On Friday morning, the Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee of the University of Alabama Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution approving the renaming of Bryant-Denny Stadium’s field in honor of former Alabama head coach Nick Saban.
A ceremony to officially rechristen the playing surface to “Nick Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium” will take place during Alabama’s September 7th home game against South Florida.
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“It’s fitting that the field, the focus of [Bryant-Denny], be named in Coach Saban’s honor,” said UA president Dr. Stuart Bell during the committee’s meeting. “This will be the first time in almost a century that the field upon which the Crimson Tide competes will be named. For generations to come, legends will be made, and transformational impact will continue on Saban Field.”
“Alabama football has a long and storied history steeped in tradition,” added UA BOT president pro tempore Scott Phelps. “No one has contributed more to that history than Nick Saban.”
“We are humbled that The University of Alabama has honored us with the naming of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium,” Saban said in a statement. “The remarkable success that the football program has achieved over the past 17 years is a reflection of the hard work of many student-athletes, coaches and staff. Being leader of the process at Alabama has been the greatest privilege of my life. Terry and I are grateful for the naming of Saban Field, which forever celebrates our accomplishments.”
Charles Vaughan is a contributing writer for Yellowhammer News.
