Michigan State's Tom Izzo: Nick Saban 'the Greatest Coach in the History of Football'

Following the retirement of longtime Alabama head coach Nick Saban, he received some praise from another legendary college coach.

Michigan State men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo offered his thoughts on Saban calling it a career.

"I think he's the greatest coach in the history of football," Izzo told Larry Lage of the Associated Press. "There are a lot of great coaches, but what he's done and the consistency that he did it — in an era where so many people and things are coming at you — is remarkable."

Saban is the winningest coach in college football history with seven national titles. Izzo has led Michigan State to eight Final Four appearances and a national title in 2000.

It's unclear who will be tasked with replacing Saban, but that person will certainly have huge shoes to fill.