Nick Saban Named George Munger Award Finalist
1/3/2024 2:49:00 PM | Football
Saban is one of five finalists for the coach of the year award
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head coach Nick Saban was selected as a finalist for the George Munger Coach of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday.
Saban is joined by David Braun (Northwestern), Kalen DeBoer (Washington), Mike Norvell (Florida State) and Steve Sarkisian (Texas) to make up the five finalists for the George Munger Coach of the Year Award, which recognizes the top coach in college football each year. The 2023 winner will be announced on Jan. 10.
Alabama has had two winners of the George Munger Award, first with Gene Stallings in 1992 followed by Saban in 2016.
George Munger Coach of the Year Award Finalist
- Led the Crimson Tide to a 12-2 record, including a perfect 8-0 mark in Southeastern Conference play
- Advanced Alabama to the College Football Playoff for the eighth time in 10 seasons, the most of any one program in CFP history
- Guided the Tide to its 30th SEC title with a win over then-No. 1/1/1 Georgia, snapping the Bulldogs' NCAA-record long 29-game winning streak
- Helped Alabama reach the 12-win mark for the 12th time in the last 16 seasons
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