Will Anderson’s multi-penalty performance has CFB fans, media stunned
By Andrew Olson
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Will Anderson is having a surprisingly rough day in Austin. The standout Alabama linebacker hasn’t looked like his usual self, committing numerous costly penalties.
We’re used to seeing Anderson as a defensive monster. He ended 2021 with a strong push as a Heisman Trophy contender and entered the 2022 season with notable buzz for the award.
Saturday’s performance in a showcase game is certainly hurting his Heisman hopes. More importantly, the Alabama defense needs Anderson to wake up. The Crimson Tide currently trails Texas 13-10 in the 3rd quarter in Austin.
Here’s a small sample of what fans and media members are saying about Anderson’s uncharacteristic performance:
Are we sure #31 out there is Will Anderson?
— James.xlsm (@JamesT425) September 10, 2022
Now Will Anderson with an absurdly boneheaded penalty.
Alabama is melting in the sun.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) September 10, 2022
Will Anderson is having an awful game.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) September 10, 2022
Will Anderson has more flags than tackles ?
— Auburn Barstool (@WarDamnStool) September 10, 2022
Bama's Will Anderson has been called for three offside penalties. Saban will speak with him about that at the break. Tide's 9 first-half penalties is the most in 12 years.
— Brian Davis (@BDavisUT) September 10, 2022
Will Anderson just got a personal foul on a play that was over. This is just unexplainable.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) September 10, 2022
Will Anderson has almost as many penalty yards than Texas as a whole??
— James Smith (@JamesWilder1999) September 10, 2022
The Wikipedia battle finds its way to Will Anderson Jr. pic.twitter.com/MJMpmaZ4ZW
— k13r4N (@Ki3r4nC) September 10, 2022
Will Anderson Heisman campaign gone down the toilet today
— Ben (@obw2217) September 10, 2022
Will anderson ain’t looking mentally tough out there . He ain’t made a play so he trippin
— keraun (@Kingkeraun) September 10, 2022
If Will Anderson doesn’t chill, his penalty total this season will exceed his sack total last season of 17.5
— Keenan Alban (@keenanalban1) September 10, 2022
To his credit, Anderson got his hands on Texas’ field-goal attempt before the half.
For some reason, Fox does not want you to know that Alabama’s Will Anderson blocked that Texas field goal. pic.twitter.com/y7ciW6PFUT
— CB969 (@CB969onRBR) September 10, 2022
There’s plenty of time for him to come up with another big play.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
