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Vanderbilt Head Coach James Franklin Calls Nick Saban "Nicky Satan" Among Other Things [Video]

Scott Prather — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:53:25 +0000

Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin calls out Alabama head coach Nick Saban.

Alabama Annihilates Notre Dame, Wins 2nd Straight National Championship

Scott Prather — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:38:57 +0000

Alabama won it's third national championship in four years Monday night after pounding Notre Dame 42-14. With all the drama leading up to the matchup of historic football schools, it was short-lived after the opening kickoff. A clear sign of things to come, the Crimson Tide marched...

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Nick Saban's Side Of The Story – Drew Brees 'Didn't Pass The Physical'

Scott Prather — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:52:42 +0000

Nick Saban has had an extremely successful career coaching football at the collegiate level. With his Alabama Crimson Tide gearing up for a National Championship game against Notre Dame in Miami at Sun Life Stadium, Saban returns to the home field of the Miami Dolphins. Nick's two years as head coach of the Dolphins didn't go well, and his biggest blooper was passing on Drew Brees in free agency, electing to go with Daunte Culpepper. Brees has his side of the story, and now Saban is...

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Nick Saban Chastises The Media [VIDEO]

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:50:05 +0000

Saban wasn't real pleased with the way his top-ranked Crimson Tide practiced earlier in the day, ut he especially wasn't happy with the respect, or lack thereof, that the media has show the WKU Hilltoppers, who will take on Alabama on Saturday.

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Alabama's Saban Gets Raise, Extension

Jay Walker — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:12:20 +0000

There's an old saying in sports that the rich get richer.

Not only is that true about teams, but coaches as well.

And Alabama head coach Nick Saban is walking proof.

The University announced yesterday that Saban, already the highest paid coach in college football, is getting a raise and a two-year contract

Saban: Pick the Best Team

Jay Walker — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:01:28 +0000

Alabama head coach Nick Saban says he doesn't feel his team should be shut out of the BCS title game just because voters don't want to see a rematch.

Saban also said he didn't believe Alabama's failure to win the SEC West should be a factor

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College Football's Top 50 Coaching Jobs

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:45:29 +0000

Who do you think has the best head coaching job in college football right now?

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The NFL Is Mad For Miles

Scott Prather — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:33:23 +0000

LSU head coach Les Miles is garnering interest from several NFL teams. While there are no coaching vacancies in the NFL at this time, and with Miles happy at LSU, some might dismiss the rumored interest that several NFL executive want Miles. However, league executives continue to drop Miles' name when asked about future coaching candidates.

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Ranking The College Football Coaches

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:35:35 +0000

Who is the best college football head coach?

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The Most Hated Figures In College Football History

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:25:12 +0000

Who do you think would be on the list of the most despised figures in college football history, which would include teams, coaches, players, and even media members?

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Auburn's Chizik Getting 1.3 Million More in Salary

Jay Walker — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:00:52 +0000

Winning the BCS National Championship is paying off for Auburn Coach Gene Chizik in a big way.

Chizik is getting a 1.3 million dollar salary bump. He'll now have a salary of 3.5 million, which will make him the fourth-highest paid coach in the Southeastern Conference

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In Alabama, "Roll Tide" Has A Whole Different Meaning

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:09:15 +0000

Since devastating tornadoes did incredible damage to Alabama back in late April, the Associated Press reports, courtesy of foxsports.com, that the term "Roll Tide" has taken on a much different meaning in the state.

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NFC South's Defining Moments

Scott Prather — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:25:34 +0000

What are the franchise-turning moments for all 4 teams in the NFC South? Fans weighed in on espn.com and one moment in Saints history won the vote in a landslide.

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Alabama Unveils Statue Of Nick Saban

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:48:48 +0000

The University of Alabama has honored head football coach Nick Saban with a nine-foot statue, after Saban helped lead the Crimson Tide to a BCS national championship win, following the 2009 season. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

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Ricky Rips The Dolphins

Scott Prather — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:56:00 +0000

Ricky Williams is a free agent for the first time in his professional career. Always out of the norm, Ricky has undoubtedly been himself throughout his career. Today, on a Miami radio station, Ricky spoke his mind, criticizing Tony Sparano and some of his teammates.

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