Coming out of Alabama's close game against Texas, the coach wants his players to learn from it. There is a time and a place for this.
The Alabama football team narrowly escaped an upset bid on the road by unranked Texas on Saturday.
Alabama needed a last-minute field goal to beat Texas in Austin, despite the Longhorns losing their starting quarterback to a shoulder injury.
There was a lot to learn after the Tide committed 15 penalties, one short of a school record.
He said that his players played hard in the game. In tough circumstances, they persevered. They were able to overcome it. They were able to show great resilience. Playing smart, having good discipline to execute, focus on what's in front of you and do your job are all part of it. Don't only do your job, but do it correctly.
It's important to make good decisions if you want to cut down on penalties.
He said that they have officials out at practice. We get a report on a daily basis. Every player is confronted with the question, 'You made these penalties,' no matter what the penalty is. Those things are emphasized often. This isn't a resurrection of, 'Oh wow, we need to do something about this.' We've been doing it for a long time. Discipline in the game can be achieved by players making choices. It doesn't make sense to try to create an advantage for yourself because you are not above the law.
The team was three-touchdown favorites to win the game.
Texas A&M lost to Appalachian State, while Notre Dame lost to Marshall.
He said that there were two teams that were favored by the same amount that lost. We have to play the games because it doesn't mean anything. It's important for players to know that they have to focus and prepare for every team and opponent so that they can go out there and play to the best of their ability.
The challenge for us is to hold each other accountable, to make sure that we're putting the players in the best position to have a chance to be successful, but we're also teaching them what they need to do."
The offensive line gave up two sacks and 12 pressures against Texas, but the unit can succeed, but needs to execute better.
After struggling to get open the rest of the game, he said he saw his wide receiver come of age in the fourth quarter.
He said that he saw some maturing in the fourth quarter.
On Saturday, Alabama plays Louisiana Monroe.
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