The resolution commends Coach Nick Saban for his induction into the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his remarkable achievements in collegiate football. Coach Saban, a seven-time national championship coach, is celebrated as the fifth Alabama coach to receive this honor, concluding his illustrious career with six national championships at Alabama and a total of seven, including his first at LSU in 2003. Over his 28-season coaching career, he has amassed a record of 297 wins, 71 losses, and 1 tie, with a notable 206-29 record while coaching at Alabama. His teams have also secured nine SEC championships, and he has been named National Coach of the Year nine times.
Additionally, the resolution highlights Coach Saban's significant impact on player development, having coached 52 first-round NFL draft picks, the most in college football history, and 133 players who were drafted into the NFL during his tenure at Alabama. His coaching prowess is further exemplified by his four Heisman Trophy winners, tying him for the most in college football history, and his players have earned over 60 national awards and 66 All-American honors. The resolution expresses the legislature's admiration for Coach Saban and extends best wishes for his future endeavors.