CFB World Reacts To Nick Saban's Texas A&M Remarks

Alabama head coach Nick Saban made strong remarks towards SEC opponent Texas A&M, when he publicly accused the Aggies of using financial resources to recruit players.

"I mean, we were second in recruiting last year," Saban said on Wednesday.

"A&M was first. A&M bought every player on their team -- made a deal for name, image, likeness. We didn't buy one player, all right? But I don't know if we're going to be able to sustain that in the future because more and more people are doing it. It's tough."

"A&M bought every player on their team. Made a deal for name, image, and likeness."

–– Alabama head coach Nick Sabanpic.twitter.com/nIRSc1yte5
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 19, 2022

The college football world exploded with opinions over Saban's remarks. Here are some of their reactions.

Robert Griffin III

Nick Saban understands NIL has changed College Sports FOREVER, but student-athletes making money through NIL should never be equated to them being BOUGHT like property. Schools and coaches have USED student-athletes to make billions. Now, it’s the student-athletes’ turn.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 19, 2022

Dion Bailey

Set the boxing match up! Jimbo Vs Nick lol
— Dion Bailey (@dbailey_18) May 19, 2022

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Yogi Roth

Find better drama/storylines/performances than college football. No chance. #HowGreatIsBall 🏈💫
— Yogi Roth (@YogiRoth) May 19, 2022

Matt Leinart

Can CFB be here please !!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/vroCPy99sR
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) May 19, 2022

Bryan Driskell

The fact Jimbo brushed off the question about the SEC going after Saban says everything you need to know. He knows he can't call for that because it would end up with them also looking into TAMU, and he knows what they would find.
— Bryan Driskell (@CoachD178) May 19, 2022

Su'a Cravens

Let me clarify my positioning on all of this. I have absolutely no issue with Bama paying for their talent, as so many other schools around the country have been doing the same shi for years. I’m upset he chose to blow a whistle on the exact thing that has made him the 🐐 of CFB!
— Su’a (@iammsuzy) May 19, 2022

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