In an unexpected twist, BetOnline.ag is offering odds on Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban becoming the next Vice President of the United States.
This development follows President Biden’s announcement on Sunday that he would not seek re-election, after a debate performance that sparked concerns about his cognitive abilities.
In his place, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee to run against former President Trump in the upcoming election.
With Harris now the presumptive nominee, speculation quickly emerged about who she might choose as her running mate. Names such as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper have been discussed as potential candidates. However, BetOnline.ag introduced a more unconventional option: Nick Saban.
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According to the online sportsbook, there is a 250-1 chance that Saban will be nominated, putting him in the same bracket as media mogul Oprah Winfrey. Other notable figures like George Clooney (100-1) and Michelle Obama (28-1) have been given shorter odds.
2024 Democratic Vice President Nominee Odds:
- Josh Shapiro: 7/4
- Roy Cooper: 3/1
- Andy Beshear: 5/1
- Mark Kelly: 8/1
- Pete Buttigieg: 8/1
- Gretchen Whitmer: 16/1
- Michelle Obama: 20/1
- Tim Walz: 25/1
- Gavin Newsom: 28/1
- Wes Moore: 40/1
- Hillary Clinton: 50/1
- Raphael Warnock: 50/1
- J.B. Pritzker: 80/1
- George Clooney: 100/1
- Nick Saban: 250/1
- Oprah Winfrey: 250/1
Saban retired abruptly from coaching college football in January after a legendary career that saw him win seven national championships.
He is now set to join ESPN’s “College Gameday” as an analyst. Despite his sudden retirement, there is no indication that Saban has any political ambitions. His political involvement has been limited, most notably endorsing Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., during Manchin’s 2018 Senate run. In a political advertisement, Saban referred to Manchin as a friend.
Following his retirement, some Alabama Democrats urged Saban to challenge Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, but there has been no indication that Saban planned to pursue such a course.
The possibility of Saban becoming vice president remains highly speculative. While BetOnline.ag’s inclusion of Saban in the betting odds has certainly generated interest, it appears to be more of a whimsical proposition than a serious consideration.
For now, fans of the former coach can look forward to his insights on ESPN, while the political world continues to speculate on who Harris will ultimately choose as her running mate.
