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DACOACHO starts off with the usual platitudes about Bama, Saban, Kiffin, and some Bama players like QB Jalen Hurts, LT Cam Robinson, and TE OJ Howard.... Mentions Bama's 32 sacks on the season and makes his first mention that protecting Etling will by a high priority.... On Dwayne Thomas's bulletin board material: "You don't win the game in the papers."...say Etling will probably be sacked twice in this game, he needs to be prepared for it...Toby Weathersby is still questionable for this week's game...Deferred to OL coach Jeff Grimes on the starting OL...said he tried recruiting Fournette when he was at USC, but knew he wasn't going to beat Frank Wilson...repeats that he's not concerned with what the outcome of this game means for his job prospects, he just wants to win...said Fournette has continued doing conditioning work on his ankle and should be ready...O isnt worried about the slow starts, but realizes what needs to be done against Alabama...acknowledges Bama's turnover ability, but still wants to be aggressive. Will focus players this week on taking care of the football...Some big compliments for Bama DL Jonathan Allen...says that besides those who've already been mentioned as out for the rest of the season, the rest of the roster is as healthy as it's been all year...
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