“Players have really responded well this week,” he said. “We practiced really well Monday and Tuesday. Our focus is on fixing the things that will help us play better.”
Alabama will travel to Arkansas without some key players. Linebacker Denzel Devall, center Ryan Kelly and running back Kenyan Drake will all be unable to play in this weekend’s game. It is expected that Bradley Bozeman will take Kelly’s place at center while running back Altee Tenpenny will be the No. 3 back.
“Obviously there are some players who are going to get new opportunities,” Saban said. “We are doing everything we can to help those players take advantage of those opportunities as they get a chance to play this weekend.”
Bozeman played center in the late stages of last weekend’s game after Ryan Kelly exited the game. Tenpenny has rushed the ball seven times for 42 yards in four games this season. His role could be even more crucial, because the team will be without Drake and Tyren Jones. Jones suffered a torn ligament in his finger and had to undergo surgery last week.
