Nick Saban could possibly be coming to your metropolis in 2024.
The retired, seven-time nationwide championship-winning coach can be a part of the 2024 school soccer season, it was introduced on Wednesday.
ESPN revealed Saban would be part of the community as a university soccer analyst on “Faculty GameDay” this fall. Per a press launch, Saban is being added to the 2023 forged: host Rece Davis and analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee.
His first main function with the community can be through the 2024 NFL Draft. ESPN additionally introduced he’ll contribute to its protection of SEC media days from July 15-18.
“Nick Saban is a singular, iconic presence in school soccer,” mentioned ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro. “He’s an especially communicator, who will instantly add much more credibility, authority and leisure worth to ESPN,” Pittaro continued.
Added Saban: “I am going to do my finest to supply extra insights and views to contribute to ‘Faculty GameDay,’ the final word Saturday custom for faculty soccer followers.”
“GameDay” is the rankings king for faculty soccer pregame reveals, however its principal competitor, Fox’s “Large Midday Kickoff,” has gained traction. Forward of this 12 months’s Michigan-Ohio State sport, “Large Midday Kickoff” averaged extra viewers for the primary time.
Because the networks battle for viewers, ESPN’s potential to land Saban, who many view as the best coach in school soccer historical past, is a large deal. The worldwide chief in sports activities simply made the 12 months’s finest switch portal signing.
