— Saban stated they find out where they were after the very first video game and he likes the maturity of the ability and this team to learn from what took place out there.
— “Im proud of our team. They went through a lot,” Saban stated. “They needed to get rid of a lot to enter this video game and we came out and played incredibly well in the first half.”
— On DB coach Charles Kelly missing the game, Saban stated he wasnt sure when he d be back but expert Mike Stoops (previous Arizona head coach) substituted him at Missouri. “We want Charles and his family best of luck in recovering and we hope he gets back quickly,” Saban said without specifying the illness.
Alabama opened the season with a 38-19 pounding of Missouri on a night stressed with a Zoom press conference with Nick Saban.
It lasted a little bit more than 9 minutes with the audio echoing through the Memorial Stadium press box as all of us get used to the brand-new scenarios. A fast rundown of what Saban stated in action to the very first win of 2020.
— On Bryce Young, Saban said they felt like he needed to get experience “and I think it will be practical in terms of his discovering curve,” Saban stated. They went through a lot,” Saban stated. “It didnt feel regular,” Saban said.– The chemistry was clear between Mac Jones and his leading receivers, however Saban said they need to develop more players.– Everyone plays better when Moses is out there, Saban stated.
— The chemistry was clear in between Mac Jones and his top receivers, but Saban said they require to establish more players. “Mac was really great tonight,” he said. Decision-making was strong.
— On Bryce Young, Saban stated they felt like he needed to get experience “and I believe it will be practical in regards to his discovering curve,” Saban said. “Hes the backup quarterback so we need to get him all set to play too. We probably compromised a little bit offensively by providing him the chance to do that. Obviously, he was a little anxious out there in terms of how he played. It will be something to learn from.”
— Overall, Saban sounded happy– more so with the very first half than the 2nd. Saban liked the first-half defense, particularly on 3rd down (Missouri was 3-for-9).
— Everyone plays better when Moses is out there, Saban stated. There were a great deal of errors arising from developments Missouri tossed out there and modifications werent made. When the Tigers were 5-for-8 in the 2nd half, Saban didnt like the third-down defense.
— Saban stated Christian Harris is more comfy and positive when hes in there next to Dylan Moses. The sophomore is playing faster with more self-confidence in his video game, now in Year 2.
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— The strength dropped “and we didnt play well in the second half,” Saban said. Missouri gets credit for “hanging in there and still combating,” he stated.
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“It didnt feel typical,” Saban said. I believe the spirit of the game was various in terms of having fans however I do not think the competitive spirit that the players played with and how they played and how hard they attempted, I do not believe that was any various than it ever is.
