Goodman: Curt Cignetti calls out Alabama’s toughness after Rose Bowl
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Key Points:
- Alabama suffered a humiliating 38-3 loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl, exposing the team's struggles, particularly in running the ball, which has been a persistent issue all season.
- Coach Kalen DeBoer's controversial decision to run a risky Wildcat shovel pass on fourth-and-1 deep in their own territory was widely criticized as reckless and emblematic of poor game management.
- DeBoer acknowledged the mistake publicly, explaining it was an attempt to be aggressive and capitalize on possessions, but the play backfired and contributed to Alabama falling behind significantly.
- Indiana coach Curt Cignetti praised Alabama's historic style of play—dominating with a strong running game and defense—and indirectly criticized DeBoer’s approach,
