On Saturday, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Tennessee Volunteers faced off in a high-powered SEC matchup, with the Crimson Tide falling 17-24. However, much attention has been focused on what an Alabama coach-made safety, King Mack, does.
As the Volunteers lined up for a play on their own 25-yard line, Mack was seen running off the field for what looked like a substitution.
However, right when he got there, an Alabama coach was seen shoving him to the ground and signaling for him to be hurt.
Of course, when a coach says to do something, you do it, and that’s exactly what Mack did. Several Alabama coaches then pointed at Mack on the ground, wanting the referee to call an injury timeout.
Scary Alabama injury… hope he’s ok pic.twitter.com/wrNNnU21zp
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) October 19, 2024
Faking injuries has become a problem in college football because of how fast offenses work now.
However, this has to be one of the most egregious attempts caught on camera during one of the week’s biggest games.
It wouldn’t be surprising if this conduct warrants some kind of punishment from the NCAA for Alabama. If not, then the problem will just keep getting worse.
Fans Are Calling Out King Mack And Alabama For The Move
Many on social media have been complaining about this all season, and this now might be the most talked-about offense.
“The NCAA needs to do something about the fake injury epidemic,” said one comment.
“What in the Lane Kiffin was that?! Maybe the most pathetic fake injury performance to date!!” said another.
“It should be a penalty on the coaching staff for this shit,” added a third.
“should be a 15 yard penalty,” continued a fourth.
It’s apparent that the NCAA has a big problem that needs to be addressed.
