College football had strong opinions on Nick Saban’s new gig. The legendary head coach made a stunning decision last month to retire from Alabama. However, Saban isn’t about to stop working completely.
Nick Saban took another job quickly
Saban cited health and long hours as reasons why he retired from Alabama. According to ESPN, Saban is taking a lighter workload next fall by joining the College GameDay crew:
One of the most accomplished coaches in college football history with seven national championships, Saban will be joining ESPN, it was announced Wednesday.
Saban, 72, will primarily serve as an analyst on ESPN’s “College GameDay” and will also lend his expertise across ESPN’s platforms to a variety of events, including the NFL draft and SEC Media Days.
“ESPN and College GameDay have played such an important role in the growth of college football, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to join their team,” Saban said in a statement. “I’ll do my best to offer additional insights and perspectives to contribute to College GameDay, the ultimate Saturday tradition for college football fans.”
College football fans react to Saban’s new job
Here are the best takes of fans reacting to Saban joining ESPN’s College GameDay.
Saban and Belichick showing up in Bristol to negotiate ESPN contracts together pic.twitter.com/pVKF64ahT7
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) February 7, 2024
Great for ESPN
— Craig (@craigdoesweb3) February 7, 2024
College GameDay just got even BETTER! 🔥
— The Athletes Plug (@TheAthletesPlug) February 7, 2024
Wow pic.twitter.com/6ZLdXbnZfU
— Irum hassan (@irum_2013) February 7, 2024
— Tito (@Tito13andito) February 7, 2024
That deal was sealed a long time ago
— Bob Smith (@CollegeFBskook) February 7, 2024
He will be amazing at this!
— Mark A.Kern II (@Markkern111) February 7, 2024
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