Watch a Nick Saban rant take a funny, lighthearted detour (Video)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban has more of a sense of humor than he gets credit for. When you’ve been around as long as Nick Saban has, it’s easy to get frustrated with the media. Reporters are looking to highlight specific players leading up to the season, but that’s not the way coaches really operate.

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  Nick Saban Goes On Huge Rant, And Even He Can’t Help But Chuckle At It

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  Looking For The Key To Team Excellence? Try Nick Saban's 'And' Or 'But' Philosophy

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New Mexico pushing to keep momentum going

New Mexico is looking to keep pushing forward coming off a 9-4 season and consecutive bowl appearances, including the program's first postseason win since 2007. The recent success, including the Lobos' victory over UTSA in the New Mexico Bowl last December, has created a new mindset within the program and brought attention from outside. ''We won seven of our last eight last year,'' coach Bob Davie said.

LSU may have found its new tiger mascot, and he's very cute (Photo)

It looks like LSU has found its new live tiger mascot. Harvey arrived on LSU’s campus on Tuesday, but university veterinarians have to observe how he reacts to the school’s tiger habitat before he can formally be named Mike VII. In a news release, LSU explained that the tiger’s health is top priority.

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  Meet Mike VII? LSU's prospective new tiger is on campus, school says

  The Advocate
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  LSU releases photo of tiger who could become school's newest mascot

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