President Biden’s announcement that he would not seek re-election has sparked speculation about who Vice President Kamala Harris will choose as her running mate in the upcoming election. While names like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper have been thrown into the mix, one unlikely candidate has emerged in the form of legendary Alabama Crimson Tide football coach, Nick Saban.
According to BetOnline.ag, Saban’s odds of being nominated as Harris’ vice president are set at 250-1, putting him alongside other long-shot candidates like Oprah Winfrey. The sportsbook even has shorter odds on celebrities like George Clooney (100-1) and Michelle Obama (28-1).
Despite Saban’s impressive coaching record, which includes seven national championships, there is no indication that he has any interest in entering the political arena. In fact, Saban publicly endorsed Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W. Va., in his 2018 Senate campaign, emphasizing their friendship in a political advertisement.
Following his retirement from coaching college football in January, Saban is set to join ESPN’s “College Gameday” as an analyst. While some Alabama Democrats have urged him to consider running against Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Saban has not shown any intention of pursuing a political career.
As speculation continues to swirl around Harris’ potential vice presidential pick, the unlikely prospect of Saban joining the ticket adds an interesting twist to the conversation. While his odds may be slim, the mere mention of his name in connection with the vice presidency highlights the unpredictable nature of politics. It remains to be seen who Harris will ultimately choose as her running mate, but one thing is for sure – Nick Saban’s foray into politics seems highly unlikely at this point in time.
