Former coach is rumored to be interested in returning to the coaching profession after retiring in early 2024, and current LSU football coach is a fan of the idea.
"It’d be better for college football if Nick Saban is coaching," Kelly said, according to On3's Alex Byington. "Period. There’s nobody better to develop players & certainly build championship programs."
Kelly was asked Monday during SEC Media Days in Atlanta, the same day Saban's former quarterback, Greg McElroy, said a person "in the know" told him Saban, 73, is interested in getting back in coaching.
Kelly welcomes the competitive edge Saban brought to the sport.
"It’d be a great day if he was back in it," Kelly said.
McElroy shared his report on Monday's "McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning."
"A very much in the know person that I have a lot of respect for and have spent a lot of time around and just really, really admire," McElroy said, according to On3. "They seem to think Nick Saban’s not done coaching. I had a similar reaction. He’s pretty adamant that he thinks Nick Saban will be coaching again...
"Look, if it wasn’t someone notable, I’d never say a word."
Paul Finebaum immediately shut down the idea of a Saban return. The longtime ESPN analyst said he often speaks to someone close to Saban and said he's enjoyed the retired, easygoing lifestyle.
