Alabama OC Gives Offense Harsh Reality Check After Tennessee Loss
Ryan Grubb didn’t spare himself or his Alabama offense after the Tennessee loss, but one player escaped the criticism.
Alabama's offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb has taken full responsibility for the team's 26-10 loss to Tennessee, stating it starts with him. The Crimson Tide, which had been undefeated just eight days prior, now sits at 5-2 after the defeat. Grubb expressed disappointment, acknowledging that he didn't think they were prepared and that their execution fell short.
The box score supported his sentiment, showing that Alabama only gained 201 total yards, 54 of which were rushing. Their average of 3.7 yards per play and 12 first downs didn't prove enough, as the Volunteers' pass rush, which had trouble with Georgia, dropped freshman quarterback Keelon Russell five times. Despite the tough loss, Grubb maintained high praise for Russell, calling him the "best quarterback in America, period."
Grubb's frustration was evident in his remarks, saying, "Two weeks in a row with no points in the second half is pathetic." He added, "If I was a fan or supporter, I'd be pissed off, too." His honest assessment didn't spare Russell, who threw for 185 yards and one touchdown in the loss, playing without wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams.
With a 3-2 SEC record, Alabama's standing remains precarious, with Texas A&M set to visit Tuscaloosa next.
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