It’s like a kid losing their favorite candy—only this isn’t about sweets. When Alabama freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams first committed to the Crimson Tide, he imagined playing under the legendary Nick Saban. It was a fairytale for the freshman.

During Alabama football player press conferences, freshman Ryan Williams flashed his festive manicure and said, "We the real Mardi Gras."

For those that watched No. 11 Alabama’s 42-13 shellacking of No. 21 LSU on Saturday, most would think the Crimson Tide would be pleased with their performance.

Alabama star WR Ryan Williams opens up about how Nick Saban’s retirement impacted his recruitment process. He and teammate Jaylen Mbakwe also share their thoughts on playing for Coach Kalen DeBoer and the great job he's done with the program.