Kalen DeBoer Turns to Superstitions After Nick Saban Makes Alabama Expectations Clear

The Nick Saban era at Alabama is gone, but every now and then, you get a glimpse of the former coach’s imprint on the program. We didn’t see that in Kalen DeBoer’s GameDay fit. While Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant used to sport extravagant suits at the sidelines, Nick Saban came with his khakis and a collared t-shirt, a formal attire nonetheless. Kalen DeBoer adopted a more laid-back approach, wearing a simple black Nike hoodie. The head coach had to face criticism about his attire last year. But lately, fans have realized the same hoodie is a lucky charm for the team, since DeBoer is 10-2 wearing the hoodie. Now, going into the Week 6 game against Vanderbilt, DeBoer is maintaining that superstition.

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