Last year, despite Alabama’s pitiful kick return game, the Crimson Tide had some of the most effective, lethal special teams in the country.
- Alabama finished 4th in the nation in special teams efficiency
- Alabama was “just” 4th in the SEC in YPR allowed, but it shaved off almost 2 full yards from its returns, and opponents began play inside the 25 on 64% of their possessions, with average possession beginning at the 24.78 yard line, down from the 26.17 yard line in 2021. Simply an outstanding job here. Alabama was T-1st in the country in long returns allowed as well: no kicks over 30 yards, and no returns for a score.