It is a sunny Saturday evening at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Despite it being the first week of fall, the weather is 75 degrees for Alabama’s second home game versus Southern Mississippi.
Crimson Tide fans want to see a complete game, and the coaching staff wants sustained intensity.
Coach Nick Saban looks for his team to create an identity before hosting Ole Miss. After not taking the first three opponents seriously, Saban is prepared to see his message kick in tonight. Pregame notes for the Tide before kickoff are listed below.
–Brian Robinson (ribs) warmed up on the field before the game. Saban said he was ‘day-to-day,’ despite him finishing the contest versus Florida last week. The senior from Tuscaloosa totaled 75 yards rushing with two touchdowns against the Gators.
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