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The Alabama Crimson Tide have extended the contract of head coach Kalen DeBoer till the 2032-33 season, and it includes some interesting perks. DeBoer is reportedly set to earn $87.5 million over the next seven seasons. The new contract was approved on Wednesday by The University of Alabama’s System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee. Alabama […]
The University of Alabama has doubled down on its athletic ambitions, extending men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats’ contract shortly after finalizing a new deal for football head coach Kalen DeBoer. Both agreements were finalized on Wednesday by the Board of Trustees compensation committee, following postseason appearances by each program. Oats’ new contract adds two […] The post Alabama Crimson Tide follows up Kalen DeBoer move with Nate Oats contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alabama Crimson Tide football has made a major long-term commitment to Kalen DeBoer, but the real story lies in the buyout terms. With payouts reaching $67.5 million if he’s fired early, the contract ensures stability—but at a steep price.
Kalen DeBoer has had two full seasons as the Alabama head coach after taking the reins from Nick Saban. DeBoer’s first year at Alabama was disappointing, as the Crimson Tide broke their longstanding streak of 10+ wins in a season and also failed to reach the college football playoffs. The second season was better for […]
Athlon Sports' Steven Lassan examines why Kalen DeBoer's new contract was deserved. But also why it raises expectations in '26 and beyond.
Kalen DeBoer has a new Alabama deal in place, and it says a lot about where the program is headed under the Crimson Tide head coach.
To say that Philadelphia 76ers fans were upset when the team traded second-year guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder prior to the deadline in February would be an understatement.McCain had quickly become a fan favorite in Philly due to his positive personality and his ability to knock down shots from long range, and […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Land Jared McCain Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Alabama Crimson Tide football program made an emphatic statement about the future of the program on Wednesday, officially securing head coach Kalen DeBoer with a lucrative new contract extension.According to On3, the Alabama board of trustees approved a new seven-year contract extension that elevates DeBoer’s annual salary to an average of $12.5 million, making […] The post Alabama Locks In Kalen DeBoer With Massive 7-Year Extension appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Alabama football team will continue its relationship with head coach Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer and the school are agreeing to a contract extension for the coach, per On3. The extension is for seven years, the outlet reported. It includes a pay raise for DeBoer, which will increase his annual salary to a $12.5 million average. […] The post Kalen DeBoer, Alabama football agree to contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alabama football has Kadyn Proctor fueling top 10 chatter ahead of the NFL Draft. The offensive tackle sparked critics, however, with his weight and pass protection ability. That’s when his former coach Nick Saban entered the picture to shut those haters up. Saban appeared on The Pat McAfee Show to defend one of the last […] The post Nick Saban shuts up Kadyn Proctor haters ahead of NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A day ahead of the NFL Draft, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson remains one of the most intriguing prospects as analysts debate about whether it is worth using a first-round pick to draft him. For what it’s worth, legendary former college football coach Nick Saban, who recruited Simpson and coached the young quarterback before he ever […] The post Alabama football legend Nick Saban’s Ty Simpson NFL Draft scouting reporting will open eyes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Alabama football program will be well represented during the 2026 NFL Draft. Most analysts expect tackle Kadyn Proctor and quarterback Ty Simpson to be picked in the first round. But it is one former member of the Crimson Tide who is drawing rave reviews ahead of the draft. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban […] The post Nick Saban drops wild Caleb Downs revelation after coaching him at Alabama appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Texas Longhorns continue to push for interior offensive lineman Kennedy Brown, out of Houston, Texas. Steve Sarkisian and his staff have hosted the pass protector for three unofficial visits in Austin. The most recent came on March 24. Brown, a five-star recruit, the No. 3 interior offensive ...
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has become one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class, which is notoriously light in quarterback talent. With former Indiana star Fernando Mendoza projected to be the No. 1 overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders tonight, Simpson’s draft stock has fluctuated throughout the pre-draft process, […]
As the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaches, almost every talent evaluator has the same quarterback at the top of their respective lists: Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. One of the few exceptions? That would be ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, who has been stumping for Ty Simpson as the best player in this year’s quarterback class due to […] The post Dan Orlovsky makes final pitch for Ty Simpson, his No. 1 QB in 2026 NFL Draft class appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Days before the draft, the Jets are believed to be bluffing their interest in Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the Cardinals in hot pursuit.
The Alabama Crimson Tide is treating the transfer portal like a revolving door, and they’re walking out with size every time. After visiting Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Boise State transfer Drew Fielder committed to Alabama on Monday, giving the Crimson Tide a 6-foot-11, 225-pound frontcourt addition. With one year of eligibility remaining, he becomes Alabama’s fourth […] The post Alabama Crimson Tide lands 6-foot-11 transfer portal sharpshooter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is expected to be the second quarterback off the board during the 2026 NFL Draft later this week after a stellar breakout season for the Crimson Tide. Simpson’s collegiate career ended in a humbling 38–3 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl, where Alabama was thoroughly dominated by […]
Four-star safety Junior Tu’upo is beginning to narrow his recruitment, and the Alabama Crimson Tide football is firmly in the mix as one of his top contenders.According to Chad Simmons of Rivals, Tu’upo, a standout defensive back from Thompson High School in Alabama, has trimmed his list to five schools: Alabama, Auburn, Indiana, Oregon, and […] The post Alabama Football Lands in Top 5 for In-State DB Prospect appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Even though Indiana whooped Alabama 38-3 during the College Football Playoff's Rose Bowl, Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson insists he knew what was going to be called every time -- he just couldn't do anything about it.
Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program have undergone a significant roster overhaul this offseason. With movement in and out of the transfer portal, the 2026–27 team is set to look much different from last year’s Sweet 16 squad. On Sunday night, more bad news hit the wire as star freshman forward […] The post Alabama Basketball Suffers Another Roster Blow, Some Hope Remains appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Ty Simpson recently made a bold statement regarding Indiana’s play during their Rose Bowl matchup where Alabama faced one of its worst losses in the program’s history. The Crimson Tide lost by 35 points, ending the game with an overall score of 38-3. Despite the brutal loss, Simpson revisited the game with a different perspective […]
