VIDEO: Nick Saban Draws Flag With NSFW Rant in Attempt to Defend Alabama Celebration
By Sean Facey
The Alabama Crimson Tide were absolutely rolling against Duke on Saturday, and when the defense snagged an interception late, they went all out to show that they were having fun. The officials gave them a warning for excessive celebration, but head coach Nick Saban wasn't having it, and his NSFW rant in defense of his players is what ended up drawing the flag. Take it away, Jomboy, with the closeup!
Nick Saban gets an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty defending fun while his team is up by 33, a breakdown pic.twitter.com/I0XOg07SRe
— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) September 1, 2019
Saban deserves plenty of credit for defending his players, and he's got a point. They're just kids having fun playing the game that they love. Penalizing them for enjoying themselves is taking it too far.
He knew the penalty wouldn't kill the team. Up by 32 points, he opted to give the official a piece of his mind, and for that he at least should get some kudos.