Alabama Crimson Tide football staff members recount the events leading up to legendary head coach Nick Saban's retirement in January 2024 on 'The Tides That Bind.'

Nick Saban ’s legendary tenure as Alabama’s head coach ended with an emotional farewell, as revealed in the Fox Nation documentary series "The Tides that Bind: Inside Alabama Football." The seven-time national champion delivered his final address to the team in a moment filled with raw emotion and reflection.

In the latest episode of "The Tides That Bind," Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne shared the one mistake he made finding Nick Saban's replacement.

"Just love, all love," Cochran said. "Come on. I worked for the man 18 years. He is a father figure for me, so I learned everything I have from him." Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him [email protected] or follow him@_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Alabama Crimson Tide football staff members reflect on the moment former beloved coach, Nick Saban, announced his retirement during the fourth episode of Fox Nation's ‘The Tides That Bind.’

Legendary college football head coach Nick Saban had an unconventional philosophy that created a dynasty in Tuscaloosa with the Alabama Crimson Tide

Legendary coach Nick Saban earned his employee some reprimanding during his first season in media. ESPN hired Saban as a College GameDay analyst shortly after he announced his retirement from coaching in January 2024.