Jalen Hurts wasn’t actually at the premiere of “Saban,” the ESPN documentary, in Tuscaloosa on Oct. 3. But you better believe his impact was felt, big time. Moments after the crowd saw a clip of Hurts getting benched in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Miss Terry Saban revealed the incredible gesture Jalen made before she and Nick even left for the red carpet premiere on Oct. 8, 2026. A stunning bouquet of white roses had been delivered to their house, straight from Hurts himself, celebrating the documentary’s debut. Talk about a class act.
A Message That Spoke Volumes
Miss Terry, known affectionately by everyone, didn’t just mention the roses, she read the accompanying message from Jalen. It was pure, unadulterated respect. “Coach Saban, thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your story,” she read, continuing, “I’m honored to share a small moment in your and Miss Terry’s story.” You can’t make this stuff up. This isn’t just a former player sending flowers, this is a guy acknowledging the foundation that helped make him who he is, despite some of the toughest moments of his career playing out on that very stage.
Remembering the 2018 Championship Moment
The context here is absolutely everything. The documentary clip shown right before Miss Terry dropped that bombshell? It was from the 2018 CFP National Championship Game against Georgia. Hurts was the starting quarterback, but Alabama was down 13-0 at halftime. He’d completed only three of eight pass attempts for 21 yards, and Coach Saban made the call to replace him with Tua Tagovailoa. Tua, of course, went on to lead Alabama on a massive 26-10 second-half surge, securing Nick Saban his sixth national championship, and his fifth with Alabama. For Jalen to send such a heartfelt message, especially referencing being “a part of your story,” speaks volumes about his character and the bond he clearly maintained with the Sabans after that pivotal moment.
It just shows you the kind of person Jalen Hurts is. While he wasn’t there on the red carpet, his presence, through those roses and that powerful message, absolutely stole the show. It’s a testament to the respect and appreciation that runs deep, even years after some incredibly tough decisions. We’re all gonna be tuning in for that “Saban” documentary now, for sure.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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