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Media, fans questioning Alabama’s use of DeVonta Smith against Kentucky

Published: Nov 21, 2020 · 6:56 PM EST

At the risk of getting called “rat poison” by Nick Saban, the Alabama-Kentucky has not been in doubt since the Crimson Tide notched a three-score lead in the second quarter.

The second half has continued to be all Bama. Despite it being a blowout at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Smith continued to be used as UA’s punt returner. Media and fans alike questioned Nick Saban taking the injury risk of having Smith on the field with the victory already secured. No one wants to see Smith get injured on a return play like Jaylen Waddle’s season-ending injury.

Here’s a small sample of what was said on Twitter:

DeVonta Smith returning punts with Alabama leading by 7 touchdowns in the 4th quarter. ?

— Brandon Zimmerman (@BZSEC) November 21, 2020

Scary as hell

— UABama#18?????? (@BamaLife4Ever) November 21, 2020

Not fond of it….

— Stan J. Griffin ? (@StanJGriffin) November 21, 2020

Scares me to death

— Bubba (@bamabubba4) November 21, 2020

Risky

— Jules (@julietb514) November 21, 2020

Hate it

— Jackson Henderson (@supahendo) November 21, 2020

Get him out the game

— Kevin Wyckoff (@vcit844) November 21, 2020

Don't do it.

— Ron Kidd ? (@rj4055) November 21, 2020

Do. Not. Like.

— ??????? ????? (@PShuck) November 21, 2020

Every time I see a starter in during a blowout like this it reminds me of Tracy Rocker getting injured in ‘87 on the last play (or series) of a sure win. No need for starters to be in there up 4-5 touchdowns.

— be kind, y’all (@BigAlFishes) November 21, 2020