Urban Meyer

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches Ohio State's NCAA college football spring game in Columbus, Ohio.

(Jay LaPrete)

It is well documented, at this point, that Nick Saban has made good use of a little-known rule which allows former players to work with college football teams.

It isn't specific to Alabama, of course, but Saban has brought in former Tide stars to emulate certain opponents as members of the scout team.

On Monday, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer was asked about it.

"In practice?" Meyer asked. "I did not know that."

Meyer then raised his phone in front of reporters, saying he "had to go and make a phone call."

Reporters asked @OSUCoachMeyer about the NCAA rule allowing ex-players scrimmage with school teams. His response? https://t.co/sigeN7JgyG — Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 14, 2016

Saban used former Tide star Trent Richardson to play the role of LSU running back Leonard Fournette prior to Alabama's 10-0 win.

In the same week, John Parker Wilson played the role of LSU QB Danny Etling.

In preparation for Trevor Knight and Texas A&M, the Crimson Tide brought in Blake Sims to play his role on the scout team.