The seven-time national championship coach did not take kindly to the suggestion or even joke that Alabama players received impermissible benefits under his watch.
In January, Nick Saban sent shock waves through the college football landscape when he announced he would step away from the sidelines. Shortly after the legendary coach retired, Saban officially joined ESPN. While Saban works primarily as an analyst for the network's long-running and popular pregame program, 'College GameDay,' he also contributes to NFL Draft coverage and makes appearances on other ESPN shows and platforms.
During a discussion about the state of college football, Gillis cited the relatively new 'parity' that exists in the sport. But during his remarks, Gillis also seemed to assert that either Saban or perhaps the Alabama football program as a whole orchestrated or turned a blind eye if players received improper payments.
This feels different, it feels like we can win it,' Gillis said. 'There’s a parity, now that everybody can pay their players, Notre Dame has a shot. It’s not just the SEC, it’s not Coach Saban.' The seven-time national championship winning coach was not present when Gillis made the comments. However, fellow ESPN college football analyst Pat McAfee eventually reminded Gillis about what he said. 'You called him a cheater earlier,' McAfee noted.
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