Gordon Monson: Nick Saban is retiring at Alabama, but his ties to Utah, and a certain former Ute quarterback, live on

The Utes’ 2009 Sugar Bowl win over the Tide remains one of the most impressive in the history of the program.

(Scott Sommerdorf / The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah coach Kyle Whittingham (R), and Alabama coach Nick Saban met and posed for photos with the Sugar Bowl trophy at a press conference before the 2009 Sugar Bowl. Saban this week announced he was retiring.

Gordon Monson: Nick Saban is retiring at Alabama, but his ties to Utah, and a certain former Ute quarterback, live on

The Utes’ 2009 Sugar Bowl win over the Tide remains one of the most impressive in the history of the program.

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