Alabama introduces Kalen Deboer as new Crimson Tide football coach

Alabama introduces Kalen Deboer as new Crimson Tide football coach.
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[@zmansushi]

Fresno State fan here. Bama is getting one heck of a football coach. Wishing Coach DeBoer all the success and hoping he brings a Natty to Bama.

[@sarahcrain8083]

Thank you.

[@lindaderry8469]

Thank you

[@awilliams5007]

Yeah, natty ice!

[@stefansnellgrove]

Thank you!!!

[@WizardCampbell]

I love how the focus is winning championships. He says it multiple times… some guys are scared to put that weight on their shoulders but he’s ready for the challenge. As a fan, that’s all I can ask for. Your best shot.

[@michaelbaker8633]

I think it says a lot about his confidence that he's willing to take the reigns from the GOAT knowing that Alabama expects to win championships. He's got stones for sure

[@joelowry7901]

If he's half the coach Saban was, that's 3 national titles, right?

[@HughButler-lb6zs]

That's what is expected from Alabama fans. And not once every 26 years like you know who.

[@MonsterEnergy2460]

@@joelowry7901maybe 3 national championships for Bama or more?

[@dannyballenger3340]

Nick felt the weight of losing coming up so he ran

[@houstonjr.2616]

Such a bittersweet moment…. Passing of the torch💪🏾🔥

[@dbowe4415]

Yeah, this was absolutely the right hire. He struck a great balance of thanking Coach Saban while focusing on his desire to win championships - plural. I’m looking forward to seeing how he does. #RollTide

[@mr.absolutelynobody440]

I’m an Aggie, but man what an honor, and what a time in college football history. I want Alabama to remain a competing team for the championship because it just feels right. I’m only 23 so Nick Saban was always a coach I hated, and loved at the same time, but ALWAYS respected. Kalen deboer is a great coach and I wish him and Alabama the best. Roll tide AND Gigem Aggies!

[@williambates9385]

You should hat every coach, everyone beats Texas A&M

[@jerrygarcia4390]

@@williambates9385aggy is a cupcake 🧁

[@giomusah2155]

Then ur not a true Aggie...But a bama bum licker...U respected saban because he was one of the biggest cheaters in college football, and his advantage dissipated with the advent of the NIL...

[@KTLocsta]

Class

[@KissMyBiscuits]

@@williambates9385Boooooooooooo! Tasteless, crass comment!

[@michaelryce1200]

“Husky Harsin”…..that’s what the school across the state is calling him. Just shows you how worried the Barn is. I love it

[@randyhartley6745]

Thank you Coach Saban and Ms. Terry for all you two did to leave Alabama in such a fantastic condition for Coach DeBoer and all us Bama fans. I have a sneaky suspicion that Coach DeBoer will continue to do a fine job as Alabama's new head coach. Congratulations on your new job Coach DeBoer and welcome to you and your family. Roll Tide!!!

[@rbrinks5]

This is a homerun hire in every way. On top of being an elite head coach, DeBoer seems like a great person as well

[@gt3223]

How??? LOL

[@jasona9846]

How? Dont even know this foo? They should’ve looked for an NFL head coach. Sorry not sorry

[@dienluu410]

Do t think so, left his kids here

[@michaelbaker8633]

​@@jasona9846You're dumb. Sorry not sorry

[@michaelbaker8633]

​@@dienluu410Every coach leaves programs.......especially mid-tier ones for destination ones. Washington is not a destination job in CFB. Alabama is

[@MexObi]

Texas fan here- y’all got a great coach in DeBoer

[@mindin2941]

What a guy. What a speech. Alabama should be proud of this excellent choice

[@lukeshieldsnature]

What a guy… dude preached loyalty just to use a former coaches players like a stepping stone

[@mr.absolutelynobody440]

@@lukeshieldsnaturehuh?

[@johndeere8594]

This guy has giant shoes to fill. He’s got bigger balls than me.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Hahahahaha this is hilarious. It's not even NFL hahahah this guy is funny

[@runswithbeer]

@@j.a.r.family2576 and yet you are here.

[@goducksa]

I'm an Oregon fan so I'm torn on this. Glad he's gone from the Huskies because Deboer has beat us 3 times in a row by 3 points. But I see Oregon facing Bama in the playoffs so he's not completely gone lol. Good hire he's a great coach. Respect.

[@BalloonToots]

I hate this comment. I’m an Oregon fan and I wanted DeBoer to stay and compete against Lanning year after year. Lanning is building the long haul at Oregon, DeBoer is a stud and I wish he was still with the Huskies. DeBoer and Lanning were going to have a great rivalry that was really getting hot

[@YeahCalifornia_]

Oregon in the playoffs lol. They can never win a big game for crying out loud.

