From CBSsports.com…
If you wanted the latest answer to an age-old question — Does Nick Saban still have his fastball? — the 69-year-old Alabama coach zipped a 98-mph heater underneath everyone’s chin this week.
His proclamation Tuesday that quarterback Bryce Young has made “almost seven figures” to date in name, image and likeness compensation was brilliant. Genius, really. The statement raised eyebrows as well as the temperature in every recruiting office.
You see, it doesn’t even have to be true that Young is making $1 million in NIL money. In fact, three persons with a direct hand in developing NIL rights told me the figure was probably unlikely at this point. Young’s father, Craig, had no comment when contacted by CBS Sports.
But it sends the message that it’s possible at Alabama. Actually, it sends the message that anything is possible.
