Bill O’Brien criticized for lackluster play-calling in narrow win over Texas A&M

Bill O’Brien and the Alabama offense were without reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young on Saturday night at home against Texas A&M.

But, with Jalen Milroe starting at quarterback, there were still far too many lackluster drives for the Crimson Tide offense.

Yes, some of that was caused by fumble issues, but a late drive in the fourth quarter in which Alabama had to punt had Crimson Tide fans upset.

Even though the Tide held on for a narrow 24-20 victory, fans are ready to show O’Brien the door.

Here’s some of the reaction to O’Brien’s suspect play-calling on Saturday night:

Bill O’Brien play calling is suspect?

— Igbo Adam Woj ?? (@thereal_nedu) October 9, 2022

https://twitter.com/Coach_VP_/status/1578948772658544641

Bill O’Brien gotta go

— Patches O'Houlihan (@DJSlayerRelic) October 9, 2022

We should fly Bill O'Brien to LAX just to leave him on the tarmac

— Timmy Turner (@fairlyodd922) October 9, 2022

@AlabamaFTBL please get rid of Bill O’Brien. We want the old bama back

— bunny (@cbuscemi97) October 9, 2022

I will call plays for a quarter of Bill O’Brien’s salary. Fire him today @AlabamaFTBL

— Geechi ? (@ThatDakari) October 9, 2022

Bill O’Brien falling into the Alabama OC job after completing destroying the Houston Texans franchise is baffling to say the least.

— 2024 NATTY WINNERS (@sadlonghornfan) October 9, 2022

Bill O’Brien never deserves to be a head coach again

— ًał (@allboutal) October 9, 2022

Bill O'Brien is Texas A&M's best coach.

— Charles Evans (@banditref) October 9, 2022

Bill O’Brien is a hall of fame poor decision maker.

— Jason (@artoo_tweetoo) October 9, 2022

Not to be mean but I hope Bill O’Brien re-examines his whole life after this and really regrets some choices he’s made

— jamie (@glitterburrito) October 9, 2022

Will O’Brien have Bryce Young back in the mix next week? If he does, he’ll still need to improve his play-calling as the Tide head to Rocky Top to face an undefeated Tennessee squad in a major rivalry game.

Adam Spencer

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