re: Baws, Auburn fans have seen this before, its not looking good.

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It represents only 32.9% of the total scholarship roster.

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As of this moment, I see Alabama with 30 players that are currently in the portal. (This does not mean all will absolutely leave) This does not count the players out of eligibility or players leaving for the NFL early.

What is hurting Alabama at this time is that Alabama players have an additional 30 days (Until Feb 3 or something like that) to enter the portal....but most teams have already gone through this and their players are no longer eligible to enter the portal. Now, Washington and Arizona players have the same window I believe, but neither have the talent level need to replenish Alabama. If Harbaugh leaves Michigan, that could be an infusion of fresh talent if they have a desire to go to Alabama if they want to go to an Alabama without Nick Saban.

DeBoer will need to work to make sure the 2023 class stays together and does not portal out. That said, DeBoer seems to have an idea about getting a certain type of player in, and if the current roster does not yield those players he seems to be suggesting they leave.

Only time will tell, but this is certainly uncharted territory for Alabama to go through. It's just tough.