Nick Saban apparently drove his Ferrari to work on a day that is not Wednesday, which directly goes against his own previously-established rules. He is really letting loose in retirement!
According to Matthew Whatley, the 72-year-old legend showed up to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Monday. Saban did so in his candy red Portofino M and flexed on everybody by parking a solid foot inside of a lane that is very clear labeled as ‘NO PARKING.’
Nobody outside of Auburn is going to issue a ticket to the greatest college football coach of all-time. Certainly not in Tuscaloosa! Saban can park where he wants, when he wants.
His choice of vehicle reflects a new reality in which he may have conquered some of his OCD.
Saban previously revealed back in October that he only dives his Ferrari on Wednesdays. And he only does so if it is not raining.
I don’t know, I’m sure I’m obsessive compulsive or something, but I only drive the Ferrari on Wednesday if it’s not raining. So, that’s kind of the program.
— Nick Saban, via the Pat McAfee Show
Monday, of course, is not Wednesday but Saban supposedly pulled up to the Alabama football facility (to serve as an advisor) in his Ferrari despite it being a different day of the week. That’s new!
Maybe Miss Terry is forcing him to step outside of his regular routine now that life is not so strict. Maybe he forgot what day it is because all of the days run together when you’re retired.
Either way, Nick Saban drove his Ferrari on a day that is not Wednesday!
The Portofino M is Saban’s most favorite car, so the terrible park job was likely intentional. He doesn’t want to run the risk of it getting scratched and you can’t blame him for that.
However, if it was to ever get a ding, Saban is a part owner of the Prancing Horse of Nashville dealership so there would be no issue getting it fixed or replaced all together. Maybe that is part of his decision to drive it on a Monday. Perhaps he is more care-free in retirement!