Nick Saban is trying to get Alabama back on track after its loss to Tennessee, and one way to do that is to send a message to his players.

“We can’t continue to tolerate guys that aren’t doing the things they need to do to be successful,” he said. “Nobody’s entitled to a position. Everybody’s earned the position that they’re in by showing they have the capability and ability to do it on a consistent basis and that’s something that you have to continue.”

Saban then spoke about the grind of the season, being hurt or tired can’t cause a loss of focus while trying to improve because opponents see flaws, too.

“We have to correct these things so they don’t become issues in the future,” Saban said.