In Memorium: Lou Saban

Lou Saban, longtime AFL & NFL football coach with the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots and Denver Broncos, and a former president of the New York Yankees, died Monday at the age of 87.

The Pacific connection to Mr. Saban is former women's soccer player Anna Saban-Roach, who played for the Boxers from 2003-2006. The former coach's granddaughter, Saban-Roach inherited the tough, no nonsense veneer of her grandfather on the field. As a defender, she was tough and one not to be messed with.

How tough? Anna broke her arm three times, once a season in her sophomore, junior and senior years. She sat out for maybe a week each time. She returned to the pitch just as fired up and aggressive as before the injury. It is evident that the tenacity runs in the family.

Our condolences to Anna and the entire Saban family.