With their recent tear in recruiting, Alabama is sending a signal that it is still 'THE BRAND' in college football, Paul Finebaum says.

The Alabama Crimson Tide are coming off a rough end to Kalen DeBoer's debut season with the program after replacing legendary head coach Nick Saban. But while his 9-4 on-field record wasn't impressive,

Kalen DeBoer had an interesting in his first season as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.For many coaches, a 9-4 season while being in the conversation for the College Football Playoff right up until the end would be a massive success in Year 1.