There’s a different feeling within Alabama’s early practices that’s tangible, according to safety Bray Hubbard. Outside of just the general excitement for a new season, there’s a crispness in certain areas that wasn’t present a year ago, the result of a spring under a familiar coaching staff.

In addition to DeBoer’s winning track record (104-12 before coming to Tuscaloosa), Dippre was immediately impressed by DeBoer agreeing to succeed arguably the greatest college football coach of all time.

Bray Hubbard admittedly didn't know what to do after his first career interception in Alabama football's win vs. Missouri.