He made a million dollars and hasn’t started a game yet? Wow, I don’t even know what to respond to that, but great for him.” You didn’t prepare me for that,” Kiffin said. That’s not “hey, my quarterback is having a great season and now he’s rolling in cash.” That’s “hey, my program is so lucrative that my quarterback is making life-changing money just because of the position he’s in as an Alabama quarterback.”Įven Lane Kiffin, who is as witty as they come when it comes to talking about Saban, was taken aback by learning that information at SEC Media Days on Tuesday. Just like that, Saban delivered a recruiting mic drop that sent shockwaves through the college football world. If I told you what it is … it’s almost 7-figures,” Saban said Tuesday. “Our QB has already approached ungodly numbers, and he hasn’t even played yet. The crazy thing is, Saban became the story of the day in college football before he ever stepped foot in Hoover.Ĭhris Hummer reported that on Tuesday while speaking at the Texas High School Coaches Association convention, Saban dropped a stunning number about how much Alabama quarterback Bryce Young benefitted already off NIL before making his first career start. If you’re Smart, yes, you should feel good walking off that stage.Īnd then Nick Saban steals your thunder. More importantly, you know that this might be your best chance to finally take down Alabama. You know that Florida is expected to take a step back. You’re the overwhelming favorite to win the SEC East with a team widely considered worthy of starting off in the top 5. Shoot, you even name-dropped Quavo sharing NIL advice with you about telling players not to be “thirsty.” You spoke openly and honestly about issues like COVID vaccination threshold, the transfer portal and how you’ve embraced the Name, Image and Likeness rules. You walk off the stage at SEC Media Days having just crushed that setting like you never have. Ultimate recruiting mic drop: Nick Saban is all about evolving, and he wants everyone to know it
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