Alabama head coach Nick Saban is reportedly unhappy in Tuscaloosa, according to FootballScoop.com. While that may seem absurd, writer Scott Roussel states that there is a real possibility that Saban is "miserable," citing sources "in the profession."
Saban was the highest paid coach in college football making $7,160,187 last season, according to Business Insider. He had a successful 2014 season, making it to the BCS playoffs with an 11-1 record. This upcoming season the Alabama Crimson Tide have the second best recruiting class, according to Yahoo! Rivals.
Saban and the Crimson Tide have been continuously one of the top recruiting schools every year. So the question is why would he leave?
Saban is entering his ninth season with Alabama and that is longer than any stay for Saban since the beginning of his career. The last time Saban was at a program this long was in the '70s when Saban started his career at Kent State.
Since then Saban has stayed no more than five years at a program. Even after winning the National Championship at LSU in 2003, Saban was quick to leave for the NFL. Which makes one wonder if Saban just wants a new conquest in college, or if he wants to get back to the League?
Saban likely saw what happened with Pete Carroll after leaving the New England Patriots in 1999. Carroll went back to college where he dominated at the University of Southern California. Following that Carroll rejoined the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and won a Super Bowl. While Saban may not be watching Carroll's career closely, it is likely that he thinks he can achieve that as well.
Whether it's to move to another university or the challenge of the NFL, Saban is reportedly upset and his future in Tuscaloosa is in question.
