This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as Nick Saban sends clear message after purchasing stake in professional sports team. Two years have passed since Nick Saban announced his retirement from his legendary run as the head coach of the Alabama football program.

A day before the College Football Playoff kicks off, Nick Saban fired accusatory cheating allegations towards a top SEC program.

The former Crimson Tide head coach had glowing remarks about the Oklahoma defense on The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday.

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban discussed the Tide’s matchup with Oklahoma during his weekly appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. Saban was asked about quarterback Ty Simpson and his struggles with turning the ball over in recent weeks. Simpson has fumbled 5 times this season and has thrown 4 interceptions in his last 4 games.

Again, like Nick’s favorite recipe, this one calls for ground beef (and even more than the Million Dollar Baked Beans above), ketchup, and onion. This one includes two types of beans, red bell pepper, garlic, and bacon, as well as barbecue sauce, dark brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.

The nearly 40-year-old Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama, has new leadership that includes former Alabama football coach Nick Saban.