Alabama football will most likely be on the outside looking in at the college football playoffs for the first time in its existence.
The Tide’s fanbase is a passionate one and they feel several factors went into Alabama losing games to LSU and Auburn this season. According to a discussion thread created by Touchdown Alabama via Twitter, here is a look at what Alabama fans feel needs to improve for Alabama in the future.
Improve on Defense
Something has to be done with defense. Something has to be done with discipline. And the team needs to be ready for big games. They lose their composure and minds in big games. Whatever that is, is up to saban.
— Shane Morrow🥋 (@RSM_rtr20) December 1, 2019
Implement new defensive schemes to deal with evolving offenses. Modified rotation and depth to offset injury potential. Don’t panic because we had a bad season largely due to injuries.
— Gregory Boardman 🥋 (@gmboardman) December 1, 2019
We need a ball hawk at db. Surtain and Diggs play weak. Diggs was terrible this year. We need big play makers in the bank of the defense.
— Studdard2018 (@studdard2018) December 1, 2019
I want to see the Db’s look for the ball. We need monsters up front not just ok lineman. Davis has done nothing all year. I like Barmore. We need a mean defense again. We should bring back members from the past teams and let them tell the team how they feel about watching that
— matthew hartman (@matthewhartman6) December 1, 2019
New Kicker
Change our kicker and no more unnecessary penalties
— Christina De Winters (@Alabamarules73) December 1, 2019
A field goal kicker we can depend on and a punter who can kick 40+ yard punts. Kickoffs need to go in the end zone too. Don’t think that is too much to ask for this quality of a team. Auburn field goal kicker was solid. So is Georgia and LSUs. Hopefully, we can regroup.
— HDL 🥋 (@Baileyedith) December 1, 2019
Fire Pete Golding / Nw Defensive Staff
https://twitter.com/la12bamafan/status/1200982021599834112?s=21
New DC ….This was the worst defense the Tide has had under Saban! Cost us any chance at a shot at the NC or SEC this year !
— Greg Sharp (@GregSharp19) December 1, 2019
New defensive staff ASAP and I'm willing to coach them and put some fire under those defensive players cause they have played soft the last two years. Need a new kicker! Where are the players with heart that plays until the whistle blows. Wake up Bama Nation!
— Rozay Veteran 🥋 (@SrRoss) December 1, 2019
Pete G has got to go! He took over last year and had a full season this year. Both seasons produced terrible defensive play. He’s got to go
— Clint (@Clint18xschamps) December 1, 2019
More Discipline
Hopefully, better defense and overall more disciplined team.
— Corgimom 🐘 (@Liv2lovalways) December 1, 2019
Cut down on penalties and lack of discipline
— benross88 🐘 (@benross88) December 1, 2019
Young Players / Gain Experience
There is not one thing that needs to be changed. Losing 16 underclassmen over the past 4 years, Major season ending injuries to 3 major positions, injury to Punters/Kickers, Losing Heisman QB. Too many positives with all the out of control negatives that affected this season.
— Terry Robinson (@Trafficman813) December 1, 2019
Alabama played 7 True Freshmen in key positions. 8 more played in roles that contributed. Last years recruiting class and the current one will set BAMA up for 2 more years. Great QB room, great WR room. Saban recruited speed on Defense and DL to come in an make difference. TIME!
— Terry Robinson (@Trafficman813) December 1, 2019
