Alabama’s offensive line is trying to move past a rough night in Knoxville, and the response inside the program has been blunt.
The Crimson Tide were sacked five times by Tennessee on Saturday, one week after Georgia got to Keelon Russell four times. That kind of pass protection is hard to ignore, and Alabama’s starting right guard Michael Carroll said the message from offensive line coach Adrian Klemm was clear.
“I mean, the message was that was an embarrassing performance, and we need to come together as a group and never let that happen again,” Carroll said.
Ryan Grubb also took ownership for the offense’s showing as a whole. Alabama managed just 10 points in the loss, and the offensive coordinator didn’t try to deflect.
“More questions than answers right now, and I think that it starts with me,” Grubb said. “I thought I had a good game plan.
This isn’t a point-the-fingers-at-the-kids, kind of day. We’re pissed off.
I thought I had them ready to play, and I didn’t. The bottom line is we got outplayed.
They played their butts off. I think they’re a good team.
We certainly didn’t show anywhere close to the caliber of team that that I know that we are. It’s a long season.
We still got everything in front of us. I think the guys know that.
But really just super disappointing. A lot of hours and time put into 10 points, and it’s embarrassing.
And if I was a fan or a supporter, I’d be pissed off too. I know our guys are going to come back ready to work.
I just wouldn’t count these guys out.”
Now Alabama gets a chance to answer against Texas A&M on Saturday.
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