Nick Saban ends his radio show with a pep talk for Tide fans on Astini News
"Every time they come to the line of scrimmage, we should make it difficult for their quarterback to play," he said. "Don't think you're not having an effect on the game. ... Make them go silent. Make their players react to the snap of the ball so that they can't hear every play of the game.
"That will be a tremendous advantage for our defense, and it will create some problems for them. But you have to do it."
The third-ranked Crimson Tide (3-0) plays host to 14th-ranked Arkansas (3-0) in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.
"You want our players to our players to play every play of the game, compete for 60 minutes in the game," Saban said. "Well, you know, I don't get any hot dog at halftime. I don't. I don't even drink a Coke. I coach the team at halftime. You get your little halftime break, and then you have your little ... back in your seat ready to go when the next half starts.
"We started out slow in the third quarter. We can't do that. We've got to establish the rhythm of the game from the beginning to the end, and everybody's got to play 60 minutes in the game. That's what we expect from the players. That's what I expect from the fans, because you can affect the game. ..."
