"He's a pretty special person. Just developed a great relationship. Obviously he's a manager, he runs an organization. And you talk about fight, right? Those guys kept fighting. I was certainly rooting for them, and it was good to see those guys pull that off."
"It really caught us by surprise. Saturday morning before the game, we're focusing on the game, and I think some of the guys didn't know who he was until he started speaking, and it was almost like a Nick Saban moment. People started snapping and it was like, OK, we need to listen. He just gave us some words of encouragement and advice. That we're basically in the same position that the [Dodgers] are in, and we're always going to get everyone's best. Just to focus on the ga"
"Cool to have Dave Roberts join us yesterday.#RollTide 🏈 ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/OnIgxXDIjT - Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) November 9, 2025"
Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and then attended the Alabama-LSU rivalry game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Roberts stood on the sidelines during the ABC broadcast wearing a Crimson Tide pullover and cap. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer described a growing friendship with Roberts and praised Roberts for leading a resilient Dodgers team. Roberts spoke to the Crimson Tide squad before the game, delivering encouragement and advice and drawing comparisons by a player to a Nick Saban moment. The visit prompted public recognition, including a social media post welcoming Roberts to the program.
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