Nick Saban watches the Crimson Tide take the field on A-Day

Nick Saban watches the Crimson Tide take the field on A-Day. #RollTide

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[flipboyunited]

Saban looking like he wants to be on that field still…thank you Saban! 👏🏼

[maryshumate]

I'm sure there was a deep sadness that he wasn't running out of the tunnel with those guys. I know I teared up watching his face. I love this man for what he's done for Alabama football, Alabama players, (even the NFL) and college football as a whole. He made college football better, and I'm so glad he's still at Alabama in whatever capacity. Doesn't mean my heart isn't still broken, though.

[N-M-S-iw]

This was honestly the kind of scenario that we all hoped for in Nick to be able to retire on top and be able to become a fan like us and enjoy something he created the way that we’ve all enjoyed all of these years. Thanks Coach!

[cmmjbeg]

Nick and Terry Saban are the best thing to happen to the University of Alabama. They are the G.O.A.T.S. I am in full agreement that the stadium should be renamed Bryant-Saban Stadium. We have Denny Chimes to honor Denny. So glad to see Coach and Miss Terry at A Day! Roll Tide!

[gingobellz]

He looks so out of place. Awesome to show up and support. Today was a shock to his system

[canarycamaro]

He’s probably wondering if he gets his chores done, can he go back to playing with his friends on the field.

Thanks for all the memories Coach.

[tombrown]

Good to see the GOAT at the game. I think a small part of him wanted to be out there leading the team. I have all the confidence in the world with Coach DeBore and the other new coaches. The team looked good today. ROLL TIDE!

[SS]

I cant begin to imagine what's hes thinking and feeling.

[pryingopenmythirdeye]

His wife Mrs. Terry is so adorable waving her pompoms right along like a true fan. Miss you Nick at least we all get to love that yall still around .

[SS]

These are his guys that he recruited and coached.

[edkiely]

We knew these days were eventually coming and- now they're here! The man is an absolute legend who will forever live in company with the gods!

[bigben]

I don't think he knows how to just be an observer or a fan.

He looks uncomfortable.

He's the best ever to coach the game. You can't just switch that off. He's still a coach in his head.

[CuNguyen-ctnk]

Bama got rolled by Michigan. Michigan retired Nick Saban. Michigan shut up all these arrogant and entitled Bama fans in the Rose Bowl.

[fatuglybins]

Always has his coffee cup. He looks sad.