On Wednesday, Alabama football defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spoke for the first time to reporters in Tuscaloosa, and he made clear he is going to display the same things he expects from his players.
“I think the responsibility, as the defensive coordinator, is to set the tone of what you’re looking for,” Wommack said. “I write in my notes every single day before we go out, you set the standard. You are the standard for how you want things done. I think leaders lead from the front, and they serve everyone else around them, but they also set the example and the tone of how things need to be. If I ask my players to bring energy every single day, I need to bring energy every single day. Ultimately, my job is to set the standard, cast vision, and then hold everybody accountable to the relentless detail that it takes to accomplish that vision.”
Wommack set a standard of energy in practice. During the media viewing period that included individual defensive drills, Wommack brought enthusiasm and plenty of volume. He praised the players when they nailed the drill and he was quick to offer pointers when they didn’t. It’s clear he’s hands on as a coach.
Here are other takeaways from Wednesday about Wommack and the new defense he is bringing to Alabama football.
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Linebackers will set the tone for the Alabama football defense
OK, maybe Wommack might be a bit biased here considering it’s the position he coaches in addition to coordinating the defense, but that doesn’t mean he’s wrong.
“Our linebacker room is always, in my mind,…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-03-07 03:19:54
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