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Kalen DeBoer, Alabama coordinators talk injuries, suspensions, LSU and Mercer
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Kalen DeBoer, Alabama coordinators talk injuries, suspensions, LSU and Mercer

Kalen De Boer now has his first SEC road victory under his belt Alabama football deals LSU We were on the road last Saturday.

On Monday, following the win, DeBoer and Alabama coordinators Nick Sheridan and Kane Wommack participated in weekly press conferences.

This marks the first time Sheridan and Wommack will speak after the win, and the second time on DeBoer’s behalf. They are also expected to preview the Mercer game at 1pm CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium ahead of Saturday’s game. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and ESPN+.

Here’s a summary of what DeBoer, Sheridan, and Wommack had to say.

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Kalen De Boer

  • On Veterans Day, Kalen DeBoer thanks those who served and those who continue to serve.
  • DeBoer on Que Robinson being sidelined this year: “I hate to see what a guy who put in so much has to go through.”
  • DeBoer noted how Que Robinson mentors the boys before practice.
  • DeBoer noted there were some hitches at kickoff compared to LSU. “That was an area we needed to get better at.”
  • “There are no points carried over from last week. Nothing continues until our stops.
  • DeBoer said Keanu Koht is currently suspended and will not be with the team at this time.
  • DeBoer on the development of backup quarterbacks: “The job they do, guys throw … at 9 a.m. (Sunday).”
  • DeBoer said the players met individually with coaches Mitch Dahlen, Nick Sheridan and the offensive staff to improve themselves.
  • “It’s all about staying in the process, staying prepared,” DeBoer said of how Alabama handled the win.
  • “We are a complete team and we need everyone,” DeBoer said.
  • DeBoer said DaShawn Jones “was there ready to go.”
  • DeBoer thinks DeVonta Smith’s injury will “get better as the week progresses,” but they’ll monitor the situation.
  • DeBoer on Booker: “I can’t praise him enough… He’s so passionate about this place. He is very passionate about being the best he can be. “He has a resilience that helps us.”
  • “He might be one of the best leaders I’ve ever been around,” DeBoer said of Booker.

Nick Sheridan, offensive coordinator

  • Sheridan said there wasn’t anything much different that Alabama had done before.
  • Sheridan: “We’re looking forward to another opportunity in an environment like this… They’ve definitely handled it better than they have in the past.”
  • Sheridan: “I was proud of how they managed the environment.”
  • “I think we were able to run the football effectively and that kept us out of situations that allowed them to rush,” Sheridan asked about the passing pro.
  • Sheridan thought Jalen Milroe was determined in the pocket.
  • While walking in the end zone, Sheridan said: “The game was actually over… I was just trying to reach the people you care about.”
  • Sheridan on third-down success: “That was a point of emphasis going into halftime.”
  • Jam Miller as a pass catcher: “I think he and Justice have some good moments catching the ball out of the backfield… That’s definitely a factor and something we take into account in our offense.”
  • Sheridan said the common intangible characteristic that quarterbacks have is great character.
  • Sheridan said Alabama paid attention to the weather in its game planning.
  • Sheridan on Tyler Booker’s leadership: “I can’t give him enough credit. I thought it was amazing. “He’s obviously an outstanding football player, but his leadership this season has been outstanding.”
  • “Everyone on the show respects Tyler Booker.”

Kane Wommack, defensive coordinator

  • He’s pleased with the effort the guys are showing right now. He sees Swarm’s defensive mentality every day.
  • Wommack said one of the keys to victory was stopping the tackle against LSU. “You want to make sure they are one-dimensional.” Wommack thought Alabama did a good job there outside of the first drive.
  • Wommack thought Alabama had a good impact at quarterback against LSU.
  • Case in point, Wommack noted that Alabama had a third down in some critical moments against LSU.
  • Wommack highlighted the 13 tackles for loss in the last four games and the two sacks against LSU. “We’re moving in the right direction.”
  • “I really like what they’re doing offensively. I’m impressed with a lot of the concepts they’re running,” Wommack said of Mercer.
  • Wommack said Mercer plays with two quarterbacks and can hurt you in the run game.
  • “They’re playing with a lot of confidence right now,” Wommack said of Mercer.
  • Wommack thought Alabama changed its perimeter (defense) picture well against LSU.
  • Wommack thinks Mercer has done well attacking the perimeter, so Alabama will need to do that well again.
  • “He made a great play,” Wommack said of Deontae Lawson’s interception.
  • “Whether it’s running through reps in a black top outside a hotel or a Tuesday practice, every rep counts,” Wommack said.
  • Wommack attributed the success in the red zone to players being more comfortable defending the red zone. “They are playing with expectations”
  • Wommack said Que Robinson will miss the rest of the year due to injury. “We will have to continue to step up and move forward without him.”
  • Wommack said he has a lot of confidence in young players at the position like Qua Russaw and Yhonaze ​​Pierre.
  • Wommack said Keanu Koht, who did not travel to LSU with Alabama, will not be at Alabama this week and will leave that to Kalen DeBoer.
  • Was this a permanent step forward for the defense against LSU this week? “I would like to say that this is a permanent step. “I just don’t have a crystal ball in front of me.”
  • Wommack on Que Robinson: “Que holds the standard of urgency. Practice the habits. The discipline it takes to do that role and play that position.”
  • Wommack on the keys to victory: “We started doing this years ago… We talk specifically about what are the three things we need to do to win this match. “We talk about this as the defensive staff on Mondays,” they say, and they present this to the players during the week. They give them something tangible.