I like to imagine that instead of setting up the camera, pushing record, then walking out and coming back in, Matt simply has a camera recording 24/7 that he wanders in to talk to from time to time 😂

Comparing DeBoer to Lanning...never had an unlimited bank account to buy players with but went 3-0 against Lanning. Went 2-0 against Sarkasisan. Went 2-0 against Riley. Look at his overall coaching record and what he did every place he coached. This is a great hire. Only question is can he recruit elite prosepects since he's won with what many considered average recruits by developing them. Other than that as far as coaching he's damn good at it...and think about this he had guts enoough to follow Saban ...many don't.

He beat Dan Lanning 3 times at a school that has less resources. Great hire

Speaking as a Ducks fan I have to thank you guys for this hire. DeBoer has been a thorn in our side ever since he arrived in Seattle so this is a win win scenario for both of our programs. You guys get a coach that just finds ways to win wherever he goes and our arch rival now has to not only rebuild their roster but also has to hop back on the coaching carousel as well. It's a good day for both of our fanbases, Sgo Ducks and Roll Tide. Damn, I feel dirty even saying that last one so take that as my ultimate compliment lol.

This is a great hire. Look at it this way Matt, he still has Saban there if he has any questions. Also, Saban will always be among the best coaches to ever coach the game. With all of that being said, Kalen Deboer is going to carry on the great legacy of Alabama football. I'm a South Carolina fan, everybody knows we suck, but I'm a fan and that's what's important. Cheer up my friend, Alabama will stay great.

As a lifeline Bama fan, I couldn't be more thrilled with the head coach selection. I think he's the best man for the job on the market.

This is a great hire for you guys. They may not go after every 4 & 5 star player you guys are accustomed to but they will recruit and develop guys who fit their system. Plus, he’s won everywhere he’s gone.

The fact is, nobody can fill the shoes of Coach Saban. My fellow Bama fans and I have been very spoiled by the crazy dominance of the last 15 years. We can't expect this guy to come in and keep up the same pace as Saban. We need to give him a chance and I hope he is able to keep most of the players from transferring. As well as the recruiting class we just had.....Roll Tide Bama Nation

This is a good hire. You have a guy that hasn’t peaked yet but is already so good into taking a doubted Washington team to the natty that it is unreal. You guys are going to be a powerhouse for the next few years. Not looking forward to playing you in 2030-31 - Georgia Tech fan

matt this guy has had a winning record every where he's been took a basically nothing Washington team to a natty with in two years its crazy how entitled some of us are show this man some respect give him a chance saban is gone cheer up big dawg time to get rolling rolltide aleast smile damn bro😂

"You dont want to be the guy that follows a coaching legend. You want to be the guy that follows the guy that follows a coaching legend." Bobby Bowden.

DeBoer is probably the best prospect Bama could realistically hire. I wasn't sure if he would accept the job because he's not from the South. He's won everywhere he's been and worked his way up. So he is a proven X's and O's coach with experience. The only unknown is how well he can recruit and who he hires for his staff. Nobody recruits as well as Saban except maybe Kirby and he's not available. So it's a better hire then I expected.

Remains to be seen whether it works out or not, but his record as a head coach thus far in his career is the most impressive I've seen.

I'm excited to see how this goes with him. This makes that loss of Saban a little easier to deal with.

Matt, good or bad it's all part of "the process", "One day honey, one day onion" or "you can't have any pudding if you don't eat your peas"! If it's bad we will appreciate it more when we finally do come out the other end of the tunnel! "The process" is more than winning football it's about doing the things you need to do to be successful even the things that are painful and hard and accepting the things you have no control over but working hard to overcome them anyway! Everything will be fine one way or the other!

People are about find out what I been saying. Saban is a great coach without question. However, Alabama was Alabama before Saban. Alabama is Alabama with saban and Alabama will be Alabama after saban. The Tide will roll. This guy is old enough without being too old. And smart enough to know how to manage a big time team. I see a bright future for him at Alabama.

You can't say that no coach can replicate what Saban did. The odds are never great to get a once in a generation coach like that, but it does happen. Look at what Kirby is doing right now. I've been a Bama fan my whole life, and I didn't even expect Saban to do what he did.

