How good was the Alabama football defense on Saturday night against Mississippi State? The source that matters most, the Crimson Tide coaching staff, gave the performance high marks. Fourteen Alabama Crimson Tide defenders were earned Player of the Week (POTW) honors from Nick Saban and his staff.
Nick Saban has long been parsimonious when praising players. Earning a POTW distinction from the legendary coach is significant. After Saturday night’s shutout of Mississippi State, nearly the entire primary defensive rotation earned POTW honors. Never before under Nick Saban has an entire defensive unit been so recognized. Thorough research into Alabama football records might reveal no previous Alabama football coach has awarded an entire starting-plus unit.