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LSU head coach Brian Kelly and Alabama head coach Nick Saban expressed their desire to continue the LSU-Alabama game as an annual matchup. Kelly stated that both schools have natural rivalries, and he and LSU athletic director Scott Woodward agree that the LSU-Alabama game should be played every year. Kelly also praised Alabama's defense, calling it the best they've seen all year. Saban echoed the sentiment, saying that LSU is a great team and a great challenge. He emphasized the importance of keeping fan-interest rivalry games like LSU-Alabama in the conference. Both coaches discussed the possibility of LSU and Alabama being paired as permanent rivals in a potential nine-game SEC schedule for 2025. Saban also commented on the significance of the LSU-Alabama game for the SEC West. The final LSU-Alabama game will be broadcast on CBS, and Saban acknowledged the network's contribution to the growth and development of the SEC.
Rewinding The Nick Saban Show - Comparing 2023 LSU to 2019 - Some of Alabama's leaders - Talking to the other team - Busted blood vessel from yelling - Saban's final word to fans "It looks like I've been in a gang fight and my gang didn't show." https://t.co/QLjpps8Lnk (On3+) https://t.co/LgDT7fQgBS
Nick Saban says on "Hey Coach" that LSU's 2023 offense is "very comparable" to its 2019 offense with Joe Burrow that beat Alabama. "This team they have right now is very similar to that in many, many ways."
Couple notes here on Brian Kelly's thoughts about the Alabama offensive line, sacks and a defense he says is better than when #LSU played Ole Miss. https://t.co/1QFOgxWniP
Nick Saban to @PatMcAfeeShow : "I think there was probably a time when we all coached with a little bit more intimidation to create fear, so people would do things the way we wanted because they were afraid not to." What Saban said his modern approach is:… https://t.co/3ijUQDQmYu
How Nick Saban got his #Alabama players' attention during LSU week Saban on @PatMcAfeeShow: "I don't know if they listened before, but I think they listened yesterday." https://t.co/9aFF6YFNIG https://t.co/mCIbuKSNXZ
Nick Saban said told players after practice Wednesday to put a hand over one ear so what he would tell them wouldn't "go through one ear and out the other." "I said the same thing I've been saying all week. But they listened. Probably didn't listen before but they listened… https://t.co/fSX8WZJQ5Z
Saban, Alabama calling for another raucous home environment vs. LSU "It's gonna be really, really important in this game. I thought it was absolutely as good as it ever gets in the Tennessee game, which I think had an impact on the game." https://t.co/Z3YYGIZ5q0 https://t.co/0j4Apoz8JC
Here's everything that Nick Saban said on Wednesday of LSU week: "The most important thing, I think, in this game is great practice habits, technically work on the things that you need to do to go execute." https://t.co/DJTlsRUnvX https://t.co/wcoMiXeIeV
If the SEC adopts a nine-game schedule for 2025 -- and that's still an 'if' -- one big question is whether LSU and Alabama are paired as permanent rivals. Here's what Nick Saban and Brian Kelly said about it: https://t.co/P1dIZkUIUi
Nick Saban on SEC teleconference: - Final Alabama-LSU game on CBS - 20-year anniversary of first title - Challenges of the Tigers' offense - Future of Alabama-LSU rivalry "I think this is a great game that has tremendous fan interest." Story: https://t.co/MS8j3GhkJ5 (On3+) https://t.co/1weWwrLXcA
Saban asked about #LSU being Bama's one permanent opponent in an eight-game SEC schedule. Obviously mentions Tennessee and Auburn. Also mentions possibility of an eventually expanded SEC schedule with three permanents, which he hasn't exactly been a proponent of.
Nick Saban on possibility of SEC as permanent opponent: "I think as many of these type of fan-interest rivalry games -- whatever you want to call them -- that we can, sort of, keep over time is beneficial to the conference and beneficial to the players that play the game."
Saban asked about keeping #LSU as a permanent Alabama opponent: It's been a great game for fan interest. Both fan bases look forward to the game. As many of these types of games we can keep over time is beneficial to the conference and the players who play the game.
Saban said defending #LSU's offense is like defending the triple option: "They have great players doing it and a great (offensive) concept."
Saban on #LSU-Bama on CBS: This game is in prime time because they have a great team and we have a pretty good team and this game is important to what happens in the SEC West.
Saban on the final #LSU-Bama game on CBS: CBS has been great for the SEC. We were the first conference to have a national network. I think that was important to the growth and development of the SEC.
Nick Saban on #LSU on SEC teleconference: They're a great team and a great challenge to us but we're looking forward to it.
Nick Saban on SEC teleconference this morning: "We're trying to get our guys get back to technical execution. Sometimes when you have a bye week, you need to get guys refocused."
What LSU head coach Brian Kelly said about Alabama – this year and beyond – on SEC teleconference "LSU-Alabama is a game that we would like to see played every year." Story: https://t.co/GJGLigY0pd (On3+) https://t.co/uUAYEHP8BU
Kelly on scheduling and #LSU-Bama: We're going to have a say with teams we want to keep on our schedule. Each school has natural rivalries. Talking to Scott Woodward, we'd both be in agreement LSU-Alabama is a game we'd like to see played every year.
Kelly on prepping for Saban teams: You know they're going to be stingy so you've got to figure out ways to get points. When I played him in NC game in '12 they were overwhelmingly strong on both lines. Now they are skilled and physical which has added to who they are. #LSU
Kelly on Alabama's defense: I think it's the best defense we've seen all year. They've always had great defenses under Coach Saban and this is no different. #LSU
Coach Brian Kelly on the SEC teleconference: We're coming off a customary bye week going into the Alabama game. It's about upping our preparation. It will be a great challenge, one our team is looking forward to. We're excited about the opportunity. #LSU