Many former Alabama football players were frustrated with the team’s performance versus Oklahoma.
The Crimson Tide’s postseason aspirations are gone with last week’s loss to the Sooners.
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Alabama’s offense was held out of the end zone for the first time since the 2011 Game of the Century against LSU.
Alphonse “Shank” Taylor, a former Tide offensive lineman, was arguably the most visibly angry athlete on social media.
The former two-time national champion questioned the lack of usage Alabama gave its running backs. Jam Miller had some success and a Justice Haynes had a couple of nice runs, but Nick Sheridan’s play-calling took the ball out of their hands. All three of the Tide’s losses have one thing in common: its opposition stayed disciplined to its rushing attack and Alabama did not.
Tennessee and Oklahoma rushed for 200-plus yards on Alabama, while Vanderbilt had 166 yards and two touchdowns.
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In all three games, Haynes and Miller combined for less carries than the opponent. Taylor, who blocked for the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner in Derrick Henry, does not understand why this Alabama coaching staff won’t trust Miller and Haynes.
Why go away from the backs?
— Alphonse Taylor (@SHANKK50) November 24, 2024
We have a 370 pound LT and don’t run inside zone 40 times a game….
— Alphonse Taylor (@SHANKK50) November 24, 2024
Run the ball
— Alphonse Taylor (@SHANKK50) November 24, 2024
I’d like to see a first down run to a RB. Followed by a 2nd down run to our RB. 3rd down read option with a slant attached.
— Alphonse Taylor (@SHANKK50) November 24, 2024
Hopefully, Taylor’s words can reach the coaching staff for the Iron Bowl.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
