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Domonique Foxworth criticizes handling of Nick Saban interview on ESPN

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Domonique Foxworth criticizes handling of Nick Saban interview on ESPN

Summary

During a recent episode of Get Up, Nick Saban discussed the U.S. Senate's passing of the Protect College Sports Act while promoting his upcoming ESPN documentary. ESPN analyst Domonique Foxworth expressed his discontent about not being part of the segment, which allowed Saban to advocate for the bill without challenge. Foxworth felt that the interview lacked necessary push-back against Saban's assertions regarding the impact of the legislation on college sports and players' rights. Following the segment, he voiced his concerns on his own podcast, emphasizing the bill's potential implications for player autonomy. Later, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith provided more critical questioning of Saban.

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By the Numbers

•Nick Saban promotes documentary and discusses Protect College Sports Act
•Domonique Foxworth criticizes lack of push-back during the interview
•Foxworth shares his thoughts on his podcast after the segment
•Stephen A. Smith later challenges Saban's views on the bill

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12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Domonique Foxworth ‘felt so gross’ over handling of Nick Saban interview on ‘Get Up’

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Nick Saban made a surprise appearance on Get Up this week, nominally to promote his forthcoming ESPN documentary. During the segment, though, Saban conveniently had the opportunity to react to the U.S. Senate passing the Protect College Sports Act, which the former Alabama head coach helped craft and has heavily promoted. On Get Up and later on First…
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