Neyland Stadium. It’s where the noise can become the game. Nick Saban knows that better than most. During his Alabama years, Tennessee was one of the road environments he singled out when talking about the SEC’s toughest places to play. Now, with No. 1 Texas heading into Knoxville, he has a warning for his former assistant Steve Sarkisian.
Nick Saban joined The Pat McAfee Show this week and was asked about what awaits Texas in Tennessee. His answer quickly moved beyond the bright orange and the 100,000-plus crowd.
“First of all, to answer your first question, this was one of the most difficult places to play in the SEC,” Saban said. “I mean, I always thought LSU, A&M, and Tennessee were the most difficult places to play, especially if the game is a game and the fans can stay in the game.”…