Stephen A. Smith Melts Down Over "Blasphemous" Nick Saban Takes

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Smith isn't here for any Saban slander.

Nick Saban is a legendary head coach and during his time with the Alabama Crimson Tide, he has been able to win numerous National Titles and Division Championships. You won't find a coach that's more accomplished in the game right now although when you're at the top, there will always be people trying to bring you down. For instance, Alabama hasn't been perfect this season and has actually lost two games which is rare for them. Their first loss was against SEC rival LSU while their second loss was to another rival in Auburn. 

These losses have some people claiming that Saban isn't a good coach anymore and that his time in Alabama is coming to an end. Avid Crimson Tide fan Stephen A. Smith thinks these takes are insane and let his feelings be known of First Take today. Smith's rant was so good that it might be one of his best this year.

Smith's co-hosts seemingly got a kick out of what he was espousing. Despite the theatrics of his take, he certainly had the most reasonable response of anyone on the show. Kellerman claimed Saban was done and Smith was simply having none of it. A 10-2 season isn't even close to grounds for dismissal so it's shocking to see all of these hot takes.

While it will be refreshing to see Alabama outside of the Final Four this year, it's still bizarre to see so many people calling for the firing of Saban.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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