DeBoer Gets Contract Extension and Raise

[bamadwain]

Made the playoffs with an absolute joke of an offensive line and offensive line coach.

Deboer was the guy because he had a reputation of doing more with less inregards to football talent. Alabama finds itself mid elite tier and is going to need a coach who can get more juice out of the squeeze. He’s the best at that.

What he may not be the best at is raising the physicality of this team to the necessary level to win it all. He saw the need, he took steps, we will see where it leads.

I would also like to point out that three coaches didn’t get raises: Roach, Gillespie, and Grubb. I have no sources, but that is not a ringing endorsement of coaches who were at the head of the issues most of us identified through last year.

I think on Grubb, he probably is still getting a dollar or two from Seattle, could be wrong though

 

[JustNeedMe81]

I want to touch on few things. I've seen stuff here and there on other board on CKD and his extensions.

What everyone doesn't seem to understand that despite all the issues the team had, injuries on OL, RB, and Simpson's injuries didn't help they made it to SEC Championship and made to 2nd round in CFB playoff. That's one hell of a work. If you were witnessing the situation playing out on the field, you would be walking on sideline confused as hell, wondering, "*** is going on." They tried their best to fix the issues.. but if you remember what Saban said years ago... It's hard to fix problems during the season because you simply don't have time. You just do the best job as you can.. and you fix it in offseason. That's exactly what CKD did.

He definitely saw the issues, and made a note of it, and he made changes in the offseason. Look at this: Alabama Crimson Tide 2026 College Football Transfer Portal Latest Activity

Fans, especially at Alabama, and I've said this over and over: They feel entitled by the past success and have high unrealistic expectations with CKD. One thing I was proud about the team this past season is that they didn't give up. They fought like hell during the season and they simply ran out of gas toward the end.

Whether we like it or not, CKD got his extension, and it benefits both sides. It helps secure the Class of 2027 recruits. The last thing we need is another noise toward the end of the season. We as a fan really need to chill out for real.

 

[Joefus]

I wish that buyout would’ve dropped