Nick Saban’s Alabama squad is 7-1 following a Week 8 win against Tennessee. The Crimson Tide has a bye in Week 9 before welcoming LSU to Tuscaloosa in Week 10 for one of the most anticipated SEC games of the season.
Here is a recap of what Saban talked about during his weekly presser on Tuesday evening:
Nick Saban: Wrapping up the UT game…a little bit of survival game for us. Didn't play with a lot of juice in the game.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) October 27, 2015
Saban: The Tennessee game was a survival game for us. The players were mentally and physically tired. Proud of the effort.
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) October 27, 2015
Saban: There's a big difference between wanting to be first and wanting to be the best you can be.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) October 27, 2015
Saban: Most of the team's problems are created by ourselves.
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) October 27, 2015
Saban: Eddie Jackson practiced a little bit today. Ronnie Harrison in a boot should be OK. D. Jackson don't know if he can play.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) October 27, 2015
Saban: Dominick Jackson (ankle) had a procedure similar to the one Cam Robinson had last year. Said he's unsure if Jackson will play vs LSU
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) October 27, 2015
Saban on giving up so many TFL: Mental errors, not blocking right people, etc
Said it's more about what team isn't doing, not about opponent— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) October 27, 2015
Saban: "I'm happy for our coaches to be recognized for other opportunities, but at the same time their focus is to stay focused on our team"
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) October 27, 2015
Saban: "I think at this point in the season less is more.” UA used to practice more during bye weeks than this week, letting players go home
— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) October 27, 2015
Saban on Alabama entering bye week: "I think we're making improvement, we're making progress. … But I think there's room to grow."
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) October 27, 2015
Saban: Reuben Foster has grown a lot for us. I think he has a lot more confidence in what he is suppose to do.
— Tide 100.9 FM | WTBC 1230 AM (@Tide1009) October 27, 2015
Saban said the improved pass rush is due to having more guys who can contribute. Guys aren't as tired as they've been in the past.
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) October 27, 2015
Saban on Dominick Jackson injury: "Brandon Greene in the backup right tackle." Also mentions Ross Pierschbacher and Korren Kirven.
— Kevin Connell (@_KevinConnell) October 27, 2015
Saban said his plans for his birthday/Halloween this Saturday are whatever Miss Terry has planned for him.
— Kevin Connell (@_KevinConnell) October 27, 2015
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.
