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Alabama Coordinator Rebukes Fans After Slow Starts and Issues Apology

Practice changes plus quarterback sliding drills aim to end the team’s slow first quarters and limit hits before Saturday’s game.

Overview

  • On Monday, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb publicly called out fans who booed Alabama’s early play while praising his players for not quitting.
  • Through three games the Crimson Tide have been outscored 21-20 in the first quarter and they opened slowly versus Florida State, punting on their first two drives.
  • Alabama recovered to score on nine straight drives and rallied to a 50-36 win over Florida State with 567 total yards.
  • Grubb later issued a written apology to the fanbase and coaches said they will take “calculated measures” in practice and teach QB Keelon Russell to slide to avoid heavy contact.
  • The 3-0 Crimson Tide will test those adjustments at home against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.