Pete Golding has the pieces in place for a big year at Alabama in the fall.
As a fifth-year defensive assistant, the 38-year-old play-caller has veteran leadership at all levels of the defense.
Golding has experienced defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs. The Crimson Tide has made it through preseason camp without a significant injury on defense. He has healthy players, experienced leadership, and talented pass rushers across the board with this unit. People have had mixed feelings about Coach Golding, but this is the time to silence all critics about him.
Last week, Stephen Smith of Touchdown Alabama Magazine broke down three reasons why this is Golding’s season to prove he is an elite defensive coordinator via In My Own Words. All eyes will be on him to see if he makes this group a top-five unit.
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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.
