Alabama coach Nick Saban addresses DB Eddie Jackson’s surgery and future status
By Adam Spencer
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With a bye this weekend, Alabama coach Nick Saban will only hold one press conference.
On Tuesday, he spoke to reporters about Eddie Jackson’s leg injury, the upcoming LSU game, using former QB Blake Sims to simulate Texas A&M QB Trevor Knight in practice and more.
Here’s what the Crimson Tide leader had to say on Tuesday night:
On DB Eddie Jackson’s surgery for a broken leg:
Saban on Eddie Jackson's surgery: "Eddie's surgery went really well. … He's going to be fine and this will not affect his future."
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) October 25, 2016
On using former QB Blake Sims to simulate Texas A&M QB Trevor Knight last week:
Saban on Blake Sims practicing with the team last week: "Blake just got released, so he was looking for someplace to work to get better."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 25, 2016
On staying focused moving forward:
Saban: "The key thing is you can't fall in love with what we'd done. You have to focus on the future and the challenges you have ahead."
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) October 25, 2016
On matchup problems vs. LSU:
Saban: We used to be built to stop teams like LSU. We don't have as many big guys up front anymore.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) October 25, 2016
Saban on preparing for LSU: "We're going to look at what they did prior to and after the coaching change." Has great respect for Orgeron.
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) October 25, 2016
On improving the passing game:
Saban on a goal for the week: "To try to work hard on the passing game, being more efficient and getting the ball to explosive players."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 25, 2016
On using CB Minkah Fitzpatrick at safety:
Saban on Minkah Fitzpatrick at safety: "We're trying to get the best combination on the field."
Says there will be some mixing & maxing.— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) October 25, 2016
On DL Jonathan Allen’s Heisman chances:
Saban on Jonathan Allen's Heisman hopes: I think the Heisman Trophy normally goes to skill players. Linemen usually get overlooked.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) October 25, 2016
Saban on Jonathan Allen's chances of winning the Heisman: "I hope he does get considered, and I think he'd be a great candidate for it."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 25, 2016
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