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Nick Saban apparently a big fan of making ‘deez nuts’ jokes
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Nick Saban often comes off as one of the most intense coaches in college football. Rarely does he have a smile on his face when Alabama is on the field.
But the legendary head coach does have a lighter side. And, every now and then, he shows it off to his players.
A year ago, former Alabama running back and current Las Vegas Raiders star Josh Jacobs told Dan Patrick that Saban loved telling “deez nuts” jokes around players. So, a year later, Patrick asked Saban about it.
Saban confirmed that he is, indeed, a fan of those jokes.
“Well, I like to have fun with the players. I think it’s probably good that they see you every now and then in a little bit different light,” Saban responded on the show. “Since I’m a defensive coach and I probably get on the defensive players a little bit more ferociously. It’s a little easier for me to be light-hearted with the offensive players.
“And, you know, there’s some guys on your team you just love, like Josh Jacobs, Tua, Henry Ruggs. We’ve had a lot of really good players on offense that have great personalities and great work ethic and you just love them – and those are the kind of guys I usually pick out, do all the teasing stuff.”
So, now there’s no more speculation. Saban is, in fact, a fan of those jokes.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB