Saban’s wisdom for the Class of 2025 included his blueprint for success -- known as The Process. “I always tell people that you need to be very wise about the goals that you set. But more important, you have to define ‘what do I need to do to accomplish those goals.’ That’s called ‘The Process,’” he said.

Shortly after taking the stage at Coleman Coliseum on May 1, President Donald Trump talked Alabama football. After being introduced by former Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban, Trump began his remarks at the University of Alabama 's special commencement ceremony by asking students to remember where they were when Saban retired.

Nick Saban was in attendance and spoke at a commencement address at the University of Alabama before President Donald Trump, who suggested that he should return to the Crimson Tide