Nick Saban to co-chair Trump’s commission on college sports, targets NIL
Nick Saban is adding another job to his resume.
The former ESPN analyst – and former Alabama coach – is expected to co-chair President Donald Trump’s commission on college sports, ”The Athletic” is reporting.
The report comes not long after The Wall Street Journal reports Saban urged Trump to get involved in NIL discussions. Per the Journal:
“Trump met with Saban on Thursday night when he was in Tuscaloosa to deliver the University of Alabama’s commencement address. Saban talked about “NIL” deals with Trump, telling the president how he believed the influx of money had damaged college sports.”
The Journal, citing people familiar with the meeting, reports Trump agreed with Saban and would look at crafting an executive order. In addition, Saban proposed “reforming” NIL, saying it is causing an uneven playing field.
According to The Athletic, the other co-chair will be a “prominent businessman with deep ties to college athletics.”
Yahoo Sports first reported Trump’s plans to form a commission focused on college sports.
Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.