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Alabama is in an uproar over the news that Nick Saban is retiring from Alabama Football.Politicians, players and the Crimson Tide community at large are responding to the reported end of one of the greatest coaching careers in college football history.>> WATCH: Fans, students leave mementos by Nick Saban statue at Bryant-Denny StadiumPlayersTerrion Arnold:Malachi Moore:"Preciate you for everything coach," Moore posted on Instagram.Deontae Lawson:"I played for a LEGEND," Lawson posted in an Instagram story.MJ Chirgwin:"Wow, thank you for everything coach," Chirgwin posted on Instagram. "Will always look up to you."Jihaad Campbell:"Legendary," Campbell posted on Instagram.James Burnip:CJ Dippre:Prince Butler:CoachesAuburn head coach Hugh Freeze:Former Auburn head coach, UCF head coach Gus Malzahn:Colorado head coach Deion Sanders:Former UAB head coach Bill Clark:"Nick Saban is one of the best to ever do it. His attention to detail and ability to run an organization is the gold standard in college football," Clark said in a statement.Former PlayersAmari Cooper: "The documentary gone be crazy," Cooper posted in an Instagram story. "'The Saban Era,' I learned a lot in those three years, came in as a boy, left as a man. Glad I was able to be a part of the greatest dynasty in college football history."Najee Harris:"Sheesh," posted Harris on InstagramMark Ingram:"Thank you, Coach Saban," Ingram posted on Instagram.Jordan Battle:Dont'a Hightower:Marquis Maze: PoliticiansGov. Kay Ivey:U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (former Auburn head coach):“As a close friend and competitor for decades, I want to congratulate Nick Saban on a historic coaching career that achieved 7 national championships and 11 SEC championships—accomplishments that may never be equaled,�� Tuberville said. “I have always admired his focus and his dedication to the game of football, to his players, and to the state of Alabama. College football fans everywhere will miss Nick Saban on the sidelines every Saturday. I wish him well on his future endeavors and congratulate him on a well-earned retirement.”Rep. Rob Aderholt:“It appears one of my constituents in Tuscaloosa has made a big decision," said Aderholt. "Thank you Nick Saban for 17 great years at Alabama and for all you’ve done for college football. My best wishes to you and Miss Terry. Fall Saturdays in the South won’t be the same. Roll Tide Forever!”Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth:Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin:Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox:"It’s impossible to express the City of Tuscaloosa’s heartfelt gratitude and deep respect for Coach Nick Saban. Beyond the unparalleled successes and countless championship trophies hoisted, Coach and Ms. Terry helped us rebuild our community after the April 27, 2011 tornado and shaped our next generation through the Nick’s Kids Foundation. Our City and the University of Alabama is a much better place because the Saban Family made it their home.”U.S. Senator Katie Britt:“In a place Where Legends are Made, one legend now towers above the rest. Since 2007, Coach Saban has redefined not only the Alabama football program, but the entire college football landscape. I believe that what he accomplished on the field was the greatest coaching job in the history of athletics. But his incredible impact on the University of Alabama, the Tuscaloosa community, and the state of Alabama extends well beyond the boundaries of Bryant-Denny Stadium. Throughout his unmatched career, he has coached with inspiration, intelligence, and integrity, all while holding his players and coaching staff to that same standard of unrelenting, unassuming excellence. Coach Saban is also the first to say that his success is not his alone. I have no doubt that without his wife, the one-and-only ‘Miss Terry,�� Coach Saban would not have reached the pinnacle of achievement. The Sabans�� legacy will be defined by the countless number of lives they changed for the better. Always generous of their time, talent, and resources, consistently conducting themselves with class, character, and grace, Miss Terry and Coach Saban modeled the way for generations to follow—while bonding generations of Alabamians and Crimson Tide fans together across the daunting divides that define much of our day and age. We truly owe the Sabans an immeasurable amount of gratitude. My family and I extend our warmest wishes to the entire Saban family on this next season of life and congratulate Coach Saban on his remarkable career.”This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.