Nick Saban said a lack of “energy vampires” made prep for the Sugar Bowl more enjoyable
is often preparing for a College Football Playoff appearance this time of year, so it can be tough for players on the team to get up for non-Playoff bowl games. However, this year that doesn’t seem to be an issue.
Coach Nick Saban said this year’s practices have been “the most enjoyable” of any of his non-Playoff teams, and he credits the players for having a ton of energy throughout the week. “When you have guys on your team sometimes that—I call them energy vampires—you use all your energy on these guys, trying to get them to do what they’re supposed to do.
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