Nick Saban Calls Out His Own Players (Late Kick Cut)

Nick Saban and Alabama fell to UGA in the National Championship a month ago after beating that same team in Atlanta for the SEC Championship. In the weeks following the loss Nick Saban has been very vocal about what held Alabama back from finishing the job and winning it all. On Late Kick Live Ep 237 Josh Pate discussed recent comments from Saban directed at some of his younger players who he didn't feel prepared the right way in order to take advantage of opportunities when they finally arrived. How do you feel about coaches publicly calling players out? Will Alabama's young receivers respond positively to this? Let us know what you think in the comments below and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!
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[@paulrichards9269]

I agree with Coach Saban 110% a starting receiver is one injury away from you starting and you should be preparing like Hellfire for when the opportunity presents itself! That is exactly how Tom Brady got his starting position as quarterback, Drew Bledsoe went down and that was the last time we ever seen of him in New England!! RollTide!

[@OfficiallyOrca]

As a Buckeyes fan, this is golden!!! Honesty is the ultimate motivation 💪 Saban is the real deal. My Buckeyes lost to ann arbor this past year and EVERY PLAYER doing mat drills right now knows the score and talk after that lost. Saban is the standard because he hold players accountable! like it or not.

[@yuwonder80]

I love it!!!! It is the truth. No one wants to earn it; everyone wants it to be given. He was spot on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@blackout07blue]

What’s his excuse for his other loss this season?

[@michaelwhite77]

@@blackout07blue Dude shut up and move on, you have no input here

[@AristotleSanchez1000]

The thing is some guys have a terrible game but think they did great because maybe they scored a Td and/ or caught a long pass. But then dropped two TD passes and missed several blocks and assignments

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

Fun fact: Smitty caught a hundred balls every day - after practice. Did that on his own. That’s what it takes, that’s what a pro mentality does. Smitty is just one example of this.

[@cristianrivera5213]

Tua his freshman year too, he wasn't the starter but he was going to make the best of his practice reps and the opportunities he got at the end of games

[@thegood9]

Yep. And Saban and staff knows EVERY player that puts in the extra time and effort. Every. Single. One.

[@bignastytiger4174]

That is precisely what the 2019 LSU WR group did. Look at what they are doing in the NFL. Hard work pays off.

[@cainharris8072]

Maybe Bama should train their backups more during the year. Top 2 receivers catch 100 balls, which in itself leads to more chances to get hurt. Most coaches work with the backups too. Saban was crying about his own problems but blaming his players.

[@teller1290]

Sounds like he's saying you can take horse to water but can't make him practice hard. That's up to the backups and, apparently, they were taking a powder. They did look like shit. And I don't know where he gets three from. He said two DBs ("and best backup") and two WR. I get four not three from that.

[@Saidakine]

Saban was right and gave a great lesson to the coaches.

[@rdaniel007]

Spot on. As a life long Dawg fan, Nick is great! I am a Saban fan. Kirby learned from the best and is taking the same mindset.

[@katarh]

I'm a Georgia fan. I have mad, mad respect for the GOAT Saban. And what he has had, that allowed Bama to beat Georgia multiple times over the last few years, is players who did exactly what he asked those guys to do in the natty. Bama beat Georgia in 2017 because Tua rose to the challenge. Bama beat Georgia in 2018 because Hurts, who was benched after 2017, made sure he was ready to save the team. (And he did, dammit.) Bama's injured receivers COULD have allowed these young men the opportunity to join the Georgia Heartbreakers club like those quarterbacks, but they did not rise to the occasion.

[@gulfcoastmotorsports7514]

Bear Bryant used to have a saying. Basically he said to win it all you need some schedule luck(escaping the auburn game with a win) and injury luck. Who was the better team when fully healthy? Idk. But I do know that the game was played and Georgia won. No excuses needed. Georgia beat Alabama and deserves the title. Roll Tide.

[@vesey1585]

We as students and fans knew 2 of the 3 were tweeting bs all year about playing time. They dropped passes the entire damn cs game. Somebody had to address it. It's also why coach brought in all the receivers this past class. Congrats on the natty yall deserved it.

[@philmcrackinnow]

If Alabama were better, then their backups would be better, but they weren’t. Instead, Georgia won with a walk-on QB, freshmen receivers and their own injuries.

[@craigmckenzie4967]

@@vesey1585 did they all transfer? Seems like it would be for the best. That also puts into the perspective some of y’all’s struggles throughout the season, because that could definitely serve as a distraction.

[@davidmerlin3344]

@@philmcrackinnow The SEC championship showed who was the better team but Alabama lost their top 2 receivers and 2 defensive backs for the championship game. Even wounded as were were, we could have still won the game. Be assured that your mouth won’t be flapping next Fall.

[@franciscovasquez4555]

He's spot on, mic drop. This hold true in every walk of life and industry we work in....

[@merfn]

That's true for every team that loses ...no excuses

[@too2great8]

@@merfn But, Coach Saban is really giving real world gems though.

[@BrotherK-ex2co]

I generally don't have a nick Saban caliber manager/leader.

