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Nick Saban: I didn’t think we had players tired after win over Michigan State
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Alabama coach Nick Saban held a press conference on Wednesday prior to the team’s matchup against Clemson in the national championship game on Monday.
Here are the highlights from what he told the media:
Here's Saban. He starts by saying he's been really pleased, especially today, with the players' approach in practice.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) January 6, 2016
Saban: Players have to understand this isn't a bowl game. We have to treat this like a regular game week.
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) January 6, 2016
Saban said Clemson has an outstanding team, will be a challenge for Alabama. Said Deshaun Watson is one of the best players in the country.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) January 6, 2016
"I think you got to be who you are," Saban said about Dabo Swinney. Said they go out on boat rides in a vacation spot in Florida. #Alabama
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) January 6, 2016
Saban: "I really didn't want to dance. I do have some moves, but I didn't want to let them all out." Got criticized by his daughter Kristen
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) January 6, 2016
Nick Saban on preparing for a 15th game: "I didn't think we had players tired after (Michigan State)." https://t.co/NybzCppLh0
— Alex Scarborough (@ByScarborough) January 6, 2016
Saban said the team received two days off after its Cotton Bowl win instead of its usual 24-hour rule.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) January 6, 2016
Saban on Cyrus Jones: He's certainly taken advantage of good blocking and used his athletic ability on punt return.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) January 6, 2016
Saban said Alabama researched/studied how Ohio State/Oregon prepared leading up to last year's championship game to get a feel for this year
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) January 6, 2016
Saban: "To be honest with you, I didn't even know who won the other game until our game was over."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) January 6, 2016
Born and raised in Gainesville, Talal joined SDS in 2015 after spending 2 years in Bristol as an ESPN researcher. Previously, Talal worked at The Gainesville Sun.
