Alabama's new head coach, Kalen DeBoer, is dealing with a wave of players entering the transfer portal and decommitments, yet he remains 'not alarmed' and is focused on rebuilding the roster. Despite the loss of offensive players, which is surprising to some, DeBoer is confident in his ability to continue Alabama's winning tradition after legendary coaches like Bear Bryant and Nick Saban. He acknowledges the defensive players entering the portal, the team's previous success with a first-round QB, a Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line, and NFL-bound talent. Concerns are raised about the potential for a disappointing season with an 8-4 record or missing the 12-team playoffs. Washington's Athletic Director, Troy Dannen, disclosed that they offered DeBoer an 'unprecedented' contract before his move to Alabama.
Kalen DeBoer isn't fazed. 👀 https://t.co/xmqLIN9OpB
Washington Athletic Director Says University Offered ‘Unprecedented’ Contract to Kalen DeBoer Before He Left for Alabama https://t.co/bCLQEbi9G9
Kalen DeBoer is “not alarmed” about Alabama defections https://t.co/dgw8MfiUhG
It was an honor being at my first @BABJ_NABJ meeting and giving members an inside look at how my team at @aldotcom tackled Nick Saban’s retirement.
Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer is ‘not alarmed’ despite the mass exodus of talent via the transfer portal https://t.co/Gnh5PcM8n8
"I'm really not alarmed at all." -Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer in aftermath of several key Transfer Portal entries from his roster. https://t.co/Wrz1cr7Lxq https://t.co/cTGmVTI4ws
Alabama's Kalen DeBoer Pivots Off Portal Losses. In the SEC for a week, and already Spinning with best of 'em: https://t.co/Wrz1cr7Lxq https://t.co/3V0Jzmo2GB
Kalen DeBoer Is SEC Ready. He entered Spin Zone @Finebaum while discussing Portal Losses: https://t.co/kKQOdZFZIj https://t.co/XSoD1IKGDD
"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
Here is everything Kalen DeBoer said on The Paul Finebam Show "Our guys – and I would tell this to fans, as well – to be excited about the staff we're bringing in and what we're gonna be capable of doing. I'm really not alarmed at all." 🔗: https://t.co/3n7Egovu2c https://t.co/wEacP97JIw
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.
Kalen DeBoer is literally gonna have to rebuild the entire roster at Alabama. I don't think he signed up for this. Bama fans aren't going to take 8-4 or worse and missing the 12 team playoffs real well. https://t.co/WfqPkIKRLE
Washington AD Troy Dannen detailed to local media how much he was willing to pay to keep Kalen DeBoer. https://t.co/tF8csmZKCd
DeBoer will be fine at Bama once his roster takes shape But just for the record … his team last season was loaded First round QB Joe Moore Award OL with OG1 (played LT at UW) in this draft. RT going to NFL also. RB will be drafted Top 3 WRs all drafted by the end of day 2 Two… https://t.co/DgHBLd1laa
Hey @Andy_Staples, I don’t understand all the offensive players from Bama entering the portal (acknowledge that entering =/= leaving). Defensive players entering make sense, but how can you not want to play in the DeBoer/Grubb offense? No way someone would rather play under Rees.
Do you feel bad that Bama’s roster has been plucked over in the portal??
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