What Nick Saban said after the Tide won the Iron Bowl
Here’s what Nick Saban had to say after the Crimson Tide’s 29-13 win over the Tigers:
This win clinched the SEC West for Alabama.
Saban: "To win the west is an accomplishment. I can't stress how proud I am of this team." pic.twitter.com/VT2mbseHFo
— Rick Karle (@RickKarle) November 29, 2015
Saban: Its a true test of character on how you respond when things don't go your way. This team certainly responded the right way.
— Caleb Turrentine (@CalebTurrentine) November 29, 2015
Saban defended his decision to leave RB Derrick Henry in the game for 46 carries.
Saban on Derrick Henry: "We really would like for somebody else to run the ball … It's hard to take him out at the end, though."
— Alex Martin Smith (@asmiff) November 29, 2015
Saban on Derrick Henry: "it seems he just gets stronger as the game goes on."
— Evan Blank (@EvanBlankWEGL) November 29, 2015
Saban on Henry: What a spirit … Tough to take him out and he didn’t want to come out
— Christopher Walsh (@WritingWalsh) November 29, 2015
Saban: "Lane knew we had to run the ball."
— John Talty (@JTalty) November 29, 2015
Saban: "I don't think they're is a single player on this team who has not always first thought about what is best for Alabama."
— Evan Blank (@EvanBlankWEGL) November 29, 2015
Derrick Henry to Nick Saban in the fourth quarter: "Coach, I'm good. I'm gonna win this game."
— Alex Martin Smith (@asmiff) November 29, 2015
Saban on Henry carrying the ball so often: "Every time he came to the sideline I asked him if was OK he said, 'I'm gonna win this game'."
— Rick Karle (@RickKarle) November 29, 2015
PK Adam Griffith had a huge night for the Tide, especially in light of what happened the last time he kicked in Jordan-Hare.
Saban on Adam Griffith's redemption game: "He's really done a nice job of finishing the season for us … was as good as he could be today."
— Alex Martin Smith (@asmiff) November 29, 2015
Saban on Adam Griffith: "I see him work every day. I see him make kicks every day … I'm really, really proud of him for hanging in there."
— Alex Martin Smith (@asmiff) November 29, 2015
Saban praised QB Jake Coker, but emphasized room for improvement.
Saban on Jake Coker: "We need to continue to work in the passing game, because we have a lot of confidence in Jake."
— Alex Martin Smith (@asmiff) November 29, 2015
Saban: "When you have a QB who can scramble it's a bonus."
— Rick Karle (@RickKarle) November 29, 2015
Besides, running the ball isn’t the only way to score.
Saban on his philosophy: "I'm not a 'run and play defense' guy. I'm a 'score however you can score and play defense' guy."
— Alex Martin Smith (@asmiff) November 29, 2015
