in other words, defenses are having to square off against the best offenses in the country without their best on the field. Defensive coordinators do not have enough time to think clearly about what defense gives them the best chance to stop the offense, and it is for this reason that offensive numbers have skyrocketed. Offenses are running more plays, gaining more yards, and scoring more points than they did even a few years ago.
the times have changed, but saban has refused to change to this point. It belies common sense to refuse to adapt to other strategies that have proven to be more efficient, but it is also not correct to second guess a guy with the track record that saban has.
he is not perfect, and if he continues to refuse change, he is going to continue to be dominated by up-tempo offenses.
