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Nick Saban Says Former 5-Star DL Antonio Alfano 'Basically Quit' Alabama Program

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban didn't mince words when speaking about defensive lineman Antonio Alfano's status with the program.

"I just know that the guy basically quit. He quit going to class, he quit coming here," Saban said on Wednesday, per Charlie Potter of 247Sports. "... Until he responds, you just have to assume the guy quit."

Coming out of high school, Alfano was rated by 247Sports as a 5-star recruit and the No. 5 overall recruit in the class of 2019. He has not seen the field through the first three weeks of the season, as he was suspended for his team's contest against New Mexico State on Sept.