Last week, legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban announced his stunning retirement from college football after leading the team for 17 years and winning six national titles with the team. The sudden move has led to a lot of speculation about what Saban could do next.
This week, the sportsbook BetOnline.ag released odds for the next career move for Nick Saban if he chooses to pursue another job. The betting favorite won’t surprise anyone as “National Football TV Analyst” tops the list with -250 odds, but some of the other careers listed are certainly interesting, such as “Tour With Rolling Stones” at +5000.
Here’s the full list of potential new careers for Saban and the respective odds that he pursue that career, according to BetOnline.ag.
- National Football TV Analyst -250
- Pop Warner/Pee-Wee Coach +125
- Voiceover Actor +500
- Little Debbie Ambassador +900
- Professional Fisherman +1400
- Politician +3300
- Tour With Rolling Stones +5000
- Senior PGA tour +10000
Obviously, these odds led to some reactions from fans who had a lot to say about Saban’s potential future career moves.
AFLAC Insurance Salesman -1000
— Dave Wainwright (@DaveWainwright_) January 16, 2024
Touring with the Stones would be unbelievable. Imagine him coming out to "Give Me Shelter". https://t.co/VG4BdHLA84
— Dave Shumate (@Mach10Sports) January 15, 2024
— Blake Lovell (@theblakelovell) January 15, 2024
Smart money on Little Debbie https://t.co/9ZsXHazgiP
— Transfer Portal (@NCAAPortal) January 13, 2024
I'm watching/listening to anything that Nick Saban narrates/voice acts in. https://t.co/OH8BUeOf78
— BlackFish (@BlackFish775) January 13, 2024
I’ll let y’all know if I hear anything from literally down the street about Little Debbie. That’s a dang good number https://t.co/RVt6UBU7wv
— Runner (@WF_423) January 13, 2024
I need Nick saban to coach at a local recreational center like I need air.
— rare (@keepitrare) January 13, 2024
Of course, there’s a chance that Saban doesn’t want to do any of these things and just wants to enjoy retirement with his wife. He’s certainly earned that right after such a long and successful coaching career.