In a remarkable turn of events for football, Nick Saban and Pete Carroll, both aged 72, have ended their coaching tenures at Alabama and the Seattle Seahawks, respectively, on the same day. Saban, tied with Mack Brown as the oldest FBS coach, and Carroll, the oldest NFL head coach, are stepping down after over 25 years as defining figures in college football (CFB) and the NFL. Their mutual respect for each other's work is well-known, and both are lauded for their defensive expertise and leadership. Meanwhile, Bill Belichick, at age 71 and just a few years removed from playoff success, faces an uncertain future, with his career decisions 'up in the air'. Carroll's departure comes despite consecutive winning seasons, signaling the end of an influential era in football coaching.
Saban, Belichick and Carroll gone in less than 24 hours.
Belichick, Saban, Carroll, oh my! https://t.co/DSTTmeOACh
Carroll… Saban… Belichick… it’s been some 24 HRS. https://t.co/vfht68qzIg
Belichick, Saban, Carroll. (in that order)
Belichick, Saban, Carroll, oh my! nhttps://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mnxepPDqkNJX
Pete Carroll, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick. wow. end of an era
Pete Carroll, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick all being done coaching their respective teams in 24 hours is absolutely insane https://t.co/rWsRgFGCH3
Nick Saban is 72 and still on top of his game. He's retiring. Pete Carroll is 72 and just got pushed out of his job after consecutive winning seasons. Bill Belichick is 71. He's only a few years removed from the playoffs. He's also being pushed out of his job. Three of the…
Belichick and Saban and Carroll. End of so many eras at once. https://t.co/ZbjbQUnq21
Pete Carroll, Nick Saban, Bill Belichick - all in 24 hours. https://t.co/8UVvE18Nsr
Pete Carroll, Nick Saban, Bill Belichick in less than 24 hours. https://t.co/ueZOvqm5CM
First Nick Saban and Pete Carroll. Now Bill Belichick. https://t.co/FS3MCZakZV
Bill Belichick 🤝 Nick Saban https://t.co/jzNbYUDr98
Nick Saban and Pete Carroll on the SAME DAY? 😮 https://t.co/z63KaDNfA1
Nick Saban and Pete Carroll (both leaving their current jobs today, reportedly) are the same age - 72. Saban was tied with Mack Brown for oldest FBS coach, while Carroll was the oldest NFL head coach.
Nick Saban and Pete Carroll (both leaving their current jobs today, reportedly) are the same age - 72.
At age 72, Nick Saban is done at Alabama. At age 72, Pete Carroll is done in Seattle. Meanwhile everyone in congress when asked to retire at 80+ https://t.co/tUHIZOubk2
Nick Saban is 72. Pete Carroll is 72. Bill Belichick is 71.
Pete Carroll and Nick Saban on the same day is something
Pete Carroll and Nick Saban in the same day. What in the what.
It's ironic and never expected, but Pete Carroll and Nick Saban out of coaching on the same day. Their mutual respect for one another is on an epic level. Both brilliant defensive minds, generational leaders & have been the face of CFB/NFL for the last 25 years. #GOATs
Pete Carroll and then Nick Saban! Wow, what a day! https://t.co/8Fe6QifZnK
Saban, Carroll ending their careers on the same day is definitely something.
At age 72, Nick Saban is done at Alabama. At age 72, Pete Carroll is done in Seattle. Bill Belichick, at age 71, is still up in the air. https://t.co/TOMm42yesG
Pete Carroll and Nick Saban are both 72 years old.