Alabama Crimson Tide is riding on its most critical times since Nick Sabanās departure. Head coach Kalen DeBoer knows his team is not looking like itself and its season is in jeopardy. Alabama barely prevailed over South Carolina, just one week after the historic collapse to the Vanderbilt Commodores. After the nailbiting triumph, DeBoer addressed Crimson Tide QB Jalen Milroeās late play.
Itās not looking great for Alabama in the NCAA right now. Playoffs berth is no longer a lock and the Tide will be in a short leash for the coming weeks. Any further missteps, and they could fall out of contention, altogether. Against the Gamecocks, Alabama had their chance to right their wrongs from the past weekend at Nashville, however, they only brought more questions upon themselves.
DeBoerās side fell from No.1 in the nation to seventh place in only two-weeks time. Fans in Tuscaloosa can hold on to the win over Georgia, however, as the college football season progresses, that triumph might become a distant memory.
Jalen Milroe has taken a toll to his game, too. The Tideās quarterback has fallen on the Heisman Trophy rankings and his play has been irregular during Bamaās last two matchups. Kalen DeBoer made a pivotal admission on Milroe, who threw for 209 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Although he added two scores through the ground.
Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide passes the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
āIām really intentional with him because I know how hard he is on himself,ā DeBoer said, via On3. āAnd this is really going back to ā I wasnāt with him last year, but I know in spring ball and just how he was and knowing that we are fighting for each other, fighting with each other ā thatās not just me and him. Thatās our football team.ā
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āThose tight game moments, weāre all in this together, and we wanna to continue to learn. And so Iām gonna remind him, coach him up on the situations weāre in, how to apply the things weāve talked about throughout the course of our time together so far. Heāll remember anything that happened this game. Heās gonna remember what happened to him four weeks ago, and thatās what I love about him.ā
Fire test for DeBoer, Milroe, and Bama
Alabama needs to bounce back immediately. Narrow wins over inferior SEC opponents are not going to cut it, especially after the embarrassing loss to the Commodores. The Crimson Tide must put on a clinic and return to their best form. DeBoer and Milroe need to prove they are still the program capable of taking down the Georgia Bulldogs. In Week 8, theyāll face a tough opponent, providing an opportunity to set a strong example.
On October 19th, Milroeās side will travel to Tennessee to take on the Volunteers. The last time the Crimson Tide visited Neyland Stadium, the Vols prevailed 52-49 on an instant classic.