[@Justin.Hawkins]

Just devastated he left the Huskies. I really felt like Lanning and DeBoer were setting up to have a great rivalry, now just back to mediocrity for a while I guess. You guys got a great coach in Oregon, really was hoping for the same commitment to UW from Kalen, but understand the Alabama is a different tier of program than UW.

[@smittyjay212]

@@Justin.Hawkinsdon’t worry you guys can still have y’all ll little battles within each other.. it just won’t be with coach! 😂😂 He’s Home now🏡 we welcome him with open arms and trust! 🐘 ROLL TIDE ROLL 🐘

[@Justin.Hawkins]

@@smittyjay212 you guys got a good one. Funny watching people on Alabama forums complaining and questioning the hire, Kalen is legit. The respect and love he has for the players and they for him was something awesome to watch. Again pissed he left, but I mean, who can blame him for not turning down Alabama?

[@user-uz5ej9yr9v]

As a Michigan fan I congratulate Alabama on a great decision hiring this coach. He is a classy guy and I just like the way he carries himself. If Harbaugh was leaving I actually hoped Michigan would hire him. Nothing but respect.

[@Crottinger]

I hate Fichigan. I hate harbaugh the players their fans stadium band fight song their uniforms and helmets. I hate Ann Arbor and the state of Fichigan. I hate their alumni employees and students. I hate everything about them. Muck Fichigan

[@vintage_in_present_13]

Enjoy your win and shut the fuck up!!! #RollTide

[@nfcboys1984]

Thanks for the kind comments and congrats on a fantastic year and the Natty! RTR

[@RD-cp7bn]

He’s a snake and will go to NFL in 3 years tops

[@Edward-nn1rq]

I grew up in Northern Illinois I'm old school 70s kid always had great respect for my strong industrial neighbors in Michigan. They've had enough heartbreak their hockey is extremely talented many prayers are often overlooked. I'm supercharged for The Blue's old school hard nosed football and WIN

[@kirkli1073]

Congratulations to Alabama! I am an Ohio State Buckeyes fan for life. I am proud of the traditions and legacies our previous head coaches have done for the players and the football programs. We have been one of the most respected and consistent teams in the country because of them in large part. I am glad to see Alabama has a very good new head coach taking over a great football coach in history. I think they are both great persons who care deeply for their families and their teams. They are absolutely winners in life. I also appreciate the fact that the new coach allows the previous head coach full access to the program in every aspect and showed his willingness to learn from his predecessor. That’s a very wise thing to do. In business, I have had to deal with key positions transition processes many times. I found it to be absolutely beneficial to allow for this kind of smooth process that almost always lead to successful results! I wish nothing but the best for Kalen DeBoer and his family. I also hope that Nick Saban and his wife Terry would enjoy their twilight years with happiness and fulfillment. God bless you! Lastly, I want to see the football programs at both Ohio State and Alabama be successful and honorable as they have been over through all the years in the past.

[@tylerjerry7681]

I am a Oklahoma Sooners fan first till death. But I’ve also always been an Alabama fan. I’m rooting for the Crimson Brothers in the SEC. I hope Alabama fans want Oklahoma to do just as good as they do. And we both rule the SEC.

[@jarretthazelwood3346]

circle 11/23

[@haydenmccary9679]

🤘⬇️

[@michaelbee2165]

Both will have to go through Auburn. I don't expect that both will succeed.

[@beckyhobson3283]

Welcome to the SEC Boomer!! One of my favorite memories is a bunch of us piled up into a very small living room in Tulsa, watching the game between Alabama and Oklahoma (2003/2004?). As sad as I was for Alabama to lose, being the only Bama fan in the room, it was really a fun afternoon with friends and food. Looking forward to seeing how well y'all do here. I believe that y'all will make the SEC stronger!

[@BadandBoochii]

Definitely, Oklahoma is one of the programs on the same level as an Alabama. I watched Jalen Hurts weekly when he transferred to the Sooners. We had some epic games in the past and there will be alot more now that you guys coming to the SEC. Oklahoma and Texas coming to the SEC has got me the most excited I’ve been in years for some college football. I know we gonna win some and we will lose some but it’s gonna be a fun ride. Roll Tide and welcome to the dance, I’m proud to call Oklahoma a part of the SEC .

[@MUBM]

He gets the tradition. Bryant and Saban, two legit legends. Maybe the two best of all time. Not many schools have one, much less two. Go get 'em Kalen!

[@jessegalinski3124]

This was the coach I wanted hired, and I didn’t even know that it was an option until the aftermath, and it just shows how much ahead of everyone else Greg Byrn is.

[@kennethdeanmiller7324]

You know most people today have no idea what a gig even is!!

[@johnglass7383]

I like his middle-American spirit. Humble but steady, confident but wise. Welcome to Tuscaloosa, Coach. We support you.

[@damm41]

As a missouri fan I really admire that too.

