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How former Alabama coach Nick Saban is settling into retirement

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The stress level of former Alabama football coach Nick Saban is down exponentially these days, though there are some harrowing moments.

Like when his 3-year-old grandson, James, joins him on the golf course.

"The challenge is keeping him out of the sand traps," Saban said. "He likes to play in the sand. That's about the most stress I've had."

The legendary coach's meticulous attention to detail and unmatched work ethic during his 17 seasons in Tuscaloosa produced six national championships (after he won one at LSU), 123 NFL draft picks -- including 44 first-rounders -- and a new standard in college football.