"Kid needs to be benched": Alabama fans unhappy with emotional Malachi Moore during Week 6 loss
The Alabama Crimson Tide fell 40-35 to the Vanderbilt Commodores in a shock upset on Saturday, with much of the blame falling on Malachi Moore. After a less-than-stellar performance at safety, Moore was flagged for a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.
It happened a few seconds after Vanderbilt's quarterback Diego Pavia ran for the final first down of the game, which sealed the encounter.
When the Commodores were getting ready for the victory formation, Moore was visibly upset and threw his mouthguard. After Pavia kneeled for the first down, Malachi Moore went over to where the officials were and kicked the ball away, earning the 15-yard penalty.
He had to be further restrained by his teammates. When the coaching staff attempted to replace him, he refused.
Fans were very disappointed by his behavior:
"He’s a b*tch, needs to be suspended for being a thug"
Some were even calling for Kalen DeBoer to bench him:
"He’s got a big part in why we lost. Kid needs to be benched and humbled"
One fan said:
"I love Malachi and his passion but as a competitor you’ve got to know how to win as a champ and lose as one too"
Bama fans were disappointed that one of the team captains was behaving this way:
"Dude gets toasted on the 4th and 1 touchdown then acts like this. Really bad look from the captain," one fan wrote.
"I understand disappointment and emotion but I would sit him next week. Class winning or losing has to be held to a standard," another fan added.
"Total lack of character as a player. I’d cross him off of my list of future NFL draft choices. Some people will never change," one fan said.
Malachi Moore's numbers in Alabama's 40-35 loss to Vanderbilt
Despite not having his best-ever game, Moore put up some numbers for Alabama. He was tied second for the most tackles by a member of Alabama's defense. He had 10 tackles, with six solo and a tackle for a loss.
Jalen Milroe threw for 310 yards with a touchdown. However, the signal-caller gave up two turnovers -- an interception and a fumble. Alabama's biggest problem of the day was its inability to hold on to the ball, with only 17 minutes of possession to Vanderbilt's 42.