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Alabama's head coach, Nick Saban, has made a rare plea to fans to support the team in their upcoming game against Tennessee. Saban's call comes as part of his strategy to build momentum through a strong home crowd and to encourage the team to play with an edge and competitive maturity. The game is a key measure of Alabama's performance and will test the team against Tennessee's improving ground game. Predictions for the game are varied, with some even foreseeing an upset by Tennessee. In a recent interview, Saban expressed his enjoyment in coaching the team and his desire for them to play consistently for the full duration of the game.
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“One time I’m asking you to do that.” Nick Saban is making a rare request of Alabama fans https://t.co/FcQ5mznhwq
Nick Saban is begging Alabama fans to show up and help the Crimson Tide build momentum against Tennessee. He appeared unusually on edge when discussing the game. Should Alabama fans be nervous about Saban's demeanor? WATCH: https://t.co/CRhKTb73xh https://t.co/XOCNUcsq3k
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Nick Saban asked on his weekly radio show about the Tennessee game being a revenge game: "I don't think it's personal just from a revenge standpoint. … This means a lot to a lot of people, and I think our players know that. I think that makes it personal."
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Nick Saban to @PatMcAfeeShow: "We have played well when we're a little bit upset and have an edge to us, and that's something we have to go into this game with. I thought we played the [Tennessee] game last year with a lot of anxiety. There was a lot on the line. A lot of guys… https://t.co/uHi7wuIDUj
Nick Saban on @PatMcAfeeShow: "I love coaching this team. They've got good relationships. They like each other. They support each other. But there's some competitive maturity -- not getting relief syndrome in game, and being able to play for 60 minutes -- that we still need to… https://t.co/nPK1kCEBsb
Alabama-Tennessee football preview, prediction: Is another thriller in store? @SkinnyKenny_ https://t.co/qJ8fqYcy90
DID YOU KNOW??? The #Vols ground game has kicked it all in, ripping up close to 800 yards over the last three weeks since losing to the Gators. Here comes Tuscaloosa... Tennessee vs #Bama Game Preview https://t.co/CABJfrhcR3
Everything that Nick Saban said on Wednesday of Tennessee game "We want to be successful. I think success is probably defined by how consistent you can be in terms of the way you perform, no matter what it is that you're trying to perform." https://t.co/g6nJua6PNL https://t.co/O8Pk0fnEBi
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Nick Saban said Kool-Aid McKinstry is starting to see how "influencing other people can actually create value for yourself," in terms of becoming more of a leader in the secondary.
Saban: "This is the hump time of the season. You've either got the mental toughness to be able to sustain it and get over the hump or you don't."
Nick Saban: "Eight games in a row is a grind, psychologically and physically for everybody. ... This is the hump time of the season. You've either got the mental toughness to sustain it and get over the hump, or you don't."
Nick Saban on Malachi Moore, CJ Dippre: "Both guys practiced, so I think if they continue to progress like they have, they've got a good chance to play. But nobody can predict that right now."
Nick Saban says both Malachi Moore and CJ Dippre have practiced. "If they continue to progress like they have, they got a good chance to play, but nobody can predict that right now."
Thibodeau also said that tonight's final preseason game would be approached kind of like a regular season game -- including players who played last night available on the second half of a back-to-back set.
When you look at Bama's offensive line and Tennessee's front seven and the numbers from both, it's pretty much a given that Tennessee will be in the backfield a lot Saturday. Whether the #Vols get Jalen Milroe on the ground might decide the game. When he escapes, he's dangerous.
Nate Oats said both Mo Dioubate and Mohamed Wague are "on pace to be able to play in Game 1."