Alabama football coach Nick Saban was in a thoughtful mood on Tuesday after the Tide finished its fourth spring practice. He answered questions about players. Tua, Deionte Thompson and Saivion Smith were given special notice. Tua for his quick recovery from a broken finger. He was passing the football on Tuesday. Thompson was commended for his strong performance in the two Playoff games. Smith was extolled for his mental and physical skills.
Nick was also appreciative of others. When asked about the recent death of Wayne Huizenga Jr., Nick expressed sadness and admiration. Speaking of the Miami Dolphins owner, Nick said no one other than his parents had made as positive an impact on him as Huizenga Jr.