The emergence of Eli Ricks: LSU-transfer shines in first start with Alabama

[ASFN Admin]

From the moment Nick Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa, he's preached the importance of preparing at the highest level, whether it's in practice, studying game film, or warming up. It's a hard idea to grasp especially for a transfer, but on Saturday, Eli Ricks was the perfect embodiment of Saban's "practice like you play" tagline. In his first start in crimson and white, Ricks recorded four pass breakups along with two total tackles in Alabama's 30-6 win against Mississippi State.

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