BREAKING: Nick Saban shuts down comedian Shane Gillis after he takes shot at SEC

Nick Saban responded to comedian Shane Gillis’s remarks about Alabama and its role in paying players in the past. Saban defended his program, acknowledging that Alabama “cheated,” but in a different way—by developing players who went on to succeed in the NFL.

“I do believe in integrity,” Saban said. “I always tried to run the program that way, so players had a better chance to be successful. We (Alabama) make more money in the NFL than any other school, with 61 players in the league. That’s how we cheated—we developed players.”

Saban, who won six National Championships at Alabama, later retired from coaching college football.