There are many smart minds in college football. Alabama football coach is one of the smartest and his words sometimes speak volumes. No one better understands the evolving culture of football. No coach has more awareness of what players must do to be successful in life. So when Nick talks CFB culture and life lessons, close attention is warranted.
The setting for Nick’s words Saturday afternoon was the post-scrimmage media review. Fans and members of the media know coaches in these settings parse words very carefully. The expectations for repetitive coach-speak can sometimes cloud what is forthright information.