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McElroy Walks Back Claim of Saban Coaching Return

Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said he no longer believes his insider tip about Saban resuming coaching was credible.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban stands on the turf inside Bryant-Denny Stadium during his team's media day in 2019.
Nov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban shouts from the sidelines against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Nick Saban commentates on the ESPN College Gameday desk prior to the 2024 SEC Championship between the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Overview

  • On July 16, McElroy recanted his SEC Media Days report, saying he doubts Nick Saban will leave retirement for another coaching stint
  • ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum has maintained that Saban is fully content with his role on College GameDay and unlikely to return to the sidelines
  • Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin continues to express confidence that Saban isn’t finished and could coach in college or the NFL
  • Georgia’s Kirby Smart joked that any decision to coach again would ultimately depend on Saban’s wife, Terry
  • Despite retirement, Saban remains a prominent presence on ESPN and retains influence over college football discussions