[@Jeremy-pb5xk]

And welcome Miss Nicole

[@GuRuGuy1]

As a Auburn fan I think the Tide have a good one y’all be patient with him.

[@banginbuffalo]

Haha! Look Aubie just let the winner's do our thang, Roll Tide. Y'all handle business in the fields now-hear..go-on-now..we'll get to yall jn thA Fall

[@blondesmommy]

Wise words. Thanks!

[@StupidPrizesPosterChild]

Thank you, it's going to be hard waiting from him to come into his own with championships. Right now he is at a zero win at Bama.

[@AmericanOutlaw01]

Wouldnt it be wild if Coach DeBoer actually were to replicate what Coach Saban has accomplished? Cause the way hes holding himself is very reassuring... Best of luck next season Coach Deboer and We at the Alabama Crimson Tide wish Coach Saban and Miss Terry the best in youre retirement

[@TideRunsIt]

Almost not possible lol. Especially with playoffs being over expanded to 12 teams. Realistically, 2 championships in 10-12 years would be a Huge success

[@dinhtran-ld4hz]

Zero chance. Zero chance

[@michaelbaker8633]

I'm not sure it will ever be possible to replicate what Coach Saban and Coach Bryant did given the current system. I will say though......I like what I've seen out of Coach Deboer with how he's in tune with the current model if CFB. He understands how touse the portal and NIL, and he clearly a great developer of talent

[@thadslay9899]

Lightening has never struck thrice but it is THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SOOOOO stranger things have happened. We had 3 losers in a row before nick got there so why not 3 historic coaches. Welcome Coach Daboer

[@nothin_but_the_truth8966]

@@TideRunsItYou forget he has Saban at his disposal and Saban will have an office in the stadium. Saban has retired but he is not fully going to walk away from what he and his wife built.

[@trile8]

This is a new ERA in Crimson Tide football. I’m very excited About Coach DeBoer. Roll Tide !!!’

[@therealbocawriter]

Greg Byrne interview from November 2019: "My pitch to recruits is Come to Alabama and we'll develop you in the three most important areas of life: Academically; athletically and personally. At some point ball is going to end." I thought it was so poignant and simple I wrote in my journal after reading it that day.

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

We’re so excited and proud about Coach DeBoer taking the reins here at our beloved Bama. Saban and Byrne have done us proud. No one is “filling Saban’s shoes,” we have a new coach ready to continue the excellence here by bringing his best, just as Saban did seventeen years ago. Thank you, Coach Saban and Ms Terry for all you’ve done and will continue to do for Alabama. Welcome home, Coach DeBoer and Ms Nicole, because this is home, sweet home Alabama. Believe in us; we believe in you. Roll Tide 🐘🏈

[@richard-xr5rv]

So excited about this new era at Alabama! Roll Tide Coach DeBoer!!!!

[@marcpowe]

Roll Tide Coach DeBoer! I personally feel that he has set the right tone thus far and is a great fit. In that brief speech he was able to effectively express what type of man and Coach that he is and you can tell that he is feeling the energy from that institution that I am familiar as well. He said that last nights welcoming at the airport was almost overwhelming. Again, I feel he touched on all of the right issues and with the right tone. I’m glad Coach Saban and Mrs. Saban will be there to assist with the transition and to help him learn the Crimson Tide culture. I feel Coach Saban will do everything possible to assist. Coach Saban definitely wants Alabama to continue the path of success. Lastly, if you are NOT an Alabama Crimson Tide supporter,…why are you here? I was being facetious because we know why you are here. Everyone wants to know what winners are doing (DYNASTY) Roll Tide! 👊🏽

[@robertmosley8568]

ROLL TIDEEEEEE!!!!!! 🐘🐘🌊🌊🏈🏈🐘🌊

[@davidmealer6536]

Well said. Roll Tide

[@Kim.Jong-Un1]

Nah, I'm a Michigan fan and we are the real winners lil buddy. We're gonna run it back next year too and steamroll Bama again if you guys can even make it to the 12 team playoff. Doubtful though. We are the only reason you guys have a new coach. We spooked Saban into retirement. Michigan vs Everybody

[@X-MAN-406]

ROLL DAMN TIDE!

[@killasynnaact8819]

@@Kim.Jong-Un1 damn you’re really full of shit, y’all lost How many in a row before finally beating us? Y’all Michigan fans never shut the fuck up🤣

[@bensmith6321]

Bama keeps rolling, fantastic hire!!!!

