The Tide are so down right now that Smith thinks they need to give Saban a call and see if he wants to coach again.

The Crimson Tide used the “LANK” rallying cry in 2023, rebounding from an early-season slump to win the SEC title and reach the College Football Playoff. Quarterback Jalen Milroe and cornerback Terrion Arnold were among those who helped popularize the slogan, which (allegedly) stands for “Let All Naysayers Know.”

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, who previously played at Alabama under Nick Saban, offered a story to his former head coach about the difference

Nick Saban clearly still has some bitterness over the College Football Playoff bracket two years ago. In 2022, Alabama finished 10-2 with close losses to LSU and Tennessee. The Crimson Tide wound up as the first team out of the four-team CFP field,