Saban laughs off retirement rumors: ‘I’m getting old I guess’

Every week during the college football season, Alabama head coach Nick Saban joined the Pat McAfee show to discuss his team, the previous game, and whatever else came up. This week, Saban laughed off retirement rumors that have become louder in recent weeks.

When McAfee asked Saban why he thinks this gets brought up around this time every year, Saban responded with a smile. “Because I’m getting old I guess.”

Why do you think retirement gets brought up every single year for you Coach..

"Because I'm getting old I guess 😂😂

I just think it's the way of the world now"

Coach Saban #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/YBDgReL147

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 4, 2024

Earlier this season, in one of Saban’s first appearances on the show, he referred to the speculation as “laughable” and that people have been saying that for at least five years:

"I think the rumors about me retiring started about five years ago and it's kind of laughable..

I love what I'm doing and I'm focused on the challenge" ~ Nick Saban #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/YWpq7huGsN

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 14, 2023

“I think it creates some kind of advantages for people whether it’s in recruiting or whatever it might be but I love what I’m doing and I’m focused on the challenge. I’ve always said I don’t wanna ride the program down, I don’t wanna do this if I can’t do it anymore but I feel great right now, I love it and we’re all in,” Saban said back in September.

After the Alabama Crimson Tide’s season came to an end last week, yesterday’s appearance is expected to be Saban’s final on the Pat McAfee Show. For now, that is.