Excellent hire. The wheels were put in motion 3 days ago before Saban even made the decision to retire. All the speculation was just people who didn't know anything. The "sources" said Lanning was target #1. Turns out he wasn't even one the list much less offered the job. Lanning and Sark the two "main targets" were defeated by this guy. This was all a chess game to get Sexton's clients a raise. He'll be a good coach but we fans have to cut or expectations a lot. He's not Saban but no one is.

I didn't know anything about this guy. When his name came up from the beginning of the coaching search crap, i started digging into info on him. Im convinced now that this was probably the best hire. Only two i would rather have would be #1 Saban #2 Kirby 😂

Houston fan, this was probably y’all’s best option no question. Y’all will probably stay a dominant dynasty for years to come, what a great hire for Bama.

Auburn fan here. Fantastic take Matt. I'm not sure about this hire either. Any replacement is a downgrade. You cannot replace the goat. We'll see if this works out. I personally hope it does, as I love the iron bowl and want to see it competitive.

Reminds me when Coach K retired at Duke, everyone expected the biggest names to coach their, and then they hired from within, and it shocked everyone, but it was the deal that made the most sense

Couple of quick notes on Kalen DeBoer... His RB coach Lee Marks... Was told earlier this week (before Saban retired) by a family member that the best presentation he's ever seen at an AFCA convention was done by Marks. And that's out of 100's of presentations including many by major HC's. He talked about how impressive he was and felt he was a future star as a head coach down the road. His WR coach JaMarcus Shephard... This guy was in the mix to be hired by Saban as the new WR coach to replace Wiggins. That alone should give you a good idea of his abilities. His OL coach Scott Huff... Another well respected coach. His guys won the Joe Moore Award this past season. Not sure he's better than Wolford, but you don't win that award (voted on by former OL players, not limp wristed journalists) without having a good grasp of what you're doing. His offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb... Again, Saban wanted him. Last year, Saban interviewed him but Bama ended up with Rees. Grubb has been at DeBoer's side since 2007. He's expected to stay there and follow DeBoar to Tuscaloosa. IMO, he will be a top 3 SEC OC. I want to wait and see what transpires with the defensive staff. I think we will see a mixture of the old staff and his guys. Maybe a guy like Joe Cox gets retained too. There will be decisions to make with support staff too, but I'm not concerned with those. On DeBoer... He's a game planner on the level of Sark, but unlike Sark, he's more genuine and has been a winner at every stop. He's an X's & O's schemer on the level of Kiffin, but unlike Kiffin, he's not a petulant child and he actually shows up and wins big games. He exploits and attacks weaknesses. He motivates. His players love him. The media will love him (in terms of access). I think the fans will love him (obviously winning is important). There's going to be a learning curve, but he's lucky to have a great support system around him to help with the adjustment to both Alabama and the SEC. And to be able to pick up the phone and bounce ideas or questions off Nick Saban? There's not a coach out there worth a damn who doesn't wish he had that direct line. Hell, Saban's old assisistas still call on him for advice and guidance, why would DeBoer? If it was me? He'd have open access to film review like Saban gave Mal Moore on Sunday mornings. He'd be a presence in on campus recruiting, in camps, etc. Saban isn't going to be around 24/7, but as long as he's willing to be around some, I'd use it to my advantage. But, DeBoer ultimately has to do what he feels comfortable with. And while none of the above guarantees success for him at Alabama, I think there's a few good data points in his favor... and there's reason to be really optimistic and happy with this hire.

As a recent Roll Tide supporter I always tell people at work underestimate Alabama and you'll pay. I could careless about their record. I can't believe this legacy will die. Young men dream of playing there. The tradition is too strong as long as they have super dedicated people in and through it. Alabama is the standard one of the special forces of College Football, it's not debatable.

