Traditional theories of how to win college football games may no longer apply to high-octane offenses like the one wielded by Alabama football. Perhaps, no longer does defense win championships. Could it also be true, field position and thereby net punting yards are less important?
Whatever the answer to the question, all Alabama football fans are concerned about the Crimson Tide not having a consistent punter. Any fans who believe defenses no longer win championships, also believe the lack of enough defense can lose championships. The same can be surmised for punting. In a tight game between two evenly matched teams, net punting yards and field position could be the difference.