By Zicpraiz 
Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban has a reputation for being a tough, no-nonsense leader, but according to former player Will Anderson Jr., Saban has a lighter side.
Anderson, who now plays for the Houston Texans, shared a story about Saban’s sense of humor during an interview. “Nick Saban was actually a big joker,” Anderson said. “He was fun, man. I loved playing for Nick. He’ll have his little jokes here and there.”
Anderson recalled a time when he got hurt during a game and Saban teased him about the severity of the injury. “He looked at me and started laughing,” Anderson said. “He said, ‘How long is a low-ankle sprain going to take for you to get back out there Will Anderson?'”
Anderson’s story offers a glimpse into Saban’s personality that is not often seen by the public.
No Signing Day Surprises for Alabama
National Signing Day was uneventful for the Alabama Crimson Tide, with no new signees expected. However, the program is still expected to be active in the transfer portal.
The Crimson Tide’s 2025 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 3 by On3 and No. 4 by 247Sports and Rivals. While the team did not add any new players on signing day, they are expected to continue building their roster through the transfer portal.
Alabama’s Transfer Class is currently ranked No. 47 in the FBS and No. 11 among SEC teams. The team is expected to add more players before the start of the season.