ABC broadcast reveals Kirby Smart, Georgia defense scrambling to adjust to Kalen DeBoer, Alabama offense

Amidst Alabama’s red-hot offensive start against Georgia on Saturday night, Kirby Smart and his defensive coach staff were sent scrambling for answers early. All the while, their defense continued to be out foxed on the field.

Alabama marched easily down the field for touchdowns on the Crimson Tide’s first two possessions and as the third approach, Smart and defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann were already marshaling their players with adjustments. ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe recounted the hectic scene.

“Well guys its all hands on deck on defense right now. Glenn Schumann, the defensive coordinator, Kirby Smart, the head coach, they have all been up in the defenses face trying to make some quick adjustments,” Rowe said on the broadcast.

She added that the motions being dialed up by Kalen DeBoer and Co. were causing the most problems and breakdowns in coverage and run fits.

“The motion that Kalen DeBoer’s offenses are so well-known for are causing problems. They keep telling the players, ‘When they go in motion, you have got to adjust your eyes.’ That last touchdown drive, the motion was a problem. That’s what they are trying to fix.”

And shortly after Rowe’s report, Alabama tacked on another touchdown to make it three in three drives and take a 21-0 first quarter lead.

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