Ty Simpson unafraid to be ‘brutally honest’ with Alabama teammates after disappointing offensive showing vs. LSU
The Alabama Crimson Tide dominated its rivalry game matchup with the LSU Tigers this weekend despite not owning the scoreboard as they may have wanted. Winning 20-9 isn’t as impressive as the numbers may suggest. Alabama won all key stats and was the more disciplined team, overcoming smaller complaints like a stagnant run game and […]
The Alabama Crimson Tide dominated its rivalry game matchup with the LSU Tigers this weekend despite not owning the scoreboard as they may have wanted. Winning 20-9 isn’t as impressive as the numbers may suggest. Alabama won all key stats and was the more disciplined team, overcoming smaller complaints like a stagnant run game and third-down struggles.
While the fan base is excited to be headed toward a showdown with Texas A&M in the SEC title game if the next few games go as expected, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson isn’t just moving on. Instead of burying LSU further, he’s upset about how Alabama’s offense faltered and is focusing on those issues.
The Heisman Trophy candidate opened his heart post-game to talk about where Alabama can get better and why they must.
Ty Simpson addresses Alabama’s offensive struggles against LSU
Simpson moved back into being tied for first in the Heisman Trophy odds shortly after lighting LSU up with several big plays. He completed 21-of-35 attempts for 277 yards and one touchdown. He also overcame a run game that averaged a paltry 2.2 yards per carry, including 15 touchdowns for 34 yards and one score from his two top backs.
Alabama also failed in another way that could haunt them in games against better opponents: third downs. Converting only 4-of-13 third downs played a huge factor in why LSU won the time of possession battle. Had LSU been able to buy any time for quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier or Michael Van Buren or cut down on a whopping 10 penalties, they would’ve been in this game.
Here’s what Simpson said about the offense post-game.
“I’m gonna be brutally honest, that’s not up to our standard. Everybody knows that. Everybody on offense knows that. But that’s why we’ve got a good defense.”
Simpson did his part to avoid the struggles as best they could. While he wasn’t generating consistent, chain-moving plays, he did hit several home runs that made up for the lack of a run game. LSU played closer to the line of scrimmage and picked their poison. Simpson missed a few opportunities to continue creating chunks of plays or scores, but was largely impressive throughout the game.
Alabama will be a force as they close out November against Oklahoma this weekend, then Eastern Illinois and at Auburn.
