Greg McElroy shares takeaway from Alabama’s defense after big showing vs. LSU
By Mark Kern
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Greg McElroy saw early in the year that Alabama‘s offense was going to be good enough to compete for both an SEC Championship as well as a spot in the College Football Playoff. However, there were some question marks about the defense, especially after the 31-17 loss to Florida State in the season-opener.
The defense has improved throughout the year, though, and was especially dominant in the 20-9 victory against LSU on Saturday.
During an episode of ‘Always College Football’ on Sunday, McElroy had high praise for the Crimson Tide’s defense.
“Alabama’s defense is start to reach their potential,” McElroy said. “If you look at this defense, it is just a play-making group. They just make plays. They forced three fumbles in the game against LSU. They now have 16 takeaways on the season, which is one of the highest rates in the country. If you look at this defense, they are always punching the ball out. It is everybody. They are all swarming to the ball. Kane Wommack the defensive coordinator is doing an outstanding job.”
Since that loss to Florida State in Week 1, the Crimson Tide haven’t allowed a team to score more than 24 points. Yhonzae Pierre is putting together an outstanding sophomore season. On the season, he has 31 tackles, six sacks and three forced fumbles. In the win against the Tigers, he had two sacks and a forced fumble.
With Ty Simpson leading the offense, the Crimson Tide have the type of offense that can put up a ton of points. Having a defense as opportunistic as the Crimson Tide’s make them a very tough team to beat the rest of the year.
Up next is a game against an Oklahoma team that is fighting for a spot in the CFP.
