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re: Why the hell did we extend DeBoer?
Posted on 4/23/26 at 8:32 am to Freight Joker
Posted on 4/23/26 at 8:32 am to Freight Joker
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How many of our programs have been ranked in the top 25 or top 10 over the last 12 months? Damn near all of them? I’ll give the guy the benefit of the doubt if that’s ok.
That’s fair, and I’m not suggesting we fire Byrne. But I haven’t seen anyone defending this contract based on its own merits.
The buyout if DeBoer chooses to leave is only $10M. No program or NFL team that he would leave for is going to blink at that. From my perspective, we gave him way more security for little to no more security in return.
People are saying a long term contract helps recruiting, but that just seems like archaic thinking to me. The team that just won the national title was all transfers, and not even very highly regarded transfers. Same is true in men’s basketball.
If the goal was the stave off Michigan and Penn State, it would have been nice to at least get some security that we won’t have the same problem this fall.
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Posted on 4/23/26 at 8:59 am to TomRollTideRitter
DeBoer is a players coach. Its a different approach than what we've had. He gets his best play from players who he's built a relationship with.
This is why Germie Bernard was our most reliable receiver for two years and why he's kept Mack here.
Just give the man a chance. This season we need to see some improvement from the running game and offensive line, but one thing is for certain. The guys love him and they will play hard for him.
I think he and Keelon will have a really special relationship moving forward and we will have some of the greatest moments in Bama history from those two.
I believe in Kalen. Roll Tide.
This is why Germie Bernard was our most reliable receiver for two years and why he's kept Mack here.
Just give the man a chance. This season we need to see some improvement from the running game and offensive line, but one thing is for certain. The guys love him and they will play hard for him.
I think he and Keelon will have a really special relationship moving forward and we will have some of the greatest moments in Bama history from those two.
I believe in Kalen. Roll Tide.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 9:01 am to theballguy
Glad we upped his private plane usage from 30 hours to 55 hours. More opportunities for him to miss key weekends so he can fly to Washington softball games. He doesn’t have to use Southwest Airlines anymore.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 9:18 am to FairhopeTider
on the surface, looks like GB locked ckd down fairly solidly, creating long term stability. however, if theres enough disenchantment he made it easy for someone to swoop in and remedy that issue.
i hope ckd works out, but i'm not betting on it. especially after keeping the special teams and s&c coaches.
i hope ckd works out, but i'm not betting on it. especially after keeping the special teams and s&c coaches.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 9:32 am to TomRollTideRitter
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But I haven’t seen anyone defending this contract based on its own merits.
Entered year 1 with a dismantled roster and went 9-3 with Jalen Milroe and Nick Sheridan.
Took a team last year with a QB playing at 50% and no running game and went 7-0 in league play.
He’s the only coach to make it to the playoffs with two teams.
Taking away NAIA and Fresno state (12-6) he’s 45-11 as a D1 coach.
20-6 against AP ranked teams
7-1 against Smart, Sark, and Lanning.
I get the bad losses and blowouts sucked, but reality is, it’s going to happen again and it doesn’t matter who the coach is.
I do agree that it doesn’t affect recruiting one way or the other.
I would love to never have to pay a coach a large buyout, but that will just never be a reality either.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 9:40 am to Freight Joker
Worst case he's Lincoln Riley.
Best case he's Chris Petersen but with an nc.
Best case he's Chris Petersen but with an nc.
Posted on 4/23/26 at 9:50 am to crimsontater
There wasn't strong disenchantment with Michigan/PSU calling him, he didn't even force it into an immediate raise.
After idiot fans went rabid over him wearing a hoodie instead of a suit on the sidelines like it's the 1950's, i'm not worried about him taking the peanut gallery with much weight
The deal is a market rate raise and a 1.5 year extension. It's not a huge deal and just speaks to the fact the AD isn't irrational. He went from signed to 7 years in 2024 to signed to 7 years in 2026. That's it.
After idiot fans went rabid over him wearing a hoodie instead of a suit on the sidelines like it's the 1950's, i'm not worried about him taking the peanut gallery with much weight
The deal is a market rate raise and a 1.5 year extension. It's not a huge deal and just speaks to the fact the AD isn't irrational. He went from signed to 7 years in 2024 to signed to 7 years in 2026. That's it.
This post was edited on 4/23/26 at 9:54 am
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