FSU Football: Nick Saban Gives ‘Noles And Jimbo Fisher High Praise
By Kelvin Hunt
FSU football plays Alabama in its 2017 opener. Alabama head coach Nick Saban gives high praise to Jimbo Fisher and the ‘Noles program.
Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide has their spring game Saturday as they continue to prepare for their opener against FSU football on September 2nd.
It appears Saban isn’t thrilled about what his team looks like post spring practice. That’s unusual from a guy who preaches the “process” 24/7, but it’s probably part of the process for him to call FSU football an elite team at this point.
FSU football head coach Jimbo Fisher is a Saban disciple. He means he knows FSU is preparing to be an elite team by September 2 in the opener.
Saban: I don't think we're an elite team right now. I think we're an adequate team. ... We're going to play an elite team in the first game.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) April 22, 2017
Saban on Jalen Hurts: His ability to stand in the pocket and be a pocket passer and throw the ball on time and accurately was much improved.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) April 22, 2017
Saban calls Jimbo the best offensive coordinator he has ever had Pro or at the College level. #Alabama and #FSU face off week 1 in Atlanta.
— Noah Mindel (@noahmindel) April 22, 2017
Thoughts
There are stories about how Saban (a defensive minded coach) and Fisher (an offensive minded coach) would battle when the Fisher was Saban’s offensive coordinator.
Fisher’s offense has checks the quarterback can make based on what he sees in the defensive formation.
His offenses look unstoppable at times, provided the quarterback makes the right check and all the players execute their assignments.
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The fact Saban thinks Jalen Hurts is a better passer now than last year is a good sign for FSU. If Alabama uses Hurt as a passer that’s to FSU’s advantage, so let him air it out on September 2nd Nick!