Nick Saban throws support behind President Trump’s sweeping NIL executive order
The world of college sports finds itself in the eye of another political and cultural storm after President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order intended to roll back the explosion of athlete endorsement deals across the NCAA. The move is already reshaping the landscape, sparking fierce debate among coaches, players, and administrators about what the future of college athletics should look like.For Nick Saban, one of the most respected figures in the history of college football, the answer is clear. The former Alabama coach, who retired this spring after a career that produced seven national championships, has become one of the most vocal advocates for returning college sports to what he calls its "education-based roots." "We sort of need to make a decision here," Saban said on Fox News, emphasizing his concern that NIL, or Name, Image, and Likeness […]