'This will be a BIG TEST for LSU!' - Nick Saban on matchup vs. South Carolina | The Pat McAfee Show

[@blue97488]

Please more of this! Analysis, in depth, moved quickly. Saban is getting his footing but he’s rocketing to a great analyst. LSU fan here, will always love what he did with LSU. Best health, coach.

[@GodLovesComics]

Love that Coach Saban mentioned that Alabama struggled because they were missing both starting Tackles last week. South Carolina lost their entire starting Offensive Line to injury last year and several backups (11 season-ending injuries total). And no one, not even many Carolina fans, understood how devastating that was for the team. Some morons actually wanted Shane Beamer fired. Yet the prevailing wisdom is that if a Bama or Georgia or any other elite program loses all their linemen, they'd just plug in the 4-stars sitting on the bench and never miss a step. Saban knows that's not the way it works. Maybe fans will listen to him, since they didn't listen to Coach Beamer...or to reason.

[@praisebegamecocks]

We didn't lose every starter. Two finished the year healthy, and Tree who finished at Left Tackle was WAY better than Fugar from game one. But we were running so reserve at Center and a walk-on at RT against Clemson. The like against Clemson was a 3rd string center, I think, 2 true freshmen, 1 starter from the previous season, a walk-on, and a transfer that had since signed in the NFL. And with all of that, we still weren't the worst OL in the SEC by the end of the year because of Vandy.

[@bleachorange]

Well, bama didnt just plug in the 4 stars last week. O line is pretty unusual to plug and play with no dropoff or inconsistency due to a personnel change from injury

[@Willie_Cottingham]

I love listening to coach talk. I swear his football analysis are metaphors for life. We miss you here in Bama coach!

[@rrek7]

What a treat it is to have both Pat and Saban teamed up like this!

[@TerryDuo]

The best thing that has happened to college football in a long time is Saban retiring, being able to do all these shows and sharing his knowledge with fans. Absolutely amazing!

[@ericbelton6239]

Nick Saban is a football philosopher 😊

[@ellisbibbs1410]

You don’t say

[@jamesjohnsonRTR]

Confucius say...

[@franklincaudle]

Cinnamon Roll Deli is the real deal

[@jasonb7693]

I love hearing coach Saban speak “the pain of discipline and disappointment” the guy is just a natural leader and motivator.

[@josephblumenthal1228]

It's long overdue to congratulate you. You were a force multiplier in the NFL and now you're a huge success at ESPN. I'm glad to see it. Keep up the great work my friend

[@King-KJ]

I love how in depth and analytical Coach Saben got and as an LSU fan I was loving his opinion. Then cocaine Pat had to pull us out the moment 🙃

[@DGsenior]

Nick is most definitely the goat head coach

[@OG-THE_ART_COLLECTOR]

I've loathed this man so much as a Vols fan, but I love listening to him talk college football. Any one on one interview with Saban, sign me up. GBO!!!

[@DX-nt9rb]

Bru said is that the jacket from the Alfac commercial 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@cesarsanchez3482]

😂😂 cause sc stadium is right next to Aflac building

[@tennredneck101]

This seems to be a regular occurrence now, Saban on Pat’s show, and it’s so perfect… love love love this!

[@CobyDuhon]

I can listen to Coach Saban all day everyday

[@skipgumphrey9579]

Always enjoy hearing Coach Saban analyze the team/situation/games the way he does. Hopefully Tua feels back to 100% soon and wish him the absolute best whichever path he winds up choosing for his career… RTR

[@wolfgangfreund4926]

Great insights from Saban

[@A.ISports]

Interesting matchup for sure!

[@rodneysparks6442]

Saban and McAfee need their own show. Long form podcast style.

[@jamesjohnsonRTR]

The man is a national treasure!

[@jonmeier4460]

You guys cut out the best part of the interview. When he threw a zinger at the show right at the end when they asked him about his jacket

[@chewie2299]

Coach St. Nick to this day . Thank u for Helping LSU. !JBG#24.2 KOBE

[@TysBenz]

Wow, Saban’s knowledge is priceless

[@JT-px2ev]

Memorandum - - “psychological preparation” Herbert Doehren CIA. Reminds me of 8:06

[@rdevlinf]

Saban needs his own show

[@georgecalder5175]

South Carolina all day long

[@willmiddleton9199]

2nd generation die hard Gamecock fan here. #1 I can't say enough about how much I respect Nick Saban. He is unquestionably THE GOAT in terms of CFB coaches. #2 Ray Tanner just announced his intention to (semi) retire from AD.... Can we get Nick to be the AD at South Carolina ? Man I would love that and I have no doubt he would be fantastic ! GO COCKS !!

[@cliffmode2000]

You keep posting these.

[@envoydroid4027]

This is great

[@kenfox22]

Nick would've been a good Spatarn warrior

[@theonlykog]

Saban is having PTSD right now about when Garcia killed him.

[@kirk6728]

You ain’t lying! Dude played out of his mind that day. Darude - Sandstorm, the white towels. We remember! Roll Tide

[@bcp5296d]

Alshon, one handed with the PI

[@GodLovesComics]

You know Stephen Garcia played great because even the HBC repeatedly said "Stephen played his best game against Alabama." And unless a QB's last name was Wuerffel or Shaw (and especially not Garcia), they didn't hear praise like that often. And yeah it helped when you had a beast like Alshon Jeffery who Bama's great DB's simply could not handle.

[@LewisBrazelz]

Never forget it!!