[@blackout07blue]

Saban is whining. Not looking like leader.

[@wknight5595]

Indeed, yr 100% spot-on. It's no different in an office or shop floor environment. Even a couple disgruntled employees can disrupt the attitudes of the whole place and creating a non-productive environment. i.e. "one bad apple spoils the whole bunch" Last years Bama team was plagued with this, and the results were evident in game throughout the season. Saban's "poor me's" comment was just a few games into the season. Not only were the 3 WR's constantly bitch/sob/complaining on twitter, but TE Billingsley (now at Texas) was also a problem, gifted talent that did nothing but run his mouth and look like a chump every time he saw the field. Bama's last class is loaded with bluechip WR's also, so there's early opportunity for the rookies if those called out don't get the very clear message.

[@christhornton8219]

Absolutely brilliant move by him! What a teachable moment! Work hard and be ready when your number is called. An old adage that is still true.

[@merfn]

What he said is what every team could say after a loss.

[@darthsaban8665]

@@merfn so every team has guys tweeting about not getting playing time, and then folding when they do get the opportunity in the biggest game of the year?

[@merfn]

@@darthsaban8665 Yes...it's the Coach job to motivate and have them prepared

[@cadebraaten687]

He called them out because he knows what they could’ve done. Devonta smith caught the game winning touchdown pass in the cfp as a freshman. He didn’t care that he was sitting behind sophomores and juniors. He put in the work and won the heisman and now is in the NFL

[@markfennell1604]

Saban is dead wrong for that. Great coach would put all the blame to himself not players. 🤦‍♂️ saban is an 1diot

[@dougmac3046]

@@markfennell1604 That's right, take all the blame and make sure each one of those kids gets the participation trophy he so richly deserves. We should also just do away with championship games altogether. We don't want these kids being told they're not as good as someone else just because they lose some silly game.

[@sethmartin7084]

@@markfennell1604 so Saban gonna blame himself for crucial drops? He wasn't wrong about what he said just bc it wasn't coach speak...

[@ryza6897]

@@markfennell1604 That's the thing. Saban PUT them in the spot for success. Bryce Young PUT them in the spot for success with spot on throws. They literally and figuratively dropped the ball when it was their time to shine. It's a learning opportunity for them.

[@markfennell1604]

@@sethmartin7084 no but saban need to realize not every player has clutch gene in then some players aren’t ready to step up for the big moment, that doesn’t mean you bash them when they don’t perform

[@joshbrobud8358]

Bama had 3 TD passes that were dropped. Case in Point

[@shawnhowes8440]

no way Budd, what game did u watch, u guys got a touchdown on identical play, u got touchdown we didn't, stop making excuses, our best sack guy didn't play in 5 games

[@thumbsaloft]

@@shawnhowes8440 Stop denying the truth! It's no excuse everyone that wasn't blind saw those dropped passes! That's exactly part of what coach Saban is talking about!

[@showtale8325]

@@thumbsaloft I saw some well defended passes, I actually didn't see a "drop". I saw some ALMOST catches , As in the reciever was where he should have been the ball was catchable , yet it wasn't caught due to the defender efforts and perhaps timing from the reciever. So stop pretending your recievers dropped the game. It didn't happen that way

[@thumbsaloft]

@@showtale8325 BULL! When it happened many people commented about the dropped passes, IT DID HAPPEN!

[@showtale8325]

@Real Talk well maybe one day Alabama can recruit some depth, at this level excuses don't matter maybe recruit some back up recievers then they could win a title

[@mhayes22167]

Saban is the man! I’m an Auburn fan, and I still realize that. He was basically telling it like it is, and if that hurt someone’s feelings, then boo-hoo. This generation is all about themselves, and there in lies the problem.

[@jonpitts1978]

If he was the man he would accept responsibility for losing instead of blaming 3 kids instead of your coaches and really shitty play calling so he is literally doing the exact thing he is accusing those kids of doing when what really happend is UGA knocked his head off in the 4th

[@barthjackk]

​@@jonpitts1978 You need to watch that game again friend and pay particular attention to WR's Billingsley, Hall and Brooks. Pay attention to all of the crucial balls that were dropped for first downs and touchdowns. I'm talking about two hands on the ball and dropped. That isn't bad coaching or bad play calling. Watch the game again and take off your hater glasses. You’d think by now I’d get use to the haters but jeezs, open your eyes!

[@johnkittz]

​@@jonpitts1978not the coaches fault if they drop passes with both hands. That's on the player.

[@jonpitts1978]

@@johnkittz no your 💯 about it not being the coaches fault if they drop a pass what is the coaches fault is every damn thing else leading up to him catching that pass costing the game then trying to put them on blast in front of the entire country that's bullshit and a terrible way to coach that's why they lost twice and are sitting at home watching the playoffs

[@jonpitts1978]

@@barthjackk then why did Saban leave them in the game after they kept dropping passes??? That would be a coaching decision right?? I watched every minute and then I watched a coach blame kids on national tv for things he shared just as much blame for but took none of and that bullshit and watching him lose makes me very very happy and then people like you still defending the prick is unbelievable

[@rockmyworldmusic]

Not gonna lie, his speech motivated the heck out of me. It had me looking around for opportunities that I may have missed because I wasn't prepared to meet them.

