A person with direct knowledge of the talks tells The Associated Press that Alabama is negotiating with Washington coach Kalen DeBoer and is close to hiring him as the replacement for Nick Saban
According to someone with firsthand knowledge of the conversations, Alabama is nearing the hiring of Kalen DeBoer, the coach of Washington, to succeed Nick Saban. These negotiations began on Friday.
Because the agreement was not finalized, the person talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity.In just his second season, 49-year-old DeBoer—a former NAIA coach—led Washington to the national title game.
DeBoer would take over for Saban, who led the Crimson Tide to six national titles in 17 seasons before announcing his retirement on Wednesday.
Before the Huskies lost to No. 1 Michigan 34-13 in the national championship game, the quickly rising DeBoer guided them to a 14-1 record and a Pac-12 Championship. The Associated Press coach of the year was bestowed to him.After assuming command of the Huskies, which had a 4-8 record in 2021, DeBoer guided them to a 25-3 record in two seasons.
According to someone with firsthand knowledge of the conversations, Alabama is nearing the hiring of Kalen DeBoer, the coach of Washington, to succeed Nick Saban. These negotiations began on Friday.
Because the agreement was not finalized, the person talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity.In just his second season, 49-year-old DeBoer—a former NAIA coach—led Washington to the national title game.
DeBoer would take over for Saban, who led the Crimson Tide to six national titles in 17 seasons before announcing his retirement on Wednesday.According to someone with firsthand knowledge of the conversations, Alabama is nearing the hiring of Kalen DeBoer, the coach of Washington, to succeed Nick Saban. These negotiations began on Friday.
Because the agreement was not finalized, the person talked to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity.In just his second season, 49-year-old DeBoer—a former NAIA coach—led Washington to the national title game.DeBoer would take over for Saban, who led the Crimson Tide to six national titles in 17 seasons before announcing his retirement on Wednesday.DeBoer would take over for Saban, who led the Crimson Tide to six national titles in 17 seasons before announcing his retirement on Wednesday.According to someone with firsthand knowledge of the conversations, Alabama is nearing the hiring of Kalen DeBoer, the coach of Washington, to succeed Nick Saban. These negotiations began on Friday.DeBoer would take over for Saban, who led the Crimson Tide to six national titles in 17 seasons before announcing his retirement on Wednesday.According to someone with firsthand knowledge of the conversations, Alabama is nearing the hiring of Kalen DeBoer, the coach of Washington, to succeed Nick Saban. These negotiations began on Friday.DeBoer would take over for Saban, who led the Crimson Tide to six national titles in 17 seasons before announcing his retirement on Wednesday.According to someone with firsthand knowledge of the conversations, Alabama is nearing the hiring of Kalen DeBoer, the coach of Washington, to succeed Nick Saban. These negotiations began on Friday.DeBoer would take over for Saban, who led the Crimson Tide to six national titles in 17 seasons before announcing his retirement on Wednesday.According to someone with firsthand knowledge of the conversations, Alabama is nearing the hiring of Kalen DeBoer, the coach of Washington, to succeed Nick Saban. These negotiations began on Friday.