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Shane Gillis Jabs Nick Saban on Player Payments

1/10/2025

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Comedian Shane Gillis found himself in a heated moment with former Alabama coach Nick Saban on ESPN's "College GameDay." After making a lighthearted jab about Alabama's history with player payments, Saban fired back, defending his program's integrity and its track record of nurturing NFL talent. Gillis later insisted his remarks were all in good fun.

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Comedian Shane Gillis found himself in a heated moment with former Alabama coach Nick Saban on ESPN's "College GameDay." After making a lighthearted jab about Alabama's history with player payments, Saban fired back, defending his program's integrity and its track record of nurturing NFL talent. Gillis later insisted his remarks were all in good fun.