ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Calls for $87M College HC to Be Fired: "Get Rid of Him"

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Calls for $87M College HC to Be Fired: "Get Rid of Him"

Months after signing his contract extension with the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kalen DeBoer’s situation remains heavily debated. There are divided opinions regarding his Alabama tenure so far, and about his contract extension. Stephen A. Smith is one of those against him heading into another season with the Crimson Tide, and feels DeBoer should be gone. “He’s lost four games each season,” Stephen A. Smith said to Jordan Rodgers on ESPN College Footb…

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith drags Kalen DeBoer for ‘what he has done’ to Alabama

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith dragged Kalen DeBoer on “First Take” ahead of the 2026 football season. DeBoer is set to enter his third season as the Crimson Tide’s head coach this fall. He is coming off a season where he led the Tide to 11 wins, the College Football Playoff and a playoff victory. However, last season did not impress Smith, and he let it be known on Tuesday. “Nobody should be under more pressure than Kalen DeBoer,” Smith said. “Alabama…