Even in retirement, Nick Saban ’s name still stirs up drama in Tuscaloosa and now his daughter is caught in the middle of it. Kristen Saban, the daughter of the legendary former Alabama coach, found herself the target of a bold request ahead of Alabama’s highly anticipated clash with Georgia on September 27.

Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd claimed Nick Saban retired from coaching in part because of Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer needs the rumor of Nick Saban returning to coaching like a drowned man needs a drink. Hugh Freeze needs it even less.

Despite rumors flying in recent days, former Alabama football coach Nick Saban will not be returning to coaching, his daughter, Kristen, said on Instagram.

The Alabama Crimson Tide no longer have Nick Saban recruiting for or coaching their defense, but they haven't yet fallen away from his defensive identity. In fact, this season under Kalen DeBoer, PFF believes they have the nation's best unit on that side of the ball.

This ain't your granddaddy's Crimson Tide. Entering Year 2 of the Kalen DeBoer era, loaded Alabama lacking its Nick Saban mystique.