Summary
Nick Saban, who retired as the head football coach at the University of Alabama in January 2024, is being encouraged to consider moving to the NFL, particularly with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite his current role as a TV sports analyst, some believe Saban might be interested in the NFL due to his successful college coaching career and his personal ties to the Steelers.
Key Facts
- Nick Saban retired on January 10, 2024, after 17 seasons coaching at the University of Alabama.
- Saban is known for winning six national championships with Alabama and one with LSU, as well as nine Southeastern Conference titles.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers are actively seeking a new head coach after their longtime coach, Mike Tomlin, left on January 13.
- Saban grew up in West Virginia and has expressed fandom for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Saban's wife often jokingly highlights the high salaries that NFL teams offer their coaches.
- Mike Tomlin reportedly earned $25 million per year with the Steelers, more than college coaches typically earn.
