“The big thing we are trying to get our players to realize is the past is the past,” Saban said. “They’ve created a great opportunity for themselves. They’ve got to look forward to a new energy, a new enthusiasm to the opportunity they’ve created.”
He also said this is the most important game of the season, not because what is at stake but because it’s the team’s next game.
“Everybody understands the magnitude of the game, and I think everybody understands the consequences of the game, one way or the other,” Saban said.
Alabama cornerback Cyrus Jones said the players know this is a big game but try not to think about it too much.
“I feel as though playing in this league, you play in a lot of big games and this is just another one of them,” Jones said. “At the same time, you try to hone in to the fact that this is a big game, but you can’t let it overtake your mind.”
Saban said tight end Brian Vogler, wide receiver ArDarius Stewart and left tackle Cam Robinson have all been able to practice this week, and linebacker Denzel Devall was the most questionable for Saturday’s game.