[@charleskollin1221]

Before I even continue with the video. I would like to say that I am moved to tears by how successfully and gracefully coach Saban and the University of Alabama have entered this transition and have succeeded in making it not a devastating blow that the rest of the college football world would for see it as, but a move and transition that will make the program stronger in the long run just as Mal Moore did when he hired coach Saban in the first place! And then, coach Saban in turn sets us up for the future in such a way that I am nothing but excited about tomorrow and the next day, and the next day for Alabama football!!! Roll Tide!! I would be remiss without thanking athletic director Greg Byrne for making the executive decision necessary to make all of this happen! 👍👍👍

[@jeangriffith8017]

Smart move by the athletic department to keep the GOAT on staff as an advisor. Not only will his advice be helpful, but now the AD doesn't have to pay all that huge salary in installments up front. Smart move!

[@Iamlilcoop]

lol I’m sure it was his choice not theirs 😂

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Sabans worry every penny Alabama can afford it I love still having around

[@selotacole5698]

So now they have 2 coaches. One that's retired overlooking everything you do.

[@TidBit807]

That would be the last thing I want is nick being around this guy needs his ways in place not nicks

[@tharealjondoe8811]

Alabama is the GOATS final resting place just like the BEAR.

[@ktownsend804]

There were a lot of BAMA haters in the chat😂 .. I have some bad news for you. The TIDE isn’t about to fall off.. ROLL TIDE‼️

[@Johnnyshark-wc3uu]

We ain't especially when he coached penix jr

[@Johnnyshark-wc3uu]

We ain't especially when he coached penix jr

[@Johnnyshark-wc3uu]

We ain't especially when he coached penix jr

[@Johnnyshark-wc3uu]

We ain't especially when he coached penix jr

[@Johnnyshark-wc3uu]

We ain't especially when he coached penix jr

[@marklinley815]

Such an honor to have you represent our football program, recruiting staff, coaches, and especially our fans. We have your back and want you and your family to feel welcome and bring everything you have to our program. Our expectation at Alabama is not just a long lived tradition, but a place where memories are born, legends are made and men are built. Thanks again for considering our college to be a part of. ROLL TIDE!!!!!!

[@cornellnewsome934]

I'm so excited for next season. I think he's gonna be a Good Coach. Great Job Mr. Greg for going out and getting a winner. ROLL TIDE BABY!!

[@tracyisbest]

9-3

[@cornellnewsome934]

@@tracyisbest can't go undefeated your first year with a new program

[@pensacola07]

Wake up, this was all planned months in advance, who hires a HC in 72 hrs

[@96t5wagon]

At minute 12:50, the language is right and I think he’s realized the stature of his decision and what he’s become apart of. When you refer to the program, the university, the history as “WE”, that’s a good indication of where the mindset is.

[@rickeywidner41]

I wish somebody would have talked about the late AD,Coach & player Mal Moore on the Vision he had to hire Coach Saban in 2007 God bless his family and Roll Tide

[@lydiabarber7871]

Roll Tide! Very excited for the upcoming season, but will always miss Coach Saban and Miss Terry, the #GOAT!!!

[@bpollock82]

Congratulations to Coach Deboer and Alabama Football. He is legit and the program will remain a contender. Though I am an ardent LSU fan and supporter, I respect good coaching and good programs. I will always be appreciative for what Coach Saban did to rebuild our broken program. I look forward to great competition moving forward. (Signed, A Louisiana native and LSU fan who lives in OK)

[@thadslay9899]

I’m literally sitting here watching this and I haven’t lost this huge smile on my face! I couldn’t be happier to our University players and administrators. Man y’all have done something that will never be replicated only imitated.

[@user-lu8rm2ov3m]

As a crimson. Tide fan we will see how great of a coach he is

[@RideMoto35]

If he shits the bed , Gone in 3 seasons max

[@jond181]

He’s an excellent coach - question is can he recruit. He doesn’t seem to have any southern ties.

[@lindaderry8469]

Welcome, Coach Deboer. I wish you nothing but success. Roll Tide 🅰️ 🐘 ❤️.

[@seanhagan1435]

Every school in the SEC is laughing at this hire. Most people had no idea who this person even was. Every school in the SEC sees Alabama as vulnerable now, so you know for sure that in 2024, they’re all going to give Alabama their all!! Roll tears Roll!!😂😂

[@robertmosley8568]

ROLL TIDEEEE!!! 🐘🐘🌊🌊🌊🏈🏈🏈 Welcome Coach DeBoer!!!!!! The Tide Crimson Waters shall rise again this year!!! Let’s gooooooo Bama!!!!!

[@tracyisbest]

Hoping they don't rise quite as high with the new hire. At least that's how most of the country sees it. You've gotten your SIX and that's after another coach got you SIX once before. So it's time for some new teams. Time for you to watch on the couch like most of us have had to do for some time. Nothing wrong with some 8-4, 9-3 finishes on an annual basis. Or even if you're 10-2, nothing wrong with some 1st round exits from the new playoff field. Enjoy the new view, Tide fans!

