Nick Saban's daughter says father's retirement is 'bittersweet moment' in Instagram post

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Nick Saban's retirement earlier this week marked the end of one of the greatest eras in college football.

The 72-year-old decided to call it a career after coaching in some capacity since 1973.

He won seven national championships — the most ever by a Division I football coach — six with Alabama and one with LSU.

Plenty of farewells flooded social media, including one from Saban's daughter, Kristen Setas.

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Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days July 19, 2022, in Atlanta. ( AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Setas posted on her Instagram story that her father's retirement is a "bittersweet moment" before typing out a longer message.

"My phone froze 5 times and shut itself off. My inbox is full (of lovely supportive messages, thank you)," she wrote, via the New York Post. "I’ll say something eventually. So many emotions at the moment. Football is my life. Watching my dad accomplish so many things one after the other for so many years has been incredible and I am so thankful to witness the history I’ve seen him make.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your messages, your Alabama football stories (please send more) and your love. Alabama forever. Roll Tide forever. I love you."

Saban boasts an all-time record of 292-71-1 at the college level, including a 19-12 record in bowl games and a 9-5 record in the College Football Playoff. At Alabama, he went 206-29.

Nine of Saban's 11 SEC titles came with the Crimson Tide, and his 292 wins are fifth-most in Division I history.

Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide speaks during 2023 SEC Media Days