If anyone had a problem with Nick Saban marching with his players this week to protest social injustice, the Alabama coach could care less.

In fact, Alabama recently promoted the team’s efforts in Tuscaloosa.

When asked to respond to the criticism he received online, that’s basically the message Saban relayed, although he said it far more elegantly.

“Look, I don’t have an opinion about everybody else’s opinion,” Saban said during this Wednesday media availability. “I don’t have an opinion about, you know, we try to do the right things, we try to provide positive leadership for our players. Like I said, on Monday, we’re trying to elevate our players’ chances of having success in their life through their personal development, academic support, so they can graduate and develop a career. And, you know, what kind of career they can develop as a football player but a part of that is also providing leadership to elevate people around them – by using their platform in a positive way.

“So, as I said earlier, I’m pleased with the way that happened and that’s that.”

Clearly, Saban believes in the cause and he’s going to support his players that need his leadership at this time.

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