Nick Saban ‘could join ESPN’s College Gameday’ with coaching legend linked with move into sports broadcasting after retiring from Alabama
- During Saban’s historic 17 years at Alabama, he led the Tide to six national titles
- Before Alabama, Saban previously coached at LSU, Michigan State and Toledo
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Nick Saban’s next step after retiring as a coach could be sports broadcasting, according to reports.
The college football world was in shock Wednesday night after news emerged that Saban was resigning from his position at Alabama after 17 years in Tuscaloosa.
Now, according to Front office sportsthe 72-year-old’s future could be in television, and specifically on ESPN’s “College GameDay.”
Front Office Sports claims that there are those within the TV industry who believe Saban would be ‘perfect’ on the show, with ESPN reportedly having a ‘long eye’ on him as Lee Corso’s successor.
The legendary coach has made guest appearances on ‘GameDay’ in the past.
Alabama Coach Nick Saban could be joining ESPN’s College Gameday after a successful career
According to reports, ESPN has been eyeing the 72-year-old for the popular program
Saban’s coaching career produced seven national titles, including six with the Crimson Tide
In addition to Alabama and LSU, Saban also had stints at Michigan State and Toledo State
Saban’s success as a coach would make him an authoritative voice behind the microphone, winning a total of seven national titles across two programs.
Before leading the Tide to six national championships, Saban began his coaching career at the University of Toledo. He also had stints at Michigan State and LSU, where he won his first championship.
Saban also worked in the NFL, coaching the Browns and Dolphins in between collegiate appearances.
Saban retires after amassing an incredible 292-71-1 record in the NCAA while going 19-12 in Bowl games.
His senior season ended in a Rose Bowl loss to eventual CFP National Champions Michigan.