NIL discussion on ‘College Gameday’ opens up Kirk Herbstreit for criticism
"GameDay’s been embarrassing themselves carrying NCAA’s water."
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Rece Davis questions Matthew Sluka’s UNLV departure over NIL: ‘You can’t just bail on the team’
College GameDay had a far-reaching discussion about NIL in college football with Rece Davis questioning Matthew Sluka's UNLV departure.
Rece Davis praises Nick Saban’s humility in ‘College GameDay’ role
"Not one time has he come across in such a way that he's like, 'Hey, look at my seven championship rings …"
Nick Saban addition helps ‘College GameDay’ find its groove
The addition of Nick Saban and his chemistry with Pat McAfee has brought a great balance to 'College GameDay' this season.
Skip Bayless ‘ashamed’ Vanderbilt is ‘slumming’ in the SEC with Alabama
"But, hey, when it comes to academics, when it comes to quality of education, the rest of the SEC isn't even in our league!"
Kirk Herbstreit: ‘What was so bad about the Dan Mullen era?’
"I'm sure they'd love to have that era back."
Nick Saban laments the state of Florida, Florida State football programs
Nick Saban diagnoses the struggles of Florida and Florida State, suggesting a lack of vision and commitment are hindering their success.
Nick Saban on Bryce Young: ‘Carolina did not’ have talent to support former Alabama QB
"I think he's the type of player that can really operate well when he has good players around him."
Nick Saban: Tua Tagovailoa ‘should not be influenced’ by outside voices while deciding NFL future
"Tua is such a great competitor, but I think this has to be a medical decision."
Nick Saban: Pat McAfee has made it easier fitting into ‘College GameDay’
"I'm less anxious because you are very aggressive in whatever we're talking about."
Nick Saban-Pat McAfee ‘bromance’ driving new-look ‘College GameDay’
"Pat’s respectful to him but he’s not kissing his ass."
Deion Sanders has a media ally in Nick Saban
"No one realizes the impact that Deion Sanders had on the SWAC."
Lee Corso’s leprechaun outfit caps wild ‘College GameDay’
"I've never been to anything like this. This is so much fun."
Tuscaloosa News roasted for syndicating USA Today ‘Where is Nick Saban?’ explainer
You'd imagine that most people in Tuscaloosa probably caught Nick Saban's retirement in January.
Bryce Young gets hit with stray as Nick Saban reflects on Texas A&M loss
"After winning 19 games in a row, Bryce Young was so confused by your pressures, that we had no chance."
Nick Saban’s ‘College GameDay’ ‘s*** out of luck’ line drew attention: ‘You just broke the internet.’
"If you don't pay the right guys, you'll be s*** out of luck."
Nick Saban’s ‘College GameDay’ debut was a hit
Nick Saban absolves himself, Kirk Herbstreit of Florida State blame
"I just want Kirk to know, I got 1,000 phone calls when we got in the Playoff."
Nick Saban’s unexpected reaction to 9/11 recounted in book
“Boys, there are some screwed-up people in the world. Now, what are we going to do when we’re in Cover Two against these routes?”
Nick Saban avoided Alabama with his SEC championship game pick to motivate former team
"These kids are affected a lot by what they read, what they hear, what they see, so I didn't want to say anything too good."
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Paul Finebaum: Nick Saban will be ‘unbelievable’ on ‘College GameDay’
"I think really the issue will be if everyone else can be themselves."
Paul Finebaum: Working with Nick Saban ‘the most intimidating 60 minutes’ of my life
Finebaum let Saban answer questions about Alabama rather than try to tell him what the deal is.
Kalen DeBoer returns to Seattle radio after leaving Washington for Alabama
DeBoer defended his decision to leave Washington, addressing questions about the timeline of events.
Paul Finebaum addresses Nick Saban hype: ‘Was Kalen DeBoer here?’
"Was Kalen DeBoer here? I swear, I want proof of life that Kalen DeBoer, the new Alabama coach, was at SEC Media Day."
