Bill O’Brien was not the coordinator Alabama fans wanted to be fired into the sun last week.
The Crimson Tide supporters were pleased with his play-calling on offense, albeit a little too late, but they were pleased.
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Pete Golding, the Tide’s defensive coordinator, drew all the criticism against Auburn. Alabama’s defense allowed 318 yards rushing, including Robby Ashford (quarterback) and Jarquez Hunter (running back) both totaling 100+ yards. The Tigers’ running game kept it alive as the Tide failed to set the edge on defense. Golding did not make adjustments and players were overpursuing lanes. Auburn averaged 7.4 yards per rushing attempt, and Ashford rushed for two scores in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The Tide gave up 27 points in a 49-27 victory, but its fans want Golding out of the program.
He has been with the Crimson Tide since 2018, and the primary defensive coordinator since 2019.
Pete Golding is deathly allergic to spying the quarterback
— Sidelines – Bama (@SSN_Alabama) November 26, 2022
I’m praying to god the bowl game will be the last game Pete Golding coaches at Alabama.
— Fletch (@LilFletch22) November 28, 2022
Pete Golding is the worst coordinator in the country. Not even close
— Zane Lee (@CriMson_Tide28) November 26, 2022
Pete Golding has zero concept of how to defend a running QB.
— Lee Roy Jordan Stan Account (@CapstoneCowboy) November 26, 2022
Pete Golding scheming for a QB that can run. pic.twitter.com/Eh8vTKRXry
— Justin Wagner (@jwag718) November 26, 2022
Pete Golding is an embarrassment to the program and has been for a while.
— Kyle Zumstein (@kzumstein10) November 26, 2022
Pete Golding has given up 24 Points to a RB Coach
— Bryant (@bapowers95) November 26, 2022
Pete Golding is so bad lol. Had them in the one look there that gives up a TD on that O play called.
— MP (@MpPx111) November 26, 2022
Damn Defense Is Trippin Pete Golding 😔 Sucks..
— Lisa D. Lipscomb RTR4LIFE🐘❤️🏈 (@Lipsle2) November 26, 2022
If Nick Saban doesn’t get rid of Pete Golding among others, then nothing is going to change with this football team.
— Bama Beat (@TheBamaBeat) November 26, 2022
If Saban keeps Pete Golding, we’re not going to win another championship. Bamas defense looks so soft and weak under his watch.
— Nader نادر (@ThaPersianKid) November 26, 2022
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