Kevin Steele made his way to the podium for Sunday’s presser. Steele is returning to Alabama for his third stint with the program.
Alabama fans have become used to the Crimson Tide’s level of success under Nick Saban. Last season was something they are not used to, as the Crimson Tide ended the year with an 11-2 record.
Steele was asked about the Alabama standard and insisted that it hasn’t changed.
“That’s kind of a loaded question in some regards. This process is built – and it started in ‘07. I was here. It hasn’t gone anywhere, it really hasn’t. Obviously, offensive football has changed. It’s harder on defense right now at this present time than maybe it’s been in a long, long time. But the process is the process, and that’s the things I talked about earlier in terms of physical and mental toughness, relentless effort, dominate your opponent and do your job. It’s just simple principles. Obviously, schematically, we have a defense that can put pressure on offense. I mean, it’s built. We have a lot of moving parts in that regard. And it’s just knowing your job and doing your job.”
Fans will be hoping that the Crimson Tide can return to the College Football Playoff in 2023. Alabama’s season opens with MTSU on Sept. 2.
Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
(H/T On3 Sports)
Grant Bricker was a former freelancer for The News TN in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. He now freelances for Saturday Football. Follow on Twitter @GrantBricker.
