Alabama head coach Nick Saban met with the media on Wednesday. Here are the highlights of what he had to say:
— Saban opens with three points of emphasis that the staff is highlighting this spring: Maintaining intensity, mental errors and penalties.
— Saban said half of Alabama's penalties have been pre or post snap, and those can be eliminated with greater focus, discipline and intensity.
— Saban: "I like the spirit of the team."
— Nick Saban on Ken Whisenhunt: "He's a really good coach. ... I just thought it would be a great compliment to our staff."
— Nick Saban on Ha Ha Clinton-Dix: "He's done a fantastic job for us and appreciate the fact that he wants to be here."
— Saban said redshirt freshman OT Elijah Pritchett is "really competing hard for a position as a starter."
— Nick Saban on transfer portal re-opening Saturday: "I don't really have a crystal ball."
— Nick Saban on Alabama's QB competition: "Both guys have made really good progress. We’re not disappointed with either guy’s progress. I think both guys have made really good progress. We're not disappointed in anybody's progress. I thought they both played well in the scrimmage. Both guys have had their moments in practice and had learning opportunities when they've made mistakes."
— Saban opens with three points of emphasis that the staff is highlighting this spring: Maintaining intensity, mental errors and penalties.
— Saban said half of Alabama's penalties have been pre or post snap, and those can be eliminated with greater focus, discipline and intensity.
— Saban: "I like the spirit of the team."
— Nick Saban on Ken Whisenhunt: "He's a really good coach. ... I just thought it would be a great compliment to our staff."
— Nick Saban on Ha Ha Clinton-Dix: "He's done a fantastic job for us and appreciate the fact that he wants to be here."
— Saban said redshirt freshman OT Elijah Pritchett is "really competing hard for a position as a starter."
— Nick Saban on transfer portal re-opening Saturday: "I don't really have a crystal ball."
— Nick Saban on Alabama's QB competition: "Both guys have made really good progress. We’re not disappointed with either guy’s progress. I think both guys have made really good progress. We're not disappointed in anybody's progress. I thought they both played well in the scrimmage. Both guys have had their moments in practice and had learning opportunities when they've made mistakes."
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