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Appearing on The Pivot, former Alabama RB Derrick Henry (now with the Baltimore Ravens), revealed that Nick Saban couldn't stand seeing guys celebrate after scoring...
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"He couldn’t stand anybody scoring then wanting to celebrate afterward," Henry said.

"We were in a meeting after a game – I forgot who we played. He pulled up film and showing everybody. He’s talking about, ‘You guys, stop doing that showboating, doing all that prayer hands, acting like you’re thanking God. Then, later on that night, 12 o’clock, you down there, got Black & Milds, got liquor. You’re chasing (girls). Forget all that."
(The Spun)
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cbree8821 months
Saban was smart. That’s how you build a selfless championship team. Get rid of all the BS that distracts everyone away from the ultimate goal of winning.
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TaderSalad21 months
People hated Saban cause he kicked our arse, routinely, but he’s a legend and brought the game to where it is currently. Much respect.
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Deuces21 months
Lol. He’s actually right.
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bigDgator21 months
"He couldn’t stand anybody scoring then wanting to celebrate afterward," Henry said.

I agree with Saban on this.
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imjustafatkid21 months
Based on the quotes here, it seems to me like he was calling them out for being hypocrites and not living what they were portraying on the field.
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Play_Neck21 months
legend
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captainFid21 months
Thanks for the insightful post Larry-Lou.

151 days of melt continue.
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TouchdownTony21 months
"acting like you’re thanking God. Then, later on that night, 12 o’clock, you down there, got Black & Milds, got liquor. You’re chasing (girls)."

Shoot, this sounds like every night for me.
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BowDownToLSU21 months
Skip to 38:55 for the Saban speak
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CR409021 months
He was right.
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POTUS202421 months
Did Saban mention all the Chargers and Challengers they drove to the bar to chase the girls?
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Sevensblue21 months
No fun league..that’s why so many of his players made it
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Chrisb658621 months
Yea because u cant thank god unless ur perfect
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RockoRou21 months
You can thank God anytime you want, nobody but God can be perfect. Only Faith in God can get you to Heaven.
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denvertiger21 months
"But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."
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theballguy21 months
Yeah but fake and vain faith dishonors God.
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