Nick Saban had the privilege of teaching at probably the greatest venues within the nation throughout his 17 seasons at Alabama, however the seven-time nationwide champion admits he didn’t at all times take pleasure in it.
LSU head coach Brian Kelly mentioned final week that his crew’s matchup in opposition to Alabama was so necessary partly as a result of upwards of 300 recruits and their households could be in Baton Rouge for the sport. The Tigers had been then embarrassed, 42-13, by the Crimson Tide, which was, after all, a horrible look.
Throughout Friday’s version of “The Pat McAfee Present,” Saban was requested in regards to the added stress of taking part in massive video games with recruits on the town. He mentioned his tasks main as much as dwelling video games in Tuscaloosa made him strongly want taking part in on the highway.
“I used to be even saying on the best way over right here how a lot simpler it was to play on the highway from my teaching standpoint,” Saban mentioned. “For those who had 300 recruits in there, A.J., who talked to these guys whereas they had been there? The coaches needed to discuss to them. The top coach needed to discuss to them. So that you’re spending a lot time on Friday and Saturday recruiting, it takes away out of your deal with the sport. And then you definitely’re asking a participant, ‘Hey man, why don’t you come over and say hello to this recruit.’ So as an alternative of him centered on the sport, he’s anxious about recruiting. Whenever you play on the highway, you don’t have any of that.”
Saban mentioned he additionally needed to meet with Alabama alumni in what was known as “Nick at Midday” each Friday earlier than a house recreation. You possibly can hear his full rant:
