Can Alabama players transfer following Nick Saban’s retirement? Transfer portal regulations are given.
Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban ignited the college football world on Wednesday when he announced his retirement from coaching.
Saban coached the Crimson Tide for 17 seasons, earning nine SEC crowns and six national titles. He was instrumental in ensuring that Alabama’s recruiting classes were consistently strong each season.
With Saban about to retire from full-time coaching, many current Crimson Tide players who have committed to playing football for Alabama (and, more crucially, Saban) can now go elsewhere to continue their careers. The NCAA provides a unique 30-day window that opened upon Saban’s retirement.
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It is unclear how many athletes Alabama will lose to the portal, despite the appointment of Washington’s Kalen DeBoer to replace Saban. On Friday night, quarterback Jalen Milroe assured supporters he was remaining, but receiver Isaiah Bond had entered the transfer portal earlier that day. Following Saban’s retirement, a few additional players have submitted their names into the portal.
Here’s everything you should know regarding the transfer window following Saban’s retirement.
Can Alabama players transfer following Nick Saban’s retirement?
Yes, Alabama athletes can still access the transfer portal, even though the opportunity to do so ended earlier in January. The NCAA enables a unique 30-day window to open if the head coach quits the programme for whatever reason, such as Saban’s retirement.
According to NCAA Rule 14.5.5.2.11, “Head Coach Departure Prior to Initial Full-Time Enrollment Exception,” football players may transfer if the following circumstances are met:
(A) The student has not previously enrolled as a full-time student in a regular term (semester or quarter) of a collegiate institution. (B) The previous institution’s head coach left after the student met a condition affecting transfer status and before the start of the next regular academic term (e.g., fall semester).
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