Things are most definitely different for Alabama football entering coach Kalen DeBoer's second spring practice, and after a 9-4 season, they had to be

After Nick Saban retired from college coaching amid a decade-plus stint with the Alabama Crimson Tide as coach, college football pundits mainly expected Alabama to remain College Football Playoff contenders while consistently the national title conversation in the coming years.

Grubb, who spent 12 previous seasons with DeBoer in a variety of roles, was with DeBoer at Washington, Fresno State, Eastern Illinois and Division II Sioux Falls. Grubb was originally brought to Alabama after DeBoer's hiring last offseason but decided to stick in Seattle after being hired as the Seattle Seahawks ' offensive coordinator.

With programs across the country calling off spring games, Alabama football will continue its A-Day tradition. But according to Kalen DeBoer, it may not look exactly like A-Day games of the past.

Kalen DeBoer and Alabama football have decided to become the latest program to make changes to the spring game format. Some are canceling the game. Others are modifying it. The Crimson Tide is in the latter group, based on what DeBoer told On3 this week.

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer is thinking about the larger state of college football, and what it means to the Crimson Tide.

Amid NIL deals taking over the college football landscape, Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Kalen DeBoer is optimistic about his team’s new opportunities. The landmark House vs. NCAA settlement promises a hefty $20.

Kalen DeBoer wrapped up his first season as the head coach of the Alabama football team a couple of months ago, and the Crimson Tide had their worst season since 2007. Alabama finished the year with a 9-4 record after losing to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl as big favorites.

The next big change in how college football teams can lure players is imminent, and Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is eager to see it. Speaking with On3's Pete Nakos, DeBoer said the advent of revenue sharing with players will help the Crimson Tide because it will create a more even playing field and bring college football to "real recruiting.