A young guy who never went thru what happened before Saban. Its going to be fun watching your videos going forward

Bro this guy is a star. The Tide just keep on rolling. I dont know why you wouldn't be excited. If anyone will carry on where saban left off it will be this dude. He wins everywhere he goes and is a players coach. He will slaughter the recruiting trail. Im a Michigan fan and I'm going to be irate if Harbaugh leaves and Michigan cant get this dude now. Get ready to win a bunch more championships

As a UW fan, I am sad to see him go, but I wish you guys the best of luck with him, you guys got a real one.

Kalen DeBoer has officially made me a Bama fan, and I'm a Texas fan through and through. If he can do it with Washington, he can do it with Bama! Honestly, this is probably the best situation for Bama for the 2024 season. He can do it man!

#MattBeHavingAffairsWithHisCousins

Welcome to Bama nation coach DeBoer. Come on Matt give the man a chance. I have faith in what Nick Saban built. He's already said he's not moving and will have a office in the stadium so he will be there to lend advice. DeBoer is a good coach. Roll damn tide. Nobody could replace saban and be thrilling but it had to happen. Lets give him our support. Wait until the season starts and make a determination after that.

The question is can he recruit 5 stars to come to play for him. Recruiting in the pac 10 is different than the SEC. The recruiting classes will tell you everything.

New coach, new era, don't be so negative Matt Wellcome our new Head Coach Roll Tide Roll!!!

As a Husky fan and UW student, I am absolutely gutted by DeBoer leaving. Our program nearly collapsed after Petersen retired, and in only two seasons, DeBoer rebuilt Washington into a national championship contender and gave us the greatest season of UW football I can remember. It honestly felt like he built a winning foundation at Washington that could turn into a 10+ years of football success if he stayed with the team. Now all of that hope and optimism for Husky football is gone, topped off with the sting of losing in the National Championship Game just four days ago. While being able to understand why DeBoer would leave for one of (if not) the most attractive coaching jobs in college football, it's hard not to feel backstabbed by his decision. Especially after his comments last week about committing long term to Washington since his daughter committed to play software ball here, then pulling a 180 and leaving as soon as the Alabama job opened. We found a diamond in the rough with DeBoer, and he was poached by a bigger program, which was a repeat of when Sark left UW for USC in the 2000s. And what's preventing this happening to any other coach we hire? I hope Alabama fans really, and I mean really, appreciate this hire because DeBoer saved Washington football and with him leaving goes the optism for UW football of 40,000+ students and millions of Washingtonians. There's a good chance our football program is in the gutter for several years and probably won't be close to where we were this season for longer than that.

As a Alabama Fan from over 40 years! Welcome to Alabama Roll Tide Roll!!!

Just to be clear, no one 'celebrates' graduating from high school. They're celebrating reaching the autonomy of adulthood

This has happened before but it was much worse when it was announced at the same press conference that Bear Bryant was retiring and that Ray Perkins would be his successor, before Bryant had coached his last game. He died just 28 days after coaching Bama to a win in the Liberty Bowl. KZfaq won't allow links to be posted, but google : The last days of Bryant: Six weeks that changed the face, future of Alabama football by, Creg Stephenson

Matt, I agree with you about all the hype and celebrations to do with high school graduations. I couldn't understand why it blown so far out of proportion at the time. Now I think it is because the Balfour people and others make a lot of money selling invitations and other supplies to the students and parents. I was so unimpressed, that when it came time to graduate college, I skipped the ceremony all together and just went by and picked my diploma up from the office. My advisor tried to convince me that I would regret doing that. I don't though. If anything, I regret not doing the same thing in high school. I am that way about a lot of stuff. The way you think seems to be quite similar to my mentality, except I think you should grow your hair back. Thanks for all of your videos. They always brighten my day.

It feels like entering a relationship right after a divorce. Lol I need time

Nick didn't want to get exposed like bill in new england. NIL leveled the playing field

Yep! there goes your top defense style football. Personally as a Michigan fan i like this move. One thing is he does have is a great winning record so far.

I’m looking forward to seeing who his new coordinators will be and maybe an offense with some imagination and a defense that will be relentless!

MattBeQuitAt the Start of video 😂😂😂😂

Bama got their 5th or 6th choice on this one. Nobody wants to replace a legend. Period

My man be great , I am with you !!!

