Coach Nick Saban Talks with Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram II | Truss Levelz E18 | The Players' Tribune

LEGENDARY ... is the only way to say it. This week we got a seven-time national championship winner, one of the greatest coaches in college football EVER, and a good friend of the show. The head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide - Nick Saban, joins Truss Levelz this week. Coach Saban discusses everything from developing Bama to where it is today and shares a unique story about coaching Mark’s dad back in the day! You can’t miss greatness, tune in!
Episode Highlights:
0:00 Intro
2:31 Getting great players to come to Bama
4:21 Coaching in the NFL vs. NCAA
6:37 Players buying into the Bama program
9:02 Coaching non complacent players
10:31 Be where your feet are philosophy
13:09 Being raised in West Virginia
18:09 Coach Saban coaching Mark’s dad
20:22 Coach Saban recruiting Mark to Bama
22:39 Favorite National Championship
24:23 Coach Saban’s favorite Bama defensive lineman
27:16 Upcoming Football Season
29:40 Coach Saban’s pregame routine
32:07 Choosing between Hurts and Tagovailoa
34:02 Celebrity Golf Tournament
37:55 Outro
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NFL superstars, Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram are former Saints teammates and real-life friends whose personalities, minds, and hearts are as big as their talent on the field. Brimming with an infectious energy, these two juggernauts have joined forces to bring you Truss Levelz. A podcast where the best and brightest in the NFL share stories that go beyond the X’s and O’s while spreading good vibes far-and-wide. On its surface, football is a game of combat enacted by athletes at the peak of their performance. It’s the definition of rough & tumble and not for the faint of heart. But there’s so much more to these gridiron warriors than what we see on the field. Prepare yourself for the ultimate inside look into the world of football.
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[@_TwoCs402]

“Be where your feet are” one of the best lines in all of life!

[@fishscale9170]

Nick Saban is a legend whether you’re a Bama fan or not…

[@tommylynn3546]

I have been a Bama fan since 1973 and I think Saban has no class, Dees jokes is the biggest indicator and how he treats reporters is classless,

[@tommylynn3546]

The truth is that this man probably wouldn't have won another championship without being at Alabama.

[@mithithippithate2763]

@@tommylynn3546 you're an old god damn idiot. You need help if that's how you really feel.

[@somethingserious4090]

@@tommylynn3546 Really now??,, Guess your ignorant azz missed the fact that he won a Natty at LSU before coming to BAMA.. Truth is, you're not a BAMA fan.. the mere fact that this man has matched "The Bear's" record in less than 15 years is historical. Speaking of "The Bear" did you know he used to dog curse his players??. Obviously you don't if you're attempting to throw shade at Saban over a "man's joke".. You must be absent "nutz" or family jewels if that upsets you...

[@ezmoney5087]

@@tommylynn3546 those reporters deserve his rants, him and Bear Bryant are both the GOAT, I'm proud of both equally you should be too as well, in fact we have a great history going back to the 1920s, I will say Bryant got screwed out of three championships '50 KY, in particular '66 BAMA and '77 BAMA I'm sure you know all that. But be proud of Saban and Bryant don't pit them against each other RTR

[@isaiahngowi2236]

This one’s legendary fr can’t believe u got HIM on the podcast of all people.

[@Marshall56781]

He do anything for his players

[@bonesmoney]

Swear I was thinking the same. I have a feeling this is gonna be funny

[@stone9030]

Saban loves Mark.

[@Don-md6wn]

Mark Ingram has been one of the best players and ambassadors for the Alabama program in the Saban era. I've seen him on the sidelines at so many Alabama playoff games over the last several years. Guys like Mark and Julio Jones from the 2008 recruiting class set the bar and established the Alabama culture for the young men who have followed them.

[@AK-sq1jl]

Roll Tide to that one!

[@bebe9142]

AMEN!!!

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Yes sir. So many former Bama players on the sidelines during the NC games. Was particularly happy seeing Jalen Hurts showing back up.

