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Cory Woodroof

Did Nick Saban call out Nate Oats when referring to a suspended Alabama football player?

Nick Saban raised eyebrows Monday after a remark that was seemingly related to the controversy surrounding Nate Oats and the basketball program, though media members were told afterward it was merely a coincidental choice of phrasing.

The Alabama head coach’s thoughts came shortly after AL.com reported that Crimson Tide freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell had been suspended from the team and “all team activities” following his arrest last week in Florida.

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