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Ok, we have the coach here. You have *** couple opening remarks, you bet. Uh, it's great to be here for media days and I appreciate all your, you know, just, uh coverage of our teams and, uh, you know, ours in particular, um, some great stories out there to be shared. Um But, uh, just, uh, just especially, I love promoting our guys and promoting our program. So, uh, thanks for all, all your coverage. Let's start George in the front row. George C CBS News, Texas coach, you've done *** lot, um, building relationships with former players at the University of Alabama. Just curious to hear, what do you think the impact it has with the coach who maybe didn't coach those guys th for your program? Well, roll tide George. Um And what was the last part you were talking? So how does it impact the development of your, yeah, the relationships, um, the relationships I think are critical. Um You know, we talk about the vision that you have and that you want uh for your program. Um But really, you know, taking one step back, uh I'm *** firm believer that before you can really sell the vision and get the, buy in on what you want that vision to be. Um, you have to have *** relationship and, uh, they gotta know that you care, um, before they really, you know, care about what, you know, and what, what you try to, to sell to them and what you want the program to look like. And, uh, that buy in happens because of their relationships. Left side. Fourth row. Dan Peck ESPN 1067. And Auburn coach, what were the most difficult parts of making the decision to take the Alabama job? Uh, the most difficult, I think, just, uh, family, you know, uh, you move around. Um, and I think, uh, we've lived in the last 15 years, I think in 13 or 14 different houses, um, you know, in about nine cities, I think, and so nine different moves. And so, um, knowing that that takes *** toll, not just on myself but my family, um, that's, that's hard. Um, got two daughters that are, uh, getting older and one's, uh, actually gonna be *** freshman at Washington. And so that was *** pretty unique situation and *** great, uh, great set up there. But, um, you know, getting their support, uh, was really important and, uh, you know, once I had that just continue to, you know, follow up, follow through, uh, on this opportunity and work with Greg Byrne. Um, just realizing what the vision was for this program and what it has been and, um, understanding, uh, the support I'd get, uh, you know, it's just, uh, made it to where, you know, I understood again why this place is special and why I wanted to be the head coach here. Right side, front row. Hey, Kaylyn, good morning. This is Zach Klein with WSB channel two in Atlanta. I'm curious how far back if at all your relationship goes with Kirby Smart and what can everyone expect for your first sec game? Yeah. Um, really, other than just the meetings, uh, here recently, it hasn't been *** lot of, uh, or any, uh, interaction I've had with coach Smart, um, from afar, you know, you follow the, the best of the best and, um, you know, he's been at Alabama, he's got *** great, uh, coaching history there as the head coach at Georgia. Um, you know, watching, watching the, the games, they've been *** part of, um, you know, you're always trying to take from those teams that are, that are there at the end of the year. And so, uh, nothing but respect and, you know, just, you know, I have an appreciation, I think for the game itself and, uh, people who are trying to make the game better and, um, I certainly, you know, would appreciate what he's doing for our conference as, uh, you know, one of the, the leaders, um, and representing our conference, uh, when it comes to improving our game as well. Front row, left side. Good morning coach. Good morning *** P ST, I'm *** P Kelly. As we see it. Syndicated radio coach, there's two units. I use the term like *** chorus line, the offensive line and the defensive back. How do you get them ready for the big stage on broadway? And what are some road protocols that are important for your team offensive line and defensive back? Ok. Um Yeah, I think, uh you know, when it comes to those positions in our program right now, um I think we, we made *** lot of headway as far as uh gaining some depth. Um I felt, you know, going in the spring, maybe that position was one that maybe, you know, might be *** little bit uh concerning when it comes to the depth uh experience, but the way it all really came together, we all of *** sudden now have, you know, an interior that's got *** lot of experience uh with Parker Brailsford, uh Tyler Booker Jane Roberts. Um and then, you know, getting uh Cayden Proctor back along with the development of Elijah Pritchett who did *** great job will for me, some others as well. Um I really feel like it's actually uh *** strength of our team now. Um I felt that even at the end of spring and now I continue to see these guys work this summer. Phil. Phil even more so uh defensive back. I think we can, we put *** lineup out there that uh is got some experience. Um I think us as *** coaching staff, it's gonna be really important to just every single day press upon these guys because we have *** lot of youth that is very talented, um and just pressing on them how important every day is and their development is gonna be critical for us, not just from *** depth standpoint, but uh we could have some young guys out there playing, uh sooner than later, uh when it comes to, you know, playing defensive back and corner in particular, the product, one of the important things you take *** team. Uh huh. Um, I mean, I, you know, we all have our different beliefs when it comes to going on the road and, and what we try to do and the protocols. Um, I, uh, I guess I like to get there as late as possible, especially if it's an afternoon or evening game. Um, I know we play the 11 