The Alabama football team is starting a new chapter this season with Kalen DeBoer at the helm as head coach, following retirement after last year. It’s strange to see a different face emerge from the tunnel, especially since Saban had been such a dominant presence. His retirement surprised many, including members of the Alabama coaching staff.
Offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic expressed on Thursday that Saban’s decision took him by surprise, especially since he knew some staff members were interviewing with Saban for positions. Kapilovic noted that one of his friends was even interviewing the same day Saban announced his retirement.
Despite the unexpected transition, Alabama football fans have been impressed with DeBoer’s leadership through the first three games of the season. The Crimson Tide has secured victories in all their matches, although their week two game against USF was a bit shaky, with a close score late in the fourth quarter. They rebounded strongly in week three, dominating Wisconsin with a 42-10 win.
Looking ahead, Alabama has a bye week before facing #2 Georgia in week five—a matchup that will be pivotal in assessing DeBoer’s impact and the team’s performance this season. This highly anticipated game is one you won’t want to miss.