[@eugenestewart-uy6tr]

Amen Roll tide

[@quindonunderwood8442]

If you don’t shut that shit up

[@user-rp5kb6wd5v]

As a very long time Alabama Fan . Welcome aboard With your Vision We can continue this tradition Roll Tide

[@user-pr3ho5pz4m]

Great hire....the man shows humility and understands what he is getting into.

[@dougchamberlain4792]

Guys a winner and a class act.. Looking forward to a new era of dominance... Roll Tide

[@Kim.Jong-Un1]

Nah, Michigan is gonna beat the brakes off you guys again next season if you guys can even make the playoffs. Doubtful though. Michigan vs Everybody

[@THATREALBREW]

@@Kim.Jong-Un1Nope…your little one year thing is over. And I think you know it. Roll tide!

[@nickworse]

@@Kim.Jong-Un1lmao you’ll b sick the second Jim harbaugh leaves 😂😂😂😂

[@blubirdhill2608]

​@@Kim.Jong-Un1Lmao, when Harbaugh leaves, along with most of the team to aging out, the draft and the month of portal, Michigan is about to go back to semi irrelevance for another decade.

[@nickworse]

@@Kim.Jong-Un1 how you feeling bro

[@anitadewey4094]

Thanks To Coach And Mrs. Saban For Leaving Such An Awesome Legacy Behind. I'm A HUGE Fan From Louisiana. You Allowed My Family And I The Voice To Shoot Shyt And Talk Smack To The Bama Haters👏 Congratulations As You Enjoy God's Gift OF Traveling Relaxation And Retirement. Thanks Again #ROLL-Tide🐘🐘🐘 Coach Deboer Welcome... Look Forward To Many More Championships🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@jasonwalker3185]

I am impressed with Coach Deboer, he’s humble, yet hungry, has an interest in BAMAS past as well as adding to its future! And all the haters can hate, but Alabama football is not going anywhere, I believe this coach is here for the long-haul and getting him hired in 49 hours is impressive! I am looking forward to the future and ROLL TIDE ROLL!!

[@ShinoKami64]

I'm ready to see what he can do with our offense, and nick will still be in an office helping with the defense

[@THATREALBREW]

Husky man here to say that y’all bama boys may just have two legend coaches back to back and this is very rare.

[@TraumaRider]

Welcome Coach Deboer, looking forward to the Fall season. Roll Tide!!

[@juanmorse50]

Roll Tide! I am a little disappointed in my favorite coach leaving (retiring) Bama, but I understand. But, I am looking forward to Coach Kalen's doing what he's done for several years. He is also a winner and I believe he will continue winning at Alabama...

[@mr.g1758]

This feels like a Wallace Wade/Frank Thomas cycle to me. I'm sure Tide fans in the 30's felt we might fall off when Wade left for Duke in 1931. And Bama hired another great coach who also won at an 80% clip or better (the fifth in Tide history to do so). I feel Deboer might surprise people more than disappoint. He's won a lot of big games with less than stellar talent. I understand Washington only had fifteen 4 stars and zero 5 stars on this year's roster. Pretty impressive to go 25-3 there in the past couple of years.

[@FelixRamirez-dc5mh]

Yeah but he in the Sec west now. Big big difference. It's like LeBron going to the playoffs every year and getting bounced in the west. Hope he does great bc I'm a diehard tide fan but Saban is the goat and anything else is a downgrade

[@Jakobeee]

@@FelixRamirez-dc5mhthere is no sec west anymore its just one big conference now

[@charlesdoyle3630]

@@FelixRamirez-dc5mh Before Saban came to Lsu he was in same boat as Kalen. As was Meyers. He has Saban to mentor him and offer advice. All left to do is see if he can recruit and use portal if needed. He has shown he is not afraid to use the portal

[@WesWatson-dh3yz]

Glad yo have ya aboard I think we will keep rolling with the new coach 😎

[@lisakay8798]

What a class act. Welcome to Tuscaloosa, Coach DeBoer! RTR forever!

[@johnmaddenforsmash8993]

at first i was a little disappointed with the hire, but after hearing him talk he clearly is here to WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS and to build these young guys into nfl quality talent!!! Welcome to the Crimson family Coach Deboer!

[@davew8694]

I'm thrilled.

[@calvestermarks900]

I give Deboer a chance welcome to the tide coach Deboer A new era of the tide football is the beginning roll tide roll.

[@kailashruhee8458]

Am writing from Mauritius ( most of you won't even know where Mauritius is 😂) Am a staunch supporter of LSU but equally a great admirer of coach Nick Saban - the best ever in college football ! Wish him well and look forward to Alabama producing a documentary on this great man !! Still Geaux Tigers 😅😅😅

[@nahlejdrappah6231]

This man is a genius on so many levels including knowing how to recruit and coach ELITE QBs and WRs. Bama just got deadly.