o'clock kickoff there at Wisconsin. And so you got to account for some travel and things like that, but, uh try to get as much done at home, um, before getting on ***, on *** plane and, um, you know, to me by that time, um, it's just kind of tips and reminders and things like that, uh, continued walkthroughs. Um, just want the guys to be confident, relaxed, uh doing everything you can to to make sure their headspace is good. Uh, going into the Saturday right side, third row, Kennedy Wright with CBS 42 coach. Can you talk *** little bit about how hard was it, or was it even *** challenge to bring your own culture and beliefs to *** team that's deeply rooted in traditions and kind of has its own culture already? Yeah. I mean, I, uh, and I've done it enough times to where you go to different places, whether it's as an assistant or as *** head coach to where you kind of know. Uh, and, and the first thing, you know, what you need to try to do early and that the first thing is to just listen, listen to what those things are, whether it's the players, whether it's the alumni, you know, uh those within the building, just kind of hear, you know, what are front and center, the ones that, uh that are the traditions that are most important to them. Um The reasons for, you know, the success, uh what's been done. Uh Fortunately I retained *** lot of staff, uh, and *** lot of that continuity, I think helped with *** lot of those traditions and again, helping me understand what I don't know. Um But then I think there's also just got to be *** piece of, and it's probably, it's more of the scheduling and just the, the methods that we would use, uh timing, um, all that kind of stuff, uh, just, you know, things that have worked for me, work for, uh, the programs. I've been *** part of what I've learned. Um, and I think that's not necessarily always *** right or wrong. Um, it's more about how you blend it all together. Uh, and so, um, those things were important to me, you know, we're, we're gonna practice in the mornings, you know, and I don't think there's *** right and wrong. We've had success mornings and afternoons, but how I can mesh things together and just, you know, make *** schedule throughout the week that fits uh practice in the mornings. Um That's something that, uh you know, I feel like I understand well, and uh that's something I think our guys have embraced and, you know, I've educated them again. This isn't necessarily the only way you win. Um But this is the way that uh I've achieved success and I think uh they're very open to it and I appreciate our guys for being that way, left side, third row and then pass the microphone to your left. Yes, sir. Good morning coach Tony Rees out of W CD M out of Columbus, Georgia, the ABC affiliate. What would you say has been the biggest challenge you face since being in Alabama? And how have you been over, been able to overcome it so far? Biggest challenge, I think the biggest challenge. Oh, I know the biggest challenge was early on. Um the first two weeks, um with the timing of everything being in the middle of January, there's no question. I mean, you got *** contact period. Uh, we're *** 12 and two football team, um, that went to *** semifinal game, *** lot of talent on *** roster, highly, highly recruited football players. Um, you know, and so, uh, it, with the portal being open for 30 days when *** head coach, uh, change happens, um you know, that was intense. It really was and uh you're trying to manage *** retention of *** roster with building *** staff and the building of the staff helps with, with the retention of the roster. Um But just things come in your way. Um uh *** lot of bullets in the air, you know, uh that I know uh I could be more proud of our staff and our team for just working through *** lot of noise that was out there. Um And, and, you know, there's *** couple of guys that uh moved on. Um But for the majority of our team to stick around and stay, um it was probably the toughest time, but it's one that I think has been re very rewarding when it comes to us, understand who we are and appreciation for what we've been through so far here in the first six months, stay on the left side. Third rule, Tyler Shaw with, with K BT X in College Station. Uh ho how much have you and, and Nick Saban kind of talked since um take, taking over the role and kind of going off that challenges. What kind of unique challenges? Um Do you have in this role after taking over? Um from Saban? Well, I think coach Saban has been nothing but gracious uh with time anytime I've reached out to him, um you know, he has *** office over there at stadium, we got *** chance to go over there *** couple of times to see him. And, uh, you know, he's *** busy man too, you know, and he's got his uh his things he's doing. But, uh, you know, I think I have just, uh uh you know, first of all, want him to always know that he's welcome, but I also appreciate that he has put forth the ultimate respect in trying to uh let us kind of establish who we are. Um But, you know, iii I just, I said earlier, you know, this morning that anyone who's poured into this program, I want them to always feel *** part of it because they've got us to this place and there's no, no one more than coach Saban that's put this program on the map to the level it is right now. And so, um, you know, I just appreciate the, any wisdom he shares, uh you know, whether it be program related or just football in general. Um He's *** promoter of the game. I know, he's gonna knock it out of the park with his opportunity there as an analyst as well. Um And so, um it's ***, it's *** great asset to have close to home. Um But, uh you know, it's been, he's been great for our staff as well. *** couple of our staff members have gone over there uh and met with him, um whether it's uh football related or even not football related. So nothing but appreciation uh for everything he's