Nick Saban and The Intimidation Factor

Following Saturday's tension filled, roller-coaster-of-emotion game with Tennessee, the Alabama fans were wild with excitement. The Vol players and fans were dejected at coming oh-so-close. And as a new reporter, I was just trying to record the emotions the players coming off the field .   I had watched those final few minutes on the sidelines with the players. I watched so many different emotions that so many players could present. Some couldn't bear to watch the final field goal attempt that would have cost them the game. Some were yelling what sounded like primal screams from the top of their lungs. And one loud voice rang out, "One more time Cody! One more time!" And that's just what happened. Call it sheer will. Call it destiny. Call it the moment everyone may look back on if Alabama does indeed make it to the national championship game this year. But call it a win. As I recorded the faces of the players coming off the field, I recorded Nick Saban and saw a face I did not expect. I ... (link)