Legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban urged players to block out 'external factors' and ignore internet trolls

Nick Saban shocked the college football world when he announced his retirement from coaching. The seven-time national championship winner has since taken on a "supportive" role at Alabama, the program he coached to six national titles.

While Saban faced challenges throughout his storied career, he also had to contend with criticism away from the field. In December, the undefeated Florida State Seminoles were left out of the top four in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Saban-led...