[@bradmyrick1149]

As a Bama fan, Roll Tide coach DeBoer. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT SEASON

[@barbaradowdle9689]

I sure hope this was a good fit for the Program at Alabama. Gonna take a long time for me to get used to Coach Saban being gone. Just not gonna be the same ever. ❤❤❤""ROLL TIDE:"

[@samrobertson-nt9yp]

Totally

[@awilliams5007]

It'll be de'booer before long!

[@jonsmoljan8661]

Great coach. Keep in mind Jeff Tedford , called him up from d2. Fresno State has had great coaches, who have came and moved on. 3 bulldogs coaching in the SEC now... We can hold our heads up high and proud we had him in fresno as well!

[@hillsmanm5219]

Alabama is a no nonsense kind of program. They seen the man for the job and they went and got him. I personally don’t think they could have got anyone better. He is a classy guy and a proven winner. He is going to be a great fit. Time for him to make his legacy.

[@lisarussell7286]

I knew this day was going to come just so sad going to miss coach Saban but in hindsight happy with the hire . Welcome to Alabama

[@Alan-in-Bama]

Everyone should also realize...Nick Saban said himself, he WILL still be at the university and they've maintained an office there just for Him ! ..... Meaning - he will have a guiding hand going forward !

[@reggieongoogle3583]

Glad to see Nick in the audience. the GOAT.

[@truthseeker9688]

He looks like a winner! WELCOME to the DeBoers! Rollllllllllllllllllllllllllll Tide!

[@JeffBird86]

Looks like ? He is a winner

[@UnknownSource08]

Are you gay?

[@Kim.Jong-Un1]

Until he plays Michigan

[@JeffBird86]

@@Kim.Jong-Un1 saban lost to Michigan what’s your point.

[@Kim.Jong-Un1]

@@JeffBird86 my point is that we are gonna beat the breaks off of you guys again next season IF you guys can even make it to the 12 team playoff. Doubtful though

[@lawandajelks5006]

Welcome Coach Deboer to the Roll Tide team! I love how humble he is. I wish you the best as a TRUE Roll Tide fan! ❤

[@reecebarber5502]

Not an Alabama fan at all, I bleed purple and gold but I can not get over Saban leaving, hurts me because he was an incredible coach and I loved watching my tigers play against him every year! Super happy for Kalon and the crimson tide! Football is going to be different next season!

[@jonathannorberg6650]

You aren't a huskies fan if you're happy for him leaving huskies for Alabama he turned Washington into a dumpster fire

[@gasitout]

@@jonathannorberg6650purple and gold as in LSU

[@user-cl8ng1bn3n]

GREAT HIRE! Please carry the torch high and surround yourself with positive career minded coaches, players etc. Do not let these have-Beens so called fans to pull you down to their level. Please lead with dignity and respect. looking forward to the upcoming season! RTR

[@elstonreid1655]

Great hire, this time next year he will be giving a speech on how we won another championship Roll Tide

[@michaelbee2165]

smh...

[@phillipivey4833]

@@michaelbee2165 He's right

[@Kim.Jong-Un1]

Lol, not with Michigan in the way. We're running it back next year. We'll make this guy retire just like we made Saban retire

[@Matthew3232_]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@smittyjay212]

@@Kim.Jong-Un1man y’all finally got a win since 1998 or 1999. Get outta here talking bout making saban retire 😂😂.. we kicked y’all asses more than enough over the past years! Let’s just keep it real and say y’all was due for a win at some point! Sign 🪧 stealing cheating mfs😂😂😂 ROLL MF TIDE DUDE 🐘

[@user-ts6mu1wd8n]

Coach....Bringing people together.....What happens when you leave in the middle of the night--literally.

[@1sgbynum862]

Roll Tide Roll the Crimson Way shall continue to move forward congratulations Coach Deboerand Thank You Coach Saban for building a long lasting foundation of success,strength and resilience

[@bullyfoot]

I'm happy for you tide fans. You got a great coach in Deboer. He'll be more than responsible with the great program he inherited.

[@cooperamsey47]

Roll tide Coach let’s goooooo! I love the approach he’s taking another dynasty in the making 🙏

[@caseygosnell4636]

Welcome coach hope to see great things congrats on a epic season and things to come. ROLL TIDE ROLL BABY!!!

[@j.f.h.holybible6492]

Im a Penn State fan for 58 years. One reason I consider coach Paterno among the best coaches is because he was offered the job of the Patriots head coach and promised more money ever paid a coach at that time plus 7 % ownership of the team. He stayed at Penn State because his wife Sue said she liked Happy Valley. 419

[@melissaford9774]

I have been a dedicated fan of crimson Tide. We two greatest coaches in ever walked on the face Earth I have been there with when we would lose but when we would win a game to I will give up. You guys keep playing you are awesome 👍 my prayers will be with y'all. And who knows this coach might be the next greatest one also. So everyone go out there and kick ass.Roll Tide.

