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Bill Goldberg‘s son Gage was this near enjoying for the Crimson Tide … however the highschool soccer participant tells TMZ Sports activities he modified his thoughts as soon as Nick Saban retired!
Cue Gage’s WWE legend dad, who referred to as Deion Sanders — his former teammate with the Falcons within the early 90s — and subsequent factor ya know, Goldberg’s on his solution to Colorado!
Gage, a 205-pound center linebacker out of Boerne Champion Excessive College in Texas, spoke with us days after he introduced he’d be enjoying for the NFL Corridor of Famer as a most popular walk-on with the Univerisity of Colorado.
GG revealed his dedication got here right down to the wire … as he was very near committing to Alabama till Saban unexpectedly retired final week.
“My top schools were Alabama, Duke, UCF, NC State. Those were my four,” the 17-year-old stated.
“Then [dad] reached out to Deion and then the coach called him. The opportunity came up for a [Preferred Walk-On] at Colorado and I committed on that.”
It is a vital change for the Goldberg household. In truth, Invoice was already taking a look at property in Tuscaloosa.
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— Gage Goldberg (@gage_goldberg1) December 11, 2023
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However, issues have modified, and regardless of Goldberg having wished his son to play for Saban (arguably the best CFB coach ever), he is joyful he’ll be coached by Prime.
“Deion and I are great friends. I love the man like he’s my brother,” Invoice stated.
“It’s just a huge decision. It’s not based on who’s got the coolest uniforms. It’s based on who’s gonna take care of you the most and where you have the best opportunity, both on and off the field.”
Invoice added, “I’m gonna continue to sing his praises but after I speak so highly of this person, why would I not want this person to be the head coach of my son?”