Tom Izzo shares high praise for Nick Saban upon coach’s retirement
Tom Izzo shared high praise for Nick Saban after learning of the coach’s retirement on Wednesday. The two legendary coaches have maintained a friendship since both worked in East Lansing from 1995-99.
“I think he’s the greatest coach in the history of football. There are a lot of great coaches, but what he’s done and the consistency that he did it — in an era where so many people and things are coming at you — is remarkable,” Izzo said.
Tom Izzo on Nick Saban: “I think he’s the greatest coach in the history of football. There are a lot of great coaches, but what he’s done and the consistency that he did it — in an era where so many people and things are coming at you — is remarkable.”
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As Izzo mentioned, Saban is undoubtedly one of the greatest ever. Saban won six national championships while at Alabama and compiled a .877 winning percentage. Overall, the coach racked up a 297-71-1 record with seven national championships over a 28-year college coaching career.
Izzo is one of the greatest in his own right. The coach has been in charge at Michigan State for 29 seasons and has compiled a 696-286 record. Izzo guided the Spartans to a National Championship in 2000.