If you’re waiting for an Alabama official to publicly address the latest round of Nick Saban-to-Texas rumors, you’re going to have to wait a while longer.
Speaking as part of a panel on the state of college sports Wednesday in New York City, UA athletic director Bill Battle was asked about the state of contract talks with Saban and if he was concerned about losing his head football coach to Texas.
Suffice to say, Battle didn’t say much on either front.
“He’s working his butt off on recruiting. We’re focused on recruiting and playing Oklahoma,” Battle said. “The Sugar Bowl is where his efforts are and that’s where mine are.”
That will likely qualify as the university’s only public statement until Saban signs the deal that’s reportedly been on his desk since last Friday... or the rumors of a move to Austin come to fruition.