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Alabama Morning Drive: Nick Saban takes shot at Texas A&M, saying Aggies ‘bought every player’

Stacey Blackwood
·4 min read

Good morning, Alabama nation! Welcome back to our Thursday edition of Alabama Morning Drive! I hope everyone is having a good week as we inch closer and closer to the weekend.

It has been a fun-filled week here at Roll Tide Wire and we are excited to bring you, even more, news and notes involving the Crimson Tide this morning.

Late Wednesday night coach Nick Saban nearly broke the internet with his remarks on NIL and Texas A&M. While speaking at an event in Birmingham, Saban did not hold anything back with his accusations against his former assistant Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies.

“You read about it, you know who they are. We were second in recruiting last year. A&M was first. A&M bought every player on their team. Made a deal for name, image and likeness. We didn’t buy one player. Aight? But I don’t know if we’re going to be able to sustain that in the future, because more and more people are doing it. It’s tough.”

Coach Saban didn’t stop there, he would continue to blast programs such as Jackson State and Miami for taking advantage of NIL.

“I mean, Jackson State paid a guy a million dollars last year that was a really good Division I player to come to school. It was in the paper and they bragged about it. Nobody did anything about it.”

“Those guys from Miami that are going to play basketball there for $400,000, that’s in the newspaper. The guy tells you how he’s doing it.”

This story will only continue to grow and progress throughout the day and Roll Tide Wire will be here every step of the way!

Let’s take a look at a few other stories that Alabama fans should be checking in on.

Five-star RB Richard Young schedules official visit to Alabama

LehighÕs Richard Young runs for yardage in the first half against Palmetto Ridge at Lehigh on Friday, October, 22, 2021. Lehigh won.

[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and Alabama have added to its long list of talented prospects that will be visiting during the month of June as five-star running back [autotag]Richard Young[/autotag] announced that he would be in Tuscaloosa on June 10 for an official visit with the Tide.

Herb Jones recognized by the NBA

Apr 26, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) against the Phoenix Suns during game five of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA announced its All-Rookie teams on Wednesday night and former Alabama men’s basketball star [autotag]Herb Jones[/autotag] was among those recognized. Jones earned All-Rookie second-team after his stellar rookie campaign with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nate Oats lands another talented transfer

Mar 20, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; St. Bonaventure Bonnies guard Dominick Welch (1) shoots against the Louisiana State Tigers during the second half in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

We can’t waste any more time without mentioning the big-time transfer commitment that [autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] and the Alabama men’s basketball received on Wednesday night in former St. Bonaventure guard [autotag]Dominick Welch[/autotag].

Welch averaged over 12 points per game last season for the Bonnies and attempted nearly 7.5 three-point attempts in each contest which should fit in well with what coach Oats want to do offensively. Welch doesn’t just launch up the three-ball to no avail either. Welch is a 37.4% shooter from three during his college career.

Tuscaloosa NCAA Softball Regional schedule

Alabama gets ready to play Missouri in Game 7 of the SEC Tournament, Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. The score was 0-0 after two. [Cyndi Chambers/ Correspondent] 2022

[autotag]Patrick Murphy[/autotag] and the Alabama softball team are set to host an NCAA Regional this weekend. Below is the complete schedule:

Friday, May 20

Game 1, 3 p.m. – Chattanooga vs. Alabama (SEC Network)

Game 2, 5:30 p.m. – Murray State vs. Stanford (ESPN+)

Saturday, May 21

Game 3, 2 p.m. – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2

Game 4, 4:30 p.m. – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2

Game 5, 7 p.m. – Winner Game 4 vs. Loser Game 3

Sunday, May 22

Game 6, 1 p.m. – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 5

Game 7, 3:30 p.m. – Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 6 (if necessary)

That is going to wrap up our Thursday edition of Alabama Morning Drive. Make sure you stay tuned to Roll Tide Wire for all the latest on the Crimson Tide!

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