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Why Nick Saban wasn’t allowed into SEC media day: ‘Not like it used to be’
By Jenna Lemoncelli,
13 hours ago
Nick Saban is still adjusting to his post-coaching life.
The former Alabama football coach — who joined ESPN as an analyst after he announced his retirement in January — said he was denied entry at SEC media day in Dallas because he didn’t have his media credential.
During an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up,” the 72-year-old Saban laughed while explaining that SEC media is “a little different” as a member of the media.
Nick Saban on the difference of attending SEC Media Days as Alabama's head coach and as a member of the media: "It's a little different. I've never worn a credential in my life and was always for 17 years able to get into SEC Media Day without a credential. I had to go back to… pic.twitter.com/hvHwdfAsIU
Nick Saban explains why he couldn’t get into SEC media day. X
“I’ve never worn a credential in my life and was always, for 17 years [as head coach at Alabama], able to get into SEC Media Days without a credential,” Saban said. “I had to go back to the room today and get my credential to get in.
“So that’s one of the biggest changes I see. It’s not like it used to be.”
ESPN sportscaster and former football coach Nick Saban speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days Monday, July 15, 2024, in Dallas. AP
Saban primarily serves as a football analyst on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” alongside Rece Davis, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee — but he appears across a number of the network’s platforms.
He also works special events, such as the NFL draft and SEC media days.
Head coach Nick Saban of the Crimson Tide looks on during a time in the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2022 CFP National Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Getty Images
Saban won seven national championships, including six at Alabama and one at LSU — and 11 SEC championships, nine with the Crimson Tide and two at LSU.
He spent 28 years as a head coach at the college level: Alabama (2007-23), LSU (2000-04), Michigan State (1995-99) and Toledo (1990).
Nick Saban of the Crimson Tide looks on prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium on Dec.31, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Getty Images
Saban was also head coach of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins (2005-06).
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