[@bryantworthing2215]

Honestly Nick Saban is pure entertainment, gotta respect this cat. He's a damn legend.

[@ezmoney5087]

Mark Ingram is awesome. I'm glad he chose BAMA instead of a Michigan school, thank you Mark, you're already going down in history as our first Heisman winner RTR

[@cwarg829]

You can clearly tell how much Saban cares about his current and especially former players. He keeps track of all of them and loves seeing them succeed in life regardless of what they do! You love to see it! ROLL TIDE BABY!

[@austenreed636]

Heck yeah baby roll tide

[@stevenstubbs9821]

"Be where your feet are" Mind blowing and so simple.

[@fiomcc8298]

Hi I am a finance business person… I am alumni of the University of Alabama in 1974 and that’s a bad bear Bryant have similar ways of thinking… I apply all the wisdom that they speak, take notes, and use it in my business .. amazing!

[@randywilliams9829]

Wow! was I surprised? The best interview of Coach Saban I've seen. Where there is a balance of insight, humor and spontaneity, such interviews are always more entertaining. Mark Ingram was particularly articulate and relaxed--or good at being "himself". That all participants had an enjoyable time, so did I.

[@lilbru]

So many gems in the first 12 minutes. Saban is a guru of life thru expression

[@nsusaint]

I have such a love-hate relationship with coach Saban!!!! Being an LSU fan and seeing him leave for the NFL only to go to Bama makes me hate him so much. Knowing that he didn't take Drew eases the pain some. His personality is so dry and so fun and is what makes him such an amazing coach. Doing interviews like this is what makes you love him when you still want to hate him. Congrats coach and keep up the great work.

[@popoffbaby2819]

when saban talks, i listen

[@jayswan6800]

Nick "I didn't mind. You two are so full of sh*t, it was fun." Saban What a legend

[@heatman233223]

Lowkey he should have a lifetime deal. For 20 million a year. The school make way more than that every year because of him

[@bebe9142]

My favorite Coach Saban interview ever... Love #22. RTR!

[@malkb1222]

That intro song hit diff for this episode! Legends on the airwave

[@DebbieHerbert]

Best interview ever of Coach Saban. Thanks, guys!

[@YoogiNation]

“Money will make you holla, I just needa borrow a dolla” Mark got the funniest lines, dude would great on TV lmao

[@b1_Commanders]

awesome episode!

[@playerstribune]

Biiig Truss!

[@TiffPo90]

Best episode so far!

[@kha5518]

Coach. GOAT!!!

[@airyoxus]

Saint Nick the college goat

[@MBarberfan4life]

He said they weren't very good during his first season. That's kind of true, but they showed flashes of greatness throughout the season with wins over Arkansas and Tennessee. They also had close losses to LSU and Georgia.

[@ericwilliams1046]

Let's gooooo!!!!

[@shepherdgirl9397]

My first time to watch the podcast ! Y’all rock! Great interview . Stories I’ve never heard Coach Saban tell! Super enjoyed it!

[@AndrewK2020]

🐐

[@DanielRGonza]

That 2009 Bama team was stacked on Defense

[@jakebuchsbaum3348]

One of the best college football defenses of all time but I think the 2016 one was better

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

@@jakebuchsbaum33481992, 2016 and 2017 were the best defenses Bama has ever had. IMO the ‘17 defense was better than ‘16 cause the DBs were a year older/Anthony Averrett/Levi Wallace more than made up for losing Marlon Humphries. They were lock down. We never gave up more than 26 points in ‘17. We played 3 teams ranked in the top 3 at some point during the season. #3 Florida St scored 7, 1 seed Clemson scored 7 and UGA scored 23. Rtr!

[@Scuba4Steve]

Im only here for Saban

[@austinharrison1205]

I’d have to imagine Quinnen Williams is in that convo for best bama d line.

[@Don-md6wn]

I'd put Quinnen's last year at Alabama as the single best season for a D lineman in the Saban era, Jonathan Allen for the best career.

