Summary
Nick Saban, now working as a commentator, suggests that college football needs a commissioner to oversee all conferences and a committee to set game rules. He believes this would address issues like easy player and coach transfers. Saban and some fans think he would be a good fit for this commissioner role, though he has declined the idea.
Key Facts
- Nick Saban retired from coaching at Alabama in 2023 and now works on ESPN’s College GameDay.
- He proposes having a commissioner for all college football conferences.
- Saban also suggests creating a committee to set and manage game rules.
- He feels current rules allow players and coaches to leave teams too easily.
- There is a joke among fans and commentators that Saban should be the commissioner, but he has said no to the idea.
- The introduction of the 12-team College Football Playoff and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) has significantly changed college football.
- Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU despite Ole Miss qualifying for the College Football Playoff, highlighting the transfer issue.