[@chriscannon5371]

I hope he was also calling out Billingsly! This dude gave up on Bama after Saban benched his butt. Hall had to of been 1 of the 3 receivers that Saban was talking about also. Dropped a crucial touchdown pass that hit him in his hands.

[@melcardonell759]

He was

[@cameronlee2781]

You guys need to hear Coach Saban in this type of setting. I heard him this week and I could have listened to him for hours. He’s a phenomenal speaker. He is a brilliant mind and Could have been a CEO for any Fortune 500 company. Fortunately for Alabama he decided to be a football coach. The man is next level. Nobody like him.

[@Bone3200]

Saban is 10000% CORRECT. All season long..(some) players Tweeting EVERYDAY about what they are gonna do. Some even complaining about playing time. But then "said" player gets an opportunity then FAILS! Where does the blame lay? This why Saban coaches them hard, so they will be ready. REMEMBER THIS: DeVonta Smith had only 7 catches his 1st year at Bama. 🤷🏽‍♂️...DeVonta got better in his route running, release off the line of scrimmage, stronger the next off season...HE GOT BETTER...He didn't POUT & TWEET. The rest is history. I hope those players understand what coach is saying. And if they don't? THEN DONT BE UPSET WHEN TRUE FRESHMAN Aaron Anderson, Shazz Preston, Isaiah Bond, Kendrick Law, & Kobe Prentice PASS VETERAN WRs up. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@blackout07blue]

It’s Saban’s responsibility to have them ready. He failed. And now he’s not taking blame.

[@robeverett9605]

@@blackout07blue Nick Saban can't make players practice hard and be prepared. The work ethic has to come from the player. Hall already had problems earlier in the year for the effort he put out in practice.

[@brianroyster7510]

@@blackout07blue we all hear the whine of "why can't we get a coach that good" in your Saban h8.

[@kevlarthewelderreclaimyour1049]

“It’s a scene from the Sopranos.” Classic

[@troyeverett7778]

This is why Nick Saban is one of the best coaches in college football, because he drills it into his players heads in order to be a great player you must go through the work ethic and being a great player you got to practice and if you practices half-ass you're going to be a half-ass player, in order to be great you got to put the work in more work you put in during practice shows on the field on Saturdays that's why Bama is so good year after year after year because his players knows what work ethic is in order to make it to the next level to make it to the NFL you better put the work in or else you're not going to get there and you're not going to win no championship and you will not play because you're not putting the work in to make yourself better to make urself great that's what it's all about PERIOD !!!

[@h2w25]

I’m an Oklahoma fan. Nick Saban isn’t one of the best. He’s _The best._ *EVER.* objectively and it’s not even close. Followed by Bill Synder. If you can win in Manhattan Kansas, you can win anywhere. Barry Switzer was the greatest recruiter ever, followed by Ed Orgeron. Dabo Swinney is the best man to ever coach, if that makes sense And everyone hates Urban Meyer.

[@keisi1574]

@@h2w25 I stopped reading Troy's comment at saying Saban is "one of the best". That's pure sillyness. He is *THE* best ever.

[@evrydayamerican]

He speaks the truth #19 played worse then my 11yr old son. Agiye Hall was chirping and dropped 2 passes that hit him dead in the hands. Idk who the last person is. For those that say how can you call out these kids. These " kids" are making millions of dollars now so can't use that now. These are minor league players now. Love coach Saban. Roll Tide

[@chasejackson7248]

That is on nick saben he is in charge of getting these players ready to play, did Kirby cry when his players got hurt not he coached up the backups to take over the playmakers in the championship game were freshman with a walkon quaterback.

[@brianzuber1680]

@@chasejackson7248 sounds like you don't know how the process works some buy in some don't that's just how it works

[@Brolltideroll]

@@chasejackson7248 you obv didn’t watch the video . Josh just said to the ones that think he is whining , that’s not the case . You can only do so much for a player . It’s in the players hand to do what the damn job after a whole season

[@bobbydyne]

@@chasejackson7248 Have you ever heard the adage “You can drag a horse to water but you can’t make him drink” Same applies to those young men. Saban has proven himself time and again that he can show you the path towards success but it’s your fault if you choose not to follow it

[@ketoe1314]

@@chasejackson7248 stop it bro. CNS is not crying because a player got hurt or he lost a game, its about the process. Those players didnt give it 100%, that's why we didnt see them all season. When opportunity knocked, the championship game is a blowout in the first half, but dropped tds and dropped passes that killed drives and cb allowing people to get behind them. Alabama has seldom made it thru season 100% healthy, but backups was always ready and team never missed a beat.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

I can only say one thing: Thank you, Coach Saban. This is why we love you. Coach always tell it like it is. Nothing’s glossed over, there’s never an “oh well.” Just plain facts. Things are what they are. Nothing, but NOTHING is a given (yes, there’s a Saban message in the word ‘given.’). It is what it is. Truth wins out, and the guys who fail to find that truth - well, we see what that result is. We’ve seen non starters win before with Saban. We did not see non starters do that this time. Now, wipe that egg off those faces. Roll Tide 🐘🏈🐘🏈🐘🏈🐘 Thank you, JP!

