Interesting post because of what it leads to here.
One thing few consider here is what we've seen since 2007. Saban's defense has always had issues covering a running back, tight end, or wide receiver going into the middle against linebackers. How badly were guys like Sunseri roasted by fans when they lost coverage (and he was a defensive back?) It's always been a weakness of this defensive scheme. Yet, several years ago we didn't see the offenses of today's games. Now, we are seeing in almost weekly in a conference that's had quite a few run the 3-4, over/under scheme on defense.
Now I see you mentioning scheme. I've been pointing to that for two years now while others have pointed to a position coach.
This is basic, simple, logical reasoning to me here. It starts with a simple question. Did Saban bring Golding in to implement Pete's system or to run Saban's? The answer is the latter.
Saban saw the game was changing eight and nine years ago. He brought in Kiffin and Locks to implement the changes on offense so Bama could move into "today's game." They are there.
He has not brought in any new changes on defense. It's basically the same scheme, with a few tweaks in personnel traits.
I don't expect few, if any, to step back and look at all of this. It's no different than the "Fire Bobby Williams" threads when they were running? You got it, Saban's special teams playbook.
