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In January, Nick Saban He sent shockwaves through the college football landscape when he announced he would be stepping away from the sidelines. Shortly after the legendary coach retired, Saban officially joined ESPN.
While Saban primarily serves as an analyst for the network's popular and long-running pregame show, “College GameDay,” he also contributes to NFL draft Coverage and appearances on other ESPN shows and platforms. The final segment of a “College GameDay” episode usually features a celebrity guest giving their picks for some upcoming games.
On Friday, comedian Shane Gillis was chosen as guest selector. But at some point during his appearance, one of the funny man's jokes seemed to rile up Saban.
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During the discussion about the case College footballGillis cited the relatively new “parity” found in the sport. But during his remarks, Gillis also seemed to confirm that Saban or perhaps Alabama football The program as a whole was coordinated or turned a blind eye if players received inappropriate payments.
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“This feels different, this feels like we can win it,” Gillis said. “There's parity. Now that everyone can pay their players, Notre Dame has a chance. It's not just the SEC, it's not just Coach Saban.” The seven-time national championship-winning coach was not present when Gillis made the comments.
Comedian Shane Gillis appears before the Indiana-Notre Dame game on Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend, Indiana. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
However, a fellow college football analyst for ESPN Pat McAfee Finally he reminded Gillis of what he had said.
“I called him a cheater earlier,” McAfee noted.
While Gillis said he made the comments as a joke, Saban appeared to take offense at the suggestion that players were inappropriately compensated under his watch.
“I was just kidding,” Gillis said. “I don't think the SEC paid players. Ever. I'm kidding. Isn't that a fun show?”
Nick Saban speaks during ESPN's “College GameDay,” Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend, Indiana. (Michael Klopp/South Bend Tribune/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Eventually, Gillis turned his attention to Saban's attire, especially the retired coach's hat.
“The first Alabama Jones is serious,” Gillis joked, an apparent reference to the hat that has become synonymous with the fictional character Indiana Jones.
Saban then gave a direct response to Gillis' joke regarding how he ran the Alabama program during his 17-year tenure.
“I believe in integrity. I've always tried to run the program that way so the players have a better chance of succeeding in life,” Saban said. “We make more money in the NFL than any other school, 61 players in the league. That's how we cheated. We developed players.”
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Saban won six national titles during his tenure in Tuscaloosa. Before taking the head coaching position at Alabama, Saban led the team LSU Tigers to the BCS National Championship Game following the 2003 regular season.
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