Watch: Jalen Milroe runs to greet Nick Saban at SEC Media Days

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July 17, 2024

University of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was among the most highly-anticipated players to make an appearance at SEC Media Days in Dallas — and he certainly did not disappoint.

Following his open media availability, Milroe ran across the ballroom floor once he saw his former head coach Nick Saban at the SEC Network desk to greet Saban and ask about the bright teal colored jacket he was wearing:

Jalen Milroe runs to greet Nick Saban at #SECMediaDays, “COACH!!!” pic.twitter.com/cPADDnEBmu

— Michael Brauner (@MBraunerWNSP) July 17, 2024

Milroe yelled “Coach!” and began to run towards Saban, giving the coach a big hug and asking him about his outfit, to which Saban replied that Miss Terry had dressed him for the day.

Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.

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