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Alabama linebacker becomes latest experiment for Nick Saban in spring

The mad scientist is back to work.

For Nick Saban, this would be the University of Alabama head football coach wearing a straw hat and making sure guys are paying attention to details. Also, spring practice is the time of year where he likes to experiment with his players. After providing his statement to the press on Friday – when it comes to players getting back to the Crimson Tide’s standard – he singled out the tight end position as an area of concern for the team in trying to create depth.

With losing Hale Hentges and Irv Smith Jr.