Following the retirement of legendary coach Nick Saban, the Alabama football program has seen a dramatic transformation, with 30 players entering the transfer portal. Kalen DeBoer, who recently won the Stallings Award for his performance at Washington and brought a QB with him from there, has succeeded Saban as head coach. Despite the roster upheaval, DeBoer is not alarmed and is focused on upholding Alabama's winning tradition. The coaching changes have extended beyond Alabama, affecting Washington, Arizona, and San Jose State. All-SEC guard Tyler Booker has voiced his support for DeBoer, emphasizing his commitment to the program's legacy.
Kalen DeBoer praises team leaders during the 30-day transfer window "There's such a great group of leaders here in this program that want to uphold the standard of Alabama football, and they are sticking together." 🔗: https://t.co/CDrp4iz1Cd https://t.co/wlXJ5r7RoZ
"I was just through this 2 years ago and this is a much better situation than even that one was." - Alabama Head Coach @KalenDeBoer on dealing with the transfer portal since arriving in Tuscaloosa https://t.co/mJ6fQwP6OU
Alabama Head Coach @KalenDeBoer shares about his first conversation with Nick Saban after accepting his new job @AlabamaFTBL. "I always want to make sure he knows he's welcome here." https://t.co/yDaAJqdjcG
Alabama Head Coach @KalenDeBoer shares about his first conversation with Nick Saban after accepting his new @AlabamaFTBL. "I always want to make sure he knows he's welcome here." https://t.co/tItwBSMVyb
From Bear Bryant to Nick Saban. Kalen DeBoer is looking to build on the rich tradition of winning at @AlabamaFTBL. (via @finebaum) https://t.co/GlbSGDBSYd
“I’m really not alarmed at all,” Kalen DeBoer said of all the changes with the Alabama roster and coaching staff.
“Every time I’ve called him, he’s picked up,” DeBoer said of Saban.
“It was cool hearing how humble he was,” Kalen DeBoer said of his first phone call with Saban.
From @TheAthletic: Nick Saban’s retirement and its unintended consequences created a spectacular mess in college football as players dropped out of programs. The domino effect didn’t stop at Alabama. https://t.co/NT52NBB4AJ
The domino effect from Nick Saban’s retirement has been fascinating to watch. From coaching to transfers… It’s all nuts…
Alabama’s 2024 Transfer Portal Entries: 5 ⭐️ S Caleb Downs 5 ⭐️ OT Kadyn Proctor 5 ⭐️ QB Julian Sayin 5 ⭐️ WR Isaiah Bond 4 ⭐️ CB Dezz Ricks 4 ⭐️ TE Amari Niblack 4 ⭐️ WR Ja’Corey Brooks 4 ⭐️ LB Shawn Murphy 4 ⭐️ RB Roydell Williams 4 ⭐️ WR Malik Benson 4 ⭐️ IOL Seth McLaughlin… https://t.co/99WDHGrF17
30 (!) players have entered the portal from Alabama and Tide fans are in knots https://t.co/ZOmAlhbhmb
In my reporting, I was surprised at just how many coaches empathized with Alabama's portal exodus after Nick Saban's retirement. But remember: Alabama can strike back when the portal opens April 16. "We'll be screwed," one head coach told @247Sports. https://t.co/pRnlHNCROD
In my reporting, I was surprised at just how many coaches empathized with Alabama's portal exodus after Nick Saban's retirement. But remember: Alabama can strike back when the portal re-opens May 1. "We'll be screwed," one head coach told @247Sports. https://t.co/pRnlHNCROD
it's especially true with such a legendary coach like Saban. you could hire the best coach that exists out there, but he wouldn't be Saban and that matters. I feel like some of the players in the portal will go back to Bama too, that usually happens w/coaching changes https://t.co/mZYbYbLOkt
Do you feel bad that Bama’s roster has been plucked over in the portal??
