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Former players, coaches react to Nick Saban retirement

Former players and coaches are wishing him best in his retirement.

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ATLANTA — Reactions are pouring in on social media after Nick Saban, who is widely considered the greatest college football coach of all time, announced his retirement at 72.

Saban, who won six national championships at Alabama and seven in his college coaching career, sent shockwaves through the college football world with the news.

RELATED: Nick Saban announces retirement, ESPN reports

Now, his former players at Alabama and college football coaches are chiming in on social media to thank him and wish him the best in his retirement.

Here's what social media had to say

Gus Malzahn

It was a true honor to coach against you throughout the years. Enjoy your retirement! pic.twitter.com/Lju1bGBCi9
— Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) January 10, 2024

Kenyan Drake - Former Alabama running back and current NFL player

built by bama

happy retirement 🐐 pic.twitter.com/nne7nhTvEt
— Kenyan Drake™ (@KDx32) January 10, 2024

Steve Sarkisian - Former Alabama offensive coordinator and Texas head coach

The 2 GOAT’s! Would not be where I am today without these two men as mentors! Thank you for everything! pic.twitter.com/JTJCgOdYbN
— Steve Sarkisian (@CoachSark) January 10, 2024

Terrion Arnold - Former Alabama player

The waves of your influence will be felt for years to come. You’ve poured so much of yourself into so many of us, now it’s time to take care of you and most importantly Mrs. Terry. Thank you for all you have done for me coach! #Lank pic.twitter.com/q9Yw2tqUmy
— Terrion “𝔾ℍ𝕆𝕊𝕋" Arnold (@ArnoldTerrion) January 10, 2024

We walked out together 🐐 pic.twitter.com/AWKw9mnVzy
— Terrion “𝔾ℍ𝕆𝕊𝕋" Arnold (@ArnoldTerrion) January 10, 2024

Marlon Humphrey - Former Alabama player and current NFL player

I would have been in that portal so fast after I heard Saban retiring lol
— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) January 10, 2024

Slade Bolden - Former Alabama player

Thank you Coach Saban 🫶🏼🐐 ! You gave me the opportunity that changed my life forever! Nothing but respect and love for you and your family. Enjoy retirement and God bless. #theGOAT @AlabamaFTBL
— Slade Bolden (@_slade_10) January 10, 2024

"You're a hell of a coach."

Kirby Smart to Nick Saban before the 2023 SEC Championship 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/sgnWkfDfq5
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 10, 2024

Nick Saban is the greatest college football coach of all time. He dominated the best conference at its absolute apex. Had a team ranked number one in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. We will never see this happen again
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) January 10, 2024

"Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people. So if everybody doesn’t buy-in to the same principles and values of the organization at the same high standard, you’re never going to be successful."

- Nick Saban pic.twitter.com/9HNaY0QrPU
— Coach Dan Casey (@CoachDanCasey) January 10, 2024

There are entirely too many to choose from, but here are some of our favorite Nick Saban moments.

🐐🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/6vZ68sUN9w
— Alabama Crimson Tide | AL.com (@aldotcomTide) January 10, 2024

Outside Bryant-Denny Stadium, #Alabama fans have placed oatmeal cream pies and coke at the bottom of Nick Saban’s statue.

Somber aura around the University’s campus. pic.twitter.com/k60pBCj6jK
— Mathey Gibson (@Mathey_Gibson1) January 10, 2024

Nick Saban has officially retired

Thank you for everything you’ve done for the University of Alabama 🐘❤️

You’re the GOAT 🐐 pic.twitter.com/5eruHx8Rjb
— Alabama DieHards (@DiehardsAlabama) January 10, 2024

Even rival Auburn is having some fun with it with a university tradition:

They are rolling trees at Auburn in celebration of Nick Saban’s retirement pic.twitter.com/R50UIpAEeq
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) January 11, 2024

Large gathering at the Nick Saban statue tonight following his retirement.@wvuafmsports

📷: @JakeReichert3 pic.twitter.com/U00iMpJbb6
— Nicholas Pursley (@nicholaspursley) January 11, 2024