[@jjohnson9750]

I agree. If you aren’t going to put in the work let these guys move on. I’m ready to see the next crop of freshman put in work this summer no worse than last year.

[@thumbsaloft]

Anyone and I do mean anyone who calls this so-called whining or inappropriate is clueless and a LOSER! Only a LOSER would think those two things! WINNERS know exactly what coach Saban is talking about! WINNERS PREPARE, they don't know when their shot/chance will come but they WORK HARD and MAKE SURE that when it comes THEY ARE READY! BRAVO COACH SABAN for TELLING THE TRUTH!

[@dariushead9198]

Blah , blah, blah, .... More name calling. This is embarrassing, and pathetic. Recruit better or develop better. GA had a 1000 injuries, but you wouldn't kno, because we aint make no excusex.

[@dragngt]

The man ain’t wrong. We all saw it. We all said this same thing ourselves. Also, don’t call them kids and say they can’t be called out. They have income opportunities now. We said they were old enough for that, so I say they’re old enough for this. You want to be a grown man you need to do grown man shit. And part of that is owning up to your failures as well as your success. Other people on your team rely on you like you rely on them.

[@jdtheguitartist]

As a GA fan, I really respect Bama. This win would have meant a lot less against anyone else. Also, you’re right. Saban has lead the league in making sure players remember who they are and where their loyalties should lie

[@anewworld20231]

Basically next man up my dawgs played all season with freshman bowers was a freshman and he was the best te in the. Country that's facts you have to be ready to go if they aren't honestly that's the coach's fought it's his job to have his players ready Saban should have had them young wrs ready simple as that

[@markfennell1604]

He is dead wrong you are a BAMA fan and you’re in love with saban you would say something like that. He should have said he didn’t do a great job preparing those guys

[@jwcrunch]

Yeah I think the coaches should do grown man shit and stop whining about a game he and his coaches didn't handle well, stop blaming a handful of players!

[@merfn]

@@anewworld20231 Facts ..What he said can be said by every team after a loss...no excuses

[@bigal7125]

I heard a guy tell his daughter one time, "You show me on your birth certificate where it says, life will be fair, and THEN I'll buy you a car for graduating High School." One of the best lines EVER.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@imjustsaying...3720]

that A&M has become both a thorn and a coaching resource to the Alabama players. In 2011, Johnny Football and A&M went into Tuscaloosa beat them for their only loss, but still won the BCS Championship. Coach Saban replayed that game in their weight room until the season to remind his players. This year, A&M won on a Walk Off field goal with a backup quarterback. Again, it served as another "wake up" call to the current Alabama players.

[@blackout07blue]

Saban blamed his WRs and DBs for Alabama’s loss to Georgia. I’m sure he’s full of excuses for his loss to A&M’s backup QB.

[@blackout07blue]

Alabama almost won the title anyway. Depth of blue-chips are how Georgia and Alabama stay pretty great every year. Georgia QB issues prevent more 1-loss seasons usually.

[@dpas869]

I like it. I agree with it. I've been on here saying for a while now that people have to quit calling these college student-athletes "kids". They're not kids they're adults. If you're old enough to join the military and die in the defense of your country, you're not a kid. Nick laid out the truth for these young men. They can either handle it or they can't, but he can't baby them like they're 10-year-olds. Major D-1 football is grown-ass man business, not kid business. I love it when coaches give players "the real" and don't worry about trying to protect their fragile psyche. That needs to start from a young age. In sports, a person should EARN their playing time. Nothing should be given. If you're not willing to earn it or you can't handle someone telling you what you're doing isn't cutting the mustard, then you shouldn't be out there in the first place! Period!

[@ClassicalLiberalWarrior]

Great analysis by Josh! I think Saban was also right in his analysis of those guys who DID perform poorly when given a chance in the Natty.

[@BLKnPrd67]

Let's stop treating these college players like kids, they are young adults. Collegiate sports is all about wins and loses. Those players were called out in a constructive manner in a controlled environment. How would you talk to a nineteen or twenty year old combat veteran?

[@zeusdeuce7438]

One of my favorite segments you’ve ever done. Needs to be on next round of Best of Late Kick

[@uglyfrog7263]

Spot on Josh. Saban is teaching men to respond as men, don't measure up, please move along. There are some very good players that want and WILL respond to coach's teachings. Roll Tide!

[@jeffrme]

Saban is spot on! Live is about creating value for yourself! Pity is pathetic! These kids have reached a place in life we would have all loved to have the talent to be in their shoes!

