"To be honest with you, it kind of pissed me off because I didn't think it made any sense,"
""I thought he just wanted me out of his office.""
""He was brutally honest," Simpson said. "He was like, 'You're such a good kid. I'm a huge fan and love you, but you have to take that next step. You can't be doing this.'""
""I think that if we don't lose that first game, we wouldn't be where we are, to be honest with you," Simpson said. "I think the first game made us self-reflect and made us understand, like, 'All right, what are we going to do now?'""
Nick Saban retired on Jan. 10, 2024, ending a 17-year run at Alabama that included six national championships. Backup quarterback Ty Simpson chose to remain at Alabama rather than transfer and received blunt, final criticism from Saban while Saban cleared his office. Simpson spent two seasons behind Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe and was urged to focus on improving instead of outcomes. After an opening loss to Florida State, Alabama has won eight straight games to reach 8-1 (6-0 SEC) and prepares to face No. 12 Oklahoma. Simpson now ranks among top Heisman contenders and potential top-five 2026 draft prospects.
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