Nick Saban, Penn State and Nittany Lion

Nick Saban wears Nittany Lion costume, leads Penn State crowd in ‘We Are’ chant
Have you ever pictured Nick Saban in a Penn State Nittany Lions costume? Well, you no longer have to imagine because the former Alabama coach dressed up on College GameDay. Saban led the “We Are” chant for the Penn State fans ahead of Saturday’s showdown against Ohio State.
Nick Saban wears Nittany Lion costume for College GameDay at Penn State
The latest example occurred early on in Saturday morning’s edition of ESPN’s College GameDay in Happy Valley as Penn State’s mascot brought him a belated birthday present: A Nittany Lion costume. By the time GameDay returned from commercial, Saban had the new outfit on and looked like a lifelong Penn State fan.
Penn State’s birthday gift to Nick Saban goes viral, former Alabama coach leads cheer
The Penn State faithful gifted Nick Saban a belated birthday gift Saturday early during ESPN’s “College GameDay,” and the former Alabama coach responded by not only wearing the gift but leading the Nittany Lion fan base in a cheer. Saban, who turned 73 on Oct. 31, was serenaded with a rendition of “Happy Birthday.”
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