Social media star Sydney Thomas has once again captured the internet’s attention, this time with a viral photo featuring legendary football coach Nick Saban.
The 21-year-old University of Alabama student and model posted the image during a celebrity golf event, sending fans into a frenzy.
“Out on the course today with the GOAT #rolltide,” Thomas posted on X.
The photo drew widespread attention, adding another chapter to Thomas’s rise to fame.
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Thomas became a household name after working as a ring girl for the blockbuster Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight last November.
Her following on social media platforms skyrocketed afterward, with her reaching over one million followers shortly after the event.
Thomas has also fueled intrigue with her revelations during a recent appearance on the Like A Farmer Podcast.
During the episode, she disclosed that an unnamed SEC football coach once slid into her DMs with a simple, “Roll Tide.”
“It was from another SEC football team coach, and they just DM’d me, ‘Roll Tide,’” Thomas shared.
Despite the persistent curiosity, she declined to name the sender.
The cryptic message has spurred countless guesses on social media, with some humorously pointing fingers at Nick Saban himself, even though the former Alabama head coach is famously not active on social media.
Adding to the chatter, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, well-known for his playful social media presence, stirred the pot with a post of his own.
“We have the answer. RTR @AlabamaFTBL,” Kiffin posted on X, hinting that Saban could be the SEC coach who contacted Thomas.
Given Kiffin’s history as Alabama’s offensive coordinator and his reputation for lighthearted online banter, fans couldn’t help but speculate further.
Many fans think it was Kiffin himself who reached out to Thomas. While some had other ideas…
Of course, there’s always the possibility that Thomas made up the claim and is just seeking attention.
Regardless, when asked about her dream job, Thomas didn’t hesitate. “I’d love to work a fight featuring Conor McGregor against Jake or Logan Paul,” she said.
Considering her growing popularity, this goal seems well within reach.
Thomas’s recent photo with Saban only strengthens her ties to Alabama’s celebrated football legacy.
Whether through viral social media posts, cryptic messages, or her ambitious aspirations, Thomas continues to draw attention.
What are your thoughts on her SEC coach claims? … Assuming she’s telling the truth, who do you think it is???
