Many times, we have wondered if Nick Saban is anything other than a metallic, football-winning machine placed on this earth to infuriate Southern radio callers. Even in a profession where many people seem to only take joy in victory, Saban is in a league of his own, obsessive, cursing his national championship appearances for costing him time on the recruiting trail instead of taking a single moment to smile.
Nick Saban’s heart grew 3 sizes that day
Nick Saban got his nails did at the Children’s Hospital.
In advance of the team’s Sugar Bowl appearance, Alabama visited the Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. While there, Nick Saban made a friend:
Nick Saban getting his nails painted at the Children's Hospital in New Orleans. #Alabama pic.twitter.com/kMA9b4C3CM
— The CW Sports (@CWsports) December 30, 2013 For all the jokes and snide remarks we've made about Nick Saban -- the person least likely to do some malarky like getting his nails painted, or generally do anything that would make anybody happy -- this picture made us smile a bunch.
UPDATE: We now have VIDEO of this event:
It’s clear there were too many cameras there, but still, awful cute by the coach.


















