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  Haim Saban - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Haim Saban, a television and media mogul, is owner of Saban Media Group and is the former co-owner of Fox Family Worldwide.
With a net worth of $2.8 billion dollars in 2005, Saban was ranked the 78th richest man in the world by Forbes magazine.
Saban's political affiliations are generally left of center; he is a financial supporter of the US Democratic Party and the Israeli Labor Party, despite his prior business affiliations with the decidedly right-of-center fellow media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Haim_Saban   (347 words)

  
 Saban - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saban Entertainment (also known as Saban International) was an independent/TV production company formed in 1984 by music and television producers Haim Saban and Shuki Levy.
In Japan, the Henshin Hero genre gained a lot of popularity led by manga writer Shotaro Ishinomori who is considered to be the "Father of Henshin Heroes." Meanwhile, in America, the only form of tokusatsu that Americans were familiar with was mainly Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman; all which were dubbed respectedly.
Saban has also received some criticism from people who mistakenly believe that they attempted to create an American version of Sailor Moon.
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 SI.com - NCAA Football - King: Saban stays at LSU for record contract - Saturday January 10, 2004 7:42PM
Saban led the Tigers to a share of their first national title since 1958 season, triggering a clause in his contract that guarantees him becoming the highest-paid coach in college football.
Saban, the AP coach of the year, made $1.5 million last year. The previous highest-paid coach in college football was Oklahoma's Bob Stoops, who makes $2.3 million a year.
Saban took over a team that had gone 3-8 in 1999 and in his first season went 8-4 with a Peach Bowl victory.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/football/ncaa/01/10/saban.king   (573 words)

  
 ESPN.com - College Football - Spartans' Saban bolts for the bayou
Saban, who earned $697,330 a year at Michigan State, agreed to a five-year rollover contract at LSU with a base salary of $250,000, and will be paid an additional $550,000 for radio, television and internet appearances, plus additional supplemental pay that will bring his total yearly package to $1.2 million a year.
Saban said he had two firm offers to leave Michigan State previously, for the NFL's New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts, but was not interested in moving until LSU came calling.
Saban was at Michigan State for 10 years, first as the defensive coordinator and for the past five years as the head coach.
espn.go.com /ncf/news/1999/1129/202729.html   (797 words)

  
 Haim Saban - SourceWatch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Saban is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry having also built a chain of recording studios and becoming the top supplier of music for television.
Saban was born in Alexandria, Egypt and moved to Israel as a child.
Saban is a member of the Board of Trustees at the Brookings Institution.
www.sourcewatch.org /index.php?title=Haim_Saban   (811 words)

  
 ESPN.com: NCF - LSU coach Saban survives frightening boating accident
According to the paper, Saban told WWL radio reporter Kaare Johnson that he momentarily was knocked unconscious when he fell from the ski deck of his boat and hit his head against the dock.
Saban said he woke up at the bottom of the lake and paddled toward the surface, where one of the two friends he was with pulled him out.
Saban, entering his fourth season at LSU, and the Tigers begin practice Aug. 6 in preparation for the season opener Aug. 30 against Louisiana-Monroe at Tiger Stadium.
espn.go.com /ncf/news/2003/0718/1582570.html   (182 words)

  
 WFTV.com - Sports - Saban Listening To Dolphins
Saban, though, met with Miami Dolphins officials earlier in the week to discuss the NFL team's head coaching position and it appears he could be interested.
Saban led LSU to a share of the 2003 national championship and this season guided the Tigers to a record of 9-2 and a berth in the Capital One Bowl.
Saban has NFL experience as an assistant coach with the then-Houston Oilers in 1988 and '89 and as defensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns from 1991-94.
www.wftv.com /sports/4002651/detail.html   (787 words)

  
 MiamiDolphins.com: Locker Room   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Saban was a college head coach for the past 11 seasons, and during that time, he never had a losing season.
Saban’s leadership of the Tigers focused on the entire program, one that put his players in position to have success, both on the field and in the classroom.
Saban’s Tigers capped the season with a dominating defensive effort against Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl, holding the Sooners to only 154 yards of total offense in their 21-14 victory that gave LSU the national championship.
www.miamidolphins.com /lockerroom/coachingstaff/coachingstaff_saban_n.asp   (1717 words)

  
 Nick Saban's '3-4' Defense
Nick Saban has said that he wants to maximize the abilities of both Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas and the 'under' defense gives him a chance to accomplish this.
Thomas is diagrammed in the weakside linebacker position because that would allow him to follow (or 'scrape') the flow of the play as he has done in the previous defense throughout his career (vs. a run to the tight end, figure 3).
Saban ran a lot of overshifted and undershifted defenses during his championship season with LSU in 2003 and it appears very likely he will continue to use these alignments with the Dolphins.
www.phins.com /articles05/3-4defense.php   (465 words)

