Alabama AD Greg Byrne had a year's notice about Nick Saban's potential retirement. Saban felt the gravity of telling his players before his retirement announcement. Kalen DeBoer accepted the offer to replace Saban at Alabama. The transition from Saban to DeBoer happened swiftly within 49 hours.
"It was just the right time." .@ClowESPN takes a behind-the-scenes look at Nick Saban's stunning retirement, the Tide's quick succession process and Kalen DeBoer's decision to follow a legend: https://t.co/njKdRrEKeg
This excellently-reported story sure reads like Mike Norvell was Alabama's top choice to replace Nick Saban. Some really interesting stuff in here, including where FSU could have turned had Norvell left. https://t.co/6AVIUrokAS
How Alabama moved from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer in 49 hours - via @ESPN App https://t.co/CLyL94h1I2
Alabama AD Greg Byrne had a year’s notice that Nick Saban’s legendary career could be nearing an end. The gravity of telling his players wasn’t lost on Saban in the minutes before he walked into that team meeting room. Kalen DeBoer “couldn’t say no.” https://t.co/pb8Uurh8d4
Tremendous reporting and storytelling from @ClowESPN, going inside the details of the lead-up and aftermath of Nick Saban's retirement and Kalen DeBoer's hiring at Alabama: https://t.co/4ccWvg03gd