Even though Nick Saban has stepped away from the sidelines in Tuscaloosa, his strategic mindset continues to guide the Alabama Crimson Tide program. Athletic Director Greg Byrne frequently draws on lessons from the legendary coach as the Southeastern Conference navigates critical decisions about its future structure.
Byrne highlighted one memorable interaction during a recent appearance on the Triple Option podcast on June 8, 2026.
“When Coach Saban would be talking about something, and he’d look at you over his glasses, you know, he has his glasses on. He would look over his glasses, and he said, ‘Greg, the dinosaurs didn’t adapt.’ And then just stare at you,” he shared…