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Jameis Winston Reveals Nick Saban's Bold College Pitch

Summary

  • Winston stated Saban asked Alabama's baseball coach to build a new facility.
  • The offer was intended to persuade Winston to commit to Alabama.
  • Winston ultimately chose other schools due to proximity concerns.
Jameis Winston Reveals Nick Saban's Bold College Pitch

Fifteen years ago, Jameis Winston was a college prospect navigating his recruitment. During a recent appearance on his podcast, Winston shared a surprising detail about his interaction with then-Alabama coach Nick Saban. Winston claims Saban instructed the Alabama baseball coach to construct an entirely new facility.

This alleged offer was an attempt to entice Winston to commit to playing for Alabama. However, Winston ultimately did not choose the Crimson Tide. He explained that the close proximity of Tuscaloosa to his hometown of Hueytown was a deciding factor against attending Alabama.

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