Alabama coach Nick Saban was complimentary of Florida State following his team’s spring game on Saturday.

Saban told media members in Tuscaloosa that FSU coach Jimbo Fisher was the best offensive coordinator he’s had at any level -- college or pro -- and called the Seminoles an “elite team”.

Saban: I don't think we're an elite team right now. I think we're an adequate team. ... We're going to play an elite team in the first game. — Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) April 22, 2017



FSU opens its season Sept. 2 in Atlanta against Alabama in what is expected to be a contest between two programs ranked in the top five, and potentially a matchup between the No. 1 team in the country and the No. 2 team.

Saban’s comments on Fisher were particularly noteworthy given that he’s had other offensive coordinators with impressive pedigrees such as Jim McElwain (head coach for Florida and Colorado State), Lane Kiffin (head coach for FAU, USC, Tennessee and the Oakland Raiders), Major Applewhite (Houston head coach), Mike Mularkey (head coach of Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars) and Scott Linehan (head coach of St. Louis Rams, offensive coordinator for four NFL teams).

Saban calls Jimbo the best offensive coordinator he has ever had Pro or at the College level. #Alabama and #FSU face off week 1 in Atlanta. — Noah Mindel (@noahmindel) April 22, 2017





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