Alabama Turns Focus to Middle Tennessee State
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TUSCALOOSA, AL — Alabama got a convincing win over Wisconsin in week one, and they refuse to overlook Middle Tennessee State in their home opener.
WATCH the story above for Nick Saban’s thoughts on respecting every opponent, and for reaction from players about the quarterbacks performance.
Notes from today’s press conference:
“One guy could get 10 opportunites unscripted, and another could get two.” Saban on distributing passes to many recievers. Said it depends on the coverage but he is happy a lot of players got involved.
“We were happy with the way they both played, but they both need to improve.” Saban on Jake Coker and Cooper Bateman competing at QB. Then rants some more about focusing on Middle Tennessee State.
Saban now going on his rant about respecting Middle Tennessee, ignores another question to rant some more. Then says “I’m sorry, it’s not your fault” to the reporter with the 2nd question.
“I don’t look a it like that at all.” on question if QBs are competing for the job this week.
On Kirk Herbstriet saying punter JK Scott has been struggling in camp. Saban said “Not really” but that he has had some inconsistency. “He just has to get confidence back in his drop and he’ll be fine.”
“We’re not disspointed in where we are, but we have a lot to improve on.” – Saban on cornerbacks. Didn’t like the penalties and play on third downs, but liked that they didn’t give up big plays.
Saban on Kenyan Drake “I’ve been trying to convince you guys all spring that he is 100%” Then went on a rant, asking the reporter what he thought.
Saban said that it was good for the unexperienced players and QBs to have success but also make mistakes that allow them to learn.
Saban said the young players need to realize and see the standard that the program has and the veterans show. Said it’s important going forward.
The Alabama-Wisconsin game drew 4.3 overnight rating and a 46.7 rating in Birmingham
The Alabama depth chart given out today is the same from last week.
The series history between Alabama and Middle Tennessee State is closer than you may think. They’ve played two times previously. Alabama won in 2002 with the score 39-34 and in 2005 by 26-7.
