The time has finally come, and we try our best to come to terms with the greatest run in college football history coming to an end, as Nick Saban announced his retirement on Wednesday. We share our intitial reactions, some memories, what it means for Alabama and college football going forward, and speculate on who comes to Tuscaloosa to replace the greatest college football coach of all time.

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