Saban wins Bryant Awards all-time Coach of the Year fan ballot

Saban wins Bryant Awards all-time Coach of the Year fan ballot

HOUSTON – Nick Saban, a two-time winner of the American Heart Association Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award, has been voted the all-time Coach of the Year winner in a nationwide fan-driven bracket, capping a multi-week social media competition...
Remembering 1988 Coach of the Year Lou Holtz

Remembering 1988 Coach of the Year Lou Holtz

HOUSTON – The college football community is mourning the passing of legendary coach Lou Holtz, whose remarkable career and unmistakable voice left an enduring imprint on the sport. Known for his humor, relentless optimism, and deeply held belief in discipline...
Curt Cignetti named 2025 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year

Curt Cignetti named 2025 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year

HOUSTON, January 21, 2026 — Curt Cignetti, head coach at Indiana University, was named national college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association’s Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, presented by Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System. The 40th annual...