Nick Saban may not be stalking the sidelines during Alabama football games, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t still passionate college football.
The ESPN analyst for “College GameDay” remains vocal about NIL, and he shared those thoughts Thursday with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt at Faulkner University’s annual fundraising dinner.
The 72-year-old former coach didn’t mince words when it came to Name, Image and Likeness, stating he supports players being able to earn money. But, it is nothing more than pay for play in the current model.
“It’s a horrible, horrible system,” Saban said. “Horrible. And what’s even more horrible is people don’t recognize it and want to do something about it.”
The answer, according to Saban, is Congress needs to adopt a national standard as well as a revenue-sharing model. It’s the same drum he’s been beating on several trips to Washington.
“I’m not saying anything I didn’t say in Washington,” Saban said. “I’ve been there four times.”
Saban also talked about his wife Miss Terry, his transition to working for ESPN, the influence of his parents and more.
