Alabama wrapped up its first day of spring practice on Tuesday afternoon which meant head coach Nick Saban got to return to the podium to face the media.
Most teams would have been thrilled with the signing class Alabama finished with on Wednesday, but it wasn't the ranking that fans have become familiar with while Nick Saban has been in charge.
The entire season has been building towards this Saturday's Iron Bowl and Alabama returned to work on Monday to prepare for the game with No. 6 Auburn.
No one expected a tight game on Saturday when Mercer came to Tuscaloosa for senior day, but Alabama head coach Nick Saban had two clear objectives in mind for his team.