Much maligned for much the early 2015 season, is the Tiger defense really getting better? Nick Saban thinks so...
It's not unusual for Alabama head coach Nick Saban to opine on the worthiness of an upcoming opponent during game week. Being from the old school of coaching and "aw, shucks" sportsmanship, Saban routinely highlights the better points of an opposing team in his press conferences during the week leading up to the game.
But one thing he said this week in preparation for the annual Iron Bowl grudge match with Auburn contradicted what many perceive as reality: namely, that the Auburn defense is getting better as 2015 wears on.