Thanks, Nick Saban. What poor slob could possibly follow the GOAT? Bill Belichick?
This is an opinion cartoon.
Nick Saban retires after 17 glorious years as Alabama’s head football coach. That was fun, but I feel sorry for the poor slob who tries to follow the GOAT.
Speaking of slobs, Saban’s buddy Bill Belichick is suddenly available and looking for work. The former Patriots coach has enjoyed a good long run in the NFL – thanks to Tom Brady – but he may be past his prime. Speaking of prime, how about Saban’s AFLAC litter mate, Coach Prime Time? Reckon Deion Sanders wants to slide into Saban’s job? That would be just ducky.
I have nothing but love and respect for Coach Saban. He made his mark and is leaving behind many fabulous football memories to appreciate for years to come. And he created lots of value for his players, the University of Alabama, the city of Tuscaloosa and our whole state.
It was all part of the process. Thank you, GOAT Saban.
More Nick Saban retirement coverage
Nick Saban retires: What we know today as Alabama searches for a coach – al.com
Goodman: Life after Nick Saban begins with two major questions – al.com
Saban retirement: What is the buyout of Dan Lanning, other Alabama candidates? – al.com
The questions we have as Nick Saban retires, replacement search begins – al.com
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2020 Alabama Crimson Tide: Lotta love for Nick Saban’s greatest team – al.com
Paul Finebaum on Jimbo Fisher’s Nick Saban daddy issues: ‘We need to talk’ – al.com
Alabama Crimson Tide: Thanks for another inspiring ride – al.com
Nick Saban’s stand in the schoolhouse door – al.com
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JD Crowe is the cartoonist for Alabama Media Group and AL.com. He won the RFK Human Rights Award for Editorial Cartoons in 2020. In 2018, he was awarded the Rex Babin Memorial Award for local and state cartoons by the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists. Follow JD on Facebook, Twitter @Crowejam and Instagram @JDCrowepix. Give him a holler @[email protected].
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