Nick Saban isn’t going to be kicking his feet up following his retirement from coaching.
The former Alabama head coach is set to join ESPN on the back of his Crimson Tide exit, with Walt Disney having announced as much this Wednesday.
Saban will work as an analyst on ‘College GameDay’ but will also assist with NFL Draft coverage and appear on SEC Media Days via ESPN’s platforms, which includes the SEC Network.
“ESPN and College GameDay have played such an important role in the growth of college football, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to join their team,” Saban said. “I’ll do my best to offer additional insights and perspectives to contribute to College GameDay, the ultimate Saturday tradition for college football fans.”
The 72-year-old is no stranger to ‘College GameDay’ having made many appearances over the years. He will join the likes of Rece Davis, Lee Corso, Kirk Herstreit, Desmond Howard, and Pat McAfee on the popular college football show which also boasts Pete Thamel, Jen Lada, Jess Sims, and “Stanford Steve’ Coughlin.
“Nick Saban is a singular, iconic presence in college football. He is also an extremely gifted communicator, who will immediately add even more credibility, authority and entertainment value to ESPN, including our esteemed College GameDay show,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro noted.
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Saban’s first assignment will be announced soon.
