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Nick Saban lauds Dallas Turner for modeling work habits from Will Anderson instead of complaining for lack of playing time

Nick Saban had a lot to say at the Alabama Football Coaches Association Conference in Montgomery, Ala.

He discusses several topics to coaches in the room, including three Crimson Tide players that did not take things seriously to help the team win a national championship. Saban ripped three student-athletes, but he also lauded praise on one.

Dallas Turner entered his freshman season as the No. 3 outside linebacker. He was behind Drew Sanders and Christopher Allen (starter) at the strong-side “SAM” position. Despite enrolling as a five-star, Turner did not immediately start in games.

Allen sustained a foot injury in Alabama’s season opener versus Miami at Mercedes-Ben Stadium.