In a recent column, the Dean of Alabama football reporting suggested the standards for measuring Steve Sarkisian’s Crimson Tide success are both ordinary and excessive. In Cecil’s words, “every play that isn’t a touchdown” draws criticism.
As Cecil said, all Steve Sarkisian must do is produce a Heisman Trophy winner and be part of producing a National Championship. Then, and perhaps only then, will Sark’s coming season be deemed successful by Alabama football fans.
Sarkisian seems to understand the expectations. The pressure, so far, appears to be welcome. On Saturday, he said he had come into similar situations at USC and Atlanta.