Alabama's defense gave up 20 points to Tennessee in the first half, and Tide fans were angry.

Kevin Steele got a lot from Crimson Tide fans on Twitter. The Tide fan base wants to see dominance, and it did not happen from its defense against the Volunteers in the first half. Steele got the Pete Golding treatment from last year.

Pete Golding is dressed up as Kevin Steele for Halloween today in the press box.

— Shane (@Shan3Jones) October 21, 2023

I really like Kevin Steele but he looks completely unprepared..

— Terah (@milam_i) October 21, 2023

I have waited to say this, but Kevin Steele and Tommy Rees were bad hires for Nick Saban. #RollTide

— Davidson Crooks (@spawn4288) October 21, 2023

Kevin Steele coming out of the timeout: pic.twitter.com/C0CauILcoc

— Carter Byrd (@CarterByrd13) October 21, 2023

Kevin Steele, my guy, why are we blitzing on 3rd and Goal with 15 seconds left in this situation

— The Houndstooth 🐘 (@HToothSports) October 21, 2023

Hopefully, the defense can get it turned around in the second half. 

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