Moments ago Alabama head coach Nick Saban addressed the media in his usual Wednesday evening time slot.
As usual, Saban began the press conference with an opening statement then proceeded to answer a handful of questions from members of the media.
Below are a few items the coach touched on.
- With Thursday being Veterans Day, Saban thanked all the veterans for their service.
- Saban mentioned that his thoughts and prayers were with Cecil Hurt and his family as the long-time Alabama beat writer is currently in the hospital battling pneumonia.
- Starting center Darrian Dalcourt remains day-to-day.
- Seth McLaughlin would be the next man up at center according to coach Saban. Saban also mentioned that McLaughlin has all the intangibles the coaching staff is looking for in a center.
- On Jahleel Billingsley’s dip in production, Saban mentioned that Billingsley needs to play faster and make better of the opportunities that he is given. Saban also said that Billingsley can certainly be an asset for the Alabama offense.
- On the offensive line and running backs, Saban said that each group has responded well this week, but also mentioned that the entire team needs to play better.
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