ESPN’s “Saban” documentary brought back memories of my early years at Michigan State—and of Dr. Lonny Rosen, a pioneer in “sport psychiatry” (yes, psychiatry) and one of the most influential resources in my coaching career. Dr. Rosen helped Coach Saban shape “The Process”: focus on your responsibility, execute the play in front of you, and reset for the next one. Those lessons extend far beyond football. The photo shows our 1996 MSU football staff with Coach Saban, when I served on the strength and conditioning staff. Thirty years later, I’m grateful to see Dr. Rosen recognized for his lasting impact on student-athletes, coaches, and my own career. He quietly went about his work on our East Lansing campus, while his influence reached far beyond Michigan State—often without people realizing it. Thank you, Dr. Rosen!

A legendary night in Tuscaloosa, Ala. celebrating the premiere of 'SABAN' 🏈 Catch every episode of the ESPN Original Series now streaming on the ESPN App 📸 (Al Powers / ESPN Images)

Today is World Mental Health Day. And as we close out Student-Athlete Mental Health Week 2026, our hearts are full of gratitude. 🙏🏻 What began with one family, one unimaginable loss & a promise to honor Tyler’s life has become a movement reaching student-athletes, coaches, campuses & communities across the country. Eight years ago, we could never have imagined how many people would join us in this mission. But we knew one thing: no family should have to experience what ours has & no student-athlete should ever feel they have to struggle in silence. To every school, team, coach, athletic director, administrator, student-athlete, staff & supporter who helped make this week possible — thank you. The week may be ending, but the conversation cannot. Mental health doesn’t have a season. It doesn’t end when the game is over, the stadium lights go dark, or the final whistle blows. Keep checking in. Keep showing up. Keep having the hard conversations. And never underestimate the difference you can make in someone’s life. For Tyler. For every student-athlete who needs to know they are so much more than their sport. YOU matter. Every day is a day to champion the Conv3rsation. Please, please hold on. Tomorrow needs all of you to stay. ❤️❤️❤️ #WorldMentalHealthDay #SAMHW2026 #hopeneversinks #ChampionTheConv3rsation #mentalhealthmatters

I binged the whole doc already. Man I love Coach Saban and Mrs Terry and man I love me some BAMA!! Got wayyyy too much bama in me !! ROLL MF TIDE!!! We the greatest debate ya granny!!

Wow. Never-before-seen locker room footage of Nick Saban telling Jalen Hurts he was turning to Tua Tagovailoa in the 2017 National Championship Game. (via "Saban" on ESPN App)

On the heels of Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford, we look back at another emotional coaching return in 2008 ... Nick Saban's return to LSU, but this time, as head coach of Alabama 🐘

Entire video package on gameday about Nick Saban’s return to Baton Rouge in 2008 as a warmup for the full Saban documentary

Welles Crowther, a former Boston College lacrosse player who had a trademark red bandana, was working in New York on Sept. 11, 2001. This is the story of how he led people to safety after terrorists struck the World Trade Center.

The premiere of ESPN's new documentary series: 'Saban,' is set for October 8 at 6 p.m. ET, per @Variety. The series will pull back on the curtain on the legendary coach's 17 seasons at Alabama, as well as his time spent as head coach of LSU and the Miami Dolphins.

ESPN's Six Part 'Saban' Gives Fans Hours of Unseen Footage of Famous Football Coach in Action variety.com/2026/tv/news/esp…

I’ve always been so interested in getting A look behind the curtain of how Saban operated as a head coach. This is going to be ELITE

Almost two years in the making with the amazing team @Wordsandpics_ … we can’t wait to bring this to audiences in 2026!

Our new short on the Boozer family premieres tonight - 830 on E2, then the full version goes up at 9 on E+ Amazing story about science, medicine & family (and some hoops!) Hope you’ll check it out

Very proud daughter today. At 52 years old my dad started a new career… incredibly hard to do after 30 years of coaching. 18 years of hard work paid off, and so excited for him to get this opportunity to call sweet 16 and elite 8 games!

My dear friend Wright Thompson has written an incredible book about Emmett Till, Mississippi, and America, and this is the first of many times going to post about it this year because it’s that important. amazon.com/Barn-Secret-Histo…

Don’t miss this! A beautiful, funny moving film that’s about a lot more than hoops. So proud of @klappas14 and the entire prod team

Our @E60 film on The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim drops today! 11a ESPN TV 12p ESPN+ (director’s cut) A blast to make, and a story we think both movie fans and hockey fans will love. Hope you’ll check it out!

Quack...quack...quack Watch the premiere of E60’s “Once Upon A Time in Anaheim” Sunday at 11a ET on @espn and listen to the NHL Backstory podcast on NHL.com: nhl.com/multimedia/podcasts-…

ESPN and @E60 present a Duckumentary for the ages. 🦆

“Once Upon a Time in Anaheim” will debut Sunday, June 11 at 8 a.m PT and stream the same day on ESPN+. nhl.com/ducks/news/espn-to-p…

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