VIDEO: Nick Saban Goes off on Reporter for Asking if He'll Try to Play Tua Tagovailoa's Brother
After suffering an ankle injury last week, Tua Tagovailoa will be out of action this weekend against Arkansas. But could another member of the family be ready to step in and make plays against the Razorbacks? Tua's younger brother, Taulia Tagovailoa, is a true freshman on the team, and he has seen some action already this year. Don't expect him to play Saturday, however. Nick Saban made that perfectly clear after GIVING it to a reporter for asking if little bro might suit up:
As Herm Edwards once said, "you play to win the game." Nick Saban was asked about getting freshman QB Taulia Tagovailoa into the upcoming game against Arkansas and his response is classic Saban! @wvua23 @Tide1009fm #RollTide #AlabamaFootball #NickSaban pic.twitter.com/zkkHQQqkbx
— Gary L. Harris (@garyharris_wvua) October 23, 2019
With Tua sidelined, it'll be the Mac Jones show for Alabama against Arkansas, which is 2-5 overall and 0-4 in SEC play. Sure, Bama is expected to steamroll the Hogs, but for a reporter to ask if the team will try and get a true freshman into the game late is a bit of a no-no, especially with Saban.
The man means business. In the clip above, you can tell just how upset he was the question was even asked. Hopefully, this reporter knows better for next time.