[@markfennell1604]

No he’s not Stop sticking up for saban he is dead wrong. Best response would have been “I didn’t do a great job preparing those guys”

[@venom8598]

@@markfennell1604 so you’re telling us that saban can’t teach men like men? When you get a job you will be treated the same. When you turn 18 you are an adult. You will be treated a such by everyone. Not treated like a kid. And at jobs if you aren’t doing what you’re supposed to do your ass will be called out in a second. It’s a life lesson. dude you are sorry. Now these young men are being payed to play football. It’s their job now to live up to their potential and they did not.

[@jeffrme]

@@markfennell1604 Saban is not just blaming the players! But to say Saban didn’t put them in the best position to win is ludicrous! You want be a man, then act like one!

[@52darrell]

This is a valuable teaching point. He’s not crying because he didn’t win. Whoever says that is very silly and don’t know how to think on the level of a coach or psychologist. This new generation of kids look got instant gratification instead of working to earn something. If you are a parent or teacher you will understand

[@williamallen5854]

They're not children anymore, they came to learn and have been given a chance to possibly go pro or to get a great education. If they whine about it then leave or do what they need to do to prepare themselves better.

[@larrylove5081]

Saban didn't lie!!! This is only a problem when the nation is ran by emotion and not logic!!

[@aggietommyjones]

If you don’t like that message, take a hike! You only play 11 players on the field at a time. Not everyone can be a starter. Serious injuries happen. Take it from just about any program. You NEED to be ready when your name is called. That isn’t new advice. I’m sure all championship caliber coaches say it all the time. I know Jimbo does. Saban definitely has. Hell he’s had backup qb’s win championships. Let it be a lesson to the players watching waiting for their moment.

[@thomasfrederick71]

What Saban was doing there was preaching his gospel.

[@gavinfinch2393]

This is a valuable lessons for anything in life. Don’t hang your head, keep pushing every second, and take criticism with gratitude. I needed to hear this tonight

[@kevlarthewelderreclaimyour1049]

Saban is a teacher, he is a leader, he is a mentor and he is a motivator. Everything he does is calculated. So for those who said he was complaining or making excuses still does not know how Saban works or what type of man he is. He is a rare breed.

[@chasejackson7248]

And he's a whiner.

[@TerryGlass274]

@@chasejackson7248 You mispronounced "winner". 🤣

[@hcf1956]

Saban was never in “total” control of his team last season. If you listened, and between the lines of his press statements, the team didn’t have the same focus and have the unity of “team”. Especially telling, after one of the early season games’ post conference Saban said to the effect, he (and the coaching staff) need to convince the players to work harder in practices to build strength and conditioning not during the games. The conservation of strength and stamina during the week to better perform on the field. This was a VERY TELLING comment. Nobody picked-up on this. I was labeled a “flamer” and a “hater” for posting and calling out the “spoiled brats” the Bama team was, SPOILED BRATS.

[@whodat4lyfekris]

@@TerryGlass274 you can't explain logic to him he's either a UGA or FL fan no helping him.

[@Hosstache]

LOVE IT. Matt Wyatt’s breakdown of the game make it very clear.

[@johnw3922]

This is why Saban has been so successful. Process over outcome

[@markfennell1604]

What are you talking about saban has been successful because of Other coaches that played for him.

[@jamesdecoursey6326]

This was definitely a shot at jaheel billingsley, I really liked him and wanted to see him grow, I think he could be the next Kyle pitts but he could never step up in game time

[@youdontknow7190]

His points have to do with life more then just football, this obviously can be applied to almost anything in life and guess what he is 1000% correct.

[@mauricebrown1277]

That’s what people miss more than anything. “Are you gonna pout because it isn’t you’re time yet, or are you gonna prepare like it is your time and when the opportunity arises you full advantage of it!”

[@rachelreid6914]

Thank you....exactly!!!!!

[@glockman9c]

I b!tched all year about Saban not playing Hall. Well he was right and I was wrong - go figure. I stand by the GOAT! Roll Tide!

[@NickOnFire1490]

Anyone saying this is whining is dumb, we've seen this before. Saban "whined" about the spread offense and the RPO, then transfer portal, then NIL, etc. And every time he wasn't whining, he was warning us that he was about to use it to keep dominating. This isn't making excuses for the natty, this is him sending a very clear message to current and future Bama players: buy in or get out.

[@hcf1956]

EXACTLY.

[@markfennell1604]

🤦‍♂️ he did whine and if you don’t think that you’re in love with saban

[@paulsmith9868]

@@markfennell1604 if only you knew what you are talking about.

[@hcf1956]

@@markfennell1604 NO JUST THE FACTS MA'AM.

[@whodat4lyfekris]

@@markfennell1604 man STFU...nobody whining when the facts alone prove his point...Like WR Aygie Hall was complaining all season long on social media about playing time and catches and when came time of when he got what he complained about, *HE FAILED*

[@theonetrueking5858]

Josh, you are spot on. Very well said

[@mikeedwards2207]

The best boss I ever had told me "Everybody needs to be jacked up once in a while.".