[@treypayne43]

I’m a Bama fan but also just a college football fan I love seeing teams get programs better and I keep up with as many as I can I have no rivalry against any 😊 I just love seeing teams get better that’s college football to me 🏈👍

[@CalabrianVince]

As a UW fan, I’m disappointed, but don’t blame him. If I was offered a job with better pay and resources, I’d take it. I, and I hope other UW fans, focus disappointment on our university and athletic department for not wanting to step up and evolve into a more powerful program. Good luck, coach. Thanks for an incredible season

[@kysoftballgirl]

I am so happy for Coach DeBoer. He was a big part of IU's offense, and Michael Penix Jr. and then an awesome HC at Washington and again with Penix. Y'all have a great HC. He is humble, down to earth, and will tell you like it is. I will continue to be a big Hoosier fan, but y'all have a fan who is jumping aboard the Alabama wagon and hope y'all have room. 😊❤

[@bamadad53]

Welcome aboard the ‘Bama fan wagon…yes, there is plenty of room for ya! RTR 🐘

[@Funsho97]

Welcome to the Alabama Crimson Tide Family Coach DeBoer and family. We are looking forward to seeing you work with the Bama team and continue the process!!! Legends Begin With Bama!!! Roll Tide!!!

[@stephenfernald2490]

Renews my bucket list intention to see a Tide game in Tuscaloosa. By the way I’m a UW alum living in Seattle.

[@StupidPrizesPosterChild]

It's an incredibly beautiful stadium. I hope you get to visit!

[@kennethdeanmiller7324]

Alabama has ALWAYS been a strong football program. There is no doubt that he's got a tough act to follow. Being the Head Coach after someone like Nick Saban is going to be tougher than he knows. The Boosters & Alumni come down hard when there is even one loss. I'm HOPING THAT HE LIVES UP to be as great as he can be. If he can even come close to being as good as Saban then Bama will be fine!!! Good luck Coach Deboer!! Roll Tide Roll

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Yep he knows but he don't understand bama fans will chew him up and spit him out we don't losing to good at Alabama

[@kennethdeanmiller7324]

No doubt! They were even second guessing Saban for choosing Milroe as the #1 QB after that home loss to Texas! And although I trusted Saban's judgement A LOT OF FANS were pissed that we lost by 10 points AT HOME TOO!!! And even though I knew that might happen knowing it was early in the season and that things weren't going well. But IMHO if the defense had played better we would have won that game. But there is also something to be said about controlling the ball long enough that the other team has little time with the football to make points. And that in itself gives the defense a break. The longer the D is on the field the more they have a chance to mess up. EDIT: I do seriously hope that Coach Deboer can RECRUIT & COACH as good as he did in Washington. I hope that he ALSO realizes how hard it is to win in the SEC every week. THE ALABAMA STANDARD itself will help in recruiting HOWEVER, him being new to Alabama he's gonna have to convince recruits to 1) To decide NOT to flip to any of the other great SEC teams! LSU, Georgia, Florida, Texas A&M, Tennessee, and Ole Miss & NOW Texas & Oklahoma AND 2) Convince new & existing recruits that The Alabama program is & will continue to be at the top of the SEC & College Football & the best chance they have at being a high draft pick for the NFL. -AND 3) No matter whether a guy is a 3☆ or a 5☆ recruit that his coaching abilities turn every player into a 5☆ player. Cuz ultimately, what a guy accomplished or didn't in high school doesn't necessarily represent what he can accomplish in college football with the right coaching & team mates. Cuz his accomplishments in high school could have easily been influenced by the team he was a part of. ie: a good or bad offensive line can make a guy look good or bad whether he's a QB or a running back. And receivers & defenders, the competition they face is more telling about success & failure. And 4) he also must surround himself with other HIGH CALIBER Coaches cuz at the end of the day he can't do it all, & the rest of the coaching staff play a huge roll in what the team learns & how the team prepares for every game. And to be honest- I was not particularly impressed by the speech Coach Deboer gave at being introduced as Alabama's New Head Coach. When Saban was introduced in 2007 I was very impressed by his speech. I'm hoping & praying that he is better at coaching than he is at preparing a speech!!! THE 3RD GAME OF THE SEASON WE PLAY GEORGIA AT HOME. THAT GAME FOR Coach Deboer's sake I REALLY HOPE THAT GAME IS A WIN!!!! Roll Tide Roll

[@Subdood04]

To the comment about “ALWAYS” one comment - Mike Shula.

