Alabama is hiring Washington Huskies Head Coach Kalen DeBoer to take over for Nick Saban and while it seems like a pretty safe hire for the Crimson Tide, it may not be so safe for Kalen DeBoer. Taking over the most successful college football program in recent memory and following in Nick Saban’s footsteps comes with some high expectations. There is a real chance DeBoer won’t last more than a couple years coaching in Saban’s shadow.
Doug Gottlieb: “There’s a very realistic thought that you’re taking this job to get fired. Yes, you could win a National Championship, but you could also be fired shortly after a National Championship...”
Dan Beyer: “If you’re scared, get a dog!”