Since former Alabama Crimson Tide legendary head coach Nick Saban hung up the whistle and chose to retire almost two years ago, one of the biggest positives has been seeing the way he’s been able to spend time with his family.
Coaching is one of the most demanding professions out there, and for as much as he loved it, he spoke about the fact that it cost him family time and this was one of his biggest priorities in calling it a career.
Fortunately for fans, Saban’s daughter Kristen has seemingly made it a point to allow fans a glimpse behind the curtain and shared numerous hilarious moments of her father. The latest came for Nick’s birthday, and as he was being sang to and being brought cake, Miss Terry was quick to let him know he needed to sit up from his recliner.
As Saban made a wish and blew out the candles, it’s just the latest reminder that at heart, he’s a parent and a grandparent who loves his family above all else.
Despite rumors to the contrary, don’t count on him coming back to coaching anytime soon.
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.

