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Will Kalen DeBoer live up to the Saban legacy at Alabama? Share your thoughts!

Just a simple wish of good luck can brighten your day. As people eagerly await the Alabama Crimson Tide’s season with new HC Kalen DeBoer, there’s finally a positive start to the buzz. However, the team’s preseason AP poll ranking of no. 5 was surprisingly low, but the belief in their success remains strong due to the lasting impact of Nick Saban. The tides are sure to play a major role in the game against Western Kentucky as their season opener, but only if given the green light by… Let’s get into it.

With Alabama set to embark on their first-ever season under new coach Kalen DeBoer, even Kristen Saban, daughter of the Tide’s former Head Coach, can’t help but express her support and good luck wishes for their upcoming match against Western Kentucky in a few days. Kristen posted an incredible season teaser video on Instagram with a motivating caption for the team: “New chapter, same goal.” FIVE DAYS”.

 

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The teaser and message had fans buzzing with excitement, leading them to comment “ROLL TIDE!!” Saban is the standard, from Mexico, always supporting BAMA. All the love for your family, we miss you, coach.” Fans hold high hopes for the Tides, even after Nick’s retirement. Kalen DeBoer is responsible for living up to Nick’s standard, yet even Nick commends him for successfully constructing a winning team. While visiting the team at the end of their second scrimmage a few weeks ago, he was impressed with how well their defense performed.

Kalen DeBoer’s winning army

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“I was worried about the defense, but I think the defense impressed me in the scrimmage that they are coming along.” Yes, those are Nick’s words. Kalen DeBoer is not a stranger when it comes to winning championships. You can never overlook his efforts for Washington and Sioux Falls. Winning 3 championships is not a joke! Alabama’s defense is loaded with sacked players like Tim Keenan and Tim Smith at the starting position, but the main addition for the team is Jah Marien Latham, a reliable defensive lineman, and Tim Keenan III, one of the SEC’s most improved players last season.

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Will Kalen DeBoer live up to the Saban legacy at Alabama? Share your thoughts!

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Losing players like RB Jase McClellan and Roydell Williams to NFL drafts is not easy, but Kalen DeBoer somehow managed to use the transfer portals to get players like Justice Haynes, Jam Miller, and Richard Young as running backs for the team. Also, the offensive line is standing strong with Kadyn Proctor, Wilkin Formby, and Elijah Pritchett as right tackles. So far, both defense and offense seem to have an edge for team strength in the coming College Football season. Let’s see how the game turns out for the Crimson Tide.