For the primary time, Nick Saban was a member of the press when he attended SEC Media Days on Monday. To his shock, nonetheless, he broke a cardinal rule and was denied entry, no less than initially.
Saban mentioned on ESPN he forgot to wear his press badge upon coming into the occasion. Primarily, 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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Former faculty soccer head coach Nick Saban performs a tee shot on the tenth gap throughout the Professional-am on the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on Feb. 7, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Photographs)
“It’s somewhat completely different. I’ve by no means worn a credential in my life,” the previous Alabama soccer coach mentioned on “Get Up.” “Was all the time, for 17 years, capable of get into SEC Media Day and not using a credential. I had to return to the room at present to get my credential to get in.
“So, that’s one of many largest modifications I see. It’s not prefer it was once.”
Saban mentioned he didn’t see anybody document the interplay, pouring chilly water on Mike Greenberg’s hope that he would have liked to see the faculty soccer legend get “carded.”
“However 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 recreation towards the Texas Longhorns at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Photographs)
Saban joined ESPN after he introduced his retirement from Alabama. He’s set to be on “Faculty Gameday” this season.
“ESPN and Faculty GameDay have performed such an vital position within the progress of school soccer, and I’m honored to have the chance to hitch their workforce,” Saban mentioned in an announcement on the time. “I’ll do my finest to supply further insights and views to contribute to Faculty GameDay, the last word Saturday custom for school soccer followers.”
Saban gained seven nationwide titles as a head coach, probably 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 one of the vital feared applications 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 Photographs)
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Alabama employed Kalen DeBoer from Washington to exchange Saban.
Fox Information’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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