Nick Saban Shows Softer Side In Adorable Moment With Grandson: VIDEO

Nick Saban seems to be enjoying his time in retirement.

The legendary Alabama coach hung up his whistle after this past season, and he now has plenty of free time on his hands. That free time has led to him even sending his own texts and emails.

Times are certainly changing for the former Crimson Tide coach. The days of grinding guys down in the trenches and winning national titles are over.

He had a hell of a run, but a new era is here. That includes showing his softer side.

Nick Saban shares awesome moment with grandchild.

Saban's daughter Kristen, who has me blocked on Instagram for some bizarre reason, shared a viral video of the retired Alabama coach overseeing his grandson getting some at-bats in.

Watch the awesome moment below, and hit me with your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

This video is a great reminder that no matter how hard someone is as a coach or as a man, they always have a softer side when it comes to family.

Nick Saban terrorized college football every moment he was in Tuscaloosa and in Baton Rouge prior to taking the Alabama job.

He was by far and away the most feared coach in the country. Hell, his own assistants weren't safe from his rage and intensity at times. Just ask Lane Kiffin!

Yet, he's still just like every other grandfather out there when it comes to his grandson. As someone who has nephews, I've seen my dad act the exact same way many times before.

It's just wired into the DNA of all grandfathers out there. It must be science.

Nick Saban shares touching moment with grandson in viral video. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Also, there's a 100% chance this kid grows up into a football star and plays for Alabama? There's simply no way that doesn't happen, right? Saban will have that kid winning national titles like it's the old days. Let me know what you think at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.