Former Alabama football defensive coordinator Pete Golding was with the Crimson Tide in that position since 2018. He fielded some quality defenses, but he never seemingly won over the fans.

After four seasons working for Nick Saban, Golding made a move this week. He is staying in the SEC West and will serve as defensive coordinator at Mississippi under Lane Kiffin.

The news shocked some but was expected by others. The reason for the move is not clear, though some believe it was a mutual parting of ways.

Here’s what fans are saying about the news.

Some believe it needed to be done

Names are already being floated

Will Anderson Jr. will have to watch from the NFL

Halfway there?

This had to have been in drafts for quite some time

Just wasn't the best fit

Not the Crab Rave

A win for everybody!

Lane Kiffin gets his DC and makes Alabama fans happy

A return for Pruitt?

Is the writing on the wall?

Fans say bye to Pete

Did Pete not meet the Bama standard

Going to assume this is due to excitement?

Definitely not too upset

Different programs have different standards

Is the next Alabama DC already in place?

Saban doesn't typically fire assistants

Story originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire