Media members of both Alabama and Michigan were graced with Pete Golding’s presence on Sunday, as he was one of four assistant coaches that spoke at media day. Regardless of over exaggerations, Alabama was not completely horrible on defense this year. It was not one that fans are accustomed to seeing; however, it forced 20 turnovers and could’ve pitched five shutouts.
In his first season as defensive coordinator, Golding entered the campaign without two instrumental pieces at inside linebacker. The duo of Dylan Moses and Joshua McMillon sustained knee injuries in August camp and would miss the entire regular season.