By Michael Casagrande
sports@timesfreepress.com
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Sporting a few bags beneath his eyes and a consistent smile, Nick Saban took a rare opportunity to reflect Friday morning.
Meeting with reporters just hours after securing Alabama’s 13th national title with a 37-21 win over Texas, touched on the legacy he’ll leave, the impact it’ll have on others and that Gatorade ambush that left him less than jovial on the sidelines for the final ticks of the Rose Bowl clock.
Saban showed his satisfaction while never taking his eyes off the future.