“I think coach Saban would be a slam dunk,” Finebaum told AL.com, who reached out for a reaction to Saban and President Donald Trump attending the University of Alabama’s graduation ceremony. “Immediately, he would be among the best known and influential individuals in Congress which would greatly enhance the state of Alabama.

The University of Alabama’s Commencement Ceremony will now feature former head coach Nick Saban alongside President Donald Trump. Earlier this month, Trump announced that he would give the commencement address to the University of Alabama’s 2025 graduating class.

The former Crimson Tide head coach will be returning to his former stomping ground for the U.S. President's spring commencement address, which is expected to draw many anti-Trump protests