Nick Saban’s retirement after 17 years at Alabama got here as an enormous shock to a lot of the faculty soccer world. Nevertheless it seems that we’re nonetheless going to see loads of Saban on Saturdays.
In a press release that appeared inevitable, ESPN introduced Wednesday that Saban could be becoming a member of the Faculty GameDay crew as an analyst alongside Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Lee Corso and Pat McAfee. Rece Davis will stay the host of ESPN’s famed pregame present.
Nick Saban joins ESPN as a @CollegeGameDay analyst
Alongside host Rece Davis & analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard & Pat McAfee on the desk
The 7x Nationwide Champion head coach may even seem on NFL Draft & SEC Media Days protection
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— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) February 7, 2024
From the second Saban introduced his retirement, it appeared apparent that he was going to make a transfer to TV. It was solely a matter of if Saban would take a while off earlier than leaping right into a broadcasting position, however the seven-time champion seems able to go for this upcoming season.
Saban has made visitor appearances with GameDay prior to now and was usually nicely obtained. Faculty soccer followers have been additionally happy with the addition.
