Greg McElroy faces backlash from Alabama, Tennessee fans

Greg McElroy was the subject of criticism from both Alabama and Tennessee fans on Saturday, and appeared to spend part of halftime reading about it on social media.

Fans in particular pointed out McElroy’s analysis on ESPN of a sideline play when Alabama’s Brian Robinson Jr. was tackled several steps out of bounds by Jeremy Banks. Meanwhile, Alabama fans appeared to not appreciate how McElroy spoke of Tennessee in light of Alabama’s performance.

Here’s a sample of some of the backlash:

So @GregMcElroy said he would have “kept the flag in my pocket” on this late hit. I’m looking at the play and I don’t know what tf! Is that a joke? pic.twitter.com/EO5DbP1yu7

— William Ryan (@willy_2887) October 24, 2021

*Bama player tackled 4 steps out of bounds*

Good. Ness. @GregMcElroy pic.twitter.com/gk1YE4ArCA

— Chris Marler (@VerneFUNquist) October 24, 2021

Great first half here in Tuscaloosa! 😂 pic.twitter.com/HG8sXte7tQ

— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) October 24, 2021

“I don’t think it’s egregious. I would not have thrown the flag”

– Greg McElroy when Brian Robinson gets tackled 10 yards out of bounds

— 🅱️🅰️Ⓜ️ (@big__bam) October 24, 2021

I can handle Tennessee losing (because I’m used to it), but I’m about to lose my mind hearing Greg McElroy be holier than thou and acting like he’s some offensive genius while calling a game

— Nathanael Rutherford (@Mr_Rutherford) October 24, 2021

Any one else tired of listening to Greg McElroy yet? He is brutal. #RollTide

— JS Bama Fan 4Ever (@JS_Bama_Fan) October 24, 2021

Hey @GregMcElroy quick question.🤔

Why are @Vol_Football touchdowns “Cheap Ones” and @AlabamaFTBL touchdowns “Excellent throws!”?

Just curious…🧐

— Kyler Brian Kerbyson (@kylerkerbyson) October 24, 2021

Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.