[@truettjohnson7230]

I think Saban's honesty is right on the money,you have got to get better the longer you play,and if your not playing much,then you really have to push yourself to the point of making sure if you have all the talent,then you have to make sure you get every bit of the technique and advice from the coaches',then when your numbers called you step in and make those plays your are supposed to make,and some that people are in awe that you made,but one thing about talent in can't do,is out play preparation and doing the work and pushing past the point regularly! I attended a high school in N.Florida,in the late 80's until 90 won 4 state Championships in a row, No one had ever won 4 in a row,and Couple of bouces of the ball and the first really good team would have made it 5,because they had it too,those teams were loaded with talent,but they also won every game that they met equally good teams in the 3rd or 4th quarter,when the other teams started tiring and running out of gas,We weren't even breathing hard,and that's a fact!!! And the class of 86 should have won the first one but they just hadn't been under the system long enough,Just check out The Suwannee Bulldogs from 87 to 90,there was a lot of real talent on those teams!!! Now coaches can't have Summer camp and do that kind of stuff or the little people with feelings would freak,anyway Saban will be fine!

[@Willis313.]

He is more than a coach!

[@jameswheeler7679]

I love it and I am a Georgia fan

[@tomblount5635]

Saban was 100% correct. Those players are now gone because they were not doing what they needed to do in order to advance their talent. It's all about competition!!

[@robbieplatz5533]

Isn’t agiye hall still there?

[@Poseidon0077]

And in addition to all that you said Josh (Brilliance… btw). You can bet that he had already said and pointed out the exact same thing (individually) to all 3 of those players. He really didn’t need that venue to “point them out”… he already did that to them each individually. The key word for Saban has always been (for decades)‘Process’… “Trust in the Process”. Like someone says “You can lead a Horse to water, but it’s up to them to drink it. Furthermore, Saban is also a big student of ‘Psychology’, he’s been studying it since his days at Michigan St, say’s that it’s one of the major keys to his success as a HC. Great work Josh…

[@KJdatdude77]

Younger generation gets upset when they have to sit and wait. Most think they are better then they are and don't realize the opportunity to sit back and learn from veterans is a massive blessing. Only going to make them better.

[@joeblow2069]

Agyie Hall-Treshon Holden-Jacorey Brooks 3 guys who will be competing for starting jobs in 2022. Brooks and Holden could not get open more than 5 years down field. Hall had 3 big drops.

[@devinhenry8341]

baker and billingsley

[@kadenhein408]

He wasn’t talking about brooks, it was 100% billingsly and hall, and brooks can get open idk why you think he can’t

[@jalaremarks5885]

This is just another Example of why Nick is the G.O.A.T. he knows exactly what he's doin, that W.R. Room will be on Fire for Spring. ROLL TIDE! 🐘

[@georgiabooi4512]

That is how it is! Be ready so you never have to get ready! Bravo Saban!

[@cameronlee2781]

Coach Saban can do this because it’s a challenge to the player. If the kid doesn’t respond in a positive way to it he’s gone. Alabama is bringing in 4-5 4 or 5 star receivers this fall so Saban doesn’t need them. These young receivers need Alabama.

[@byrondcarroll]

I agree with coach.

[@kingkong7617]

Saban did not call out any names, he just said he had three players that did not play to their potential and they did not. I watched the game and when their time had come, they did not step up and do what they needed to do and it cost them a national championship. The three players know who they are and they might not get another shot, so they shot themselves in the foot by not performing as they should have! Saban teaches them to stay focused and ready at all times.

[@hcf1956]

First, the “spoiled brats”. Second, the team lost the “hunger” and the “drive” believing the “natty” is theirs by right.

[@BrotherK-ex2co]

That is why they are backups and not starters.

[@loupi4bama]

Moral of the story here is, don't be a Jahleel Billingsly.

[@dbvictor7289]

The first name that popped into my head when he started talking.

[@robbieplatz5533]

Or agiye hall

[@aaronlopez3585]

Hay, I don't know about you but he spoke "gospel truth". Now a days you have young men specifically, who are 'ME' driven. And when the opportunities come they're not able to seize the moment because they didn't grind and focus on, next man up team concept mentally.

[@ASimpleBusiness]

WHEW.... Hit the nail on the head.

[@MrDobberdude]

Look at how many receivers he took this signing day 😂

[@vesey1585]

Exactly he basically pushed em out 2 of the 3 are gone already.

[@tidefan4987]

So sad that this generation is all about entitlement. Their headed for disappointment and may never realize full potential.

[@kevinworley1254]

Right On

[@nickrindy477]

Oh plz. You sound like the principal from the breakfast club. Kids don’t change, circumstances do.

[@jdtheguitartist]

In my opinion, this was the real difference between UGA and Bama this year. Bama had the best players at Qb and Wr, but some of them got hurt. UGA had similar caliber WRs, but they got hurt earlier. Whether out of necessity or design, UGA spread the ball around a lot more than Bama throughout the year. I don’t have the exact stats in front of me, but UGA WRs get like half the catches Bama does, which is one of the reason Burton is leaving. But, this allowed players like Brock Bowers and AD Mitchell to get their time to shine, and I’d say they took it.

[@hcf1956]

It’s time to get “off” the “best players” bit and concentrate on the “best team.” TEAM, is the sum of all players. Get off…the best players shit. "BEST TEAM" this is a TEAM sport. F the individual shit.

