Alabama fans were deeply disappointed by the Crimson Tide’s loss to Vanderbilt, but former players were even more frustrated.
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Several former players expressed their frustration on social media, unable to believe how Vanderbilt managed to defeat Alabama. The Commodores secured a 40-35 victory over the weekend, with their fans storming the field and trolling Nick Saban with a video on the Jumbotron.
Marquis Maze, a former Alabama wide receiver and two-time BCS National Champion in 2009 and 2011, voiced his anger on X (formerly Twitter). He stated, “This sh** is totally unacceptable at Alabama,” emphasizing that both the players and coaches need to understand this immediately.
We came out looking like a team that didn’t take Vanderbilt serious, we gotta know as a team that we are gonna get everybody best game! This Sh** is totally unacceptable at Alabama. The players and coaches better understand this and understand this right now!!
— Marquis Maze (@Mazeboy4) October 5, 2024
Maze also expressed dissatisfaction with Alabama’s current 4-2-5 defensive scheme under defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. He called for a change, signaling his frustration with the system and its effectiveness.
Honestly after last week at halftime I knew we would lose if our offense not clicking. We definitely gotta change some things defensively that 4-2-5 doesn’t work in the SEC! Some of these coaches need to listen and stop acting like they are great because they coached at South Al
— Marquis Maze (@Mazeboy4) October 5, 2024
Recently, more alumni have been welcomed back to the University of Alabama to offer their insights, and now might be the perfect time to consider Marquis Maze’s thoughts for improvement. As Alabama works to pick up the pieces and regroup for their upcoming game against South Carolina, incorporating input from former players like Maze could be crucial in making necessary adjustments.
