US EditionNick Saban sends strong message to Ohio State QB Julian Sayin
Nick Saban called playing Julian Sayin on Alabama's scout team a blunder after Sayin became Ohio State's undefeated starting QB and Heisman Trophy favorite.
- During ESPN College GameDay Saturday, Nick Saban said he played Julian Sayin on Alabama Crimson Tide's scout team for a whole year and called not giving him a longer look a blunder he accepts.
- After Saban's retirement and Kalen DeBoer’s hiring, Julian Sayin entered the transfer portal and landed at Ohio State, becoming the starter in Columbus.
- Now in his first season as a starter, Julian Sayin leads the nation with an 80% completion rate and helped the No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes beat Penn State 38-14 Saturday.
- Saban's legacy shows he has mentored elite quarterbacks including Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones and Bryce Young, but he signaled regret for underestimating Julian Sayin.
- Sayin's rise suggests his transfer portal move reshapes talent evaluation debates, as ESPN College GameDay Saturday highlighted coaching decisions impacting Alabama Crimson Tide and Ohio State Buckeyes rivalry.
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Legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban recalls regrettable decision made during otherwise storied career – Democratic Accent
Nick Saban certainly made more good decisions than bad ones during his run to seven national championships as a college football coach. But Saban, who retired from Alabama after the 2023 season, recently reflected on his regrettable handling of now – Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin during his time with the Crimson Tide. During the latest edition of ESPN’s “College GameDay.” Saban called himself out for failing to give Sayin an opportunity to…
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