TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Not only did Alabama coach Nick Saban neglect to name a starting quarterback on Monday, but he also neglected to release a depth chart in any form.
It was the first time in Saban's 17 seasons with the Crimson Tide that he didn't release a formal depth chart the week of the season-opener.
Alabama will host Middle Tennessee on Saturday.
Saban said a formal list of starters and backups "creates a lot of distractions" within the locker room.
"And quite frankly, you know, we don't need that," he added.