The Alabama interview: Kalen DeBoer & Greg McElroy | Always College Football
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- Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer talks with Greg McElroy about why he decided it was good to replace Nick Saban, the first time he knew Alabama was different and the early impact Gene Stallings had. Coach DeBoer also talks about the most improved position group he has seen and how his first coaching job got him ready for Alabama. Plus, Texas recruiting keeps rolling, Les Miles sues LSU and Ohio State picks up Grambling State in 2025.
0:00 Intro
1:30 Kalen DeBoer interview
2:00 DeBoer talks about why he loves Alabama
3:05 DeBoer talks about his first memory of Alabama football with Gene Stallings
5:05 There are similarities between South Dakota and Alabama
7:40 DeBoer talks about the recruiting process
9:45 The Transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer
13:30 DeBoer talks about the ‘24 roster
16:40 Milton is the starter for a deep QB room
19:35 DeBoer did EVERYTHING in his 1st coaching job
22:20 DeBoer talks about the moment he FELT like the Alabama coach
23:58 Les Miles sues LSU - is a .600 win percentage worthy of HOF?
26:45 Texas keeps recruiting QBs
28:15 Ohio State playing Grambling State…thanks for watching
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What A Humble Guy And A Great Coach! Great Interview Greg, You Are One Of My Favorite Bama QB’s Roll Tide!🏈
As a fellow Bama alum, I'm usually critical of Greg's Bama commentary but he did a great job in this interview and you can tell Kalen is comfortable with him. This might be his best interview since he took the Bama job.
I thought the same thing.
I don't get the people that are critical of him. It's his job to not be biased and lends more credibility to him when he does say something you'd prefer for him to say because you know he really means it and is knowledgeable about the sport. If he did what a lot of Bama fans want him to do he would not have the platform he has or work for ESPN.
I like the one he did with Bussin' with the Boys and also the one he did with his old friend at Indiana was great too.
Did you play for Alabama? If not nobody’s cares about you being and alum literally nobody 😂😂😂
@@conqueror57199% of the fanbase didn’t attend college, let alone graduate from bama.. so it holds some weight
What an insightful and informative interview! Terrific job, Greg. I feel more comfortable than ever about coach DeBoar! 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘
I expected a lot out of this man when he came in. He hasn't disappointed, but exceeded expectations in recruiting and representing the UA, coaching is all that's left
Very good interview with coach Deboer,wishing the best for coaching at alabama. Greg thanks 😊 for the national championship and your high standards. Also wishing you great success in the future..ROLL TIDE ROLL
I'm just ready for the season to get started! Roll tide!!
You'll feel the opposite halfway through😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@pnut3844ablesays the Miami chode. Lost again I see. Why are you always spewing stupidity on Bama videos? Are you a mental case or what?
@@pnut3844able LANK.
@@pnut3844ableUmm no you will 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@pnut3844ableyou’re funny if you think they still won’t be dominant this year.
I felt this was the right hire from the beginning, but I’m even more sure now. I’m not expecting him to be Saban. If Saban from 2007 walked through the door now EVEN HE he couldn’t duplicate what he did from 07-23. The whole CFB landscape has changed. I’m gonna let Coach DeBoers tenure stand on its own and my fellow Bama fans need to let this guy build his own legacy and not be constantly tempted to compare him to Coach Saban.
No way Jose! We are gonna ramp up expectations to an insane level and freak out after the first loss (and there better not be one for at least…3 full seasons) and I think that mentality is the only reasonable one to have.
Great job Greg! Loved you as a player and now as a commentator. Great job Tex!!!
Good Show Greg Mac!! Rhoades Scholar,sideline scrambler & one heck of a good cannon throwing arm,hope you keep it up with sports information broadcasting,youve evolved immensely and I am personally impressed by your journey,thus far..take care & God Bless Greg.🏈✝️
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:00 *🏈 Introduction and context setting*
- Introducing the guests and topic of discussion
- Mentioning upcoming events like media days
01:30 *💐 Kalen DeBoer's background and impressions of Alabama*
- DeBoer sharing his impressions of Alabama from afar
- Early memories of watching Alabama games
- Appreciation for the tradition and standard of the program
03:22 *🤝 Building relationships in the South*
- DeBoer's transition to the Southern culture
- Efforts to ingratiate himself with high school coaches
- Similarities between South Dakota and Alabama people
07:31 *👥 Recruiting and player development*
- Leveraging Washington's draft success for recruiting
- Maintaining Alabama's tradition while integrating his own approach
- Bridging the gap from Saban's tenure
10:16 *🔄 Seamless coaching transition*
- Respecting Saban's legacy and seeking his guidance
- Allowing players to maintain relationships with Saban
- Learning from previous coaching transition experiences
13:33 *👀 Initial impressions of Alabama's roster*
- Evaluating position groups and addressing needs
- Offensive line's improvement during spring practice
- Depth and potential along the defensive side
16:20 *⚡ Quarterback position overview*
- Jalen Milroe's growth and leadership
- Depth with Ty Simpson, Dylan Lonergan, and Austin Mack
- Creating a supportive QB room environment
20:31 *👷 Kalen DeBoer's early coaching experiences at division two level*
- Wore multiple hats like building lockers and preparing meals
- Simple pregame meals like eating sandwiches from boxes on the bus
- Appreciates support staff roles and keeping things simple while focusing on relationships
21:56 *🐘 The realization of becoming Alabama's head coach*
- Thousands welcomed him at the airport when he arrived
- Spring game with 72,000 fans was another huge moment
- Daily interactions with passionate fans willing to help the program
24:04 *⚖️ Les Miles suing LSU over vacated wins affecting Hall of Fame eligibility*
- Greg questions rationale of vacating wins, as games still happened
- 60% winning percentage threshold for Hall of Fame seems too low
- Les Miles not considered an all-time great coach by Greg
26:39 *🏀 Diaab Bell, son of Raja Bell, commits to Texas for football*
- Promising quarterback prospect with live arm
- Likely to develop well under QB coach Steve Sarkisian
- Texas building strong QB pipeline with Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning
28:12 *🏟️ Grambling State to play at Ohio State in 2025*
- Opportunity for Grambling after Ohio State-Yukon game cancelled
- Greg appreciates show's fans and promotion across platforms
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Great interview!
