It was the dropped balls and the tipped balls that get intercepted and the penalties when you gain 25 yards. Right now we're working on getting execution and quality in the execution that we get. That will continue throughout the week for the Tigers, who won't get a taste of the Alabama game plan until the weekend, at the earliest. Saban said that it can be a disadvantage to teach the game plan too early, as the players tend to lose focus after a certain amount of time and could become too comfortable with what they are to execute. I think you can get ready for a game too soon.
Players can only look at stuff and get ready for stuff for so long.
If you do it for too long they're a little burnt out on it by the time the game comes. You want them to have the edge. They kind of get in a routine and a pattern and that's the best way to prepare for a game. We'll have an extra day of practice for them, which is very beneficial, but I just don't like to do that. Whatever he's been doing the last two weeks, Saban needs to ensure that he keeps everything status quo.