He makes his feelings known on the QB situation in his opening statement. The response to the Jalen question was a little annoyed about being asked after pretty much saying "dont ask."
That was about as frank an answer from coach Saban as he's given. For a person with not much to say he said a lot. He was honestly expressing uncertainty about Jalen's future at Alabama and sounded like he hoped Jalen would hang in there at least until he graduates. No one should be surprised by these comments when you think about the ultimatum the football team received from Dad.
"And I think the number one thing that you will want to talk about is the quarterback controversy that you'd love to create, that you've already created, that you will continue to create, and I will tell you the same thing exists there. It's still to be determined as to who is going to play quarterback for Alabama. So you can ask all of the questions about it, but it's still to be determined. Tua basically missed spring practice due to an injury. Jalen had a good spring. Both guys had great summers, and we'll just have to see who wins the team in fall camp. So, we'll see.
So, some of your questions, when you ask me about that, I'm going to say: We'll see. So don't get mad at me."
Q. Nick, I think it's 47 days until the opener, kind of late in the offseason. Do you expect Jalen to be on the roster on opening day or with the team?
NICK SABAN: I don't know if -- can you repeat that question?
THE MODERATOR: He's asking 47 days to the opening game. Do you expect Jalen to be on the roster?
NICK SABAN: Well, I have no idea. I expect him to be there. I think it's our job to give both players a very fair opportunity to have a chance to win the team at their position. I think that one of the two guys -- obviously, both are capable. We'll create a role for one or both of those guys on our team, and they'll all have to make a decision based on what that outcome is as to what their future is, you know, at Alabama. We certainly would love for every player on our team to stay at the University of Alabama and graduate. Jalen has a great opportunity to do that in December. So, we are hopeful that he will stay there and be a graduate regardless of what his circumstance is as a player. But that's not to minimize his chances of being a starter and making a great contribution to our team in some way, even if he isn't a starter.
