Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has been one of the most discussed coaches in college football this offseason. Paul Finebaum Admits Things are 'Awkward' in TuscaloosaESPN's Paul Finebaum has been a supporter of DeBoer as a head coach, but even he questions if he's the right fit in Tuscaloosa. Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks to the press. The Crimson Tide expects to compete for national championships every season, especially after Nick Saban set an almost impossible standard during his tenure. The longer he goes without a championship, the louder the questions about whether he's the right fit will become.