Kool-Aid McKinstry announcement that he is leaving Alabama Crimson now another significant issue for team…..

One of the nation’s top corners who also contributed at punt returner … selected as a first team All-American by the Associated Press and The Sporting News … also named a first-teamer by CBS Sports, Pro Football Focus, Sports Illustrated and USA Today … garnered second team All-America accolades by the AFCA and Walter Camp … also tabbed as a second team All-American by The Athletic … earned first team All-SEC honors from the AP and conference coaches … broke up seven passes to go with 32 tackles, including two for loss (-4 yards) … also returned 14 punts for 86 combined yards with a long gain of 33 … selected as a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented each year to the nation’s top defensive back … also named a semifinalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy … earned midseason All-America honors at corner from CBS Sports and USA Today while being named to the AP’s first team … selected to the watch lists for the Bednarik, Lott and Nagurski – all presented to the nation’s top defender … also tabbed to the Thorpe Watch List … named to the Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List … a preseason first team All-American by the AP, CBS, PFF, SI and Walter Camp … also tabbed as a second-teamer by PFF at return specialist … one of ESPN.com’s preseason All-Americans … selected as one of the UA coaching staff’s special teams players of the week for his efforts against Middle Tennessee … named a defensive player of the week by the Tide coaches for his play against Ole Miss. Middle Tennessee: Returned five punts for a combined 66 yards … recorded a long return of 33 yards to set up an eventual Crimson Tide touchdown … also contributed three tackles from his starting corner spot on defense. Texas: Totaled five tackles and a pass breakup against the Longhorns. USF: Recorded one tackle and a pass breakup in the non-conference pairing. Ole Miss: Helped UA’s secondary limit the high-powered Rebel offense to only 245 yards passing and 10 total points … recorded three tackles, including one for loss (-2 yards), while adding a pass breakup. Mississippi State: Did not allow a completion on the night, breaking up one pass … played a key role in limiting the Bulldogs to only 107 yards passing. Texas A&M: Registered five tackles on the day. Arkansas: Returned one punt for a gain of 11 yards … added one tackle from his corner post.