Kalen DeBoer on Alabama Football’s blowout win over Western Kentucky

A Kalen DeBoer press convention won’t ever be crammed with spotlight quotes. DeBoer just isn’t the wordsmith Alabama soccer followers have been accustomed to in Nick Saban. DeBoer is easy in an even-keeled method. His solutions are trustworthy and direct.

What quietly stood out within the media session after the Western Kentucky recreation occurred early and late. Instantly after saying he informed the staff to benefit from the win, DeBoer transitioned to the Crimson Tide now has a “lot of issues on movie we all know we will right.”

Close to the tip of the media session, DeBoer stated ” I informed the blokes within the locker room, none of those factors carry over to subsequent week… there’s strengths we have now however persons are going to take a look at these areas they’ll assault and we will proceed to know that there’s a lot of potential with this soccer staff however we have nonetheless bought loads of work to, and it is going to be that approach all season lengthy.”

DeBoer additionally stated he loves the staff’s mindset, “they wish to be nice.” DeBoer made it clear far more than a thrashing of a lesser staff is required by greatness.

DeBoer stated he thought Elijah Pritchett did a “stable” job filling in at left sort out. He stated it helped that Pritchett had labored there, subsequent to Tyler Booker all through the spring. On Kadyn Proctor, DeBoer stated he can be evaluated throughout the subsequent few days on the extent of harm, and when he can return.

DeBoer said he was proud for Kane Wommack and the Crimson Tide protection for gaining a shutout. Concerning the space naysayers had centered on for months, the defensive backfield, DeBoer stated the secondary performed effectively, with “no massive errors.” He added that the heavy rotation of defenders used towards Western Kentucky is the plan for the season. He praised Keon Sabb, Jihaad Campbell, and Deontae Lawson. Whether or not intentional or not, DeBoer used one among Kane Wommack’s favourite descriptions, saying the Alabama defenders have been “flying round” towards the Hilltoppers. DeBoer additionally pointed on the market was no drop-off within the secondary when backups have been rotated into the sport.

Week One is within the books with a win. One other offense, designed to be explosive involves Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Can the Crimson Tide shut down South Florida, because it did WKU? Why not, the Alabama protection seems to be effectively forward of schedule.

The total post-game media session could be seen under.