Had the opportunity to meet coach Deboer for a shoot at the athletic facility. The stark difference in personality between him and coach Saban in terms of friendliness is nuts. He’s an insanely nice guy.
Kalen DeBoer! Best Coach in Football!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Chill man he hasn’t coached his first game
So ready for this season!! RTR!!!
Great job Greg!
Love to hear coach deboer talk Roll tide 4Life L.A.N.K ❤
That man Greg love to talk!.. Can't get enough of them good platitudes... been at ESPN too long Greg!! 🤷♂
Roll Tide we lit. H8rs will be PISSED. 🌊🌊🌊🏆🐘
Roll tide bama is always been the standard 💯
I figured Deboer would use the game film from last year to build his offense around milroe. There’s going to be a lot things he’s gonna add to make milroe even better. RTR
Roll tide 🐘
What makes people think that DEBOER can't be the next SABAN. People said the same thing when BEAR BRYANT died.
I was a child (6th grade) when Coach Bryant died. I was very much an adult when Coach Saban arrived to right the ship.
Yes, there was the Stallings era but it was s long time between the greatest 2 coaches in Tide history.
I'm confident in CKD but it's not the time to be looking for Saban 2.
@@brianroyster7510 The so-called down years weren't really all that down by most standards. Some of my favorite players and favorite teams to watch didn't win any NCs.
@@brianroyster7510Agreed but at the same time, the culture that has been instilled at Alabama lives on and Coach DeBoer has all the tools including recruiting, philosophy, and experience to keep Bama on top. This doesn’t feel like when Coach Bryant died. That said, Perkins would have been great but didn’t like recruiting, then we had a bad coaching hire with Curry. The point is we can still be very very good with Coach DeBoer and I believe we will be. RTR.
@@brianroyster7510Wallace Wade took Alabama to its first Rose Bowl and national notoriety.
“let’s cancel UConn and do Grambling State instead for the HBCUs.” LOL.
"Milton is the starter" should be Milroe - not Milton
THAT'S MY HC
I Agree With You Greg On Les Miles! He's Not HOF Worthy!
I’m very excited for the coming season and the future of Alabama Football with Coach DeBoer. I’ve seen many interviews with Coach and am impressed every time not just that he’s a great coach but that he’s also a great person. The great human being part is something he shares with Greg!
I also agree with Greg’s comments on Les/Less Miles. Miles had to keep going with what Saban built at Loserana College yet his only NC was really won because of Saban’s recruited and developed players. Much like “Odious O” at lsu, when describing Les the word CLASS would never be part of the conversation.
Well okay yes i do have some doubts about debor but still im still excited about what's to come roll tide everyone and we'll probably go 11-1.😊
We will really see what he's about in years 2 and 3 . Roll Tide !
There will never be a team anywhere like Alabama if they lose they come back better
Rolltide 🐘
Southern IL mention!!
As a South Dakota native myself, I find myself in a state of conflict because I really want to see Kalen succeed, but I want to see the end of the Alabama dynasty. I love Matt Rhule but I wish Kalen had been hired at Nebraska instead of Alabama.
There’s a press conference where he said something like “there’s no other place, well not many other places I would have left Washington for”, when I heard that I thought he’s talking about nebraska. I wanted him at nebraska back in 2008, but I thought as a coordinator never thought he would reach these heights.
The Tide has been winning for a century. There's been a lot of highs and some lows but the trophy case proves that Bama is the king of CFB.
The Tide dynasty will never die.
Yeah too bad Bama isn’t going anywhere. And Nebraska sucks. Roll Tide.
Milroe is bout to go nuclear on college football baby!!! 👊🏾💪🏾🙌🏾
Simpson will be the QB this fall. Milroe doesn't have that job locked up.
Bold prediction…
Will coach Saban be at the first game of this season I wonder ?
🐘🐘🐘🐘🔥🔥🔥🔥
Every college football team in the nation wish they were like Alabama even if Alabama gets down one of the players always steps up
ROLL TIDE 🐘
Isn't Greg from Texas??? If so, that's still the South.
RTR 🅰️♥️🐘
Alabama will have a tough year with new conference opponent " Venderbilt"
My brother went to bama but say roll tide a lot louder than hi
Him roll tide roll
Strange that his daughter is staying committed to Washington, she's gonna be hearing it.
RTR 🏈 🏈 🏈
Geaux Vols!!!
RTR
Athens Ala rtr
To those who think this guy is an anverage coach , you are in denial or plain jealous. He's the real deal. An amazing freaking win - loss record. Get scared.
Greg as former Rhode Scholar candidate please fire your video guy who can’t spell Vanderbilt!!! Geez.
Great interview though
That’s ESPN…
What Mike Leach did is more impressive than Miles. The pirate was putting up huge O numbers at garbage programs with no history of winning at the highest level. Both tied at .597 so the question is what did they do for the game.
Leach brought offense into the 21st century.
Miles did his best to drag offense back to the 19th century.
I personally think Leach should be in. Not gonna lose any sleep either way.
Miles only argument is 07 when LSU stumbled and fell back into a championship.
Less Les Miles is a good thing. He is NOT Hall of Fame material. The 60% threshold is the same as a team going 6 and 5 and getting a bowl game. Ridiculous.
Agreed
Negative
Stress,Stress! Coach Is Already Looking Older!
Deboer > Saban
Alabama will continue to beat everyone and win more championships Alabama would beat NFL teams if we had the opportunity.
Roll tide!
this is utter blasphemy
@@Toosii2timesyeah that’s is ridiculous
I know greg has to be all ""professional"" and what nots, but man I feel like it would make better content if he was allowed to at least act like he still likes Alabama... feels like I'm watching an obituary
The LSU talent made Less look better than he was!! When he refused to pull Jordan Jefferson in the second have of the National Championship game against BAMA, he lost credibility!!
Vacating wins is like vacating a house, sure everyone remembers you lived in that house. As it stands today you no longer live in that house. Les can still go by and eat the grass though lol 😂 joke
Husky Harsin
Little brother lmao can’t even win a game when you have a 99.9% chance to win
West Jawja, where 95% of the chicks have pricks.
Yall think yall will give New Mexico a game This year?
@@easymoneysniper1408 Hugh wanted to give Saban a parting gift. We own the state now...better get used to it.
Bahahahaha! Bridesmaid U couldn’t hoist Bama’s sack with a Yellawood owned crane. Keep rolling them dead trees with tp. The irony 🤡
He got the keys to the Lamborghini...NOW! How's He gonna drive it? Interviews are getting old.
So what is he supposed to do, just go out and play a game in June?? 😂😂😂😂Gotta wait a little longer lol.
@@br1rocks alot longer... this year will be service work. Don't get your hopes up!
Texas owns bama 7-2 😮
Alabama has wun 6 national championships since Texas wun the last
If y’all own us then we own the world brotha😂😂😂🐘🐘
Kaylen Deboer owns Texas 2-0. As a matter of fact, so does Nick Saban. 2-1
Let’s see some pics of that Texass trophy case. 😂😂😂
Only played them 3 times since 2009, and we are 2-1 in those games! We are 0-3 to Rice, but haven't played them since the 1950s!
Go Pittsburgh Panthers.
As a bama fan I don’t trust him he will tear down every thing the goat built he too comfortable as if he won a natty already to smiley to friendly we will gone 8-3 to a bowl game belk bowl UGA is the new us it’s pain me to even say UGA but Kirby is the new saban the new goat just look at his roster and he only in his 40s so
Wow…so you don’t even think they will let Bama play 12 games, just 11 eh? That’s rough 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 ROLL TIDE we will make the playoffs this year.
Just relish until college football loses intrest.
I just don’t like this guys personality. Of course he’s a good coach
So, if a team wins a game by cheating, the win should still count? To use a little hyperbole, if UMass secretly suited up the New England Patriots' players and beat Notre Dame, do you still give UMass the win? To use your logic, we saw the game and UMass won! If the answer is no, then how much cheating should you be allowed to do and still keep the win? If they just used Tom Brady? Or will you just have no rule, and decide on the fly? I love ya Greg, but cheating has to pay the highest of tolls if you want to deter it. And financial penalties mean nothing to the wealthy programs. Texas would gladly pay millions in fines for a natty. Look at Michigan. They knew Harbaugh cheated and suspended him twice in one season, and they were happy to take the trophy and run Harbaugh off. Only the wins matter to them. The ONLY leverage you can get to deter cheating is to take away the wins.
bama is in for a downward spiral
Is he the coach??? Or is nick sabin??? Sabin is there everyday right beside debour!!!! 9 wins
Wow so much ignorance in this comment you must be a barner 😂😂😂