For the primary time, Nick Saban was a member of the press when he attended SEC Media Days on Monday. To his shock, nevertheless, he broke a cardinal rule and was denied entry, not less than initially.
Saban mentioned on ESPN he forgot to put on his press badge upon getting into the occasion. Essentially, Saban obtained a style of what it was wish to be a operating again and get stuffed on the line of scrimmage on 4th-and-goal.
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“It’s a bit totally different. I’ve by no means worn a credential in my life,” the previous Alabama soccer coach mentioned on “Get Up.” “Was at all times, for 17 years, in a position to get into SEC Media Day with out a credential. I had to return to the room immediately to get my credential to get in.
“So, that’s one of many largest modifications I see. It’s not prefer it was.”
Saban mentioned he didn’t see anybody document the interplay, pouring chilly water on Mike Greenberg’s hope that he would have beloved to see the school soccer legend get “carded.”
“But individuals have been very well mannered and it was OK,” Saban added.
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Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts previous to a sport in opposition to the Texas Longhorns at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Saban joined ESPN after he introduced his retirement from Alabama. He is ready to be on “College Gameday” this season.
“ESPN and College SportDay have performed such an essential function within the progress of faculty soccer, and I’m honored to have the chance to hitch their group,” Saban mentioned in an announcement on the time. “I’ll do my greatest to supply further insights and views to contribute to College SportDay, the last word Saturday custom for faculty soccer followers.”
Saban received seven nationwide titles as a head coach, essentially the most in faculty soccer historical past. His first one got here whereas with the LSU Tigers, however six rings have been cast in Tuscaloosa.
He helped Alabama safe seven SEC titles and 4 nationwide titles within the final 10 seasons, making the Crimson Tide probably the most feared packages within the nation.
Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 within the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023 in Atlanta. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Alabama employed Kalen DeBoer from Washington to exchange Saban.
Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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