The week’s details cast a different light on Miller’s regular pregame introduction, in which a Tide staffer gives him a pat down. Oats said the introduction will no longer take place.“I think that’s something that’s been going on all year,” Oats said on Saturday, after Alabama’s victory over Arkansas. “I don’t watch our introductions. I’m not involved with them. I’m drawing up plays at that time. Regardless, it’s not appropriate.
Miller hasn’t been accused of or charged with any crime – or missed any playing time. Miller’s attorney said Miller never handled the gun and that it had been left in his back seat. Police also said another Alabama player, guard Jaden Bradley, was at the scene. He started Saturday’s game and did not score.