Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban has found himself quite busy since calling it quits on the greatest coaching career in the history of college football.
From commercials to hosting College GameDay to simply enjoying more time with his family — life looks quite different for Saban than it did just two years ago.
But could he actually consider a life of public service?
At least one very prominent talking head thinks he would be absolutely phenomenal at it.
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During an interview this week with AL.com, ESPN and SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum, also known as arguably the most powerful sporting voice in the South, was asked whether or not he thinks Saban should consider a run for Senate.
He answered with a resounding yes.
“I think coach Saban would be a slam dunk,” Finebaum said. “Immediately, he would be among the best known and influential individuals in Congress which would greatly enhance the state of Alabama.”
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Finebaum went on to speak about the advantages it would bring not only the state of Alabama, but the sport of college football as a whole in this current moment of uncertainty.
“It would be a huge benefit to college football to have the greatest coach in history representing the sport at its most critical moment.”
Saban is set to speak at the commencement ceremony for the University of Alabama which is being headlined by President Donald J. Trump on Thursday night.
While Trump made major headlines last week when he announced he would be at graduation, those headlines grew even larger when the University revealed Saban would be speaking as well.
That event is being held on Thursday evening at Coleman Coliseum.
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According to Finebaum, some political insiders are already working behind the scenes to persuade Saban to enter the race, especially with U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) expected to run for governor in 2026.
“I have some friends in D.C. who have occasionally run this by him, but it was never the right time,” Finebaum said. “He was either coaching or Tuberville was going to run again. That’s all changed now, and I feel certain they are in the process of trying to convince him now is the right time…Can you imagine if President Trump mentioned it at the commencement? I believe the crowd would go wild.”
Whether or not Saban actually delves into politics remains to be seen, however there is no question he has the popularity within the state to win any seat he so chooses.
