He is the ultimate motivator for Alabama football, but Nick Saban will also bring others to encourage his players.
Before starting his 15th season as the head coach, Saban has had some of the most distinguished people speak to the Crimson Tide — including the late Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Stephen A. Smith. After the team’s first practice of fall camp, Alex Rodriguez shared words of wisdom. Rodriguez, 46, is a Major League Baseball legend who was a star in the sport for 22 years.
Great insight from @AROD
Thank you for taking some time and talking to our team!#BamaFactor #RollTide pic.twitter.com/GFy8WhRukY
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) August 7, 2021
Simply known as “A-Rod,” Rodriguez played for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. He was a 14-time All-Star, three-time American League Most Valuable Player, five-time American League home run leader, and 2009 World Series Champion. Currently, Rodriguez is an ESPN analyst for Sunday Night Baseball. He ended his playing career with 696 home runs.
It also looks like Bama Cuts will be returning to Twitter. According to Alabama Football’s social media, a photo of Rodriguez with John Metchie, Slade Bolden, Will Anderson Jr., and Bryce Young in the barbershop inside the football facility was tweeted.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
