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Nick Saban Shows Bruise After Texas A&M Fans Stormed Field, Uses it as a 'Reminder'

Alabama coach Nick Saban showed off a golf ball-sized bruise on his right arm that he says he sustained from Texas A&M fans rushing the field after then-No. 1 Alabama was stunned 41–38 on Oct. 9.

In the wake of multiple fans getting arrested for throwing debris on the field during a game between Tennessee and Ole Miss, Saban was asked by reporters if the SEC can do more to protect coaches and fans.

"I don't think that's my question to really answer," Saban said. "I've said this before, we're in the entertainment business there's a lot of people that come to the games they've got a lot of passion and excitement for what they do.