Heartbreak: The greatest Alabama Crimson tide of all time have terminated his contract to sign a new contract.

Heartbreak: The greatest Alabama Crimson tide of all time have terminated his contract to sign a new contract.

Alabama coach Nick Saban gives instructions during practice Tuesday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama plays Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2.

Alabama’s football team worked indoors Tuesday in the first practice since the Crimson Tide were stunned by rival Auburn on Nov. 30.

A lot has happened since then.

Coach Nick Saban was speculated for the same position at Texas before agreeing to a new contract that will pay him at least $7 million annually. The 62-year-old became a grandfather for the first time, and former Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin showed up in Tuscaloosa to provide some offensive pointers.

The No. 3 Crimson Tide (11-1) practiced for two hours as preparation began for their Sugar Bowl date with No. 11 Oklaho

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