FAYETTEVILLE — In 4 games this season, Alabama’s defense has given up 2 touchdowns and 5 field goals.
That is the extent of the offensive success opponents have enjoyed. As a result, a big emphasis is placed on the punting aspect of opponents' special teams given the high volume of fruitless drives.
And it brings onto the field one of the Crimson Tide’s best playmakers in return man Kool-Aid McKinstry, a sophomore defensive back.
“He’s an elite returner back there,” Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said Wednesday. “Our coverage unit has been good. We’re well aware of him back there returning punts.