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But [we] did unbelievably well on third down, offensively. I think we were, like, on third down. I thought the defense did a really good job in the game. Three picks were great, red zone defense was great.

Really got to play these guys and not give up explosive plays. We gave up a couple, but for the most part did a really good job. So, the multiples were probably good for us, and I think our players did a really good job of executing the plan, so it worked out really good. Had good balance on offense, so really pleased with the way we performed in the game. You ever get humbled? I think humility is a great thing for all of us to have.

And then the redemption is not good, which we learned last week. We call it the Bama standard. So I thought we did that. We did it for 60 minutes. You talk about how important turnovers are. What do you guys do differently in practice or do things work out better in terms of creating turnovers? The guys did a really good job — you know, when they're in four wideouts all the time the formation variables are not that great.

So, we could play multiple coverages and they could make adjustments to what we were doing, and the players did a really good job of executing it. I think affecting the quarterback probably gets him to throw balls that you get chances to intercept.

I think when Josh Jobe intercepted it, we were showing up in the box like we were blitzing, rolled out and played cover two. The guy threw a fade to the guy and Josh Jobe is playing cover two, so when you can mix things up like that and create some confusion. I think sometimes that helps. It was a new trips coverage that we played in this game, called it 'thief', the one [Jordan] Battle intercepted and scored a touchdown on.

So, our players did a really good job. They knew what the patterns were going to be relative to the formations and the receiver locations and they did a good job to play them. Saban was also calm Thursday night. When asked an inane question about tailgates and concession items, he explained he has no experience with either. Next: What to expect from the Aggies. Bama Hammer 1 month Game Preview: No. Bama Hammer 1 month Alabama Football: 3 keys to dominate vs. More College Football News ».

More Big Ten News ». View all Big Ten Sites. More ACC News ». I'm gon' bust it so ya'll better make a move If you come to Tuscaloosa home you better keep your cool, cuz… We're gonna beat the hell out of you! Home sweet home Alabama, yeah I represent it If you're lookin' for me you can catch me up in Bryant Denny With a couple'a Bryant women in my Crimson Tide linen Grinnin' cuz there's gold boys shoulder Crimson Tide winning On the other hand… Busters know we really mean…never playin' Step up on this field and get ran over by this elephant!

You poppin'??? Guess what? Our one play! And so he knew something about hardship, and was remembering that hardship in his prayer. And that's the kind of grit that he played every game with. And that's the kind of determination that defines this entire team. Anybody who watched them knows it was not just a one-man wrecking crew. You had three more all-Americans -- center, Ryan Kelly; defensive lineman, A'Shawn Robinson; linebacker, Reggie Ragland, who returned for his senior year to make good on the pledge he made to his mama that he'd get a degree.

Just because he's big doesn't mean he's not scared of his mama. Led by Reggie and A'Shawn, the Tide's smothering defense was the best in the country against the run; third best in scoring and total defense. Quarterback Jake Coker picked apart Michigan State in the semifinals, threw for yards in the title game against top-ranked Clemson. And that come-from-behind victory was a good example of just how complete this team was. We saw a yard kick return touchdown by Kenyan Drake; more than receiving yards from tight end O.

Howard; a surprise fourth-quarter onside kick -- applause. That was one of the few times you ever saw Coach Saban smile on the sidelines. You know it was a good night if Coach Saban was smiling. Coach earned his fifth national title. And as a bonus, it gave him an incredible 5-to-1 record at Alabama against top-ranked teams.

Of course, Coach Saban's teams aren't just defined by what they do on the field. Alabama was number one in the SEC and third among Top teams in graduation rate. That is something to be proud of.

They also volunteered hundreds of hours in and around Tuscaloosa -- at retirement homes and at hospitals and at schools. And they're making plans to build their 16th Habitat for Humanity home in the five years since the devastating tornado in Tuscaloosa. That's one house for each of the school's 16 national titles. So, for all the other frustrated football programs out there, there's a silver lining to all these guys getting these championships because they're doing some good with it.

So I just want to say, Coach, I couldn't be prouder of you and the work that you've done. I know that the people of Alabama are extraordinarily proud of this team. Maybe the Auburn fans don't want to admit it -- laughter -- but everybody recognizes excellence when they see it, and nobody has had more sustained excellence as a football program at the collegiate level than the Alabama Crimson Tide.

And I'd like to say I'll see you next year, but we've got this thing called term limits. You can keep on going. President here and the White House staff for the great hospitality that -- this is really special for our team and all the people who made our team special. We'd also like to thank you for your service.

I think everybody here appreciates anybody who gives their life for the service of others and the quality of our life and our great country -- so we certainly appreciate that. I'd also like to congratulate our team and thank our team for a wonderful job this year.