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Saban Unveiled: ESPN’s Six-Episode Deep Dive Into a Coaching Empire
television1 day ago

Saban Unveiled: ESPN’s Six-Episode Deep Dive Into a Coaching Empire

ESPN is debuting a six-episode docuseries about Nick Saban, offering hundreds of hours of unseen footage from his time with Alabama, the Dolphins, and LSU. The series includes conversations with more than 70 people, such as Bill Belichick, Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian, Kirby Smart, Tim Tebow, Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa, and features Saban and wife Terry. Produced by Words + Pictures for ESPN, it promises new insight into his life, coaching philosophy, and personal journey beyond the on-field titles, including locker-room moments and his relationship with his late father. The show, with a start time of 6 p.m. on October 8, will expand fans' view of one of college football’s most influential figures.

via Variety|
#college-football#documentary#espn
Saban says Bertman’s advice to stay at LSU was the smarter path
sports14 days ago

Saban says Bertman’s advice to stay at LSU was the smarter path

Nick Saban says Skip Bertman advised him to consider where he would build his legacy before leaving LSU for the NFL, and he now concedes Bertman was right that his true legacy would be in college football. Saban recalled their strong working relationship and Bertman’s broader impact—helping LSU rise to prominence and funding the Academic Center for Student-Athletes—before Bertman died at 88, with Saban praising him as an iconic leader.

via WAFB|
#college-football#legacy#lsu
Trump rolls out a bipartisan bid to reshape college sports, roping in Nick Saban
politics17 days ago

Trump rolls out a bipartisan bid to reshape college sports, roping in Nick Saban

President Trump is aggressively pushing the Senate’s bipartisan college sports bill, enlisting Nick Saban and other sports figures to persuade undecided lawmakers as the effort seeks a mid-September vote. The legislation would establish a national framework for college athletic deals (without deciding if student‑athletes are employees) and aims to bridge bipartisan gaps, though it faces skepticism from some Democrats and Republican concerns over realignment and athletes’ rights. If it passes, it could become a major bipartisan achievement and reshape the college-sports landscape.

via Semafor|
#bipartisan#college-sports#nick-saban
Saban cites Alabama's NIL collective climb to $24M, warns of impact on non-revenue sports
politics2 months ago

Saban cites Alabama's NIL collective climb to $24M, warns of impact on non-revenue sports

Nick Saban testified before a Senate committee in support of the Protect College Sports Act, revealing Alabama’s NIL collective spending rose from about $2.7 million to $24 million per year over five years, with notes that some programs approach $40 million rosters. He warned that without more revenue, Olympic/non-revenue sports could be endangered as football and basketballs programs grow, urging continued efforts to raise funds to preserve scholarships and opportunities for all sports.

via On3|
#alabama-collective#nick-saban#nil-spending
Saban rips Cowboys’ Malachi Lawrence pick on hot mic, calling it a reach
sports4 months ago

Saban rips Cowboys’ Malachi Lawrence pick on hot mic, calling it a reach

Nick Saban labeled the Cowboys’ No. 23 selection of Malachi Lawrence a “reach” on a live ESPN hot mic, creating an awkward moment as analysts debated the pick. Lawrence, a 6-foot-4, 250-pound edge rusher from UCF who totaled 28 career sacks, drew praise from Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer for his upside and pass-rush ability as the draft unfolded.

via New York Post|
#dallas-cowboys#espn#malachi-lawrence
Trump to Convene A-List Sports Panel at White House to Tackle College Athletics Crisis
sports6 months ago

Trump to Convene A-List Sports Panel at White House to Tackle College Athletics Crisis

President Donald Trump is inviting a star-studded group of college and professional sports figures to the White House next Friday to brainstorm ways to fix college athletics amid NIL-driven lawsuits and eligibility battles. Reported invitees include Nick Saban, Tiger Woods, Tim Tebow, Greg Sankey, Tony Petitti, Gloria Nevarez, Donde Plowman, Tony Dungy, Urban Meyer and Mack Brown, with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Patriots president Jonathan Kraft also on the list; the roster could change and there have been no invitations for current student-athletes so far. The push aims to gather ideas, but translating them into legislation remains a major hurdle.

via OutKick|
#college-athletics#donald-trump#nick-saban
Nick Saban weighs in on LSU's transfer strategy and coaching prospects
sports10 months ago

Nick Saban weighs in on LSU's transfer strategy and coaching prospects

Nick Saban advised LSU to leverage the transfer portal to re-recruit former players following the firing of coach Brian Kelly, emphasizing the strategy of bringing back developed players. Saban, a former LSU coach, denied rumors of returning to coaching, stating he is enjoying retirement and his role on ESPN's College GameDay. LSU is now conducting a nationwide coaching search with high-profile candidates, and Saban's name has been floated as a potential replacement, though he has dismissed any interest in returning.

via On3|
#brian-kelly#coaching-search#lsu
Lane Kiffin's Coaching Future Sparks Rumors and Debate
sports10 months ago

Lane Kiffin's Coaching Future Sparks Rumors and Debate

Nick Saban discusses the coaching carousel, highlighting Lane Kiffin as a top candidate for LSU and Florida, while questioning whether these jobs are better than Kiffin's current position at Ole Miss due to differences in resources and investment. He also comments on the changing landscape of college football, including issues related to funding and player compensation.

via AL.com|
#college-football#lane-kiffin#lsu