Saban retires; Alabama hires DeBoer
On January 10, 2024, Nick Saban announced his retirement as Alabama’s head football coach.
Alabama’s Nick Saban, who has won more college football national championships than any coach in the modern era, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Day by day
- Jan 12, 2024Alabama selected Kalen DeBoer as head football coach.
- Jan 13, 20241 day laterAlabama formally introduced Kalen DeBoer.
Reaction
Through Jan 14, 2024
After the hire
Greg Byrne, Alabama director of athletics
Who’s gonna want to replace him (Saban), right? … I’ve looked at it as, you better find somebody that doesn’t see that as a negative, but sees- sees that instead, as a challenge.
Kalen DeBoer, Alabama head coach
I don’t expect to fill coach Saban’s shoes exactly how he, you know, did it … But, I know that there’s an expectation, and I know it can help our program together reach the same goals that have been set forth with championships …
WSFA
The University of Alabama formally introduced its new head football coach Kalen DeBoer on Saturday.
Alabama Athletics’ own release
Kalen DeBoer, Alabama head coach
I would not have left Washington for just any school. The chance to lead the football program at The University of Alabama is the opportunity of a lifetime.
Nick Saban, Alabama head coach
It is not just about how many games we won and lost, but it’s about the legacy and how we went about it.
Greg Byrne, Alabama director of athletics
Nick Saban is one of the greatest coaches of all time, in any sport …
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Kalen DeBoer … has been selected as head football coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced on Friday.
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- Dec 11, 2024North Carolina hires Bill Belichick
Sources
News and releases
- University of Alabama Athletics, Jan 10, 2024·Archived copy
“Nick Saban Announces Retirement after 17 Seasons at Alabama”
Statement released by the University of Alabama
- University of Alabama Athletics, Jan 12, 2024·Archived copy
“Kalen DeBoer Named Head Coach of Alabama Football”
Release announcing the hire
- WSFA, on wtvy.com, Jan 13, 2024·Archived copy
“Alabama formally introduces Kalen DeBoer as head coach”
- WTOK, Jan 14, 2024·Archived copy
“Dawn of a new era in Tuscaloosa, Alabama introduces new head coach, Kalen DeBoer”