What can't he do?
Legendary former Alabama football coach won seven national championships, the most by any college football coach, and after just one year at ESPN, he is already getting Emmy nominations.
Saban was announced as a nominee in the category of “Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent" on Tuesday. Other nominees include former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (ESPN), former NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (Prime Video), former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman (Prime Video) and former Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright (CBS/TNT).
“This year’s Sports Emmy nominees have once again raised the bar in sports television, blending innovation and passion to deliver unforgettable moments,” said Adam Sharp, president & CEO, NATAS. “From their groundbreaking technical achievements to their excellence in the timeless art of live sports drama and documentary storytelling, we look forward to honoring these extraordinary professionals’ contributions at the 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards.”
Saban retired from coaching in January 2024, seemingly out of the blue. A month later, he was announced as an analyst for ESPN's "College GameDay." The coach has been busy in retirement, having also been featured in Vrbo commercials, lobbied for NIL reform, received the Icon Award at the 2024 ESPYS, had the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium named after him, been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and endorsed Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox in his reelection bid.
The Sports Emmy ceremony will be held on May 20 at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.
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