By: Larry Burton
When incoming freshman come to Tuscaloosa, one of the first things Nick Saban will talk to them about in a round about way is balance. They have to learn to balance being a student, being an athlete, being a teenager and all kinds of things that will be a part of their lives. They’ve got to learn to balance them all with proper perspectives to each. Many players have told me stories that vary a little, but all come back to balancing things.
This is something that he also takes to the practice field.