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Here is what Alabama coach Nick Saban said following the Crimson Tide’s 31-6 win at Mississippi State on Saturday:
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— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) November 15, 2015
Saban: "Always pleased with the win, especially on the road."
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) November 15, 2015
Kenyan Drake has a fractured arm and will be out approximately 3 weeks, per Saban.
— Alex Scarborough (@ByScarborough) November 15, 2015
Saban: Minkah Fitzpatrick has a sprained knee. Will probably be out a week.
Reuben Foster hurt his wrist.
They both should be fine.
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) November 15, 2015
Nick Saban said Derrick Henry "always out runs the angles" defenders have which is how you know he's fast.
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) November 15, 2015
Saban said Jonathan Allen barreled into him on his way to the sideline. That caused the scar on his face.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) November 15, 2015
Saban said he knows people will wonder why Kenyan Drake was on the coverage team. Said Drake is one of the best cover guys on the team.
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) November 15, 2015
On performance of special teams: “Our punt return has been very productive over the last few games.”
On defensive line: “I think the defensive line is the strength of our team. There are eight or nine of them that are big and physical, so we can keep them going with something in the tank. … Whether we play a running team like LSU or a passing team, we have enough diversity up front so that was can adapt.”
On cut on his face: “Jonathan Allen came barelling in all excited. …The athlete that I am, I was able to keep my feet. The players were a little concerned, they know they don’t make ’em like they used to.”
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
