Nick Saban probably gave his most stirring, emotional presser in a long time on Monday — following Alabama’s victory over Mississippi State.
In understanding that Tua Tagovailoa will miss the remainder of the season with a dislocated right hip, the Crimson Tide’s head coach said the entire program ‘is hurting.’
Tagovailoa sustained the injury in the second quarter versus the Bulldogs, as the Tide carried a 35-7 lead. Saban decided to stick with him for a two-minute drive and the native Hawaiian was driven to the ground on a play. He not only sustained a bloody nose and landed directly on his right knee, but he also felt intense pain from his hip.