linebacker points to details, ‘some people weren’t doing their job’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Alabama’s defenses lapses during a 31-17 season-opening loss to Florida State on Saturday weren’t due to a lack of preparation, according to senior linebacker Deontae Lawson. Asked if there was anything they were caught unprepared for, he said, “Nah, I wouldn’t say so.”

How then to explain Tommy Castellanos and Co. being able to run so freely?

The Seminoles averaged 4.7 yards per rush and 16.9 yards per completion. Worse, they converted 5-of-12 third downs and both fourth-down attempts.