Saban Shares Funny Trump Story from Tide’s White House Visit

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban launched President Donald Trump in the course of the Could 2025 graduation speech on the College of Alabama. Saban determined to share a narrative from the final time the Crimson Tide met the president following the Tide’s 26-23 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs within the 2018 School Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship.

Trump invited Saban to the Oval Workplace, and Saban took three captains with him.

“The president is very nice to everyone, and he’s obtained this very massive, handsome auspicious field on his desk that has a pink button on prime,” Saban mentioned. “One of many gamers mentioned, ‘Is that what you launch the missiles with?’ He mentioned, ‘Properly, push it and discover out.’ The participant mentioned, ‘No, I don’t need to do this.’ He says, ”No, go forward. Go forward. Push it, see what occurs, discover out.’”

Former Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans labored up the braveness. He pushed the button.

Did it end in a large navy motion? Did Evans unintentionally declare conflict on one other nation?

“Some woman got here in with a Coke on a tray,” Saban mentioned, laughing.

Trump was in Tuscaloosa on Thursday to ship the graduation speech for the 2025 graduating class. Saban, who gained six nationwide championships at Alabama, launched the president.

“I actually need to categorical my appreciation to President Trump for selecting the College of Alabama for his graduation handle,” Saban mentioned, “and making time to talk to our graduates.”

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Model Supervisor, primarily masking Alabama Crimson Tide soccer and males’s basketball. For extra Crimson Tide protection, observe Wyatt on X (Previously referred to as Twitter) at @FultonW_.