Photos: 10 Times Nick Saban Has Actually Looked Happy
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 35-28 in the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
When ranking the frequency of the facial expressions of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, "happy" would probably rank, oh, somewhere deep into the double digits.
The 63-year-old has actually been captured on camera expressing pure joy, though. He's won some national championships, had some memorable press conferences and experienced quite a bit of good times in his personal life.
Here are 10 times Nick Saban actually looked happy:
1. On National Signing Day - Feb. 4, 2015 - after signing the No. 1 recruiting class in the country.
">February 4, 2015
2. At the 2015 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.
">@BoltonSports: #Alabama Coach Saban at Sr Bowl practice to support fmr players. pic.twitter.com/xZTnV67HB4"
— Glenn Halbrooks (@GlennHalbrooks)
Maybe 1st smile since Sugar Bowl. "@BoltonSports: #Alabama Coach Saban at Sr Bowl practice to support fmr players. pic.twitter.com/xZTnV67HB4"
— Glenn Halbrooks (@GlennHalbrooks) January 20, 2015
">January 20, 2015
3. During one of Alabama's practices prior to this past season's Sugar Bowl. He clearly did not expect Ohio State to play as well as it did.
">@TPenny_Star pic.twitter.com/osgQtSYz3i
— Marquavius Burnett (@Marq_Burnett)
Nick Saban smiles big during #Alabama's practice today via @TPenny_Starpic.twitter.com/osgQtSYz3i
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) December 29, 2014
">December 29, 2014
4. At an SEC Conference Championship Game press conference. He clearly did not expect that game to be close - it wasn't.
5. After Alabama's Nov. 15 win against No. 1 Mississippi State. Wins against highly-ranked teams definitely make him happy.
6. While holding his granddaughter, the only person in the world who has justifiable access to his stash of Little Debbie's Oatmeal Cream Pies.
">@jimdunaway Granddad smile may be bigger than National Champ Smile pic.twitter.com/CJDp7qpGH8#Saban
— Chase Woodfin (@cwoodfin)
The kid clearly takes after him tho MT @jimdunaway Granddad smile may be bigger than National Champ Smile pic.twitter.com/CJDp7qpGH8#Saban
— C Woodfin (@cwoodfin) August 1, 2014
">August 1, 2014
7. During a weird interview with Colin Cowherd at ESPN. This might be fake happiness, but the Luigi hat makes us think otherwise (how can you be unhappy wearing that hat?).
">July 25, 2014
8. After beating LSU, 38-17, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2013. The Tigers might be the team Saban enjoys defeating the most.
">November 11, 2013
9. While photobombing an Alabama student at the Crimson Tide's graduation ceremony. Photobombing=happiness.
">@Fox6Clare: Haha love this pic! Nick Saban photobombs at UA graduation pic.twitter.com/yJHQtLjOxl
— BamaWest (@BamaWest)
Smh….Hey is that Ni….It is! SMILE! ?RT @Fox6Clare: Haha love this pic! Nick Saban photobombs at UA graduation pic.twitter.com/yJHQtLjOxl
— BamaWest (@BamaWest) May 5, 2013
">May 5, 2013
10. After winning any of his three national championships at Alabama.
">@SabanSays pic.twitter.com/lQUN198xsk
— Roll Tide #15™ (@jerrysandersRTR)
★ Nick Saban will coach his 90th game today at Alabama..He has 76 W vs 13 L and 3 National Championships.@SabanSayspic.twitter.com/lQUN198xsk
— Roll Tide #16™ (@jerrysandersRTR) November 9, 2013
">November 9, 2013
How many smiles will the 2015 season produce?
