During the Sunday afternoon presser, Saban acknowledged the importance of the “Iron Bowl” and declared the annual contest one of the greatest rivalry games in the history of college football.
The Crimson Tide coach was never asked any questions in respect to Cameron Newton and the off the field “scandal,” but Nick Saban did emphatically declare the importance of focusing on the actual game…and nothing else.
Saban expressed how important it will be for his Crimson Tide team to avoid all distractions and focus on the task at hand, rather than being caught up in random disruptions.
When it came time to discuss the Auburn football team in respect to on the field performance, the ‘Bama head coach was very complimentary of not only Cameron Newton…but the entire Auburn team as a whole.
Saban spoke very highly of several players on the Auburn offense and praised Nick Fairley for his defensive talent and skill.
Saban acknowledged Fairley as one of the best defensive players Alabama will face all season.
Outside of the “Iron Bowl” and the importance of Friday’s contest, Nick Saban did take a moment to publicly congratulate Greg McElroy for all his academic accomplishments.
The Tide quarterback was not chosen as a Rhodes Scholar, but Saban gave a public tribute to McElroy and his entire family.
McElroy was praised by the Crimson Tide coach who recognized him as a leader with a very bright future.
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