Multiple members of the sports world reacted unfavorably to Nick Saban stating Deion Sanders and Jackson State paid a player one million dollars to join their program.
Here are a few of those reactions.
Shannon Sharpe – NFL Hall of Famer
Unc Shannon Sharpe went off on Nick Saban for what he said about Deion Sanders & Jackson State @ShannonSharpe pic.twitter.com/9cuDtJnLfp
— Shannon Sharpe Burner Account (@shannonsharpeee) May 19, 2022
Travis Johnson – Former Florida State & NFL Defensive End
Hahahah what he really mean when he said do it the right way, drop it on they front door and leave https://t.co/Uk3XkIkNJS pic.twitter.com/N9re111HMq
— Travis Johnson (@trapj99) May 19, 2022
Hahahhaha @mikerodak y’all been paying for players since the 80s offered me 6 figures in 99/00 and gave Albert Means and his coaches 6 figures during that time and now y’all swear y’all not paying anyone? Like the kids say, CAP! Y’all was NIL before NIL. https://t.co/wAlRtMMr0m
— Travis Johnson (@trapj99) May 19, 2022
Antonio Cromartie – Former NFL Defensive Back & Texas A&M CB Coach
Shit Trap 02/03 I was offered 60k just to come on a visit to help with recruiting when they were on probation. So yeah I know what you mean when they been paying for years.
— ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) May 19, 2022
Aaron Torres – Fox Sports Radio Host
Two things in life can be true:
1. Nick Saban is the greatest college football coach any of us have seen
2. He came off looking bad tonightYou can't brag about Bryce Young making 7-figures before he ever made a start at Alabama – then throw out the accusations he did tonight
— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) May 19, 2022
Mike Ryan – Executive Producer Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Nick Saban politicking the NCAA to do his bidding so his program can continue running a monopoly knowing the NCAA will look the other way when it comes to Alabama. This is a pathetic look. https://t.co/N16wVXJqp3
— Mike Ryan (Ruiz) 🔥🐈🙌🏽 (@MichaelRyanRuiz) May 19, 2022