Alabama is losing a lot of portal guys, which is jarring for that program bc it’s never happened. But also: There is another window in the spring, and I have a feeling Alabama will be a popular destination … especially if you’re a receiver who watched Washington this year.
Yes, Alabama has a lost a lot in the portal. Friendly reminder, Kalen DeBoer has won with MUCH less talent. Don’t count him out quite yet. https://t.co/bLJ9ckLClD
Y’all thought I was playing about @AlabamaFTBL. They have tons of kids in the portal, and a number of decommitments already. Kalen DeBoer Is a really good coach with an impressive resume, but he ain’t Bear. Sure ain’t Nick!! They made Tuscaloosa a place to win championships. Most… https://t.co/67pzVLP7qG
A running list of Alabama players who have hit the transfer portal since Nick Saban retired https://t.co/V4UEITIUdj https://t.co/WBt251Rp7V
Bama is gonna tamper so hard in that spring portal https://t.co/pa9i0ZSXmR
Texas, Ohio State, Miami, FSU headline the biggest winners of the transfer portal | No. 1 CFB Show https://t.co/y8MtuYxepU
Transfer portal winners & losers: Alabama on the ropes, Ohio State is loading up, and is Miami back? https://t.co/aa2fHzTqNi
Nature is healing, talented players want to play at Alabama. Karen DeBoer brings a QB with him from Washington. https://t.co/gR8Yl624MX
As of today, 13 Alabama players entered the transfer portal or announced a new school since Coach Saban’s retirement. Let's not rest until a college student starts a game for one team and then transfers to the other side at halftime and wins it for his previous opponent.
More than a few Alabama players have entered the transfer portal since the news of Nick Saban's retirement. But the Saban effect didn’t stop with the Crimson Tide. The coaching carousel's impacted too. @SethWEmerson on the mess the fallout has created ⤵️ https://t.co/91LFryfzJL
In Kalen DeBoer, did Alabama get the right recruiter to replace Nick Saban? https://t.co/FryRGAHcYG
Some of Nick Saban's top players are leaving Alabama. Can he help new coach Kalen DeBoer stop the exits? https://t.co/x7oYHxqO5O https://t.co/jVKiioMPHG
Can Nick Saban stop the madness of key Bama players entering Transfer Portal and exiting? https://t.co/owlcGMkk6r https://t.co/DEN2PrYrjC
SI:AM | Alabama’s Concerning Talent Drain https://t.co/dMFFaShZKZ via @SInow
New Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer named the Stallings Award winner as the national coach of the year for the job he did at Washington.
Top-10 Best Available Players in the Transfer Portal, according to @On3sports💪 https://t.co/WKdJFugudF https://t.co/eRm3F8yFj0
Nick Saban's retirement and its unintended consequences set up another mess - for Alabama, Washington, Arizona and some players at other schools. https://t.co/DGWDYRSkic
The transfer portal is taking its toll on the Alabama roster in the aftermath of Nick Saban's retirement. @joerexrode and I discuss now on @1025TheGame https://t.co/zjs3fXK2ep
Pour one out for the poor Bama fans being hurt by the portal. https://t.co/6qpgRYhqpp https://t.co/blQXHTnNFV
Alabama finally looks vulnerable amid transfer portal frenzy, writes @RJ_cfb https://t.co/ZUC0bI90Ks
“No amount of money could buy me away from Alabama and my legacy here.” — All-SEC guard Tyler Booker The @AlabamaFTBL players who’ve stayed rally around Kalen DeBoer and his vision. https://t.co/OWxyEvTrb0
One retirement at the top leads to massive ripple effects as multiple people in the chain level up. -Saban retires -Alabama hires Washington’s coach -Washington hires Arizona’s coach -Arizona hires San Jose State’s coach -Players at Alabama, Washington, Arizona enter the portal https://t.co/RsWVToNgIo
Do yall think Kalen DeBoer was who Nick Saban wanted to succeed him at Alabama? If no, who?