Nick Saban talks Donald Trump federal commission on college athletics
Here’s what former Alabama football coach Nick Saban said about President Donald Trump federal commission on college athletics.
Nick Saban doesn’t believe there needs to be a commission to resolve the issues of college athletics.
He said as much during an appearance on the SEC Network’s “Paul Finebaum Show” on Wednesday, as he discussed the reported commission of college athletics, which President Donald Trump reportedly wants him to co-chair.
“First of all, I don’t know a lot about the commission. Secondly, I’m not sure we really need a commission,” Saban said on SEC Network’s “The Paul Finebaum Show” on Wednesday. “… I think the key to the drill is getting people together so that we can move it forward.”
“I’m not opposed to players making money. I don’t want anybody to think that. I just think the way it’s going right now, it’s not sustainable and probably not in the best interest of the student athletes across the board or the game itself. So I think we need to protect the brand and the competitive advantages and disadvantages that are being created right now. And I think we can fix all that.”
Nick Saban on his recent talks with the White House about a potential commission on college sports.
“I don’t think I should be the tip of the spear…I would just like to help anyone who seeks to fix it.” pic.twitter.com/DNoUS1LMI1
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) May 14, 2025
Saban, one of college football’s most decorated coaches, has been linked to the reported commission that Trump wants to create since the two spoke at Alabama’s undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 1. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported Trump’s intent to create the commission on May 7.
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Publish date : 2025-05-14 21:42:00
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