Alabama football has been hard at work for a full week of preseason camp after Wednesday’s practice, the first time the Crimson Tide have been in full pads. Afterward, Nick Saban is scheduled to speak to reporters about his team, with less than a month remaining until UA’s 2023 season opener against Middle Tennessee State at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The press conference is scheduled to begin at 4:45 p.m., once practice ends. Wednesday was Alabama’s sixth practice of camp.

Follow for live updates once Saban takes the podium inside Mal Moore Athletics Complex.

— Saban begins by asking media how the air conditioning is.

— Says Alabama needs to increase level of attention to detail and and playing every play. Wants to make sure team is on same page. Says team sometimes losing focus when things get difficult. Notes team made mistakes at the end of last season’s two longest games (Tennessee and LSU.)

— First day in pads for Alabama. Saban says it was great opportunity to stay focused in tough conditions. Says Saturday’s scrimmage will be no different, good for evaluating.

— Saban says Tide have had two amazing speakers for team so far during camp. Praises Rose’s accomplishments and records, admires his hustle.

— Saban praises Terrence Ferguson. Says he sees maturity and Ferguson has been playing center some in addition to guard.

— Says Pete Rose addressed his prior gambling and misconduct with team. Says Rose called person who asked a name.

— Saban says he’s happy with his kicker and punter returning so far in camp. Says Alabama’s specialists should be really good so they have to build good special teams around them.

— Saban says he loves Eli Gold and is excited to have him back in the broadcast booth for the 2023 season. Says Alabama will do everything it can to support Gold.

— Saban says Alabama is trying to develop all of its quarterbacks. Has not considered two-quarterback system.

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