[@kennethdeanmiller7324]

@@Subdood04 Yes, he was an after thought. Touche'. But in my mind it's difficult to even count Mike Shula as an Alabama Coach! That was just a horrendous mistake from day one!!! At the time he was made Coach also I had just moved to Virginia/DC area, met a wonderful lady had a daughter with her & started a new job with a company that I continued to work with for the next 10 years. So at that time I was VERY DISTRACTED to say the least. I sure did hear about it ALL FROM MY FATHER though!!

[@wildstreak]

Awesome speech!! I can’t wait for his work to start. Looking forward to more Natty’s

[@jeffrme]

I think he is a great hire, not many people can or would ever try to fill Saban’s shoes! Looking forward to seeing him bring another national championship!

[@SamlaManna014]

Aftee hearing this and sabans interview this whole thing feels just right. Wouldnt trade this man for kirby smart or anyone at this moment he deserves this opportunity. Has all the right thinking to do the impossible and replace the legend.

[@d17a2dude]

UW fans are PISSED. This is a great hire. Roll Tide

[@banginbuffalo]

Congratulations Alabama fan-base!👏

[@RT-mu3bh]

Roll Tide Roll

[@MrILIKESINGING]

Welcome aboard Coach! We're glad you're here. We love Coach Saban and are sad that he's retiring but, happy for him also. Thanks for 17 great years! We're in good hands with Coach Deboer. Roll Tide!

[@stu4tide85]

The Barners know when we line up to play them next year in Tuscaloosa, they will have to look across the field and once again say, We are playing against a coach who played for a national championship last year!

[@robincoar9824]

SABAN NEVER EVER WILL BE REPLACED. GREATEST EVER STILL COACH OF TIDE DOESNT MATTER WHO IS THERE NOW. FROM A AUBURN TIGER LOV YA SABAN

[@IntraVortex]

DeBoer will bring the same three assistant coaches with him that he's carried to every destination. They are so connected together that they took teams without a prayer and made them champions. Alabama is in good hands! Our Huskies have been gutted. Hopefully Pete Carroll jumps over to Montlake.

[@dan3196]

He's also bringing the same defense to the SEC. He's like Billy Napier but not a good and not a great recruiter.

[@IntraVortex]

@@dan3196 same scheme with 4 and 5 star athletes across the spectrum. At UW he had 3 star athletes.

[@kornholigo]

Dr Stewart Bell, watching all the way across the globe from Malaysia, UA alumni wishing coach Kalen Deboer all the best. Roll Tide

[@budammons4011]

Exact speech he gave to UW 2 years ago. Good Luck

[@lionelkennedy6092]

Excellent hire for Alabama!

[@anthonyrogers590]

Good for him.....I think it's a great fit! I live in Seattle and (but a Michigan fan) it was a little weird when the news of the day was Kalen not showing up for a meeting cause he went to Alabama

[@bryantworthing2215]

Thanks for the UW shout out at least. We gonna be alright...good luck at Alabama Kalen.

[@harris2284]

Championship didn’t end how he wanted it (Penix Injured and receivers dropping easy bombs) but this was the best option possible hands down…

[@melissabusby12]

Roll Tide! The only thing that could be negative… is that I’ll likely mispronounce his name for the first year!! Coach, Alabama is special. I was born a Bama fan. My grandfather and my daddy went to Alabama. I graduated from Auburn but NEVER lost my love for Alabama!! RTR forever!

[@lisakay8798]

Same! Hahahaha RTR!!

[@HughButler-lb6zs]

I live in Arkansas after living in Texas for many years. Bear Bryant brought my heart to Tuscaloosa. Nick Saban sealed the deal. I wish Kalen DeBoers great success. Roll Tide.

[@melissabusby12]

@@HughButler-lb6zs funny thing, we lived in Little Rock for 5 years after living in Dallas for 4 years…. We LOVED LR!! Had 2 of my babies there and miss it so much still! It’s been 15+ years ago, but we still keep in touch with lots of folks from there!!

[@fallonwilliiams1570]

we gone call him DEBO!

[@brentlangford]

Michigan fan, This was a great hire for Bama. This guy wins everywhere he goes,, and I would expect him to continue there. New area in Collage Football and I am excited. Go Blue.

[@davew8694]

Looking forward to seeing yall later on. Congrats to the Maize&Blue but you know we want that rematch.

[@TerryT0114]

I was sorry to see him leave Washington, he did a hell of a job in his two years here...... Good luck coach an thanks for winning here it was fun.

[@bethtucker543]

Awesome speech. Just the kind of man Bama needs to carry on our undeniably best football in history. RTR are welcome Coach Deboer and Family! #RTR4life 🐘❤

[@Skrtmayo]

This is such a great day being a duck fan. Kalen DeBoer may not win a championship but he’ll definitely have Alabama contending year in and year out for championships. Good luck roll tide you guys got a stud at head coach just ask Washington 😂😂😂

[@Jordan42947]

Oregon is still trash. Bama rejected Lanning. Enjoy losing to ohio state and Michigan now