Nick Saban’s chaotic recruiting trip almost ended his career-Here’s how Charles Kelly saved him
Nick Saban is widely regarded as one of the greatest college football coaches of all time. But if it weren't for Charles Kelly, his career might have taken a very different turn. A recruiting trip marked a turbulent start to Kelly's tenure under Saban six years ago.Kelly joined the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2019 as an assistant defensive coordinator and was part of the coaching staff that led the team to two playoff appearances, including an undefeated 2020 national championship.However, Kelly's first job with Saban wasn't on the field-it was on a whirlwind recruiting trip where he served not only as a driver but also as the head coach's bodyguard, unofficially tasked with his personal and legal security.Saban often ignored the rulesRecalling the trip in an interview with the Alabama Sports Writers Association, Kelly remarked, "God blessed him [Saban] with […]