I didn't get to watch the game, but you have to remember that defense takes longer to learn when you have new guys in the lineup. You have to communicate on defense and that takes time to learn. Coach Johnson wanted a tough game and the outcome, win or lose, will help us in the long run. He is looking at combinations and evaluating players now rather than in season. This is a good team, perhaps one of the most talented team ever, but this is still a work in progress so don't forget that we still have a ways to go. I suspect if Dazon is in the lineup, we'll look better. He has experience running the team and Sexton may be talented, but he still has to learn the system. It looks to me that Petty is ready for prime time day 1. coach Johnson also probably doesn't mind that we lost so he can remind them they need to continue to work hard to get better.
We have another game tonight so I'll be streaming it to see how we look. I can't wait until the season begins.
Buckle up Bama. RTR.