Nick Saban had a good laugh the day after election day in the United States.

Attending the weekly SEC media teleconference, the Alabama football coach was asked about any thoughts of getting into politics. This follows former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville, who won a seat in the US Senate.

So how about dipping a toe in the political pool?

“I can answer that part really quickly,” Saban said with a laugh. “No.”

Saban was also asked what he thought of his former football rival beating incumbent Doug Jones for one of two seats in the Alabama Senate.

“Tommy has always been someone I have tremendous respect for,” said Saban. “We faced each other, but we’ve been really good friends for a long, long time and I’m really happy for him. I think he will do a very, very good job. We have always tried to stay out of the political arena here, just like a world path in the coaching profession, but I am happy to see that he will have an opportunity and I think he will do a very good job. job.

Saban was 1-1 against Tuberville as Alabama coach in Iron Bowl games and 2-3 as LSU coach against Tuberville.

Michael Casagrande is a reporter for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on twitter @ByCasagrande Or on Facebook.