Sabans wife

[Savannahbayvol]

not confirmed just throwing out for discussion. Had dinner with Auburn friends last night who have a daughter in Birmingham. Said Alabama fans have told her that Ms Saban has been diagnosed with Alzheimers. Still find it hard to believe he left because of NIL, so if true would make sense.

Any way if true best wishes to the Sabans as they fight this terrible disease.

 

[volbound1700]

I have heard similar reasons (not necessary Alzheimers) about Saban's retirement linked to health issue with his wife. If so, that makes sense.

I know people will cite to ESPN but I imagine that is a far less intensive job for him. He will probably have a more limited role.

 

[05_never_again]

When Saban retired, he said it wasn't because of health issues with him or his wife.

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

When Saban retired, he said it wasn't because of health issues with him or his wife.

Wouldn't be the first time he flat out lied.

 

[Lawrence Wright]

Saban is under no obligation to disclose his reasons for retiring, especially if it has to do with the health of his wife.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Sorry to hear if she really does have Alzheimer's. Painful to watch a family member go through that horrible disease.

 

[feathersax]

Hope this isn't the case. It's a terrible condition. Alzheimer's puts emotional & physical strain on victims, families & friends.

 

[kell7517]

When Saban retired, he said it wasn't because of health issues with him or his wife.

He also said he wouldn’t go to the NFL. Just saying.

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

This is Bammer cope. They have to rationalize him leaving in a way that makes him heroic and in a way that confirms he didn't really want to leave them. Both of them have flatly denied either of them have health problems. End of story. Don't spread their mind numbingly stupid propaganda. If this was true, he wouldn't be joining GameDay. That's alot of work.

 

[WillisWG]

evidence-free rumors

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

I hope it isn’t true

 

[DarkVolder]

Saw my grandma suffer from it for the last few years of her life and she could no longer remember who I was. It’s a horrible disease that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.

 

[Savannahbayvol]

There are obvious professional and political reasons to lie about each of those things. Saban has neither, at this point in his life.

I was thinking personal reasons.

 

[VolTull]

 

[VolDad1999]

When Saban retired, he said it wasn't because of health issues with him or his wife.

This is a political tactic used to distance oneself from the truth. This is a private matter for a family who has been forced to live a very public life. Prayers for this family as they move into the sunset of life.

 

[chattavol420]

Well, take this for what it’s worth but… A friend of mine has a niece whose boyfriend worked briefly over the past year as an analyst for the program, and he said, saban chose to retire because he can no longer maintain a staggering talent advantage over every opponent he plays year in/year out.

Saban told him and I quote… How the hell am I supposed to win every game if the other team has pretty good roster as well?

Also, supposedly, he is upset that Heupel was able to beat him head to head before we even had a full roster. Said he often would reflect on that game and throw a tantrum.

 

[Batman1948]

When Saban retired, he said it wasn't because of health issues with him or his wife.

Rember when he said he wasn't taking the Bama job

 

[turbovol]

Wouldn't be the first time he flat out lied.

No reason to lie about that.

 

[loggervol]

Bought a high chair and bib for her husband

 

[BruisedOrange]

evidence-free rumors

We should just ask Freak to pin a thread by that title.

Gossip for men.

 

[volfanhill]

The idea he left bc of NIL is laughable. Unless that meant working more than he wanted to. Made the playoff last year. There is nothing to suggest he wouldn't keep stacking classes. More competitive landscape? Sure.

 

[wmcovol]

I think it has more to do with Alabama being “ in the mix” in NIL instead of having a huge advantage.

He had 8-10 players waiting on him outside his office when they returned from Cali wanting more money.

Nick is about Nick. If he could make himself a hero giving up $12mil a yr to “care for his wife” you know damn well he would.

 

[DaddyChad]

Maybe his family just wanted to do something outside of football for a few years? I mean there doesn’t have to be some crazy explanation for things. It’s not like the guy hasn’t accomplished everything on the field.

 

[17Vols]

He also said he wouldn’t go to the NFL. Just saying.

Or leave the Dolphins…

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

If it's true then I hate it for thier family. My grandmother suffered from it and it can be beyond brutal, wouldn't wish it on anyone's family.