Latest News: Nick Saban admits his controversial SEC pick had some extra motives

Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide does his pregame ritual around Bryant-Denny Stadium before facing the Tennessee Volunteers.

When Alabama was not selected to compete in the SEC Championship this season, Nick Saban sparked some controversy last month. Now, the former head coach of the Crimson Tide is acknowledging that he had some other goals in mind.

During a Friday visit on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Nick Saban acknowledged that by selecting Georgia and Texas to play in the SEC title game, he was giving Alabama some “reverse rat poison.”

Sort of like rat poison in reverse. I really might as well say it now: I have always detested having to guess and make assumptions about who would win a game, a championship, and whatever conference. I will continue to detest it on this show as well. That has always annoyed me,” Saban remarked. Since Georgia and Texas are Alabama’s reverse rat poison, that’s why I chose them. They are motivated by the fact that I detested being selected first or second, since you never know how it would affect the mental health of your team. I didn’t want these kids to see anything too nice because they are greatly influenced by what they read, hear, and see.

Though Saban had already made hints about it, it is now official. Though he may have resigned, the truth is that he still wants to see Alabama succeed. As Alabama’s coach, he often referred to the old rhetoric of “rat poison.” In light of that, he might as well attempt to influence his team’s mentality externally.

According to early comments, Saban’s approach appears to be hitting the mark. But in the end, Alabama will become the SEC favourites rather quickly if they begin to win.