Nick Saban
Latest
-
Another first for Clemson: No. 1 in AP preseason Top 25
Cross off another milestone for Clemson, college football’s newest superpower. For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank. The Tigers…
9 hours ago -
Georgia leads SEC pack in hot pursuit of Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is still king in the Southeastern Conference, if not nationally. Nothing that happened in the national championship game changed that, beyond serving as a heartening reminder that Nick Saban’s Crimson…
1 week ago -
Tagovailoa, Alabama retain same old championship hopes
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is hardly immune to change, with an assemblage of new assistant coaches and the next wave of blue-chip prospects replacing the old ones. Two constants remain: coach Nick Saban and…
1 week ago -
Sarkisian inherits Alabama offense loaded with playmakers
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Steve Sarkisian keeps hitting the jackpot when it comes to quarterbacks and other offensive playmakers. A former USC and Washington head coach, Sarkisian left the Crimson Tide after the national championship…
2 weeks ago -
Saban denies offering ex-Ohio State assistant Zach Smith job
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban denies offering a job to ex-Ohio State assistant Zach Smith last year, citing the results of a background check as the reason. The Crimson Tide’s connection with…
2 weeks ago -
Meyer texts: Alabama offered Zach Smith job after ’17 season
Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer encouraged Zach Smith to stay with the Buckeyes in January 2018 after the then-assistant coach was pursued by Alabama, according to texts messages from Meyer to Smith. On Friday,…
2 weeks ago -
Column: Georgia can’t be top dog until it conquers the Tide
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — If you’re looking for a terser-than-usual response from Kirby Smart, just bring up how the last two seasons ended. The Georgia coach will shoot you a steely eyed glare that falls…
2 weeks ago -
Dominant Clemson, Alabama sit atop college football throne
Clemson and Alabama have turned college football largely into a two-team show with blowouts wins, conference domination and national championships. The Tigers and Crimson Tide have split the last four national titles, matching the combined…
4 weeks ago -
Falcons open camp with questions about hiring of Durkin
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Looking for a positive vibe after a disappointing season, the Atlanta Falcons instead faced scrutiny Monday over a coaching decision that would normally attract scant attention. Shortly after taking the…
4 weeks ago -
Ohio State, other Big Ten East powers facing uncertainty
CHICAGO (AP) — The two most important spots on a football team are the coach and the quarterback. Ohio State has questions at both. The Buckeyes aren’t the only powerhouse program with uncertainty in the…
1 month ago