re: Did anyone see Saban crawl up Golding’s arse?

I think the defensive scheme is dated. The offense evolved to modern rules nad the rpo game. Basically, big 12 football. But even with leaner, faster players, the defense has not evolved. Saban's combo defense is too complicated. Clearly it is beyond Goldings grasp. And throughout last season and 3 games this season, the players have been lost.

I think some kind of zone, keeping everything in front of the DBs, as well as allowing the DBs to keep their eyes front, instead of running with backsw to the qb is the only way to slow down the rpo game. Going to give up yards and points, but i think it would allow for more turnovers, something the Bama defense hasn't been very good at in a few years.

But then, maybe a DC who understaqnds the combo defense and how to teach and call it is the only solution needed. I dunno. But I detest 63-48 scores.