“Don’t Know if It’s Happening”: Nick Saban’s Daughter Exposes Last-Minute Talks With Wife Terry Hours Before Coach’s Heartfelt Departure From Alabama

The abruptness of Nick Saban concluding his staggering legacy at Alabama immensely moved the fans, but it was his daughter who was shaken the most by the news. Her heartfelt stories over social media reverberated through the Bama fans. Following Saban’s announcement, Kristen Saban Seats initially announced a break on her Instagram, requesting her fans to provide her with some space to absorb the news.

Per the reports and her Instagram stories, she went on a vacation to help her process things. During the break, she reassured her fans that she was finding her way around the announcement. It was only after 10 days that Kristen Saban agreed to an interview with WVTM 13, finally opening up about her father’s retirement.

Kristen Saban opens up on Nick Saban’s retirement

Saban’s daughter appeared crestfallen, to say the least, when speaking of his father ending his term at Alabama. “Bittersweet” was the first word she could think of. Kristen had always been a die-hard Crimson Tide fan since she was a little girl, cheering her heart away for the Redshirts. Hence, Friday morning’s call with her mother shattered that little part of her heart.

“I got a text message from my mom that morning and she’s like ‘Okay, just want to let you know we have been having kind of a conversation and we don’t know if it’s happening today for sure but I think he’s giving himself a timeline. Just a heads up.’,” commented she.

During all the important Crimson Tide games, Kristen Saban and her mother, Terry Saban were spotted waving their red flags away, channeling their inner cheerleaders. Hence the loss moved them slightly more than the hardcore Alabama fans. However, per Kristen in the same interview, “I think we are at peace with it now.”

 Nick Saban and Terry Saban through the years

Terry Saban and Nick Saban have been together through thick and thin for over 50 years since they took their vows in 1971. However, the two were childhood sweethearts long before they got married. The West Virginia native first met Saban in seventh grade, where she wasn’t interested in Saban even though he was trying to pursue her. “She would never ever date me. She would never ever go out with me,” confessed Nick Saban, per People.

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However, the tides turned in Saban’s favor in High School when he finally got a date with her. Fast forward to December 1971, the two got their relationship officiated. Following sweet years of companionship, the couple adopted two children, Kristen and Nicholas. Well, Terry Saban has seen Nick Saban on his worst and best days. Retirement sure was one major milestone as they celebrated their 52nd anniversary just days before.

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