What an amazing quote from a player who seems to have embraced coach Nick Saban’s sentiments about “hateful competitors.”Īnd if you’re an opposing fan who, in his mind, was bold enough to show up and cheer against him and his team, he wants you to be prepared - nay, eager to leave the game early.

So that’s kind of my own little thing in my head that I go through.” I say, the audacity for the fans to show up and for the team to come step on the field and play with us. “I tell people all the time, the audacity for the other team to even step on the field is disrespectful to me. He said, “Yeah, I do,” and then elaborated, delivering an epic, Hall of Fame-worthy (and nonsensical) quote in response.įull presser👇 /qQL7Tzd3sE 2 Alabama’s lone interception so far this season - was asked if he considers himself a hateful player on the field. Anderson - a distant Heisman Trophy candidate who leads his defense with 4.5 sacks for 26 yards and is responsible for No. The Crimson Tide’s defensive star made that perfectly clear Tuesday during his press conference. And he takes your non-Alabama fandom and mere presence personally. He’s offended you think your team has a chance to beat his. He’s offended that opposing teams bother stepping on the field against his Crimson Tide and offended that opposing fans even show up to watch. is offended you’re here - if you’re rooting for the other team that is.

The audacity