Tennessee football should celebrate Nick Saban retiring from Alabama Adams

Alabama football coach Nick Saban retires, making the path to the SEC Championship easier for everyone else. Chant "Beat Bama" till you're hoarse.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban's retirement was first reported on ESPN and spread rapidly. This news is not just good for college football, it's great. The path to the SEC championship just became easier for everyone else. Saban's recruiting was relentless and he was known for working harder than almost anyone else. Georgia coach Kirby, once a longtime Saban defensive coordinator, is now "the coach" in college football. There are similarities between Saban and Bear Bryant, who both won six national championships at Alabama. If Saban had kept coaching, he would have likely won another national title. Alabama may hire another good coach, but it can't expect to hire another Saban. The rest of the SEC, especially Tennessee and Auburn, should celebrate Saban's retirement.