Click here for linkNick Saban met with reporters after a four-day break from practice.
Alabama resumes preparations for LSU on Jan. 9 in the BCS Championship Game.
* Saban wished everyone a happy holiday season.
* Saban said there were no issues with players being away for four days. The players seemed to be in good shape, and good condition after a four-day break.
* This week is more game prep. Preparation, practice and sustaining a full effort in practice is important for Saban to emphasize to his players.
* Harrison Jones returned to practice today. Alabama's freshman tight end suffered a hand injury last week.
* On LSU's difference at quarterback: Saban said Alabama has respect for both LSU quarterbacks, and has to be ready for both scenarios.
* Saban was asked about Duron Carter's absence, but declined comment.
* Saban on Christmas: He quipped he was happy to come back to work so he could go back to telling someone what to do.
* On preparing for rematches: Saban said sometimes when you don't have success the first time you want to have success the next time. Saban said he focuses on fixing things his teams have done poorly.
* Saban said rematches happen all the time, and he wonders why people question this rematch with LSU.
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