Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban, 72, who made $11.4 million last season, has been vocal about his concerns regarding the current state of college athletics, specifically focusing on the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies and the transfer portal. Saban, who recently addressed the Senate, criticized the transfer portal and NIL for hindering player development and creating a chaotic environment for coaches. He advocated for a cleaner, NFL-like solution based on revenue sharing to address these issues. Despite the backlash, Saban insists he is not seeking sympathy for head coaches but is instead looking for a solution that benefits college athletics and is pro-player. His stance has sparked discussions on the future of college sports, with Saban urging Congress for equal NIL regulations across the board and expressing concerns over potential unionization at institutions like Dartmouth. Saban took a break from retirement to participate in this discussion.
Nick Saban urges Congress to make NIL 'equal across the board,' expresses concerns on Dartmouth unionization https://t.co/VHzz1qAVSq
.@DanWetzel reacts to Nick Saban’s comments on NIL and the future of college sports 😳 https://t.co/K03LoP7iyD
Nick Saban live on Fox News. https://t.co/uzsYd1VCZX
Former Alabama coach Nick Saban and his comments on NIL and college athletics miss the points of positive changes for athletes in modern era https://t.co/5sZfrOkmhP
So ACC commish Jim Phillips went on ESPN and stumped for the league? That's growth! 📺: https://t.co/01fkEfp3io 📻: https://t.co/qaawYtvmmO https://t.co/gXbZvfTRIu
From the inbox: Former Alabama coach Nick Saban will appear on Fox News at 5 p.m. CT for an interview with Bret Baier on his trip to Capitol Hill to discuss issues surrounding college athletics.
In case you missed it, Nick Saban took a break from retirement on Tuesday to participate in the latest Congressional hearing on NIL. To his credit, he tried to weave a balanced approach. Here's what he got right and wrong, from @SethWEmerson ⤵️ https://t.co/ZhJcCMI1Ve
Nick Saban called out the current problem with college football and NILs, but coming from a guy that made $11.4 million last season, it’s hard to hear him out. @mostlysports is LIVE: https://t.co/jbEqRJ973J https://t.co/vw5q9a39gZ
What Kalen DeBoer’s first 60 days reveal about Alabama’s sustained recruiting potential https://t.co/vfZ7m4Dujp
Kalen DeBoer explains what has changed — and what hasn’t — in his new world at Alabama https://t.co/eQKqdI8v7Q
Reacting to Nick Saban’s NIL thoughts to Congress, plus Kalen DeBoer on being at Alabama https://t.co/u2Xk28Q0ox
Nick Saban, others might be weary of collectives, NIL and how they’re paying players into the future. But, there’s a solution to this problem, as we prepare for two transfer portals to open in the next few months. Read: https://t.co/YfX30e3kg7 https://t.co/xL5TkBmMKP
Kalen DeBoer explains what has changed—and what hasn’t—in his new world at Alabama. He also dishes on his prolific offensive system; and has some great insight into what makes Jalen Milroe so special: https://t.co/rTaYG8Fu4p https://t.co/rTaYG8Fu4p
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer vouches for Jalen Milroe's 4 a.m. arrivals at the Tide football facility. "You can't beat him in. ... The guy's taking advantage of every minute in the day, and you love guys that want it that bad." 🔗: https://t.co/o53rv5Vx9p https://t.co/n9uJKis04Z
Nick Saban isn't seeking sympathy for head coaches. He's seeking a solution for college athletics, and actually presenting an option (revenue sharing) that's pro-player. On the GOAT's stance from Capitol Hill: https://t.co/WpAAAWXXop
Kalen DeBoer told @BruceFeldmanCFB and @slmandel that he's been impressed by Jalen Milroe through the first week of spring practice. Here's how: https://t.co/soNKM7aKsb
Special guest on this week's Audible: Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer. -- What makes his offense unique. -- Early impressions of Jalen Milroe. -- Embracing the high expectations at Alabama. Apple: https://t.co/4CcjFvesoL Spotify: https://t.co/PqnDwjjhev
Former football coach Nick Saban laments the current landscape of college sports https://t.co/VugJogGLKJ
While Nick Saban is getting all the attention, conference commish Jim Phillips was also on Capitol Hill for the "NIL Roundtable". Interesting how players looking for a share of the money is positioned... 📺: https://t.co/SsC2x25JvH 📻: https://t.co/InH4wFAJsm https://t.co/PVFs6MGMH5
Nick Saban, others might be weary of collectives, NIL and how they’re paying players, but stop acting like the fans are naive. Putting on a show in front of congress or threatening to cut sports is not going to solve the problem. Read: https://t.co/YfX30e3kg7 https://t.co/X8g9M630mZ
Yes NICK SABAN the GOAT is speaking the truth about how college football is out of control & that chaos also exists big time in college basketball . Regulations with the NIL do not exist & the transfer portal has created a nightmare for coaches . https://t.co/PIH64fQfv5
Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban explained to the Senate why he believes the transfer portal and student-athlete compensation hinders player development. https://t.co/zV88EqhWHF
The Nick Saban hate from yesterday feels overdone. He spent the day saying NIL has changed college football (it has!), and then he advocated for a cleaner, NFL-like solution based on revenue sharing. He is also 72 years old and didn't have to be there. https://t.co/wX0lv5mpnt