Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer has been a costly decision for the Crimson Tide in more ways than one.

Just over a year ago longtime Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced his stunning retirement from college football. After a brief coaching search, the school landed on Washington's Kalen DeBoer to lead the program after he led the Huskies to a national title appearance.

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DeBoer was the young, approachable, offense-minded coach who brought energy, and music, to the practice field. COMMEMORATIVE BOOK:Order The Tuscaloosa News' book on Nick Saban and the dynasty he ...

When Kalen DeBoer was introduced as Alabama football’s head coach one year ago, he did not make specific proclamations about his first season.

Ray Perkins, who started with an 8-4 record in 1983, led the Crimson Tide to a 5-6 record in 1984 with losses to Boston College, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Tennessee and LSU. Alabama entered the season No. 9 in the AP poll, and finished the season unranked.

Alabama is losing its top two tight ends this season C.J. Dippre and Robbie Ouzts. Dippre, a former transfer from Maryland, finished his career with 65 catches for 782 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. Ouzts played all four seasons at Alabama where he hauled in 16 passes for 192 yards and three receiving touchdowns.

Following a disappointing year, Alabama made a coaching move that should impact the defense. The Crimson Tide announced the hiring of assistant defensive backs coach Jason Jones. "Welcome back to Tuscaloosa," posted Alabama.

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Russell is a player to watch in the QB battle. The incoming freshman was the second-best player in the last recruiting cycle and promises to be Alabama’s QB of the future. Time will tell if DeBoer gives Russell an opportunity in his first season.

Alabama is also the state that tried to derail my grasp on the English language. While living in Birmingham, I heard phrases like: It came a frog strangler (It’s going to rain), over yonder (Over there), bless your heart (Can be used as an insult or a way to show empathy).