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'Transitions take time': How things are different for Kalen DeBoer in Year 2 at Alabama

The SEC Network crew expects fireworks from Ryan Grubb and Ty Simpson leading the new-look Crimson Tide offense. (1:09)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The pun, purposeful or not, is not lost on a grinning Ryan Williams.

He wasn't referring to Big Al, the Crimson Tide's costumed elephant mascot, but to a team meeting that left an indelible mark on the Alabama players as they returned to campus Jan. 13. A meeting in which head strength coach David Ballou spared absolutely nobody in an earsplitting tirade meant to set the tone for Year 2 under head coach Kalen DeBoer. After DeBoer spoke to the team first, Ballou took center stage. He called out players for their lack of urgency, and his message was crystal clear: "If you don't want to be here, leave."

Why Mark Ingram thinks Alabama will be ‘a lot better’ in 2025

Alabama’s 2024 season wasn’t a disaster by any means, but it did fall far below the Crimson Tide’s standard under former coach Nick Saban.

First-year coach Kalen DeBoer led Alabama to a 9-4 finish last season, including road losses to Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Oklahoma and in the ReliaQuest Bowl to Michigan. Nevertheless, one of the Crimson Tide’s most prominent former players believes the team will be much improved this season.

Speaking as part of Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff panel Saturday, Ingram said he visited the Alabama team in Tuscaloosa during preseason camp and came away impressed. He said he sees the Crimson Tide as a definite College Football Playoff contender in 2025.

FSU vs. Alabama: Inside look at Crimson Tide with Roll Bama Roll

All the anguish from last year, the transfer portal, high school recruiting, lack of spring games, and end zone painting has all led to this moment.

Florida State fans are hoping that the 2025 season will be an improvement on last season’s disaster, revamping its roster and coaching staff in the hope that the program will turn its fortunes around. The first obstacle in the way of that bounceback is the figurative Goliath of college football, the Alabama Crimson Tide. What will year two under ‘Bama head coach Kalen DeBoer look like? How will the offense look after the departure of quarterback Jalen Milroe? What does the defense bring to the table?

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