He was the head football coach at the University of Alabama for 17 years, but now Nick Saban is enjoying his time as a father, grandfather, and husband.
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The 72-year-old is having fun in retirement, and his daughter — Kristen Saban Setas — captured the excitement of her dad on a boogie board in the ocean. A wave knocked Saban off the board, but he smiled and laughed.
Nick Saban on a boogie board is must see content.
Video via @kristensabanset
— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) January 26, 2024
Setas provided Alabama fans with content on Saban they needed. The Crimson Tide nation is happy to see its former head coach and six-time national champion for Alabama enjoying himself. They reacted to Setas’ video on social media as they are proud to see Saban able to relax now.
Go live, coach 😭 https://t.co/nvq0tdiMzG
— Presidente Papi (@KidfromQueens3) January 26, 2024
Coach rippin it https://t.co/7ANqbm9pgD
— Cody Ray™ (@c_ray006) January 26, 2024
Look at my guy man 🐘✊🏾 https://t.co/IMtPeIKb53
— Jae (@JaeHunter_) January 26, 2024
I’m so glad @kristensabanset is back sharing these moments!
At the end of the day, football aside, Saban is a family man like the rest of us and I love seeing this version of him!— Russell Ledford (@BamaDad2x) January 26, 2024
That’s my ball coach!
— K. L. Spencer (@KevinSpencer205) January 26, 2024
Living his beat life. That’s great
— Dan Graham (@DanGraham135R) January 26, 2024
I love my Coach!!!!!😍😍😍😍
— RALS (@bamaf4n65) January 26, 2024
Nick Saban:
Elite recruiter✅
Most national championships✅Boogie boarding?
Might need some work coach😂Thank you for sharing this @kristensabanset pic.twitter.com/200qEUqUux
— Wyatt Fulton (@FultonW_) January 26, 2024
The best thing I have seen in awhile. Y’all keep an eye on my coach. https://t.co/ocdxZfNyhV
— Brandon (@Besmith_18) January 26, 2024
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.