Nick Saban is bringing fire and brimstone next week.
Even in victory, his defense got embarrassed, exploited and exposed by Lane Kiffin and Mississippi.
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Alabama surrendered 647 yards of total offense and 48 points, both of which were the most given up by a Saban-coached team versus an unranked opponent in the AP Poll era. A bunch of tackles were missed, players looked lost on the field, the Tide’s defensive front could not get consistent pressure to Ole Miss’ passing game, and Jordan Battle got ejected (targeting).
While Saban, fans and former players are very frustrated, one former Tide alum knows that Monday is going to be rough on everyone.
Isaiah Buggs, a former defensive lineman for Alabama from 2017-18, was on a national championship team his first season and a team that lost to Clemson in the title game in 2018.
He is now a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he knows all too well about what happens when Alabama does not play its best football.
I’m Telling Ya Right Now That Team Meeting On Monday For Bama Gone Be Harsh Lol Trust Me I Know?
— Isaiah D. Buggs (@BigPooh_91) October 11, 2020
Something has to change on defense.
After getting a pass for last year, due to injuries, the #FirePeteGolding chants are back. No one knows how Saban will handle everything moving forward; however, he knows this is not a defensive product people are happy about.
It has to face Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium next week, but Saban is more focused on fixing things now.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
