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Nick Saban uses interesting prop to answer how Jalen Milroe’s play will help QBs moving forward
By Ethan Stone
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Nick Saban and Alabama dismantled MTSU 56-7 to finish Week 1 with a 1-0 record. As expected.
The question coming into Saturday’s matchup was not whether Alabama would win or lose. It was whether or not Jalen Milroe would look poised at the helm of the Tide’s offense. And while there is much to improve on, Milroe’s start was not a bad one.
Following the game, reporters asked Nick Saban how he felt Milroe’s play could help the QB room moving forward.
In classic Saban fashion, Alabama’s head coach gave quite the answer. He grabbed a coke bottle that was at the podium and told the reporter, “This is a coke bottle, it’s not a crystal ball.”
Saban was asked how he thinks Jalen Milroe’s performance tonight will help the QB moving forward.
He then uses the Coca-Cola bottle at the podium as a prop again.
“This is a Coke bottle, it’s not a crystal ball.”
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) September 3, 2023
Here’s the video from the interaction:
Nick Saban is not into hypotheticals. ??? pic.twitter.com/DBXIliX6mJ
— Alabama Crimson Tide | AL.com (@aldotcomTide) September 3, 2023
Here’s a look at Milroe’s final line against MTSU: 13 completions on 18 attempts for 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions through the air and 7 carries for 48 yards and 2 touchdowns. Incredibly, Milroe became the first Alabama QB to total at least 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns in a single game.
Milroe beat out Ty Simpson and Tyler Buchner for the starting job. Both of Alabama’s backups played sparingly in the win.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
