After the Alabama Crimson Tide took care of business against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Cotton Bowl, former Alabama players are sounding off on Twitter.
The Alabama Crimson Tide was able to get an impressive win over the previously unbeaten Cincinnati Bearcats in the Cotton Bowl. Nick Saban’s team went out and beat the Bearcats 27-6 thanks in large part to a dominant rushing attack and a stout defense that smothered Cincinnati’s offense.
Now, following the win, some former Crimson Tide stars have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the Cotton Bowl win.
Alabama football: Former Crimson Tide stars sound off after Alabama thumps Cincinnati in Cotton Bowl
Alabama’s defense looked great against one of the most productive offenses in the country. The Bearcats are capable of scoring with ease and Alabama stopped that.
If I’m Bama, I take starting defenders out. Only thing that can happen now is an accidental targeting (Miss 1H of Championship game) or an injury.
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) December 31, 2021
Great defensive performance. Suffocating and dominant. Garbage TD doesn’t change that.
What a showing from the defense today.
— Will Lowery (@jwlowery29) December 31, 2021
218 total yards
2-10 on 3rd down
2.8 yards per rush
1 INT
6 points
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— Jerry Jeudy⁴ (@jerryjeudy) December 31, 2021
Alabama wasn’t exactly able to cruise to an easy victory over Cincinnati, but the Crimson Tide did clearly look better than the Bearcats. It was a very solid and impressive win that every Alabama fan should be happy with.
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— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) December 31, 2021
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— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) January 1, 2022
200 yards rushing congrats @BrianR_4 Roll Tide 🤞🏾
— Raekwon Davis (@Raekwondavis_99) December 31, 2021
And now, after losing by 21 points and being out-gained by over 200 yards, former Bearcats tight end Travis Kelce is tweeting through it.
Let’s be honest tho…. Bama didn’t impress anyone tonight. They played good enough….
— Travis Kelce (@tkelce) January 1, 2022
Alabama looked solid. Cincinnati’s defense was able to keep the game from getting out of hand, but the Bearcats were outmatched from very early on. The Bearcats did better than most could have. They earned this spot and the right to play Alabama. Saban’s team just happened to prove why it’s better than everyone else though.
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