Alright, so here’s the scoop. Kane Wommack, you know, the guy who used to be the head coach at South Alabama, is now rolling in depth over at Alabama. Funny how things change, huh? Last year, not so much. He came on board with Kalen DeBoer in 2024, hoping to stack up some talent, and now he’s got his wish. Like, seriously, the man’s got options this season with the Crimson Tide. It’s like when you open your fridge expecting just old takeout and find leftover pizza. Score!
So, Wommack was all chatty on Monday, buzzing about having way more to work with now. “We have something we didn’t have a year ago,” he was hyped. Guess that’s depth in the backfield. Same as finding a bonus fry at the bottom of the bag, right?
I mean, last year was a bit of a letdown. No College Football Playoff? Ouch. But Wommack’s looking forward – sounds like the guy’s got a crowd on his hands. “Bodies to work with,” he says. Always a good thing.
And here’s where it gets juicy – the aftermath of people jumping into the draft, while others bounced around via the transfer portal. Toss in the switch from Coach Saban to Coach DeBoer, and you could see why they were a bit sparse. Honestly, I can barely transition my coffee from kitchen counter to couch without a spill, so I get it.
Wommack’s got a roster that feels like, well, one of those nifty Swiss Army knives. Corner and safety positions are all shuffled about, crafting new defensive tricks like some football maestro. Neat, right? Well, maybe. Kind of in theory, but hey, I’m just here to talk.
Get this lineup: Returning stars like Domani Jackson, brand-new faces like Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., and transfers like Cameron Calhoun. This year’s freshmen class – Lee, Calhoun, and McDonald – might just stir things up. Maybe they’ve got that extra zip or whatever.
And then there’s the safeties, featuring a comeback from Keon Sabb after an injury-frazzled year. Add Ivan Taylor, Kameron Howard, with Bray Hubbard kind of leading the parade next year alongside guys like Zavier Mincey. Are you following? Because I’m trying.
Wommack put it this way: “How do we get our best 11 on the field in the right moments?” Good question, my dude. His mission now: to sort through all these moving pieces, kind of like a puzzle-solving magician.
Oh yeah, there’s also this video about Kalen DeBoer talking up Ryan Williams’ versatility for Alabama’s wide receivers. Because, if it’s not one thing, it’s another. Sort of like juggling bowling pins – or maybe just keeping track of them spinning in your head.
There’s never enough to talk about with Alabama, is there? Emilee Smarr is knee-deep in Alabama basketball and all things Crimson Tide at the Tuscaloosa News. Shoot her an email at [email protected] if you want to chat. Or not. You do you.
