What Chad Morris said about Alabama after loss to Crimson Tide
By SDS Staff
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Alabama torched Arkansas Saturday night 48-7. The Crimson Tide was up 48-0 before Nick Saban called off the dogs and started running the ball.
The Tide’s defense forced four Arkansas turnovers, including three INTs by quarterback Nick Starkel, and its defense couldn’t stop backup quarterback Mac Jones and the Tide’s receivers. Jones threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
Following the game, Chad Morris spoke to the media, and below is what he said about Alabama:
Opening Statement
“Well, definitely want to credit Alabama. Obviously, they’re the No. 1 team in the country for a reason. We had entirely too many mistakes against a really good football team. We knew we were going to have to play really well. Turnovers, turning the ball over, giving 24 points off in the first half off of turnovers are not that, that’s not what this is about. We’ve got to do a better job protecting the football. It was a rough start out of the game, minus-17 points in four or five minutes. I thought our defense, when we came out, held them to three points, held them to a field goal. We did some good things there. But you can’t spot the No. 1 team in the country 24 points in the first half and expect to come out of that. We’re onto Mississippi State. We’re ready to get back home and get into the month of November.”
On Alabama QB Mac Jones
“I think that they, as we knew they would, put a plan together for him that they felt comfortable in — getting the ball underneath in space and letting his athletes and his wide receivers get out in space. And that’s been a challenge not just for us, but for every team they’ve played. I thought they did a great job of that. I thought he came in and played well.”
On Alabama in general
“I think they’re a really good football team. Again, you spot them a short field … and you can’t do that. You can’t do that against a team of that caliber. They’re very well coached. They’re sound. They’ve got depth. There’s a reason they’re ranked No. 1 in the country, and I’m very impressed. You watch them on film and there’s not many deficiencies. And I’ve said that all week long, even in their special teams. That’s why I was pleased with the way Sam (Loy) punted the ball tonight. Our plan was to try to get the ball up and worry more about sky and the height of the punt more than the distance of the punt to try to keep it off their return. And I thought we did some good things in that regard. There were some good things. But again, there were too many mistakes against a good opponent.”
You can watch Morris’ full press conference below:
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