Dude, he's the best option that was a realistic option. I'm pumped!! Beat Bo Nix ass 2 times as well

Saban is such a genius, he knows with the 12 team playoff and NIL money and the transfer portal there is no way to remain DOMINANT, so unlike Bill Bellicheck, and George Seifert who kept coaching and ruined their legacy, Nick said later gators, gone to TV always will remain the best ever.

Think you guys got a heck of a good coach. Impressed with the amount of time you did not waste! Your AD must subscribe to the idea. All good AD's have a list of 3-5 names they would call if their current coach left. Good for you guys.

I think we get an idea of what his mentality is at his opening press conference. Based on his record, and what I’ve heard from people who have been around the Washington program, he’s a great hire. I haven’t heard a single negative thing about this guy. He’s a proven winner. I hate to see Saban go as much as anyone, but like it or not, we have to move forward. I’m curious to see what he can do with this program. Roll Tide.

I think this is the best hire possible. Dude is a stud

Husky fan here. Great coach for us but yet to prove he could recruit but got good players through the portal. Hope he can keep your defensive players.

Got to realize Matt, most of the players were there for saban, not bama. With the transfer portal available and an NIL program that is currently behind Oregon, Texas, A&M, and more, well bama is a great job, but not elite right now. It can be quickly, but your boosters will have to pony up the money.

😂😂😂😂 What, this cat was Alabama’s 4th choice? Alabama isn’t the end all job slick…

Let me put it to you this way. Bryant's record before Bama 91-39 and he had to rebuild after Whitworth' 4-24-4 teams and won 6 NC's. Saban's record before Bama 91-42 and he had to rebuild after sanctions and Shula and won 6 NC's. Deboer's record is 104-12 and is walking into a team that needs no rebuilding! This might be the perfect storm, the rest of the nation should be very, very worried about the future in T-town!!!!!

Matt...every podcasts I've watched today (yours is the BEST) but they have ALL said this man is the real deal. He is very focused on details, he is a great offensive coach, he demands discipline and hard work from the players. I believe they got a really good coach for our Crimson Tide! ROLL TIDE!! 🐘🐘🐘🐘

at least we already got a name for him. de bear, de goat, de boer

I’m ok w this but it’s just gonna seem weird for Saban to leave and have a new coach within a few days. It’ll take time to process this. Also lots of uncertainty in terms of which players will leave, the transition season coming and how well DeBoer can replicate his success here.

I’m a huge fan of the hire but I know exactly what you mean Matt, Nick IS Alabama to me. Growing up and watching him dominate LSU, Notre Dame and Clemson made my childhood. I still got this feeling in the pit of my stomach man and I can’t shake it no matter how much I keep up with this search

I hope that they're payin you to wear that shwoosh schwag😂😂🤙 cheers🍻 RP

Kalen DeBoer has been a winner everywhere he’s been a head coach and I don’t see any reason why he can’t continue that with the resources available to him at Alabama. The DC hire will be important but the offense is in good hands with DeBoer and if Saban is still even somewhat involved I’m sure the defense will be good too.

This is a great hire!

Look on the bright side, Matt. At least they didn’t go get BUTCH JONES. 😂

Well on the bright side he willing to take on that pressure that you keep talking about 😂

I think yall got a good one and im a a uga fan forever

As an LSU fan, you are probably one of the best on KZfaq regardless of the team you go for lol, I have all the respect for Alabama and nick saban, he put us on the map and then put us in misery for 15 years. Not sure about the new coach tho.

Growing up in Illinois two private schools Joliet Catholic, Mount Carmel in Chicago, than publics like Naperville-North, Wheaton-Warrenville and recently Cary-Grove were very good teams. But when i lived in the South they can't compare to the layers of talent down there. It's just facts. I was shocked at seeing dedicated athletes, strong as bulls too not in a Division 1 schools. I know Matt you are a great athlete for sure it's in the culture point blank.

Saban wasn’t gonna replicate what he had done.

They calling him Husky Harsin LMAO!!!!