[@reezyree5382]

Nick hit it head on the head! Ruggs, Judy, and Smitty took advantage of their opportunity in their national championship game. Najee ball'd out too! Life is all about staying ready so you want have to get ready!

[@dawg1119]

I’m A Dawg fan. But he’s absolutely right. The way he explained it and they didn’t show up when given the chance, Tua sure did.

[@THE-michaelmyers]

Saban was right. Years ago I was a starting Linebacker in HS. WE won the state championship two times. By the time the 4th quarter came around our coach had 9th graders in as linebackers in many games because we were ahead so much. These guys were on average 2 years younger and were smaller because of it. They got their butts hit hard many times. Many mistakes were made that were pointed out that next week by the coach. This was because they did not work as hard as we starters. I do question the location Saban chose to call out those 3 players. As a football player, I never wanted our dirty laundry aired outside the locker room. I can see the lessons that can come from this. AND I agree. Still stay general with the comments in public.

[@MCanadiens]

There was nothing wrong with what he said.

[@kobehayes4827]

He just told the truth

[@BlimpCityFeeder]

Expert motivator. Tuscaloosa will come back with a vengeance starting this Labor Day Weekend.

[@jovannycampas]

This guy is good I’m a fan and I’m a subscriber now lol

[@intuitive7274]

The fact is. He is the ultimate coach. No coach with the exception of " Paul Bear Bryant " is the best coach of all time in college football. Hands down no question. Alabama has 18 national championships. Now when anyone can even come close can just shut the hell up. Year in Year out they are the ultimate program than anyone in college football.

[@richerdcrowder1986]

To quote an awesome individual everybody wants to be a beast until it's time to do what beasts do "love the show Josh keep up the good work

[@Harlem139Convent1]

Josh is always spot on!! This is why i love this show!!!

[@quintonhorne5152]

I like what was presented and I hope this is what Bryan Hardin is doing at Auburn

[@marcusjones5287]

Once again, Josh educates us while speaking the truth.

[@predictorbibulous3327]

Like usual, Saban is not only right, but he was also right to say it. Anyone who had a problem with what he said is that same type of person he's talking about.

[@jefffinley8359]

He didn't call anyone out, by name. If any of those players are offended, it's because they know they weren't doing what they were supposed to do.

[@re4477]

Saban was on point. However….. Georgia was just flat out hungry. They got embarrassed in the SEC title game and they came back with a serious axe to grind. Bama wasn’t ready to bleed for four quarters.

[@markfennell1604]

Nah Georgia didn’t give a f about the SECCG because they knew they were in regardless

[@chrisbanks131]

Losing your starting recievers didn't help either.

[@mikehorton8695]

I knew the problems Bama faced this year when Saban publicly scolded Billingsley in the same fashion. I knew doing that early in the season showed he had serious concerns with player buy-in ( I thought I may concern more than just one player). He had a similar problem in 2018 ( I think I have the year right) I believe. It felt to me like he had learned that lesson and wanted to try and get ahead of the problem this past year. It doesn't take many players not buying in to sink a team.

[@hcf1956]

Yes. Saban was never in “total” control of his team last season. If you listened, and between the lines of his press statements, the team didn’t have the same focus and have the unity of “team”. Especially telling, after one of the early season games’ post conference Saban said to the effect, he (and the coaching staff) need to convince the players to work harder in the practices to build strength and conditioning not during the games. The players believe conservation of strength and stamina during the week to better perform on the field. This was a VERY TELLING comment. Nobody picked-up on this. I was labeled a “flamer” and a “hater” for posting and calling out the “spoiled brats” the Bama team was, BRATS. The bottom line, Bama players didn’t have the heart of a champion, they were spoiled brats believing they were the deserving and the “natty” is theirs by virtue of being Bama.

[@mikehorton8695]

absolutely. I do believe it came mostly down to the 3 players. I have personally seen a single disgruntled player kill a locker room. To have 3 disgruntled players can certainly be disastrous. Saban definitely deserves credit for the ability to hold the team together well enough to make a title appearance. I find it funny that people think staying at the top is easier than getting there. Personally, I believe it is much harder because of the increased talent and egos as Josh pointed out. Having too much talent is a problem for the coaching staff, even though it's a problem they all wish for.

[@PirateOfPlayTime]

@@mikehorton8695 That's what Josh has said about Clemson last year. The top of the mountain causes a whole different set of problems than the climb, and Dabo is learning that he built a team to make the climb but it's gonna fall apart if he doesn't adjust.

[@andrewhopoi1364]

Because it happened before and the earlier you understand the process and bought into it, the greater you'll become. The 3 Freshmen were Judy, Ruggs, and Smitty. Tua was and Leatherwood were also Freshmen and got thrown in the fire and they danced with the Fire! Those Freshmen were all 1st RD picks. The Process Works!

[@markmckinney8535]

Clem alum, but Saban is da man. Started listening via Spotify, is Spotify or KZbin more financially better for 247?

