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SEC Media Days Fuel Speculation on Nick Saban Coaching Return

Insiders offered conflicting assessments of Saban’s willingness to leave his ESPN analyst role for a coaching return

Overview

  • Greg McElroy said an insider believes Saban is not done coaching but later added he would be shocked if Saban returned to the sidelines
  • Lane Kiffin voiced confidence that Saban will coach again, suggesting a comeback could occur in college or the NFL
  • Paul Finebaum countered that Saban is “having the time of his life” in retirement and unlikely to give up his current lifestyle
  • Kirby Smart noted Saban remains passionate about football analysis yet stressed that any decision to coach again would rest with his wife, Terry
  • Kalen DeBoer highlighted Saban’s advisory role at Alabama, his work on College GameDay and his earned freedom to choose his next step