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Here are the highlights from Nick Saban’s weekly radio show as No. 8 Alabama gets set to host Arkansas on Saturday.
In light of his tirade in Monday’s press conference, Saban made sure everyone knows he actually does like journalism to some degree.
Nick Saban reminds radio show listeners he really does appreciate quality journalism and journalists.
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) October 9, 2015
After addressing his feelings about the media, Saban took a moment to address the Tuscaloosa faithful.
Saban to fans: "Get it out of your mind that anybody we play in the SEC is not going to be a tough game. … Don't have an arrogant attitude."
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) October 9, 2015
Saban to fans: "Don't have an arrogant attitude that we're better than anybody else. We're not. Until we beat them on the field, we're not."
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) October 9, 2015
Saban’s team has been tested in the early portion of the season, already having faced three teams that were ranked among the top 20 in the AP Poll. The Tide beat No. 20 Wisconsin 35-17 in the season-opener, lost to No. 15 Ole Miss 43-37 two weeks after that and beat No. 8 Georgia 38-10 last week.
Saban on Alabama's schedule: "I mean, we've played 3 Top 20 teams. Who else has played 3 Top 20 teams so far this year out of the 5 games?"
— ™ Iท βα๓a ไ ㅜяบรт ™ ? (@BamaPride4Ever) October 9, 2015
Saban talked about the team’s success this season with takeaways. Alabama is tied with Florida for the SEC lead with 11 forced turnovers on the season. The team has a weekly competition for the “Ball Out” turnover belt awarded to the defensive player with the most forced turnovers or disruptions in a game or practice.
Saban on "Ball Out" WWE-belt for turnovers: "Kirby might have done it … but players really relate to it. … It looks like the real thing."
— ™ Iท βα๓a ไ ㅜяบรт ™ ? (@BamaPride4Ever) October 9, 2015
Saban was asked about the idea of adding a conference game to the regular season schedule.
Nick Saban on a nine-game conference schedule: "I think that every player should play every team in the SEC in their career."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) October 9, 2015
Saban also gave his thoughts on offensive and defensive coordinators being on the field compared to being in the press box during games. Saban said he actually wanted to be in the press box as a defensive coordinator because he liked the play sheets in front of him but said you can’t make an impact on players from up there. He mentions offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and why he came down to the field last season.
Saban on OC/DC on field: "I think it's up to the guy." Says LK was in PB at previous gigs, but was brought to the field to help Blake Sims.
— ™ Iท βα๓a ไ ㅜяบรт ™ ? (@BamaPride4Ever) October 9, 2015
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.