[@jakebuchsbaum3348]

@@Don-md6wn what about Terrance Cody

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

@@jakebuchsbaum3348was a great true nose tackle. Jesse Williams was great as well but the best overall was Daron Payne and Quinnen Williams in my opinion.

[@ezmoney5087]

I remember Mark Ingram in the ice water tub at BAMA they showed it on something ESPN I forgot but I remember that, he talked about crazy training in this interview

[@douglasvines2037]

God is great because everything he has done for Alabama the fans and not just sports the lord has been great in my life and made me a better person win or lose god will always be my king

[@charliemack8585]

Elite interview closet thing to belicheck on a podcast

[@ezmoney5087]

Mark @ 6:13 ROLL TIDE baby you dam right 👍

[@evrydayamerican]

watched the whole thing

[@karlking8740]

this is legendary

[@kidballerondeck]

🔥🍿🔥

[@Hackaveli]

Coach one of them ppl you never know if they in on the joke or not lmao

[@anthonydarden4628]

Good podcast..cam just gotta shorten up his questions.

[@Native5]

Jack Lambert played with Coach also. You guys didn't ask him about Jack. What about Quinnen Williams?

[@paulwall5706]

Great ytube Channel 👍👍

[@BCgonegetem]

Should get Amari on here or Julio

[@buddyman6eleven]

Try and get Patrick Willis and Devin White!

[@mariomorton1998]

You'll need interview coach o from LSU college

[@lexxon11]

You joking right???

[@bamarolltide2712]

Hell no he not legendary are you drunk😂😂😂

[@headlessshorsey]

Nobody would be able to understand what he says. I have to get a Cajun to translate for me and I think he makes it up. Coach o days 4 words and he translates it to 15 or 20 words.

[@josephveitch8898]

Why cannot understand him and he is not even a good coach, his only good yr was due to 3 to 4 players now getting beat by ucla.of all teams lol

[@cmann517]

82nd Like

[@chadholmes2411]

Well, if you're playing rounds with Justin Thomas....I thinkkkkk he could help lol.

[@brodydon3]

I understand if u can’t like belicheck but how could U hate this guy if u don’t gotta college team

[@jordanbailey1034]

Show need a mediator cam always cutting ppl off

[@TWO4Lyfe]

Maybe let him talk…

[@jamesblack8313]

8

[@jakebuchsbaum3348]

Y’all gotta get cam Newton on the show

[@fatboycah5074]

Stole the ravens whole motto

[@Shaunnyhoward]

i mean he created it 😂😂😂

[@fatboycah5074]

@@Shaunnyhoward he didn’t he got it from lamar it’s a Florida slang

[@mvl9O]

His idea of not having to coach players differently in the NFL vs college is why he was below average in the league and left to go back to college. Every single player in the NFL will say that’s the reason the good college coaches always fail when they make the jump to the league because they’re trying to coach grown ass men collecting huge checks the same way as they coach kids who are trying to make it to that next level. Shows the size of his ego for him to say some shit like that after seeing with his own eyes you can’t coach NFL guys like college kids, leaving the nfl because he couldn’t hack it, but he’ll just blame it on the team and organization 😂 clown

[@willcal7753]

He has never blamed Miami or the team. He’s still respected by the Organization the Dolphins as much as he is hated by their fan base.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

“Hey, Jealousy… “

[@loveonlyonlylove1504]

Is nick Saban ok with his daughter dating a blk man? if not don’t go to bama kids 🙏🏽🤷🏾‍♂️✌🏾✊🏾

[@Don-md6wn]

His daughter is married. What's the matter with you?

[@GBamaBoy]

Dummy

[@leonbryant5474]

///dude his daughter is married.....your an idiot

[@loveonlyonlylove1504]

You people are so naive stay in bama

[@bradleyward285]

So what if he isn't that's not going to change anything lol. Players don't care if he is okay with that they are there for his coaching ability not if he cares or don't about here dating a blk man.dumb

[@justadudeintheworldman.120]

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