Nick Saban breaks silence on rumors about him returning to coaching

by: Steve Samra • 22 minutes ago • SamraSource

Nick Saban’s potential return to coaching has been a hot button issue over the past few weeks. He doused some water on the fire on Friday though, shooting down any interest during an appearance on FOX News.

“No, I’m really happy with what I’m doing right now,” Saban stated, regarding a possible return to coaching. “It’s exciting to still be involved in the game.

“It’s exciting for me to work with athletic directors, conference commissioners, people in Congress to preserve the integrity of our game and continue to be able to create opportunities to help young people create value for their future that will help them be successful in their life, which is what we always try to do as a coach.”

That’s a pretty adamant response from the coach regarding the rumors. It all started when ESPN’s Greg McElroy , who played for Saban at Alabama, reported that someone close to the situation believed Saban could return to the sidelines at SEC Media Days. 

However, McElroy and other pundits like Paul Finebaum couldn’t see it happening. Saban currently works as an analyst for ESPN, but the former Alabama quarterback did point out it was someone “notable” who told him they think Saban isn’t necessarily done coaching. In fact, he said the person was “adamant.”

“This is a little bit out of left field, but the question was asked of me … a very much in the know person that I have a lot of respect for and have spent a lot of time around and just really, really admire,” McElroy said. “They seem to think Nick Saban’s not done coaching. I had a similar reaction.

“He’s pretty adamant that he thinks Nick Saban will be coaching again. … Look, if it wasn’t someone notable, I’d never say a word.”

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