BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - College football analyst Paul Finebaum has confirmed WBRC that he will not be running for Tommy Tuberville’s seat in the US Senate.

Finebaum, who said in September he was considering running, said he has “deeply moved by so many people in Alabama who have reached out encouraging me to run for the United States Senate. It has been a gratifying and rewarding experience.”

The SEC Network and ESPN analyst confirmed his decision to WBRC’s Janice Rogers Tuesday.

Finebaum had said during an appearance on Good Day Alabama in November that he had hoped to make a decision soon.

In his statement to WBRC Tuesday, he expressed gratitude to ESPN, as well.

“I am also appreciative of my bosses at ESPN for allowing me to explore this opportunity,” he said. “But it

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