I have harbored a grudge against Saban for decades. He had the football team squared away and going places, and then he bolted to LSU and broke my heart. But now I've got tears in my eyes, hearing how Nick opened his home to two adopted kids, and helped the Izzos adopt Steven. --A father who also adopted kids (3 sisters).
My husband and I also are from Iron Mountain and adopted a baby boy the same time as Coach Izzo and had him baptized in the same Catholic church in Iron Mountain. Our son was is a special needs person and we love him to the moon and back.
every coach wants to coach their own son. It's nepotism but one of the few generally accepted forms of it. If he was on scholarship and clearly not worthy, that's another thing. But he's a walk on.
I have harbored a grudge against Saban for decades. He had the football team squared away and going places, and then he bolted to LSU and broke my heart.
But now I've got tears in my eyes, hearing how Nick opened his home to two adopted kids, and helped the Izzos adopt Steven.
--A father who also adopted kids (3 sisters).
My husband and I also are from Iron Mountain and adopted a baby boy the same time as Coach Izzo and had him baptized in the same Catholic church in Iron Mountain. Our son was is a special needs person and we love him to the moon and back.
Awesome. My Mom was adopted in 1948. If not, I wouldn't be typing this. God Bless U Coaches & Fams
One of the more impactful Tom Izzo stories.
Graham Bensinger is the best interviewer I've ever seen!
Awesome of Saban!
Beautiful story.
Please do a full interview on Nick Saban!!!
Great story
steven izzo, 5'8" 150 lbs (me at 12) on one of the best college basketball teams in the country. lol
as well as 5'9 nick sanders (barry sanders son) and steve smith ( msu legend) son davis smith
every coach wants to coach their own son. It's nepotism but one of the few generally accepted forms of it. If he was on scholarship and clearly not worthy, that's another thing. But he's a walk on.
Saban is 5’7 and has players on the team a foot taller. Coaching players 6’11 at 5’8 seems bonkers tho.