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Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban was honored with the Icon Award at the ESPYs on June 11, 2024.
Saban gave valuable advice to all young players and coaches in his seven-minute speech. He also praised his wife, Miss Terry, as he received the award.
In his speech, Saban talked about family sacrifices in this profession and how his wife, Miss Terry, has supported him at every step.
"You have to have great support from your family," Saban said. "You know, Miss Terry has been the love of my life for 52 years. And she has supported me in every way as my family has. And I certainly appreciate that, because there's a lot of sacrifices families make in coaching. We actually moved 17 times before we ever got to Alabama 17 times."
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Days after his heartfelt speech, Nick Saban's daughter, Kristen, expressed her feelings toward the former head coach on Instagram.
"Beyond proud of this man," Kristen wrote in her story.
A look at Nick Saban's life post-retirement
During his triumphant 17-year run as Alabama's coach, Nick Saban secured nine Southeastern Conference titles and six national championships.
During his last year as Alabama's head coach, Saban had a successful 12-2 run. Following the team's 27-20 loss against Michigan, Saban announced his retirement on January 11, 2024.
Since his retirement, Coach Saban has spent time with family, including Miss Terry, Kristen Saban and his grandson.
Saban has also assumed a new role as ESPN College GameDay's analyst. He made his first appearance during the 2024 NFL Draft.
On Thursday, talking about Saban's debut at the show, popular analyst Rece Davis said:
“I thought he was sensational. He was so prepared, which comes as no surprise to you guys or to anyone else. He had studied tape. He had read stuff on guys."
"He had talked to general managers, he had talked to coaches. He knew this stuff inside out."
Fans would like to see Saban as an analyst during College GameDay appearances.
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