The Kalen DeBoer era at Alabama hasn't been perfect, but there have been tangible signs of progress in year two.
After missing the playoff last year, Alabama made the College Football Playoff this season. It also made the SEC Championship Game, and DeBoer just wrapped up a second consecutive top-five signing class.
Things are looking up in Tuscaloosa, and the future is bright.
But don't let the national media hear you say that.
They continue to sow the seeds of disconnect between DeBoer and the Alabama braintrust. One day, it's DeBoer isn't happy at Alabama and is looking for an off-ramp to Happy Valley or Ann Arbor.