Tommy Rees was in the crosshairs during the first half of the Rose Bowl as Alabama’s offense struggled against Michigan. It didn’t help him that the Alabama offensive line surrendered 5 sacks in the first half.

Alabama had just 39 yards through 5 drives on Monday and fans and media noted the offensive coordinator’s struggles, either trying to scheme around Alabama’s woeful offensive line play, or being too pass heavy. The Crimson Tide also didn’t cross its own 38 by that point, either.

Alabama started the game with just 3 first downs compared to 9 for Michigan with less than 3 minutes remaining, and the Tide were also 1-for-5 on 3rd down conversions by late in the first half.

Here’s a sample of the reaction: