Alabama football played better defensively toward the end of the 2021 season, but it understands what it needs to do to grab everyone’s respect as a feared unit for the coming fall.
Will Anderson Jr., the Crimson Tide’s vocal leader at outside linebacker, spoke to reporters before Monday’s practice.
The native Georgian displayed much emotion during interviews last year, especially when he felt like his message had not taken root on the team. Alabama head coach Nick Saban supported Anderson in his postgame presser after the loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, but Anderson smiled before the second spring practice.