With Alabama head coach Nick Saban testing positive for COVID-19, questions loom over when he will be able to return to coaching the team in person, and when he’ll be back on the sidelines.
As reported by Cecil Hurt, Saban directed today’s practice from home, a pratice he will likely adopt over the next week or so until he can return from self-isolation.
In a statement disseminated by the University of Alabama’s athletics department, “I informed our team of my positive test at 2 p.m. today on a Zoom calland let them know offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will oversee preparations while I work from home.”
In a Zoom press conference, Saban stated he will be preparing for this Saturday’s Week 4 contest against Georgia the same way he does for other matchups, just from home. He also added that he’ll likely have to learn a bit more about technology.
While he did not rule out being present for the Georgia game this Saturday during the press conference, it will likely not be the case.
He did, however, mention a protocol that’s in place for a scenario such as this.
If Saban’s not able to be there, offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is the next in line.
“In light of the fact that any coach could test positive, we try to have a protocol in place if we lost a coach… and who would step in for them. Sark has been a head coach before,” Saban said.
There are now three days remaining until kickoff against Georgia. Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on all things Alabama Football, as well as the health and safety of Nick Saban and the rest of the team.