Title: "Quick hits: Nick Saban talks No. 3 Alabama vs. No. 14 Arkansas" Post by: Chechem on September 19, 2011, 03:30:36 PM Quote TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - Nick Saban hosted his weekly press conference Monday afternoon. This week, the third-ranked Crimson Tide faces No. 14 Arkansas. Saban comments * Quick review of the 41-0 win against North Texas. * Spoke about elevating intensity, practice habits to get the little things right in games. * Spoke well of olayers of the week. * Injuries: Robert Lester (back spasms), Dee Milliner (sick) and a couple of unnamed players. Everyone should be full strength tomorrow. * Arkansas has a great football team, Saban said. Bobby Petrino has done a great job. Saban said this could be the best Arkansas team they've faced. * Arkansas has one of the best wide receiver corps in the country. * Arkansas can run the ball well. * Arkansas' defense has improved every year, and this could be the best group they've had. * Arkansas has had three kick returns for touchdowns. Questions from the media * Saban was asked what he learned about his team after three games. Have a better focus to get it right. That's it. * Talk about the challenge of Alabama's defense? He said Arkansas has a pro-style offense and will challenge down the field. * Saban was asked about why he likes using the Nickel defense. * Lester and Mark Barron and their confidence of getting interceptions last year? * Arkansas provides a pro-style attack. * Asked about Barrett Jones playing at right tackle. * Saban also spoke about the solid play of safety Will Lowery. * Was asked why the big run plays worked. Saban indicated the running plays are the same as some that have 5-yard losses. The reason the big runs work is because the blocking is correct. * Darius Hanks returned against North Texas, and Saban said his experience is an asset to the entire group. * Christion Jones, hope he continues to develop. He has good speed. Saban also said Kenny Bell and DeAndrew White have improved. * Saban was asked about being "crunked up." Here's my story from today from Dre Kirkpatrick's comments about Saban being more "crunked up." Saban said, "at least I know what the players are expecting." * Saban was asked about Duron Carter. There is no new news. Saban indicated there might be something in the works, but sounded pessimistic. http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/09/quick_hits_nick_saban_talks_no.html Title: Re: "Quick hits: Nick Saban talks No. 3 Alabama vs. No. 14 Arkansas" Post by: Chechem on September 19, 2011, 03:31:40 PM Here if you want to watch the video:
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