Alabama is 5-0 and ranked No. 1, but not everyone is happy with how the team is winning.
On his weekly radio show, Nick Saban was asked about slow starts on offense. He responded in classic Saban style:
Saban asked about slow starts this year: "I'd like to ask you the same thing. What do you think we oughta do? Because we're trying."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 7, 2016
He addressed a number of other topics on his show Thursday, including Arkansas QB Austin Allen:
Saban: "B.J. Emmons is a talented guy." Notes he's going to need more reps, and he expects to see more of him later this season.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 7, 2016
Saban on a book: I didn't have a great experience the first time around. Spent 100 hours with the writer, then a month rewriting it himself.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 7, 2016
Saban said O.J. Howard has a lot of the same unselfish characteristics as Julio Jones.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 7, 2016
Saban said Jalen Hurts' demeanor, that it factor you look for in a QB, is good. He doesn't turn the ball over, doesn't get frustrated.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 7, 2016
Saban has had a lot of good things to say about Arkansas QB Austin Allen this week. Tonight, he said he has played "outstanding" this year.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 7, 2016
Saban is still against the NCAA's proposal for an early signing date.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 7, 2016
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