ARLINGTON, Texas. -- The things you'll hear about Scott Cochran are sensational.
"This dude is crazy."
"This guy is nuts."
"He's insane."
Keep in mind those are the words of his own players. And they're saying it with love and affection.
Alabama's strength and conditioning coach really is a madman. Spend five minutes with him and you'll understand that much. He seems incapable of sitting still. One player said he has seen him rub Icy Hot all over his body to get a jolt of energy -- a fact Cochran freely admits. His gravel-infused Cajun accent booms through doors and around hallways.