Los Angeles, Jan 20 (.) ESPN, in association with Words Pictures, has announced a new six-part documentary series titled “Saban,” chronicling the life and illustrious career of legendary former University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban, Variety reported.
According to the official logline, the docuseries traces Saban’s extraordinary journey, with a special focus on his 17-season tenure at Alabama, where he guided the Crimson Tide to six national championships and rebuilt the program into a dominant force in college football.
“With my coaching days behind me, Ms Terry and I have been doing a lot of reflection and realized we were ready to tell our story,” Saban said. “The team at Words Pictures has encouraged me to really look back not just at my time at Alabama, but every stop along the way, and not just reflect on what happened but consider the process which made it happen.”
Saban added that numerous former players and coaches he worked with over the years have contributed to the project, calling the series a comprehensive look at both his career and coaching philosophy.
The docuseries is directed by Russell Dinallo, with Connor Schell, Libby Geist, Aaron Cohen, Alexa Conway and Tom Rinaldi producing under the Words Pictures banner. Gabe Honig serves as showrunner and co-executive producer.
“There will never be another Nick Saban,” said Schell, CEO of Words Pictures. “He’s a football genius, a singular leader, and a true icon who has done more than anyone to shape the modern game of college football and the culture around it.”
. VAN ARN