Former Alabama quarterback and national champion AJ McCarron says the Crimson Tide have plenty to feel good about even after Saturday’s 20-17 loss to Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Alabama took its first loss of the season, but the setback didn’t knock the Tide out of place in the Coaches Poll or the AP Poll. McCarron broke down why he thinks that matters on “The Dynasty Podcast,” pointing to a performance that gave Alabama reasons to be encouraged rather than discouraged.
“I think if you are either team, you are coming out this thing proud, to be honest with you, from a coaching standpoint, is how I am thinking about it,” McCarron said. “You are disappointed if you are Alabama’s staff because you lost the game, but that was by far two top-five teams in the country.
From a playing standpoint, you created turnovers on defense; you played well enough on special teams. You made your kicks.
Offense found their rhythm. That was the first time, and that is by far the best defense we have faced all year.
I thought Keelon looked young at times. I thought he settled down in teh second half.
I thought he kept his composure. He played much better in the second half, where he gave his team a chance to win.
I just think you got to be really proud coming off this thing, and you can build off it.”
The Tide now turn the page quickly, with Tennessee waiting Saturday in Knoxville.
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