ATLANTA — Following legendary Coach Nick Saban has its pitfalls. Just ask second-year Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer.
Question No. 3 to DeBoer in the main media room at SEC media days on Wednesday morning: Did your Year 1 live up to the 'Bama standard?
DeBoer bristled at first, asking back, “In which way? To me personally?”
Moments later, he responded, “No, we fell short of making the playoffs. It’s as simple as that, right? Giving yourself a chance to go compete for a championship.”
The Crimson Tide was No. 11 in the final College Football Playoff rankings but not in the first 12-team playoff because conference champions Arizona State and Clemson jumped them.