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Bill O’Brien drawing plenty of criticism for Alabama’s offensive struggles against Ole Miss
By Sydney Hunte
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Bill O’Brien has drawn the ire of Alabama fans throughout the season. That didn’t change on Saturday as the Crimson Tide managed 14 points and just 119 yards of total offense in the 1st half at Ole Miss.
Alabama’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach is in his 2nd season on the sideline following his firing as head coach of the Houston Texans. Two years ago, the Tide had a top 5 offense led by Mac Jones, DeVonta Smith, and Najee Harris, while Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy in 2021.
This year has been different, though, as this year’s Alabama offense is nowhere near what it was in 2020. While the Tide did cut the Ole Miss lead to 17-14 with 8 seconds to go in the half, they’ve struggled to get much going.
While Nick Saban said in an ESPN interview that the Tide’s struggles start with him in an attempt to shield O’Brien and defensive coordinator Pete Golding from criticism, O’Brien is hearing it from fans after a rough first 2 quarters in Oxford:
Bill O’Brien will do that to you. https://t.co/i76bcL3dNb
— Carson Aaron (@46carsonaaron) November 12, 2022
like if u hate bill O’Brien
rt if u hate bill O’Brien— Gabi Piercy (@gabi_piercy) November 12, 2022
Please fire Bill O'Brien at Halftime- signed Alabama fans everywhere.
— Big Trey?? (@CoachTreyCraig) November 12, 2022
@UA_Athletics hey Bill O’Brien is not good at his job.
— Josh Eubanks (@josheubanks_3) November 12, 2022
Bill O’Brien calling plays pic.twitter.com/USbX6mNUkt
— YP (@Danyogurt) November 12, 2022
Bill O’Brien may be single handedly ruining Alabama football.
— Alexis Gravlee (@Lxsgravlee) November 12, 2022
Do you think Saban already told Bill O’Brien he won’t be back next year?
— Jay (@SimStrength) November 12, 2022
Shame on Bill O'Brien and Nick Saban. This offense is a disgrace
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) November 12, 2022
Hey, Bama.
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Bill O'Brien is ALL YOURS. Have fun.
— Patrick.H (@UprootedTexan99) November 12, 2022
if i’m Bill O’Brien i’m contacting a realtor after this game
— Catie (@catiewallace_) November 12, 2022
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
