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How many of you think the DeBoer hire was a good one?

Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:34 am
Posted by NCIS_76
Member since Jan 2021
5246 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:34 am
I have my own thoughts. Just waiting to hear some of yours.
Posted by MItiger92
Michigan
Member since Jun 2021
407 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:36 am to
I think it’s good. Not bad, not great, but good.
Posted by jonnyanony
Member since Nov 2020
10359 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:36 am to
Definitely a risk but a good hire under the circumstances.

Y'all weren't getting Smart back so going young with some real success is a good gamble.
Posted by Stidham8
Member since Aug 2018
7118 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:37 am to
I was ecstatic as an Auburn fan and that is the general consensus from Auburn fans.

The Washington coach has 2 years in the Pac-12 with a unicorn at QB and suddenly he's qualified to be a major SEC head coach?

Kiffin, Lanning, Dabo, or someone else from SEC country was what everyone expected but we were shocked to not see it happen.
This post was edited on 1/13/24 at 6:38 am
Posted by JPLSU1981
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
26442 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:37 am to
Good hire. Risky, but given the available candidates, about as good as one could hope for.

Personally I think Norvell would have been a better hire, but nonetheless KD is a good hire. Lots of questions moving forward though for sure.
This post was edited on 1/13/24 at 6:39 am
Posted by Slpdoc
Member since Sep 2021
704 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:37 am to
Solid hire.
Posted by Tesla
the Laurentian Abyss
Member since Dec 2011
8044 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:37 am to
Best hire possible for Alabama. I’m a fan of DeBoer.
Posted by LSU4Life12
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2016
1831 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:39 am to
Very promising hire. Just have to get the right staff behind him but a really good, safe hire.

With the talent he has at his disposal, y’all shouldn’t fall off like most expect.
Posted by canyon
Member since Dec 2003
18628 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:40 am to
If he gets enough time to settle in I think it could be really good. Thing is though he will have maybe a 3-4 year leash which may not work.
Posted by Pikes Peak Tiger
Colorado Springs
Member since Jun 2023
4203 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:41 am to
It’s a good hire. But I don’t think Bama will be patient. 10-2 year 1 and you guys will burn his house down.
Posted by caliegeaux
Member since Aug 2004
10264 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:42 am to
Time will tell obviously.

As far as “splash” or appeasing the fanbase, he’s a hot commodity at the moment so it’s a good hire with recognition and pretty solid hire to followup Nicks tenure.

The question will be can he maintain 1 loss seasons, as that’s the bama standard. And if those seasons become 2 or 3 loss seasons, will he be given time to see if he can right the ship, or will he be immediately cut loose for the next hire.

I’d say it’s a sold B to B+ hire all things considered, recruiting TBD.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
16129 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:42 am to
He’s a coach with playoff experience.
He’s won everywhere he has been.
He wants the challenge.
I don’t see an issue.
Posted by cj2002
louisiana
Member since Nov 2007
2027 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:44 am to
Good. But it doesn't matter anyone other than Jesus Christ is going to be a step down from Saban.

If Bama fans can understand and accept this, DeBoer could even be a great hire.

I have no faith in Bama fans.
Posted by Prometheus
Member since May 2012
6216 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:45 am to
I think it can be good,but a bit risky.(can He recruit an area unknown to him and short history being an HC)
Posted by ugasickem
Allatoona
Member since Nov 2010
10821 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:46 am to
I think it’s terrible
Posted by WilliamTaylor21
2720 Arse Whipping Avenue
Member since Dec 2013
35936 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:50 am to
You hired the flavor of the week and I expect him to be fired by 2026. Your recruiting will nose dive but that was going to happen even if you hired a good recruiter. Playing for the goat was an NIL proof advantage that has now vanished.

I view the Alabana game as “more than likely a win” now. Been a while since I felt like that.

That’s my honest opinion
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Member since Feb 2006
11867 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:51 am to
It’s a risk. But usually most hires are a little bit of a risk
Posted by Ancient Astronaut
Member since May 2015
33349 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:52 am to
I think he’s a good hire considering everyone who rejected bama
Posted by frogtown
Member since Aug 2017
5070 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:54 am to
Good hire yes. Will he recruit better than Saban(or Kirby), no.
Posted by bigjohnson
Gonzales
Member since Aug 2022
182 posts
Posted on 1/13/24 at 6:59 am to
We’ll see almost immediately, by how he addresses the QB situation
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