By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
There’s an expression that suggests that you make a fool of yourself when you assume. Nick Saban didn’t cite that quote when he responded to a comment in his weekly press conference before the season-opener. But he came close.
A reporter said he assumed everyone would learn who starts at quarterback when the offense trots onto the field Saturday in Orlando when the Crimson Tide faces Louisville at 7 p.m. on ABC. The head coach quickly set him straight.
“I don’t think you should assume anything,” he said with a shrug. “If I’m ready to tell you, I’ll tell you and if I’m not I won’t. You can assume that.”The buzz since Alabama won its 17th national championship has been about whether sophomore Tua Tagovailoa or junior Jalen Hurts will be the starting signal-caller. CBSSports.com reported that the two are listed as co-starters on the depth chart with Tagovailoa listed first and the two separated by a slash.
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