For the first time in 12 seasons under Nick Saban, Alabama football was more so feared for its offense than its defense in 2018. Despite achieving its highest marks of the Saban era in both points and yards, while boasting a Heisman finalist at quarterback – Tua Tagovailoa – the staple of the Crimson Tide was picked apart in January as Clemson won the national championship.
Part of re-establishing the Alabama factor is getting players to have a “winning football” attitude.
After the Tide’s first scrimmage on Saturday, Saban told the media that the communication was there on defense but the execution was not.