Each Monday Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks to the members of the media to give a quick recap of the previous week’s game and to also look ahead to the upcoming opponent.
Coach Saban had a lot to say in his brief time with the media. Here are a few of the quick hitters.
- Saban mentioned that he was pleased with the execution this past Saturday from the team.
- He mentioned that the atmosphere at Bryant-Denny has been great this season and it will need to be again against Arkansas.
- Saban was very complimentary of Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman.
- From an injury standpoint, Saban said that Roydell Williams is out with a knee injury that will require surgery. JoJo Earle is out for a week or two, but his injury will not require surgery.
- On the current running back situation, Saban mentioned that you can’t really change the offense a lot. And that the coaching staff will probably look for an emergency option at the position.
- On the progress of Trey Sanders, Saban said he did a good job when he got in the game against New Mexico State. And with the injuries, he now has a great opportunity.
- Saban said that junior left tackle Evan Neal played very physical in last week’s game and that he has played well all year long.
These are just a few of the notes from Saban’s press conference. To see the press conference in its entirety, click here.
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