Nick Saban met with the media for the last time before Alabama faces Arkansas State at home on Saturday.
Here is a summary of what he said:
-- Saban said Arkansas State has made for a tough preparation, citing the Red Wolves' passing offense.
-- Saban complimented the 54 players who are in the NFL.
-- Saban said outside linebacker Jarez Parks had a death in the family and has missed practice as a result. Because he is from Florida, he stayed back there after the game Saturday and that he should return to Tuscaloosa tomorrow.