Yarr! The mighty Alabama's finest quarterback be seekin' a new port, fer Nick Saban be retirin', avast!
2024-01-19
Avast ye, me hearties! Julian Sayin, the grandest captain of the pigskin in ESPN's 2024 class, be settin' his sights on enterin' the portal o' transfer, forsooth! Aye, 'tis all 'cause the great Nick Saban be takin' his leave. Arrr, what a jolly tale o' the gridiron!
In the language of a 17th century pirate, me hearties, the retirement of Nick Saban be sendin' shockwaves through the Alabama football program. Arrr! The top-ranked quarterback of ESPN's 2024 class, Julian Sayin, be makin' plans to enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN. This scallywag enrolled at Alabama early and started classes in January, but now he be sayin' he wants to leave because he came to play for Saban. Aarrr!Since Saban announced his retirement after 17 seasons at Alabama, the Crimson Tide have seen a number of players enter the portal. Just this week, star safety Caleb Downs, who be named a second-team All-American in his freshman season, be takin' his leave as well. His father be sayin' they be lookin' for stability, with the same coach and coordinators, as they search for a new home.
But fear not, me hearties! Alabama have found a replacement for the great Saban. Kalen DeBoer, the former head coach of the Washington Huskies, be takin' over the helm. DeBoer be boastin' an impressive record of 25-3 in his two years at Washington, and he be havin' the task of keepin' the talent that Saban recruited.
Though Saban be retirin' from coaching, he still be havin' a role within the Alabama football program. He be an adviser, with an office at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Alabama Director of Athletics, Greg Byrne, be praisin' the wisdom of havin' Saban involved in decision-making and leadership.
So, me hearties, though the seas be rough and the winds be changin', Alabama football be sailin' on. With a new captain at the helm and the wise counsel of Captain Saban, the Crimson Tide be hopin' to keep their dominance on the high seas of college football. Arrr!