For the first time this season, offensive line coach Brent Key showed Alabama fans that he belongs on Nick Saban’s coaching staff.
During his three seasons in Tuscaloosa, going back to 2016, the jury was out on whether Key was the ideal fit for the Crimson Tide. Under his leadership, the offensive line has had issues with inconsistent play in both run blocking and pass protection. While it has been better on the latter of the two, Key got the group to display dominance in the rushing attack versus LSU.
Alabama’s trench monsters neutralized the Tigers’ front seven, which allowed for its running backs to have its second-best performance of the year.