TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama coach Nick Saban and the football team are moving on. Saban has put to rest the speculation that he would replace Mack Brown at Texas by striking a new deal with Alabama. For the third-ranked Crimson Tide, the focus is on getting over the loss to Auburn and trying to finish the season strong in the Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl against No. 11 Oklahoma. Saban had said Friday night after agreeing to a new contract reportedly worth about $7 million a year that he planned to retire at Alabama. He said "there were no talks" between his representatives and Texas and pointed to comments on ESPN that he "never considered going to Texas." "I think Ive already made a reaction to that," Saban said. "Dont you watch ESPN? Didnt you see what they put down across the bottom line. Thats my reaction to it. "I dont have any more reactions to it. I think its kind of over so why do we want to talk about that? We look forward. Im looking forward. I made a commitment to our players that are here and Im happy to be committed to them and I want them to make the same kind of commitment to the program and to their future success." Brown announced his resignation at Texas on Saturday. Several Texas regents and a former regent were involved in a meeting with Sabans agent last January to gauge the coachs interest in coming to Texas. Saban found the best way to quash that talk: Re-upping with the Tide. Receiver Kevin Norwood never doubted it. "I went home for the break or whatever, and everybody was basically talking about it," Norwood said. "And I was like, Coach Saban is not going anywhere. And whatever social media was saying, whatever was happening after that, I pretty much ignored it." Alabama (11-1) returned to the practice field on Tuesday for the first time since the Iron Bowl. The game was tied until Chris Davis returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown on the final play to effectively end Alabamas bid for a third straight national championship. Now, the team is gearing up for a bowl trip that would be a prize for most teams, but could be viewed as a disappointment for the Tide. "Were fired up playing Oklahoma," defensive end Jeoffrey Pagan said. "Its not for a national championship or anything, but were going to go into it like it is. "Were going to try to finish this season as strong as possible." Left tackle Cyrus Kouandjio said Saban brought up the 2008 season when the Tide fell to Florida in the SEC championship game and to Utah in the Sugar Bowl. "He was like we shouldnt let this loss bring us down to the point where we just keep hang-dogging and keep our heads down going into the game and lose that game, too," Kouandjio said. On the field, Saban said guard Anthony Steen will miss the bowl game after having shoulder surgery. Off the field, the coach had more to celebrate than even his new contract. His son, Nicholas, and daughter-in-law had a baby on Sunday. The sometimes gruff Saban lit up talking about the experience that got him to the hospital in the wee hours. "To have a healthy baby and a healthy mother and someone that beautiful come into your family is really something that you have to count your blessings on," he said. "They actually had a rocking chair over there so I was kind of happy rocking that baby a little bit. Since then, I havent been able to go back. "I kind of miss the little bugger if you want to know the truth about it." TIDE BITS: Former Southern California and Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin, a onetime rival, has been visiting with Tide coaches this week in Tuscaloosa. Its a common practice for Alabama -- even Oklahomas staff has come to town -- and Saban said hes not sure why that would cause any stir. 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The game was a tune-up for both teams as they prepare for the world championship in Burlington, Vt. ... Zaha Manchester United Jersey . The Panthers havent made it to the playoffs since the spring of 2000, but all Florida needs is a win tonight against the Jets to make that dubious streak a thing of the past. Viewers in the Jets Region can see the action on TSN Jets beginning at 7pm et/6pm ct. Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Juan Pierre knocked in the games only run and Philip Humber got the better of Matt Garza in a pitchers duel, as the White Sox nipped the crosstown-rival Cubs, 1-0, in the second meeting of a three- game interleague series. Humber (8-4) yielded just five hits and three walks in seven scoreless innings for the Sox, who have won four straight to reach the .500 mark (42-42) for the first time since they were 7-7 on April 16. I was very fortunate, Humber said. I changed speeds on what I had. I was behind in the count a lot and was able to throw something down in the zone when I needed an out. Matt Thornton retired all six batters he faced to pick up his third save of the season. Garza (4-7) tossed his seventh career complete game in the loss, the Cubs fourth in six games. Garza had a no-hitter through five innings and ended up yielding one run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven. The Cubs grounded into double plays in their opening three at-bats, providing little help offensively as Garza strolled through the first five frames. Cubs manager Mike Quade was ejected by second base umpire Paul Emmel arguing one of those double plays. That came in the second inning when Quade argued second baseman Gordon Beckham didnt touch the base before a relay throw to first. I was out of the dugout as the play was ddeveloping, Quade said.dddddddddddd I dont manufacture stuff. I was mad. Pauls a good umpire, but I thought he was way off the bag. 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