Tuscaloosa News
It happens every year in spring practice and it will happen again at the opening of fall camp — young players hitting a sort of mental wall that they must cross to take the next step in their development.
Nick Saban sees it. He most assuredly witnessed it Monday afternoon, and that’s why he made it the main part of his talking points during his press conference.
Following the fifth practice of spring and on the heels of two days off, Saban saw what he usually sees during a practice following a break: veteran players showing why their veterans and young players exposing their youth.