Nick Saban sends message to Alabama DB Tony Brown during Wednesday press conference
By Adam Spencer
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Tony Brown is one of the fastest players in college football and is also a star member of the Alabama track team. However, he’s been inconsistent as a member of the Crimson Tide secondary.
The senior has appeared in eight games this year and has made 17 tackles (one for a loss) and has defensed one pass.
With the Alabama defense hampered by injuries, more responsibilities will fall on the shoulders of the healthy players. During Wednesday’s press conference, Alabama coach Nick Saban said Brown is capable of handling that responsibility when he’s focused on what he needs to do:
Saban on Tony Brown: When Tony can stay focused on what he's supposed to do, he can be very effective player.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) November 9, 2017
Obviously, that’s not exactly a ringing endorsement for Brown, but it is a message that he’ll have to respond to down the stretch.
If Brown can step up his game, the Crimson Tide defense will be better for it. If he continues to be inconsistent, the Tide will have to look elsewhere to find consistency on the back end of the defense.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
