How long was Nick Saban in the NFL?

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Nick Saban, a renowned football coach, had a notable stint in the National Football League (NFL) before becoming the head coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Here's a detailed overview of his NFL career:

Career Summary

  • Saban served as a football coach in the NFL from 1988 to 2006. He concluded his NFL coaching career as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

  • Over his eight years of coaching in the NFL, Saban's teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 65-63-0.

  • He was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins for two seasons, from 2005 to 2006, during which the team achieved a record of 15-17-0.

Resignation from the Dolphins

  • Saban resigned from the Miami Dolphins on January 3, 2007, after two years with the team. His resignation marked his return to college football as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Playing Career

Personal Information 

  • Saban was born on October 31, 1951, in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Coaching Tree

  • Before becoming a head coach, Saban served as an assistant coach for Jerry Glanville and Bill Belichick. Notably, three assistant coaches from his coaching staff were hired as head coaches across the league.

NFL Head Coaching Record

  • In 2005, his first season as head coach of the Miami Dolphins, the team managed a winning record of 9-7, narrowly missing the playoffs.

  • However, the following season did not fare well for the Dolphins, leading to Saban's resignation from the NFL.

Awards

Nick Saban's career in the NFL spanned from 1988 to 2006, during which he served as an assistant coach and eventually as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins for two seasons. His brief but impactful NFL coaching career was followed by a successful tenure as the head coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, where he achieved great success, including multiple college national championships.

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