{"id":34148,"date":"2022-06-02T21:38:24","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T21:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/saban-responds-to-fans-retirement-plea-recaps-sec-meetings-at-charity-event\/"},"modified":"2022-06-02T21:38:24","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T21:38:24","slug":"saban-responds-to-fans-retirement-plea-recaps-sec-meetings-at-charity-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/saban-responds-to-fans-retirement-plea-recaps-sec-meetings-at-charity-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Saban responds to fan’s retirement plea, recaps SEC meetings at charity event"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’ll probably take more than $ 5,000 to force Alabama’s head coach back to LSU.<\/p>\n

Speaking at his Nick’s Kids Golf Tournament and charity event in Birmingham on Thursday afternoon, Saban further explained one of the last viral news clips following this week’s SEC spring meetings in Destin, Florida. Saban famously coached the Tigers from 2000 to 2004, capturing a BCS title in 2003 before dovetailing to Miami and the NFL and eventually Tuscaloosa. On Wednesday, an LSU fan snuck into the building to plead with Saban to end his role of him in Alabama’s dynasty.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe made an offer for me to retire or come back to LSU, one or the other,\u201d Saban said at the Old Overton Club. \u201cBut I think LSU has a good coach and they have a lot of good players. We’ve had a lot of competitive games with them and I’m sure it’ll be no different in the future when it comes to LSU. “<\/p>\n

Nick’s Kids, which started in 2007, has raised more than $ 10 million for children across the state. Saban credited Terry Saban and other for the work they’ve done. <\/p>\n

The 15-year Crimson Tide coach – who’s slated to earn $ 9.9 million in 2022 – also informed reporters that all of Alabama’s recent signing class is on campus, as well as the three offensive transfers: Tyler Steen (Vanderbilt), Tyler Harrell (Louisville) and Miles Kitselman (Hutchinson (Kansas) CC). Regarding the transfers, Saban hasn’t seen them much aside from a team meeting last night.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re still always trying to develop our team with good young players in the program,\u201d Saban said. \u201cIf you want to take guys out of the portal they’re guys who can impact and affect the team immediately. We’ll just have to wait and see how it goes this summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cTyler Steen (offensive line) has started lots of games in this league. Harrell was a big play receiver for his team, we thought we could use somebody that could add that. We added a tight end from junior college that adds depth to that position. “<\/p>\n

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Recapping what he and other coaches and SEC officials discussed this week, Saban said the rule changes fell within the “status quo.” He expects a change to be made on the chop-blocking rule, or when players target defenders below the knees. The NFL and other leagues have outlawed such blocks for player safety in recent years. No decision was made on the schedule as it pertains to Oklahoma’s and Texas’ jump into the conference in 2025, but \u201cpositive dialogue\u201d was had, per Saban.<\/p>\n

Conversations still need to happen regarding name, image and likeness. He explained how Alabama provides education for players on dealing with agents, agreeing to NIL contracts and paying taxes on any money earned. Last week, experts told AL.com of an \u201ceducation gap,\u201d facing recruits with ever-changing rules and NCAA guidance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m sure we have a lot of good people trying to create opportunities that will be beneficial to players but also keep a competitive balance in college athletics,\u201d Saban said. “It’ll be transparency and what people are able to do and how we can not allow this to be something that gives people opportunities to create opportunities for themselves that are beyond the competitive development of players.”<\/p>\n

Nick Alvarez is a reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter <\/i>@nick_a_alvarez<\/i><\/a> or email him at <\/i>NAlvarez@al.com<\/i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n