Alabama fans react to Nick Saban enjoying his retirement on a boogie board in the ocean

John David Mercer - USA Today Sports

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.

RELATED: WATCH: Nick Saban attempts to ride waves on boogie board

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

pic.twitter.com/8j4WVqQueI

— 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.