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When Alabama loses, Nick Saban is the first to take the blame, never failing to remind us that a bad game begins at the top.When Alabama wins, however, he's the first to stand back, letting the praise fall on his players and staff instead, his pride and confidence in the team never wavering.So, for Saban, Alabama's victory over Tennessee wasn't just another win to add to his time in Tuscaloosa; it was a moment of celebration for the entire Crimson Tide community."For right now, everybody should enjoy this," Saban said. "It's a it's a great win for us. We had a great atmosphere in the stadium. Our fans were fantastic. They had a huge impact on the game...I just can't tell you how pleased and proud I am with everybody in the organization who puts a lot into it so that we can, you know, have games like this, have atmospheres like this, and have the opportunity to compete like this for our players."Following the game, coach Saban rushed toward the stands, sharing a touching moment with Bryant-Denny's student section as he praised the fans for their impact."Well, I know how much it means to, you know, our fans, this game, the rivalry of this game, Tennessee," Saban said in a post-game interview. "But I also wanted to thank them because of, you know, what a great job they did, the impact that they had on the game, the atmosphere around the game. I think it kept the energy level up, you know, for our team and kept the momentum rolling in the second half for us. So it was fantastic, and I wish I could thank each one of them personally."So pat yourselves on the back, Alabama fans. Coach Saban says you've earned it.