  
 History of Pro Football in Buffalo
Saban started on his goal towards an AFL championship the day he was hired by the Bills as director of player personnel after being fired as Patriots coach on October 27, 1961.
Saban charged into the job, trying to find new talent and, when he was able to have a hand in the Bills draft, he helped select two stellar players that would help shape the Bills future when the Bills selected Tom Sestak and linebacker Mike Stratton.
Saban held a press conference where he said, "Because Cookie has asked the forgiveness of his teammates and admitted to me he has been 1000% wrong in incidents leading to his dismissal, I have reconsidered and will give him an opportunity to prove he is a part of the Buffalo Bills team.
www.billsbackers.com /LouSaban.htm   (9496 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - First-year coach Saban tackles rebuilding of Dolphins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Yet the respect Saban commands as the franchise's new driving force is undeniably the most critical slab in the foundation.
Saban, who spent much of Saturday's fast-paced practices with the defensive backs, admits his self-evaluation often includes thoughts on his temperament.
Saban, who last worked in the NFL in 1994 as the Browns' defensive coordinator, believes he has learned over the years to have better control of emotions.
www.usatoday.com /sports/football/nfl/dolphins/2005-06-13-saban-miami_x.htm   (1792 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Other Sport | Saban secures Miami Dolphins job
Saban, who has led the Tigers to a spot in the Capital One bowl and a 9-2 record this season, had been in talks with Miami for two weeks.
Saban has had flirtations with NFL teams in the past, including a meeting last season with the Chicago Bears.
Saban has a record of 48-15 in five seasons, and last season's national championship triggered a clause in his contract that made him the highest-paid coach in college football.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/other_sports/4100159.stm   (284 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NCF - Saban in no hurry to sign new LSU contract
LSU's offer guarantees Saban, who is expected to receive offers from several of the seven NFL teams that have head coach openings, would be the highest paid college coach at $2.5 million a year.
Saban currently makes $1.5 million, but a clause in his contract stipulates that if he won the national title he was guaranteed $1 more than the highest-paid college coach.
Saban will be contacted by officials from several of the NFL teams that have vacancies and almost certainly will be at or near the top of the wish list of some of them.
sports.espn.go.com /ncf/news/story?id=1701594   (538 words)

  
 SEC College Football - Fanblogs.com: LSU's Nick Saban to Dolphins (updated)
Saban will "absolutely" coach the Tigers in their bowl game, but would not commit that he will be back next season.
Saban already is the highest-paid coach in college football and in the first year of an $18.45 million, seven-year deal, but the Dolphins' offer is believed to exceed $4 million a year.
Saban had a winning record in his 5 years at Michigan state (34-24-1), which is pretty impressive considering MSU has to play second fiddle to Michigan for recruiting.
www.fanblogs.com /sec/archives/002248.php   (3572 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NFL - Miami vice: Owner woos indecisive Saban
Saban and the Tigers are scheduled to fly Saturday to Orlando for their Jan. 1 bowl game against Iowa.
Saban then went to the athletic department offices to confer for more than two hours with his agent and Bertman.
Saban is the highest-paid coach in college football and in the first year of an $18.45 million, seven-year deal, while the Dolphins' offer is believed to exceed $4 million a year.
sports.espn.go.com /nfl/news/story?id=1953069&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233   (662 words)

  
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When Saban told LSU athletic director Skip Bertman of the offer, he did not divulge details of the deal or indicate if he planned to accept.
Saban has previously said he'd prefer to have the situation resolved by Christmas Day, when LSU travels to Orlando for its bowl game against Iowa.
The 53-year-old Saban has NFL experience as an assistant coach with the Houston Oilers in 1988-89 and with the Cleveland Browns in 1991-94.
www.firstcoastnews.com /news/news-article.aspx?storyid=29796   (611 words)

  
 NFL News - Story - Saban ready for his 1st Dolphins camp - Giants.com
It's uncertain whether the 2002 NFL rushing champion will address reporters about his decision to retire, his ensuing trips to Australia and India, his studies of holistic healing and yoga, his violations of the league's substance abuse program, or his strained relationship with the teammates he left in the lurch a year ago.
Saban said he decided Williams deserved another chance despite the risk of souring team chemistry.
Saban said the quality of the staff he assembled exceeded his expectations.
www.giants.com /news/nfl_news/story.asp?story_id=7000   (857 words)

  
 Cheryl and Haim Saban & the Saban Family Foundation - Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
The Sabans� generosity will support current and emerging scientific inquiries and enhance the ability of The Saban Research Institute to recruit and retain the finest investigators, who seek world-class talent and facilities for their programs.
Saban is founder of Saban Entertainment, which produced the highly popular children�s shows and films, �Mighty Morphin Power Rangers� and �Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.� He was co-owner, Chairman and CEO of Fox Family Worldwide, Inc., until its sale in 2001.
Saban serves on the Los Angeles Commission on Children, Youth, and Families, as well as the boards of several charitable organizations.
www.childrenshospitalla.org /12589.cfm   (691 words)

