Nick Saban, head coach of Alabama, who recently declared his retirement, and departed with an SEC Championship and a coveted Rose Bowl berth, came to a former Alabama quarterback’s aid. 

The younger brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has experience as a college football quarterback with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Currently, he is playing for the Maryland Terrapins. Upon entering the transfer portal, Tagovailoa submitted a reinstatement waiver seeking a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA which had unexpected results despite Saban’s word. 

Taulia Tagovailoa’s waiver request rejected 

Former Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa’s request for an additional year of eligibility has been denied. Despite a compelling plea from coach Nick Saban and Alabama to the NCAA, the waiver was not granted. Consequently, Tagovailoa, who recently entered the transfer portal, will now shift his focus to preparing for the NFL draft. Upon entering the portal, Tagovailoa had communicated to ESPN that he had submitted a reinstatement waiver seeking a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA.

Tagovailoa, the younger brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, played for the Alabama Crimson Tide and later for the Maryland Terrapins, becoming the Big Ten’s all-time passing leader with 11,256 yards in four years. The waiver denial was centered around his participation in five games during his freshman year at Alabama, exceeding the redshirt limit of four games. The case highlighted the school’s failure to track two snaps during the season opener against Duke. Nick Saban’s involvement in Alabama’s proceedings has thrown into sharper relief his “100% access” to internal matters despite retirement. 

Kalen DeBoer acknowledges Nick Saban’s ‘100% access’

Taking over from Nick Saban, a coaching legend with 17 years of influence, poses a significant challenge for DeBoer, despite his track record of success. Alabama’s football dominance in the SEC under Saban adds to the daunting task. While DeBoer acknowledges the allure of Alabama’s facilities and recruiting prowess, he emphasizes a distinctive advantage – his access to Saban. 

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By keeping an office on campus, Saban facilitates this access, which offers a special resource. DeBoer is enthusiastic about the prospect of “100% access” to Saban’s insights, foreseeing daily wisdom that can contribute to the team’s continuous improvement. The lighthearted anticipation of Saban’s guidance adds a touch of humor to DeBoer’s eagerness for collaboration.

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