Kalen DeBoer, the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, took a pretty chill approach to the latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. When asked about Alabama’s drop to No. 10, DeBoer said, “I guess my whole focus is, and this is honest to god truth, I didn’t even see the show. I saw the rankings pop up on the ESPN app on my phone, took a quick look at it, and went back to work” ¹ ² ³.
DeBoer’s response shows he’s keeping things in perspective. Alabama’s drop to No. 10 came after a tough loss to Oklahoma, and DeBoer acknowledged the team’s quality wins but also recognized the committee’s focus on losses. “I just know that we have a ton of quality wins. I know that they really look strongly at the losses, but last week was against a very good football team,” DeBoer said ² ³.
The Crimson Tide now faces Eastern Illinois this Saturday, followed by the Iron Bowl against Auburn. DeBoer’s focus is on the task at hand, rather than the rankings. “We’ve got to do our job here the rest of the way and make sure we keep taking care of business,” he said ³.
*Reactions to DeBoer’s Response*
DeBoer’s calm reaction has been praised by many, with some seeing it as a sign of confidence and focus. Others have pointed out that Alabama’s schedule and performance justify their ranking, despite the drop ¹ ⁴.
*Alabama’s Path Forward*
To get back into contention, Alabama needs to win its remaining games, including the Iron Bowl. A win would put them in a good position to make the SEC Championship Game and potentially the College Football Playoff ¹ ⁵.
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