Alabama coach Nick Saban flabbergasted by Mark Richt firing
Alabama coach Nick Saban can get on a soap box.
Never is that more evident than if someone asks him about expectations.
It should be no surprise, then, how Saban reacted to news that Mark Richt no longer is the head coach at Georgia after leading his team to a 9-3 record, including four consecutive wins and losses to both SEC Championship Game participants.
Saban also updated the media on the health of RB Kenyan Drake and LB Denzel Devall as he spoke about next weekend’s matchup with the Florida Gators:
Nick Saban: "I'm certainly proud of what our team has done. They've had their backs against the wall since the Ole Miss game."
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) November 29, 2015
Saban said the key for Kenyan Drake (arm) playing will be for him to feel comfortable. Said he'll practice this week but is still day-to-day
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) November 29, 2015
Jim McElwain and Nick Saban both sound like they didn't sleep for a single minute last night.
— Thomas Goldkamp (@ThomasGoldkamp) November 29, 2015
Is Denzel Devall OK? "Yeah," Saban said. Sprained his knee. Said he was cleared to go back in the game. He'll be OK this week
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) November 29, 2015
Saban on Mark Richt's firing: I don't know what the world's coming to in our profession.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) November 29, 2015
"I don't know what the world's coming to in our profession…I think when you win nine games, that's a pretty good season.''–Saban on Richt
— Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) November 29, 2015
Saban on the #Gators' front 7: "I think they're as good as anybody I've seen all year long."
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) November 29, 2015
"He's got a lot of great assets as a coach. He is a good teacher. He's got a great mind." — Saban on Mac. Also called him innovative
— Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) November 29, 2015
Saban: "Kirby (Smart) has done a fantastic job for us and I think he'll be an outstanding head coach."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) November 29, 2015
Nick Saban on Florida's defense: "This is top to bottom one of the best teams in the country."
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) November 29, 2015
Saban: "I think Kirby's had opportunities in the past. I think you need to ask Kirby about that." If only. ¶
— John Zenor (@jzenor) November 29, 2015
Saban says to ask Kirby Smart about his job opportunities. Kirby Smart is not available to speak with the media per Nick Saban rules.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) November 29, 2015
"We thought Kelvin was a fantastic player in HS. He certainly hasn't disappointed in the production he's had this year.''–Saban on K.Taylor
— Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) November 29, 2015
"They have shown the ability to run the ball … we have a lot of respect for Florida and their offense.'' — Saban on UF
— Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) November 29, 2015
