The Kalen DeBoer era finally shifts from the headlines to the sidelines
Alabama Football Head Coach Kalen DeBoer during practice at Hank Crisp Indoor Facility in Tuscaloosa, AL on Thursday, Apr 11, 2024.No. 5 Alabama's new coach and Nick Saban's successor leads the defending Southeastern Conference champion Crimson Tide onto the field on a Saturday night for the first time against Western Kentucky. It's the first look at DeBoer's new team, even if much more telling games lie ahead.
“When you’re prepared well, you’re going to be confident,” DeBoer said."That’s the whole key and it just doesn’t start this week. It’s something that’s been ongoing since the staff got here, since the first day of workouts in the winter. Tailbacks Jam Miller and Justice Haynes figure to shoulder much of the load in the running game, but there are other former blue-chip recruits behind them.
“We have six solid guys for sure and there’s a couple of others that are pushing really hard, too,” DeBoer said.Quarterback TJ Finley, who's on his fourth college stop, heads a long list of newcomers at Western Kentucky. Coach Tyson Helton brought in 53 new players, including 33 transfers. The 6-foot-7, 238-pound Finley is a former LSU and Auburn quarterback who had a breakthrough season at Texas State in 2023.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kalen DeBoer era finally kicks off for No. 5 Alabama, facing Western KentuckyThe Kalen DeBoer era finally shifts from the headlines to the sidelines. No. 5 Alabama’s new coach and Nick Saban’s successor leads the defending Southeastern Conference champion Crimson Tide onto the field on a Saturday night for the first time against Western Kentucky.
Read more »
Coach Kalen DeBoer to make debut with No. 5 Alabama hosting Western KentuckyMontgomery, Alabama
Read more »
Coach Kalen DeBoer makes debut with No. 5 Alabama against Western KentuckyKalen DeBoer is set to make his debut as Alabama's coach and Nick Saban's successor. DeBoer's fifth-ranked Crimson Tide host Western Kentucky at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The defending Southeastern Conference champions are aiming to make it back to the College Football Playoffs.
Read more »
Alabama football injury update: Latest from Kalen DeBoer before Western KentuckyKalen DeBoer provided the latest injury update on two Alabama football starters before the Western Kentucky game.
Read more »
3 keys to victory for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama football vs. WKUHere's what Alabama football needs to do to open the 2024 season and Kalen DeBoer era with a win over Western Kentucky.
Read more »
Video essay: The moment of truth for Alabama coach Kalen DeBoerWatch AL.com's video essay, setting the scene for Kalen DeBoer's first game and first season with Alabama football. Will he stumble? Or will a legend be made?
Read more »