Nick Saban Cleared to Coach This Saturday

 

After testing positive earlier this week for COVID-19, Nick Saban was cleared to coach on Saturday against Georgia.

According to an article from USA Today, Alabama Team Physician, Dr. Jimmy Robinson said, "Due to the fact that Coach Saban has remained completely symptom-free and had five negative tests, split between two separate labs, the initial test from Wednesday is considered a false positive under the SEC protocols."

Dr. Robinson also stated, "In accordance with the SEC Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force Protocol with the approval of The University of Alabama System Health and Safety Task Force, Coach Saban is medically cleared to safely return to activity effective immediately."

The SEC Protocols call for, "Three tests in the wake of an initial positive: one less than 24 hours later and an additional pair at least 24 hours apart."

Alabama and Georgia are the only two unbeaten teams in the SEC and two of only six Power Five teams without a loss. What does this mean for Alabama going into the game against Georgia? They have their coach back for a game that is projected to have a significant impact on the College Football Playoff. 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2020/10/17/alabama-nick-saban-tests-negative-covid-19-will-coach-georgia/3684926001/