Nick Saban joked with Penn State football's James Franklin about his recommendation for him to be commissioner of college ...

Legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban is still holding a grudge against Shane Gillis and playfully roasted the comedian in an interview with Pat McAfee.

Nick Saban had a viral back-and-forth ... Gillis joked that Alabama paid players during Saban's tenure. He also made a funny jab about Saban's outfit. “I was just joking around.

Good thing Nick Saban understands comedy ... “He was trying to be funny, which I get it,” Saban said. “My daughter Kristen loves him, so that’s kinda soothed the soul a little bit that ...