Bear, Ohio State fans greet Nick Saban at SEC Media Days

A man dressed as Bear Bryant and fans in Ohio State gear greeted Nick Saban this morning. (AP photo)

The SEC Media Days has been a media circus for years.

Today, it’s just a circus.

Ohio State fans decked out in full-on Buckeye outfits and a someone dressed up like Bear Bryant were in the crowd as Alabama coach Nick Saban entered the hotel this morning.

Bear Bryant arrives at #SECMD15 complete with playbook. "People say I look like Bear so I thought I'd be Bear." pic.twitter.com/qoqOIQmEGU
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomonAspen) July 15, 2015

Ohio State fans in the lobby at SEC Media Days on "Alabama Day" pic.twitter.com/gUoNbnBq6V
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) July 15, 2015

The King is in the building pic.twitter.com/jCmgcc8t4f
— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) July 15, 2015

And then there’s this guy.

Ring Head Guy returns to #SECMD15. "I can't resist it. I love it." Comic Con has nothing on Nick Saban day in Hoover. pic.twitter.com/KSBZheLknO
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomonAspen) July 15, 2015

We’ll let you know when Elvis, I mean, Saban, has left the building.

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