[@LateKickwithJoshPate]

Whatever works best for you works best for us my friend. - JP

[@jonathanreynolds7679]

thats facts could not agree more.

[@bamabladez]

Saban Is simply teaching and coaching. He's dead on. The guys they needed at that moment were not ready. He obviously sees how these guys worked all year and it showed when time was called

[@donnafabel5792]

WHERE'S THE FULL VIDEO????

[@kingkang6877]

This is so click bait. Saban was right. Now I didn't know the context behind the players but what he says is right: you should do the right things to get ready to create value for yourself and make the most of every opportunity. These are what is called life lessons. I wholeheartedly agree.

[@donalgoan5083]

I don't like it when coaches point fingers and make excuses. Just own it Coach Saban. When Coach Bowden got beat by Florida in 97 what did he say? He said florida beat us in all phases of the game. A classy response. Just own it nick.

[@chrisjohnson4039]

Some coaches can't take Humble Pie. They only know how to dish it out.

[@stevetaylor8363]

I don't see a problem with what he said. He is sending a message to the non starters. Work harder.your time will come. You need to be ready when it's your time. Champion mindset. No whining.

[@arthurharris2059]

Here’s is the most important word I learned as a young leader in the Army. PREPARE. You must PREPARE for the big dance (as one Sergeant Major put it). Whatever your big dance is, you must PREPARE for it. Hell, even when you are going on a weekend trip, you must prepare to do so. People are not looking at the big picture of what type of message Coach Saban is saying. They are looking at it from a standpoint that he is calling out players. However, he is simply saying that if you do not PREPARE for the big dance, you will fail. If you do not buy into the PROCESS, you will fail. If you do not take responsibility for your actions/behavior, you will fail. The poor play of those players makes it easier for the coaching staff to minimize their opportunities. As we all saw, they can’t be trusted to go out and do their jobs while creating good value for their athletic portfolio for NFL teams to see. I trust Coach Saban and the messages he sends to his team and college football. I believe he has earned that right simply because of the success Alabama football has accomplished since 2007. If any of you are not meeting expectations and are not being held accountable, your leadership has failed. That same leader has lost their power base as a leader. Coach Saban is saying, I will not lose my power base as a leader because I will hold you accountable. He will come at it in different ways to make you understand the PROCESS. If you can’t buy into the PROCESS and fail to PREPARE for the big dance (whatever it is), you will find yourself in the transfer portal or on the sideline watching someone else taking advantage of an opportunity that you had on the biggest stage in college football. Simply put, what did you want or wanted to do but didn’t get it because you failed to properly PREPARE yourself for it? Who should you be mad at? The decision-maker or yourself. I appreciate your content, Josh. Keep it coming. Roll Tide!!!!

[@dariushead9198]

Who recruited and developed these bums...... NICK SABAN!!!! ACCOUNTABILITY starts at the top buddy.!!

[@stevemcgill4505]

The Truth Hurts. Saban wants people like Bryant wanted. People who give their all whether at practice or a game. Bryant took people who had talent but was more concerned with them giving their all. Saban is the same, the only difference is he gets way more talent. This why Alabama has and will be successful.

[@meltoncul]

It's a football TEAM -- not a football talent show. Saban's right.. GO DAWGS.

[@ericallen5025]

Spot on!!

[@edwardhagler390]

Great teaching speach.

[@kevinworley1254]

Great video

[@dogsnguns6742]

Every other coach in the late stages of their career, especially after years of reasonable success, say "F*ck it, I've done enough," and let the assistants take over. Saban still cares.

[@awoody102426]

Great job

[@gardenman3032]

You are absolutly correct. Great job.

[@billpatterson6249]

He's not callin anyone out, he's making a point. A point he makes daily. Rest assured, he told the players before he made the speech. Great lesson to be learned.

[@alphaphysique6625]

I have to call BS. He doesn’t get to use the excuse of having injuries considering the fact that he gets the top players year in and year out. His backups would be starting for the teams they’re playing against 90% of the time. Lastly, he may want to avoid throwing guys under the bus since he’s the Goat because he always has the best players. These new age kids aren’t going to take too kindly to being called out and will simply go elsewhere.

[@michaelhines4600]

Georgia gets top recruits just like Alabama does. The number two are not going to dominate Georgia’s number ones. Georgia’s number ones on the defensive side were elite Alabama lost both of their starting receivers. That makes a difference( especially when Willaims tore into the Georgia secondary in the first game and was injured on a 40 yard play which affects the secondary) Imagine both Waddle and Smith being injured. I highly doubt they would have beat Ohio State.

[@alphaphysique6625]

@@michaelhines4600 Georgia’s secondary was their weakness all year. Again, Saban has run away in the recruiting rankings for the last decade so I don’t want to hear anything about injuries. Teams they’ve beaten over the years had key players go down too.

[@philipmeyer8801]

Saben is on point like this podcast is !!!!

[@rollbamaroll6518]

What’s the point of it? Saban speaks the TRUTH. Don’t like it? Leave.Out of 3 guys not one single guy played consistent, caught all the balls he should have, or ran the right routes consistently.