Nick Saban Tests Positive For COVID-19

According to reports, Nick Saban has become the latest prominent figure to come down with the COVID-19 virus. According to beat writer Cecil Hurt, Saban and Athletic Director Greg Byrne have contracted the virus.

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, per UA. Saban directed @alaftbl practice from home today.

— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) October 14, 2020

This would likely put Saturday’s heavily anticipated game against Georgia in jeopardy. While it’s hard to neglect the football aspect of all of this, the main concern is for Saban. He’s 68-years-old, which would likely put him in the at-risk category. Hopefully Saban doesn’t have significant symptoms, and can return to his job shortly. Prayers up for the greatest college football coach of all time.

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We all knew that a college football season was going to be tricky, but politicians and fans alike pushed the season into existence, and here we are. The SEC slate will now look entirely differently on Saturday.

The game between Florida and LSU has already been postponed due to an outbreak in the Florida locker room. It remains to be seen whether Alabama and Georgia will be able to play their game for a national audience on Saturday night.

We will all track this story closely. Get well soon, Nick Saban.

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