6 Results for nick saban

Clemson turns to Swinney for remainder of season

Heather Dinich, ACC

...downs of his career, including last season when Swinney was almost lured back to Alabama by Nick Saban. Swinney has earned a reputation as a top-notch recruiter who's a smooth talker and...

Blog | October 13, 2008

ACC in the morning -- Part II: Bowden's call for help

Heather Dinich, ACC

...com's Heather Dinich This is impressive. Clemson coach Tommy Bowden swallowed his pride and called Nick Saban for advice. And Mark Richt. And Frank Beamer. And his father. He said their feedback will...

Blog | September 03, 2008

ACC rewind: Clemson-Alabama

Heather Dinich, ACC

...had their chance. And they blew it. In embarrassing fashion. The main difference in this game? Nick Saban. Saban had his young players ready for what should have been prime time entertainment. Clemson thought...

Blog | August 31, 2008

Clemson's o-line won't 'lay an egg'

Heather Dinich, ACC

...hot water." There's no doubt the temperature will rise in the season opener against Alabama. Nick Saban is bound to throw multiple defenses at this young group, and while the Tigers have film...

Blog | August 12, 2008

Go see for yourself

Heather Dinich, ACC

...the bushes around the practice field (State College, Knoxville)? Where's the total shutdown (Charlottesville)? If Nick Saban runs things the same way he did last year, Alabama will play its first game against...

Blog | July 28, 2008

Fairchild weathering whirlwind transition from NFL to CSU

Heather Dinich, ESPN.com

After spending seven seasons coaching in the NFL, Steve Fairchild is back on the campus of his alma mater to try to revive the Colorado State program.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008