Former Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban's daughter, Kristen Saban, deleted her social media pages a few weeks ago due to a scandal related to her personal married life. She reinstated them a few weeks ago and seems to have gotten past that rocky period in her life.
The legendary coach's daughter has been documenting her father's life after his surprise retirement in January. On Tuesday, she posted a clip of herself arriving to visit her parents, Nick and Terry Saban, at their home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The video was posted on her Instagram stories with the caption:
"When your parents still wait for you."
Kristen Saban speaks about Nick Saban's retirement
Kristen Saban became known as the coach's daughter during her father Nick Saban's 17-year tenure as the Alabama Crimson Tide coach, and she was present for the highs and lows the program endured.
It turns out that the coach's retirement took even his family members by surprise. During an interview with USA Today, Kristen Saban revealed how she found out about her father's retirement and how she felt about it.
"That morning, my mom let me know that it was being heavily considered but wasn't 100% sure," Kristen said. "I don't think my dad was completely set on it until he gave himself a few hours to make a decision and he made it.
"I had a weird sense of relief that we were not moving forward. The last season was one I will never forget for all the adversity the team faced and conquered, but like all others, it had its hardships. I think a lot of us were starting to feel run-down and stressed, at least I know I was feeling that way. I kind of felt an end coming but didn't know when. All I know is I felt exhausted."
Nick Saban had been a coach for 49 years, and during the intense schedule demanded of him, his family had to go along for the ride.
Kristen Saban also demystified the speculation among college football fans that her mother Terry Saban was allegedly suffering from dementia, which was the supposed reason why Nick Saban stepped down.
"I don't know where this even came from but it's absurd," Kristen said. "Everyone in the family is in good health. Don't believe everything you read."
Kristen Saban already revealed that she would continue to live in Tuscaloosa with her family and will be a mainstay of the sporting life in Alabama.
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