In an unexpected twist of electoral fervor, Alabama voters have begun a grassroots campaign to draft University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban for the position of Public Service Commissioner (PSC). Supporters are fervently chanting “Roll Tide to the Polls!” in a state where college football reigns supreme over mundane civic duties such as, you know, energy regulation. “Who needs a politician when we can have a legend?” declared local resident and self-proclaimed Saban superfan, Earl “Touchdown” Thompson, while wearing a crimson and white jersey over his overalls. “He's won a million championships! He can surely figure out how to get my electricity bill under control!” In a state where the grid seems to flicker purely based on whether the tide is rolling in or out, the citizens have adopted a “What would Saban do?” mentality when considering issues like power outages, utility rates, and all those boring things adults complain about at cocktail parties. The campaign is spearheaded by a group called “Bama for Better Watts,” whose mission statement reads, “If Saban can strategize his way to a national championship, imagine the grid lock he could break at the PSC!” The group's Facebook page, which has far more followers than the actual PSC's, boasts a meme depicting Saban throwing a challenge flag at a power line downed by a tree during a storm. While it remains to be seen whether the NCAA will allow Saban to shift his focus to regulating energy instead of receivers, the campaign has gathered remarkable support from former high school football players turned political consultants. “It’s simple, really. Alabama is tired of the same old politicians leading us into the dark,” explained former wide receiver and now “energy influencer” Bryce “The Power Catcher” Anderson. “Give the man a whistle and a desk, and he will lead us to a brighter future—hopefully not literally, given our electrical issues.” Saban himself has yet to comment—though his nonchalant nod during a press conference about the team's latest victory might have been interpreted as a sign of tacit endorsement. Meanwhile, the Alabama PSC is left scratching its collective heads. A spokesperson, visibly perplexed, remarked, “We are aware of the grassroots effort, but we have to remind citizens that coaching a football team is not quite the same as managing utility infrastructure.” Political analysts across the state are torn. Some argue this leads to a slippery slope where high-profile figures will be recruited to fill all government positions. “Next thing you know, we’ll have Bear Bryant running the Department of Transportation and Bo Jackson handling Health Services,” quipped one local pundit while sipping sweet tea at a local diner. In an act that may signal a potential shift in political strategy, a furious series of Twitter polls surfaced, comparing Saban’s play-calling to the PSC’s decision-making process. One particularly viral thread asked users to weigh in on whether Saban's iconic “process” could handle the “complicated process” of rate adjustments. “It’s time for Alabama to get a winner back at the helm!” shouted Thompson as he floated a “Vote Saban!” banner fashioned from an old game-day tarp. "Besides, if I can trust him to call the right plays, surely he can call an ‘all-time great’ to fix my power outages during game nights!” The buzz around campus and tailgates is palpable, as Monty the Mascot has also donned custom-embroidered PSC gear while gallivanting around tailgate parties, vowing to take the campaign for Saban to new, zany heights. As the Saban-for-PSC campaign trudges forward, one thing is certain: If nothing else, Alabama remains committed to finding its next “savior” in any form—even if that means trading energy grids for goal lines. Whether Alabama has found its next public servant or simply an excuse to enjoy more football in the political arena will only be revealed in November. Until then, passionate supporters will continue rolling—and hoping for a brighter gridiron and electrical future.