Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks after the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium is named in his honor on Sep. 7, 2024, outside of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban partnered to buy a minority stake in the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League, the team announced in a press release Tuesday.
“Although I am now retired as a coach, I still possess a competitive nature and a great passion for sports,” Saban said.
The purchase was officially made by Dream Sports Ventures LLC, an entity controlled by Saban and his business partner Joe Agresti.
“I am really looking forward to having Coach Nick Saban and Joe Agresti as a part of our ownership group,” Predators chairman Bill Haslam said. “Coach is one of the all-time greats in college football history and one of the winningest coaches in all of sports. We are excited to have him join us in our pursuit of championships on the ice in Nashville.”
Saban and Agresti are partners in multiple business ventures, most notably the Dream Motor Group, which owns 10 car dealerships, including a pair in the Nashville area.
Saban retired from coaching after the 2023 season and a loss in the Rose Bowl. He finished his career with a 297-71-1 record and won seven national championships, including six at Alabama.
Since retiring, Saban has been best known for his presence on ESPN’s flagship morning college football show, College GameDay. He has also been an advocate for regulation in college athletics.
“Being involved in a sports team in Nashville has always been a goal and the opportunity to partner in the Predators with a class act like Bill Haslam created the perfect scenario for us,” Saban said. “The Preds are a great organization with a fantastic brand, and we are excited to be part of the future success of the franchise.”