The questions posed above were not being asked by most Alabama football fans Saturday night. Instead, passion-driven responses questioned the Crimson Tide level of defensive talent. The most frustrated fans voiced complaints about the Tide coaching staff – especially Defensive Coordinator, Pete Golding.
As a new game-week began, more frequently the questions became those posed above. Against elite teams, defense is still needed in this era of explosive offenses. Alabama football did not have the defense it needed against LSU. It is tempting to fault the Tide defense for the LSU loss. More correctly, all phases of team play must perform to win against top opposition.