At 2024 SEC media days, new Alabama Crimson Tide football head coach Kalen DeBoer broke down what his experience in Tuscaloosa has been like and what fans should expect from the team in the upcoming season.
The seaon begins in just over a month, which may feel like forever to some fans, but it will go by in a flash to the players and coaches. DeBoer made it clear that the goal of the program has not changed. The expectation is still to compete for championships and perform at the highest level possible.
Though there will be many soundbites and quotes from his time at the podium that make the rounds, there are a few major takeaways that could give us an idea how the upcoming college football season will go for the Crimson Tide.
Kalen DeBoer is confident
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Once he was officially named the head coach of the Crimson Tide, fans and analysts had their doubts. However, those doubts were likely going to come about regardless of who was picked to be the immediate successor to Nick Saban. However, DeBoer has handled the immense amount of pressure gracefully. He’s performed well on the recruiting trail and has received praise from numerous players. When speaking at SEC media days, DeBoer was clearly not Saban, nor was he trying to be. He addressed the high expectations head on and discussed how he and his team plan to continue on with the foundation of success left behind by Saban.
Players are locked in
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Despite a handful of massive changes coming to college football in 2024, the message shared by the three Alabama players in Dallas at SEC media days mirrors what we’ve heard from previous rosters. As the 2024 season approaches, the team seems eager to prove to Alabama fans and the rest of the nation that they are still one of the top teams in the game and plan on competing for a national championship.
Staff is key to success
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While speaking with media members, DeBoer was asked about his recent recruiting wins and how he has handled such a stark transition. He was clear that credit ought not to be given only to him, but that is should be shared among the staff. The decision by DeBoer to retain certain key members of the previous coaching staff was smart, as there is a commingling of high quality coaches that have spent time with DeBoer and Saban.
The team has bought into Kalen DeBoer
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Jalen Milroe, Tyler Booker and Malachi Moore all spoke with media members about the upcoming season and the transition from Saban to the current staff. While they did not give out too much information, which is typical from the Crimson Tide program, they made it clear that the goal remains the same no matter who is at the helm of the program. DeBoer has the players bought in to what he’s cooking for the upcoming season and fans should be excited to see it come to fruition.
Saban knows what he’s doing
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Saban made headlines at the start of SEC media das by projecting the conference championship t be played between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Texas Longhorns. Notably missing is his former team: the Alabama Crimson Tide. Saban had his reasons for ommitting the Tide, but his former players who are still on roster answered back, by accepting his prediction and vowing to prove him wrong. In the past, Saban was known for utilizing the media as a way to speak directly to his players. While he may not be the team’s head coach anymore, he certainly wanted to send a message.
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Publish date : 2024-07-19 17:59:00
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