  
 NFL News - Story - Saban offers help to Dolphins' troubled running back - Giants.com
Saban lauded Williams' performance last season and was upset he even had to address the issue at the NFL's annual scouting combine.
Saban insisted he would work with the league office to assure other players' results remain confidential.
Saban said he has talked to Williams, who is on a retreat in India, but has not asked the former rushing champ to return to the U.S. to deal with the situation.
www.giants.com /news/nfl_news/story.asp?story_id=14277   (584 words)

  
 MiamiDolphins.com: Press Box   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Saban has been a college head coach for the past 11 seasons, and during that time, he has never had a losing season.
During Saban’s tenure with the Tigers, he led the school to a composite record of 48-16, which included a 13-1 mark in 2003 when LSU claimed the National Championship.
Saban is no stranger to the National Football League, having served as an assistant with both the Houston Oilers (1988-89) and the Cleveland Browns (1991-94).
www.miamidolphins.com /pressbox/pressreleases/pressreleases.asp?contentID=3684   (763 words)

  
 SI.com - Writers - Peter King's MMQB: Miami's Saban will face new challenges as head coach - Monday March 28, 2005 ...
Nick Saban was 48-15 in five years at LSU and won the BCS championship two seasons ago.
Saban has access issues: The other day, on a veranda overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the NFL Meetings in Maui, I asked Saban: "What's the biggest change in the NFL during the 10 years you've been out of the pro game?"
Saban's not exactly Belichick: There might be only one difference between him and Bill Belichick, his longtime friend and former offseason Xs and Os sharer.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2005/writers/peter_king/03/27/mmqb.owners.meetings   (474 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Take Saban's word for it: Culpepper thrilled to join Dolphins
Saban did all the talking – more than 30 minutes' worth – at a news conference Wednesday to welcome Culpepper, who wasn't there.
Saban said his policy since joining the Dolphins last year has been that newly acquired players are unavailable to the media.
Saban's offense made strides last season, when his team won its final six games to finish 9-7.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/nfl/20060315-1937-fbn-dolphins-culpepper.html   (814 words)

  
 Saban accepts Dolphins job ::
Saban said he was impressed with Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga, who flew his private plane to Baton Rouge, La., on Friday to continue talks with Saban, and thinks the new job will be a challenge.
Saban's contract is rumored to include between $4.5 million and $5 million and gives him complete control over personnel decisions.
Saban and the LSU football team traveled to Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, and will continue to prepare this week for the Capital One Bowl.
www.cstv.com /sports/m-footbl/uwire/122704aab.html   (366 words)

  
 Low-key Saban could unlock Spartan surprise - Michigan State coach Nick Saban - College Football Report - Column ...
Saban might be coming soon to an NFL sideline near you.
However, there is no indication Saban is about to bolt East Lansing, so you should sit back and watch the team we believe will be the nation's most surprising squad this fall.
Saban agreed with that notion at the recent Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon, but that's as much fire and brimstone as you'll get out of him.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1208/is_n32_v221/ai_19668273   (512 words)

  
 Saban splashes down in Miami - NFL News - Buffalo Bills
Saban refused coaching offers from the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons last year, but accepted the NFL challenge when Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga called.
Saban has experience in the NFL as a former defensive coordinator under Bill Belichick with Cleveland from 1991-1994.
Saban has plenty of depth at running back with Ricky Williams, who is back after a one-year retirement, Ronnie Brown, the second overall pick in the 2005 draft, and Travis Minor.
www.buffalobills.com /news/NFLNews.jsp?id=4757   (541 words)

  
 Saban Family Crest
First found in Norfolk where they were seated from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...
In the Saban coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement.
www.houseofnames.com /xq/asp.fc/qx/saban-family-crest.htm?a=54323-224   (676 words)

  
 AllSports' NFL News - Saban opts to leave LSU, will coach Dolphins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Saban announced Saturday night he is leaving Louisiana State in order to become coach of the Miami Dolphins.
Saban previously had turned down coaching offers from numerous NFL teams, including the Chicago Bears last season.
Saban already is the highest-paid coach in college football after signing a seven-year contract worth $18.45 million last February.
www.allsports.com /cgi-bin/showstory.cgi?story_id=52369   (621 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NFL - Fins talk to LSU's Saban
The on-again-off-again mating dance between the Miami Dolphins and LSU coach Nick Saban is on again.
Saban and club officials, including Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga, met for several hours Tuesday night in Dallas at an undisclosed location.
While the Dolphins did not offer Saban the job, they made clear in precise terms that he is their No. 1 target.
proxy.espn.go.com /nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1946801   (144 words)

  
 Preliminary work for Saban's successor has already begun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Weems, a former chairman of the LSU board from Alexandria, was very active in the wooing of Saban from Michigan State in 1999 along with then-Chancellor Mark Emmert and then-Athletic Director Joe Dean.
Saban interviewed with the Dolphins on Tuesday night in Baton Rouge and said Wednesday he had "an obligation to be able to think through some things at a very busy time of year."
Saban makes $2.3 million now with six years left on a contract that will pay an average of $2.6 million a year.
www.shreveporttimes.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041218/SPORTS0202/412180352   (1237 words)

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