NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Alabama coach Nick Saban expects All-American linebacker Rolando McClain to be ready for the BCS championship game against Texas.
Saban said McClain and backup defensive back Rod Woodson were both feeling better Wednesday after being limited in practice the previous day with a stomach virus. He said he wouldn't let anybody play in Thursday night's game if he was sick or at risk for dehydration.
The Butkus Award-winning McClain was a no-show at the game's media day because of the ailment.
Saban says the focus now is on execution and keeping things simple for the players. He compared it to a baseball hitter going through his normal routine even with the game on the line and two outs in the bottom of the ninth.
