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What does it mean: Dylan Moses done for the season
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Saban says there’s no replacement for Dylan Moses
"You can't replace a guy like Dylan Moses. What people don’t understand, when you lose your signal-caller on defense, it's very similar to your quarterback... Dylan Moses is one of the best people on our team, one of the best players on our team, one of our best leaders on our team.”
Saban on Alabama’s younger linebackers
I think the younger players will be able to play football and run and tackle the guys pretty well. That won’t be the issue. It will be the game administration part of it that’s the most difficult to replace. Getting the signal from the sideline, especially when teams go no-huddle and fastball. Getting communicated, getting the right calls, making the right calls. That will be the challenge for us and the young guys that we have.
Saban’s nickname for Mac Jones as John McEnroe
"I call Mac, John McEnroe because he was a tennis player and he's got the same kind of disposition that John McEnroe had when he was playing — throwing his racket and having a fit when things don't go the way it's supposed to. But he's really matured.”
Saban says he doesn’t let his players talk to the other team’s players
“If you want to talk shit to the other team, join the God damn debate team.” He then apologized for using the Lord’s name in vain.
On Will Reichard
Will’s (Reichard) a really talented guy, and he’s done extremely well in fall camp. We think he can do a good job…We’re confident in him. He gets the ball up quickly. He’s got a really strong leg. His accuracy in scrimmages and practices has been very good.
He’s also a really good punter. And Skyler (DeLong) has really improved on his punting. Those guys are probably close as to who would do that…We’re going to try probably both punters in the game. We’re going to see how Will does in the kicking aspects of it. Joe (Bulovas) is still on our team, but in the completion (for kicker) Will has done a little better.
Alabama vs. Duke game preview with Kyle Henderson
WATCH: Nick Saban's Wednesday Press Conference
Here are some observations from Wednesday’s press conference.
On suspensions.. Nick Saban was not asked about suspensions Wednesday evening, but he was asked about the suspensions this morning during the SEC teleconference.
Observations: Saban gave no comment and said that outside of injuries, those types of issues are handled internally. Many sites reported that running backs Najee Harris and Brian Robinson would be suspended for the half, but through our sources, we were able to find out that DeVonta Smith and Terrell Lewis will also be suspended and we’ve heard the suspension could be for just the first quarter of the game.
On Dylan Moses: Saban said he was a great leader and signal caller and that he had a great fall camp. Following that statement, it seemed as Saban said these things happen, when you go hard.
Observations: Saban said, “I’m always the guy that has to make the decision to whether we practice or we don’t practice.” He continued.. “If we practice, we have a chance to be good. If we don’t practice, I don’t see how we can get any execution, so there is risk/reward in everything you do.”
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What does it mean: Dylan Moses done for the season
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Wednesday Insider Report: Alabama copes with the loss of Dylan Moses
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama continued to work inside Wednesday as players participated in their third practice in preparation for Saturday’s season-opener against Duke. Players were dressed in shorts and shells for the workout. Here are some notes from the abbreviated media viewing period.
— With Dylan Moses (knee) out of practice, freshman Shane Lee led the inside linebackers during positional drills. Lee was followed by fellow freshman Christian Harris, sophomores Jaylen Moody and Ale Kaho and redshirt sophomore Markail Benton.
— Defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe (foot) was absent from the viewing period for a third straight day. Earlier this week, Saban said the freshman was “day-to-day” and called him “questionable” for Saturday’s game.
Tuesday Insider Report: Alabama continues to prep for Duke Blue Devils
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama worked indoors for a second straight day as the team continued to prepare for Saturday’s season-opener against Duke in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Players were dressed out in full pads for the workout. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— Alabama’s first-team offensive line remained the same as the Crimson Tide lined up with Alex Leatherwood, Evan Neal, Chris Owens, Landon Dickerson and Jedrick Wills Jr. from left to right.
— The second unit saw a bit of a shakeup as it featured Matt Womack, Pierce Quick, Emil Ekiyor Jr., Kendall Randolph and Tommy Brown. The third unit consisted of Scott Lashley, Tanner Bowles, Darrian Dalcourt, Jackson Roby and Amari Kight.
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Insider Report: Alabama opens Monday practice during Duke Week
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama kicked off game-week preparations Monday for its season-opener against Duke on Saturday inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Players were dressed in full pads and worked inside to escape rainy conditions. Here are some notes from the media viewing period.
— Stephon Wynn Jr. (ankle) was back in action and working with the rest of the defensive linemen. The redshirt freshman is listed behind D.J. Dale at the nose guard position in the depth chart released by the team earlier in the day.
— Justin Eboigbe was not spotted during the viewing period. Nick Saban said the freshman defensive end is dealing with a foot injury and is questionable for Saturday’s game.
“Justin has a foot injury that is not a long-term injury,” Saban said. “He’s kind of day-to-day. I would say he’s probably questionable for this particular game. So we just have to wait and see how he responds and how he goes from there.”
Watch: Nick Saban's opening comments on Duke
Justin Eboigbe 'questionable' for Alabama's season-opener
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama freshman defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe is questionable for the Crimson Tide’s season opener against Duke.
“Justin has a foot injury that is not a long-term injury,” Alabama head coach Nick Saban said during his Monday news conference. “He’s kind of day-to-day. I would say he’s probably questionable for this particular game. So we just have to wait and see how he responds and how he goes from there.”
Side by Side Star Ranking
Here is how Alabama football and Duke stack up star rankings wise on offense and on defense
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The Breakdown - Star rankings for the starters
Alabama Five-stars - 8
Alabama Four-stars - 11
Alabama Three-stars - 2
Duke Five-Stars - 0
Duke Four-Stars - 5
Duke Three-Stars -14
GAME WEEK COVERAGE
No. 2 Alabama (0-0) vs. Duke (0-0)
Saturday, August 31, 2:30 p.m. CT
TV: ABC
Line: -34 Alabama
This Week's Schedule
Monday
- The official depth chart at 11:55 a.m. CT
- Nick Saban Presser at 12:00 p.m. CT (Will post on youtube ASAP)
- Player Interviews at 12:30 p.m. CT
- Practice in the afternoon (Insider report to follow)
Tuesday
- Player Interviews at 1:00 p.m. CT
- Practice in the afternoon (Insider report to follow)
Wednesday
- Practice in the afternoon (Insider report to follow)
- Nick Saban press conference at 6:00 p.m. CT (Will post on youtube ASAP)
Thursday
- Game Preview with Kyle Henderson
- Recruiting show with Andrew Bone at 12:30 p.m. CT
- Weekend visitor preview (Bone has the early list here)
- Nick Saban call-in show from Baumhowers at 7:00 p.m. CT (Facebook)
Friday
- Friday feature from Tony Tsoukalas
- Staff predictions
Saturday
Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC
Podcast: Kyle Henderson interviews Duke Writer Steve Wiseman
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