You gotta burn those pants my guy. Wtf😂

I’m sure he feels so much better knowing he has your full support…

Man this feels like what we were saying about Lane Kiffin in 2008

Are you feeling bad because Saban is gone? That's fair. Does this hire feel like a downgrade compared to 🐐? Yes, comparing whole Saban's career to current DeBoer record has a huge gap. Is this man going to be failure/disappointment? No. The guy has done a lot through his career and one thing he excels is passing game which is a hire needed specially for Jalen Milroe because he can work with him and turn his raw talent into elite talent. Expect an explosive offense.

U know Matt I like you but u r having a ruff time with this lol bahahahahahh o h I o

Dam Matt just get behind the new coach and let’s give him a chance myself I think he is going to do fine and the program is going to continue to improve 😮

I just saw DeBoer arrive in Tuscaloosa. I remember well what it felt like when Saban arrived. DeBoer is not Saban but I do feel the same excitement I did w Nick! Let’s GOOOO!!!

Matt, trust the process!

All that’s popping up in my head for the silence was when Clark was enrolled in the jelly of the month club

DeBoer is 104-12 overall this is an outstanding hire, he’s a much better coach than Saban imo.

Matt telling us how to spell his name and he spells it wrong lol

I thought my volume was down. I had to check at the beginning of the video.

Nick Saban was in a class all by himself. I’m hoping when the next guy doesn’t have the same success, you all don’t run him out of town!

He actually lost 2 times at home, he lost to Boise state in 2021

Does anyone think that debour caught lightning in a bottle with Penix. Similar to Tucker with K9

Rush hire to try to right the ship. Tommy Rees as interim would have made more sense, IMO, especially considering Saban saying he was kinda still gonna be around.

Exactly, you’ve been having it eazy with Saban for so long now you’re going to have to work for your wins

Looks to be a good hire/solid. Saban staying on as a consultant I think there will be some of that coaching/game planning mentoring as well which may have been part of the agreement. I believe that Kalen Deboer would be open to a process like that. I am not stating that he won't be able to do his core approach but I think there is an agreement to incorporate some of the structure that is in Saban's approach. Of course this is speculation due to Saban keeping an office there and being a consultant. May very well be a super hire but only time will tell.

That pootie tang song at the beginning 👌🏽

I have not seen a comment about what talent could follow Deboer to Alabama. I haven't seen anyone comment that he beat Texas with the talent he had. This team this past season was not the best, but they had grown the most under Nick Saban. I think that is why he was so proud of this group of guys. You know the transfer portal will open for Washington for 30 days, some will start the paperwork now like Bond. Bond could change his mind.

You got a good one. Has won everywhere he has been. Rebuilt Washington fast. You all are in good shape

Washington, under Deboar's coaching, got thumped by Michigan. This is not a good omen for Alabama...

Enjoy Jayden Croissant (or whatever the f his name is) and 7-5 records 👏👏👏 Great hire 😂😂😂🤣 Crimson clowns

Alabama is about to be the new Vandy 😂

Bama fans will be calling for him to get fires after he loses the first coin flip 😂😂. But my thoughts on this I didn't know how Coach Heupel would turn out but i think he has turned the Vols around and im glad we have him as a coach. Good luck Bama fans

This guy is definitely a top 5 coach. The only problem is that Kirby Smart is so much better than every other coach in the country now that Saban’s gone it’s gonna take a lot to beat him

Da Bear, Da Goat, now Da Boar

look guys saban said he is staying in tuscaloosa and he doesn’t mind helping in anyway he can and i’m sure he was really hands on with who our next head coach will be i believe kalen deboer will have a good season at alabama! roll tide! 💪🏽🐘🏈

Great hire!! You will come around in time.

Matt’s bubble has officially burst. Welcome to the real world after years of living in a sim with Coach Saban.

Think and always remember how these days felt. Bama trash talk Auburn as they went thur the two years with Harsin. Good luck with the hire but always remember transitions can be tuff We will see how the Bama fan base reacts . WDE GL from HSV.

I'm angry. Washington is put in a horrible position, now. Trying to find a new coach in the middle of January isn't easy, and we have to keep our players from transferring and maintain all of our recruits.

Is this the room where you watch the games? Like in a Theater setting?