one major change. It was an emotional and heartbreaking moment for Deion Sanders too as he considered Saban as one of his idols.

From one coach to another: Deion Sanders’ tribute to Nick Saban

Nick Saban was a role model for several players and even head coaches, with a career spanning nearly two decades. As Saban walked off from the field, Deion Sanders shared an emotional message. He wrote: “WOW! College Football just lost the GOAT to retirement. WOW! I knew it would happen 1 day soon but not this soon. The game has changed so much that it chased the GOAT away. College football let’s hold up our mirrors and say HONESTLY what u see.”

The tribute showcased the utmost respect the HC has for Nick Saban and how he’s the GOAT of coaching. It’s interesting to note that Sanders in his tribute highlighted the one major challenge that made Nick Saban take retirement. This was the major reason behind one of the most successful HCs ending his decorated career.

Changes to college football brought an end to Nick Saban’s career

The Alabama Crimson Tide played well this year and managed to enter the playoffs, albeit controversially. Now, the bombshell news of Nick Saban’s retirement has sent shockwaves around the country. While Deion Sanders shared the above-mentioned message he revealed that the college rules changes motivated Saban to retire. The HC indeed was the greatest ever to coach in college football history helping Alabama win 6 national championship titles.

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Sanders himself utilized the revamped college roster brilliantly last season and brought on board a great set of players. The rules are further going to be changed as the playoffs would now include 12 teams compared to just four last season. Moreover, there are additional transfer changes for the players that might have propelled Saban to draw curtains.

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