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Saban focused on winning title No. 6, not 'Bear'

ATLANTA -- Alabama coach Nick Saban isn't worried about joining likes of Paul "Bear" Bryant, no matter how many times he's compared to the legendary Crimson Tide icon.

Saban, however, is one national championship away from tying Bryant's record of six. Saban currently has four with Alabama -- 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2015 -- after winning his first at LSU in 2003.

Still, when asked Friday about catching Bryant, Saban had no interest in discussing legacies.

"I haven't thought about it. I'm not thinking about it," Saban said. "I'm focusing on what can I do for our players so we can have a chance to win the SEC championship tomorrow.