been to us so far at this point, Rice I forth, throw them pass the microphone to your right. Hey, coach Michael Brauner for WNSP and Mobile, you talked *** lot about Jalen Mil and there are *** lot of people have been hopeful that you'll be able to help him take that next step as *** passer. Of course, the season Michael Pennix had for you last year. What do you think it is about your offense that allows *** quarterback to be the best version of themselves? I think that there's, um I mean, I think first of all, the talent of your quarterback is most important, right? Um You know, I mean, you can go to drastic levels and talk about *** guy who can't pass well in the end, your passing game is not gonna be what you want to be. But, um you know, Jalen is super talented, uh you know, when it comes to down the field throws, which are not easy um he was one of the best in the country. Um He and Michael, both were two of the top of just, I think three or four in the country when it came to accuracy, efficiency, yards per yards per attempt uh in some of those areas, depending on how you look at it. Um But, uh you know, I think just continue to grow his game build confidence. Um It's new language verbiage that he's got to learn um directing, directing the whole show, you know, and knowing the things that he can do within our system without making it too complicated. That's what Michael had. Um And he had *** few years at it, right? Because we were together at 2019, 2020 he ran the same system under Nick Sheridan at Indiana 21. And I know there was *** partial seasons but then 22 and 23 there in Washington. So he had *** multiple years. And so, you know, Jalen is just pouring himself into this, um learning it as fast as he can. Um You're never gonna question the work ethic of this guy and uh um you know, from *** passing standpoint, he's got the skill set, he's got the tools and now it's just tying the footwork to the reeds and the progression, knowing when to take off and run, knowing how to move the chains, believing that, hey, you know, in each other that if, if you, uh, can go through your progression, we can call those shots down the field if, uh, if it's not there and you check it down the next time, we can call it again and be confident in calling them more often than, uh, than less right side, fourth row. Hey, Coach Ben Bobi, local three news in Chattanooga. Uh, Amari Jefferson, *** kid from the Chattanooga area, stayed over from, uh, Saban's recruitment. How do you foresee using him his play make in, in your offense? And has he transitioned to the college football? At least, you know, you know, Amari just came in this summer and, uh, extremely, you know, talented, highly touted, um, just, uh, versatile, you know, you see it with the other sports and things that he can do. Um, but, um, you know, I think right now we're just learning the offense, learn the system. Um, you know, we get to work with them skill set wise, uh, during this time of the year. Um, so, you know, I get *** chance to see that and, uh, you can see that he's gonna become *** really good player in our program. And, um, you know, at that position, um, you just, you know, we will, we'll rotate guys in and especially if they got an ***, *** way that they can help us, um, with different certain packages. Uh, and, you know, um I'm anxious to get to work with Amari here in, uh, the month of August and, uh, you know, get him, uh, see how quickly he can pick things up and get out there and, and do some things for us. One final quick question right here on the left. Uh, good morning, Coach Michael Giddens war report, Auburn Alabama. Uh, can you talk about the difference in the types of defenses you had success against in the pack and what you'll be facing week in and week out in the sec. And, you know, will any of those differences have an impact on your decisions to either call plays or delegate that responsibility? Yeah. Uh, from *** calling play standpoint, um, you know, Nick Sharon will call the plays and I, you know, I just think Nick's *** brilliant mind. Um, we have some great staff, uh, that I know, uh, with *** guy like Jamarcus Shepard, they've worked together now for multiple years and, um, certainly I'm, you know, very much involved in not just the offense but the defense too. Um, and, you know, in the system is what we've built over many years, years and, you know, um, I know Nick's extremely sharp and knowing how to, to go on the tangents. We need to, with the personnel, we have to make the offense the best it can be. Um, but, uh, that's, you know, um, I think when it comes to applying it to the defenses, we'll see this year, um, I think there's always gonna be *** variety. I think every conference presents *** variety of the talent level here and there uh might be different. Uh the strengths might be different. Um, you know, the styles you see, um there might be more trends in one conference than another, but I think at some point throughout the season you see almost everything. Um, coaches go from different sides of the countries to, to the others and they institute their, their packages, their schemes. And so, um, you know, I think having done this now over 20 years, I think you've, I don't wanna say, seen everything, but I think you've seen *** lot and, uh, you know, how to manipulate, uh, you know, defenses, you know, how to, um, you know, attack, uh, and the areas, uh, maybe that are weak and how to, how people are gonna look at you, I think is as much as important as anything, you know, and, uh, them trying to stop what you do best. And so having those little tangents that I've referred to, um, and sharp coaches like we have, um, you know, that's important because, uh, this as the season goes on, we'll continue to evolve our offense and had to adjust and counter the things that are coming at us. Coach. Thank you very much. Wish. Good morning to you, Todd. Yeah.