Saban and Miles press conference updates

Saban's press conference:
-- Saban liked the practice habits of the team last week. Injury issues aren't there right now.

-- This rivalry in the last few years has meant a lot in the national rankings, Saban said.

-- The quality of players at LSU is among the best in the nation.

-- "This team could very easily be 9-0."

-- The LSU third-down conversion rate (58 percent) is the best in the nation.

-- "They always play great on defense."

-- RB Jeremy Hill "has great speed for his size." He was very interested in coming to Alabama, but it didn't work out, Saban said.

-- LSU QB Zach Mettenberger played great against Alabama last year, Saban said, and he contributes quite a bit to the efficiency of the LSU offense.

-- LSU's wide receiver combo is as good as it gets, different style from Texas A&M unit. Very smart and quick.

-- It's about disguising the pressures on third down against LSU since it is so efficient in that category.

-- The run-pass balance from LSU was effective. They move it effective running and passing. If you're forced into eight-man fronts, they have the receivers to hit the big throw.

Mile's press conference:

Miles on #LSU receivers vs. Bama corners: "We like the matchup."

Says J.C. Copeland will be back at practice Monday and could've played vs. Furman

Our quarterback has to play well. We have to have balance.

PK Colby Delahoussaye and LB Tahj Jones should be ready to play Saturday

Les Miles: Asked to assess Nick Saban as the best coach in the country. Says there is an argument for it.