Although Saban has over and over said as old as he is he's not interested in starting over at this age. He's also voiced that he's happy here but given a few pieces of information one does have to wonder whether or not there is any fire behind the smoke.
- Although Saban has denied the rumors of him deciding to go to Texas he also just as surely denied that he was going to Alabama while the rumors were circulating around about just that while he was coaching Miami.
- The Saban's Georgia Lake Home has been put up for sale which is the home that he and Terri chose to go to for relaxation and to get away from Bama.
- There is no doubt Saban's agent had talked to at least two of the University of Texas regents and there is also no doubt that if Texas is interested, which most all say that they are, that there is loads of money to offer Saban from the oil rich state and University.
- Saban's daughter also lives in Texas and rumor has it that Terri Saban was escorted by Texas State Troopers looking for real estate which some wrote off because she is an agent and it could have just been a business trip.
The only ones that really know if there is any validity in the rumor are the Sabans and his agent. Could be simple as the agent and Saban allowing such rumors to encourage a raise from Alabama, which is surely to be offered if not for sure to come.
One person I overheard, on the radio, discussing the rumors was upset about them to the point that he would hate Saban for leaving if he did, as he did at LSU, and many there still are still rare about it today. My personal opinion (and that's all it is) is that IF Saban does end up leaving, whenever he does and however he does then Alabama, along with it's fans, should be thankful that Saban did what he's done for the University and team and regardless of where he goes still keep him in high esteem. Then again I'm one of those fans who faithfully supports Alabama Crimson Tide but not to the point of having to hate Auburn. In fact I love to see Auburn win and hope they do overtime except for the Iron Bowl and then of course root for Alabama. The only time I reluctantly didn't hate to see Auburn win over Alabama was 2010 when Auburn had the chance at the National Championship and Alabama had no chance of going.
Other than Alabama, first, and Auburn, second, I always root for and support any other SEC school and root for them. So yes I'm a Crimson Tide fan, first and foremost, but not a Harvey Up****, crazy insane fan to the point of having to hate other schools just because they aren't Alabama.
Roll Tide and hopefully keep Saban until he retires to some cushy commentator job with ESPN or some other Sports network.