When detailing his vacation to reporters, Saban revealed that football fans across the pond were very welcoming, with many shouting a celebratory “Roll Tide!” after catching a glimpse of the 71-year-old.
In addition to the positive cheers he received, Saban admitted some “other SEC fans” jeered him while overseas.
“You know, it’s something to say about the brand that we have. An iconic brand, the Crimson Tide. I got Roll Tide’d in Venice, Florence, Rome and the Amalfi Coast, so that’s everywhere I went,” Saban said with a smile. “I got a few jilts from other SEC fans.