Greg McElroy Sets the Record Straight on Nick Saban’s Return After Stirring Speculation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There was one big question on everybody's mind during the first day of the annual SEC Football Media Days on Monday, and that was whether or not the legendary Nick Saban would return to coaching.

Though McElroy is certainly in the know -- he was the second quarterback to start at Alabama under Saban -- some of Saban's other collaborators aren't so sure that Saban is set on a return to the sidelines.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – At SEC Media Days, Nick Saban has become – forgive the Alabama mascot-themed pun – the elephant in the room. Actually, he’s not even that, because the notion of his return to coaching, first floated by one of his former players, ESPN commentator Greg McElroy, has been a topic of open discussion.

ATLANTA - Prior to Tuesday morning’s question-and-answer session with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame, former referee John McDaid gave a video presentation of some notable rules changes for the upcoming season.