A former Alabama quarterback recently weighed in on the Crimson Tide’s performance in their latest game, criticizing their weaknesses and noting how Oklahoma exposed an “obvious Achilles heel” in Alabama’s game plan. The comment comes after Alabama’s tough loss to the Sooners, where their vulnerabilities became evident, especially in key moments of the game.
The quarterback, who played for Alabama during a successful tenure, pointed to several key areas where the Crimson Tide struggled and allowed Oklahoma to exploit them. One of the primary issues he highlighted was Alabama’s inability to contain Oklahoma’s passing game, particularly in the secondary. Alabama’s defense, which has traditionally been one of the team’s strongest assets, was consistently caught out of position during crucial third and long situations. The Sooners were able to take advantage of these lapses, making significant gains through the air.
Another “Achilles heel” that the former QB discussed was Alabama’s offensive line, which struggled to protect the quarterback and establish a consistent run game. Despite having talented players like Jalen Milroe under center and dynamic running backs in the backfield, the offensive line failed to maintain enough stability and push up front. This allowed Oklahoma’s defensive line to create havoc, sacking Milroe multiple times and disrupting the timing of Alabama’s offensive plays.
The former quarterback also touched on the fact that Alabama’s offense, which has relied on being a balanced and physical unit, seemed off-script and out of sync against Oklahoma. This imbalance, he argued, led to a lack of offensive rhythm, particularly in the second half. Key drives were stalled due to penalties and missed assignments, causing Alabama to lose momentum when they needed it the most. The coach’s playcalling, coupled with the players’ failure to execute at a high level, made it difficult for Alabama to recover from a strong Oklahoma start.
Despite the criticism, the former Alabama quarterback acknowledged that the season is far from over, and that Nick Saban’s coaching staff would likely address these issues moving forward. He emphasized that Alabama has the talent and resources to correct their mistakes but must improve quickly, especially with the looming SEC competition. For Alabama to make a playoff run, they must fix the exposed weaknesses, including defensive lapses, offensive line issues, and consistency problems.
As for Oklahoma, the win over Alabama was a statement victory, showing they could compete at the highest level and expose cracks in even the most prestigious programs. The challenge for Alabama now is to regroup, address their vulnerabilities, and work to get back to their dominant, championship-caliber form.
