Nick Saban fires back at Brian Kelly for scout team comments

Man, it’s fun to see Nick Saban get prickly.

During his Thursday radio spot, Saban was asked about the controversy surround the decision to use former players during scout team periods. It’s completely legal and within the rules of the NCAA. The likes of Trent Richardson, Blake Sims, and John Parker Wilson have helped out in recent weeks.

While Alabama should be looked upon as innovative, some programs (such as Brian Kelly and Notre Dame), aren’t too fond of the idea.

Brian Kelly on teams bringing former players for scout team: "I think it's absolutely ludicrous..doesn’t sound like college football to me."

— Laken Litman (@LakenLitman) November 10, 2016

Saban had this to say:

Saban on former players on scout team: "I wish people would quit complaining about what we do, and why don't they do it?"

— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) November 18, 2016

Saban on what led to Blake Sims practicing: Cooper Bateman got hurt in the Tennessee game. Hurt his shoulder. David Cornwell hurt his elbow.

— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) November 18, 2016

Saban on coaches griping about ex-pros on scout team: "It's legal. You can do it, you just don't want to. So why complain about us doing it?

— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) November 18, 2016

Can we see a future home-and-home series set up between Alabama and Notre Dame?