It was ultimately gamesmanship shown by Nick Saban on Wednesday and one could not blame him.
He told local reporters on Monday that Tua Tagovailoa was expected to return to practice on Wednesday; however, he did not say the Alabama junior quarterback would be available for the media viewing period. As the potential top player at his position for next year’s NFL Draft, Tagovailoa was not spotted during the viewing period yet he appeared when the cameras left.
He had tightrope surgery on his right ankle, following an injury he sustained versus Tennessee and did not play against Arkansas.