[@richardbrinson6167]

@@GodLovesComics I remember watching that game and soon came to realize that big physical WRs were bamas kryptonite on defense. Alshon, Mike Evans, Mike Williams, and another guy from texas a&m who's name i cant remember

[@toney7786]

Spurs Up baby🤙 we beat Saban before. I’m glad that he remembered that. Heads Carolina 🗣🤙 I’🫶🏽🫵🏾

[@joshwells3933]

Saban had to remind me about bringing in the Freshman, Tua, to beat the Dawgs in the championship. Maybe the best coaching performance ever. Go Dawgs!

[@qualitycommentszone1263]

I love pat talking about “housing” cinnamon rolls and drinking he makes espn so much better because he’s so relatable

[@zanep67]

Man I wish he would’ve never left LSU! We could have been a dynasty, I really hope BK can break out in the next few years!

[@hunterg0911]

Man Saban always knows exactly what needs to get corrected. Not just with Bama, but with other schools. I swear he probably knows other teams better than they know their selves

[@bcp5296d]

haha, love to hear the GOAT reference the greatest game in school history. The place almost crumbled that night. Alshon Jeffrey owned bama.

[@JoeyDWashington]

The 🐐

[@paidinfull5950]

Helps soften the blow having Saban be all over the place. Would suck to lose our coach and he just go sit at the lake. Roll Tide Coach!

[@BigDaddyDoc93]

I think Mcaffee is kinda guy Saban used to run to death trying to make him quit but the guy just won't quit

[@PrideT2D]

Let’s go Gamecocks 🤙🤙🐔🐔 show the world

[@lemansz]

Now do UGA

[@VonBluesman]

Discipline statement is full on truth. JESUS said you must renew your spirit daily. The LSU helmet by you reminds me of some of my greatest LSU memories, thank you. 👍🏈😎🙏🏼✌️

[@headhonchoMP]

ESPN Breaking news Nick Saban taking his talents to South Carolina 2025 😂

[@lsuphil1]

He didn't make a prediction on LSU vs So Car.....false headline

[@AwoL205]

Why is pats face so red

[@Anony584]

High blood pressure or too much energy drinks

[@alonzokincaid1362]

Hes on that boogar sugar.

[@beckmanchilds756]

As a usc fan, I hope LSU wins out

[@337.cameron]

Come home Nick

[@LewisBrazelz]

Gamecocks win by 10+

[@joeecenbarger1183]

Who made the cinnamon rolls he's talking about

[@iambergeson]

My mind went to Cinnamon Roll Deli

[@MJC__]

Saban was caught bringing the LSU helmet home. 🫢

[@ellenorr2947]

More likebThe Odd Couple than 2 & 1/2 Men 😂

[@philcarpenter]

I think Saban and Pat need to have a sitcom together where they are like recently divorced dads or something and they're roommates now, just trying to get by. Kinda like 2 and a half men, but this would be better.

[@Heartwing37]

Geaux Tigers!!! 💜💛💜💛

[@GodLovesComics]

TUA needs to hang it up. He's just too fragile for the NFL and its getting cumulatively worse with every concussion. He should take his $42 million signing bonus and give back the remaining $170 million of his contract and walk away intact. The Dolphins will be better off with Ryan Tannehill, who won't have the timing or chemistry with the WR's, but will have the arm strength to actually get the ball downfield to Miami's weapons. On the other hand, the Dolphins have NO replacement for Christian Wilkins, which leaves the defense lifeless and without any pass rush.

[@tomg1977]

if tua after signing that contract did not get supplemental injury insurance in case of this scenario then i would be amazed

[@GodLovesComics]

@@tomg1977 I don't know. You would certainly think his handlers would do that. But on First Take they said no matter what he's guaranteed his signing bonus and full 2025 salary which is close to 100 million. If it's just about the money and his family having "generational wealth" he will have that regardless. But he'll almost certainly come back (probably within weeks) if the Dolphins and McDaniel continue to enable him and he will also surely get concussed again. At this point he's so fragile he'd get a concussion playing Flag Football. It's never going to work out.

[@ii_melton_ii29]

The ESPN muting is so annoying

[@wolfgangfreund4926]

He forgot to mention the Boosters/ money men of BAma along with the Bag man😂

[@Branbranslime]

Nuss gone throw for 400 put his self in the top 10

[@bobbysmith3196]

Not on SCAR Defense 😊

[@saltydog4759]

McAfee is insufferable

[@Anony584]

Saban can barely tolerate him

[@jayman9899]

Why not have regular sized helmets on the table....?

[@bobbysmith3196]

Too Big

[@jayman9899]

@@bobbysmith3196 they would fit

[@PennyFitzgeraldFan]

Most overrated coach in sports history glad he out hope Alabama follows suit screw them both now I wait for the toxic Bama fanboys too come after me again.🤣

[@bobbysmith3196]

You’ll have All Fans Coming after you for this Comment

[@PennyFitzgeraldFan]

@@bobbysmith3196 You think I care just proves that Bama fans are the most annoying and toxic fans ever who get mad at someone over an opinion on the internet proves how much babies that they are.

[@skipgumphrey9579]

Can’t imagine for myself how anyone could be considered overrated when they’ve accomplished more than any of their peers, but you’re entitled to your opinion. Same goes for your obvious hatred towards the Crimson Tide. I’m thinking you’re going to be disappointed when the fall you’re hoping for doesn’t pan out the way you’d like, but you’re welcome to hate on. We feed off it… RTR

[@justinholmes797]

​@@PennyFitzgeraldFan the way you're acting shows otherwise

[@PennyFitzgeraldFan]

@@skipgumphrey9579 Well even then I'm tired of seeing this team every year despite not caring for College Football myself and the annoying fanboys who came after me over my opinion just made me hate them more. Also FTF