Nick Saban explains why Terrion Arnold didn’t play against LSU

Going into Alabama’s game on Saturday against LSU, there was one notable defensive player missing from the sidelines.

Redshirt freshman defensive back Terrion Arnold didn’t see any action against the Tigers for he didn’t make the trip for the game.

During his press conference on Monday, head coach Nick Saban shared that Arnold was not with the team because he was dealing with sickness throughout the week.

“He was sick,” Saban said. “He had the flu. He missed Tuesday through Friday practice, kind of got better but hadn’t practiced all week and was still feeling pretty weak. So that’s the reason he didn’t make the trip.”

Arnold has played in eight games and made six starts for the Crimson Tide this season prior to missing last weekend’s matchup. On the year, Arnold has recorded 32 tackles, one tackle for loss, four pass breakups and an interception.

He was most recently replaced in the starting lineup by LSU transfer Eli Ricks ahead of the team’s game against Mississippi State.

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