So much has been written about Nick Saban and "The Process" (click web address below). But where would Saban be today if he hadn't chosen Kent State over the Naval Academy and Miami University where he learned "The Process" under Don James?
It was James who was instrumental in getting Saban into coaching in the first place. Actually, Saban never thought about a career in coaching until James offered him a job as a graduate assistant a few months before he graduated from Kent State. Saban had had plans of a career in the automotive industry, where his father worked. But as the story goes, James practically insisted that he join his coaching staff. When Saban initially declined the offer because he didn’t want to spend another year in school, James, a master of the counter move, was prepared for his response and pointed out that Nick’s wife, Terry, still had one more year as an undergrad, so he wasn’t leaving northeast Ohio for at least another 12 months. So Saban reluctantly agreed to the position and stayed at Kent for another three years. And of course the rest is history.
But if Saban hadn't been at Kent State to enjoy his first coaching experience and learn "The Process" under James, he never would have won his sixth national championship, which ties Bear Bryant for the most in college football.
They say being at the right place at the right time can be a life changer for some; it certainly was for Saban.
So if Saban had not attended Kent State, he would not be the coach he is today. And if Alabama did not have Saban, The Tide would most likely not have won the National Championships in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2017.
Hence, by posting here you acknowledge your gratitude to Kent State University for producing Nick Saban and recognize him as the greatest college coach of all time. All hail Saban! All hail Saban! All hail Saban!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...process-remains-a-blueprint-for-only-the-tide
It was James who was instrumental in getting Saban into coaching in the first place. Actually, Saban never thought about a career in coaching until James offered him a job as a graduate assistant a few months before he graduated from Kent State. Saban had had plans of a career in the automotive industry, where his father worked. But as the story goes, James practically insisted that he join his coaching staff. When Saban initially declined the offer because he didn’t want to spend another year in school, James, a master of the counter move, was prepared for his response and pointed out that Nick’s wife, Terry, still had one more year as an undergrad, so he wasn’t leaving northeast Ohio for at least another 12 months. So Saban reluctantly agreed to the position and stayed at Kent for another three years. And of course the rest is history.
But if Saban hadn't been at Kent State to enjoy his first coaching experience and learn "The Process" under James, he never would have won his sixth national championship, which ties Bear Bryant for the most in college football.
They say being at the right place at the right time can be a life changer for some; it certainly was for Saban.
So if Saban had not attended Kent State, he would not be the coach he is today. And if Alabama did not have Saban, The Tide would most likely not have won the National Championships in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2017.
Hence, by posting here you acknowledge your gratitude to Kent State University for producing Nick Saban and recognize him as the greatest college coach of all time. All hail Saban! All hail Saban! All hail Saban!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...process-remains-a-blueprint-for-only-the-tide
