ATLANTA — Among the topics discussed with Alabama coach Nick Saban at Peach Bowl Media Day on Thursday was one of his mentors, legendary Washington coach Don James, and his decision to promote ex-UW coach Steve Sarkisian as Alabama’s offensive coordinator:
Q. I know a lot has been asked about trick plays. How difficult is it to prepare for that?
NICK SABAN: I don’t think there’s any question about the fact that they have been — they don’t just use trick plays, they’re very effective at executing those plays as a part of their offense.