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Live Updates: Alabama coordinators Kalen DeBoer recaps LSU, talks Mercer
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Live Updates: Alabama coordinators Kalen DeBoer recaps LSU, talks Mercer

Kalen DeBoer now has his first SEC road win under his belt after Alabama football dismantled LSU on the road last Saturday.

On Monday, after the victory, DeBoer and Alabama coordinators Nick Sheridan and Kane Wommack took part in their weekly news conferences.

This is the first time Sheridan and Wommack have spoken after the victory and the second time for DeBoer. They are also scheduled to preview the Mercer game before Saturday’s game at 1 p.m. CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and ESPN+.

Follow live updates from the coaches’ press conferences on Monday.

Live updates: Kalen DeBoer, Nick Sheridan and Kane Wommack speak after LSU

Kalen DeBoer

  • Kalen DeBoer thanks those who have served and those who continue to serve on Veterans Day.
  • DeBoer on Que Robinson’s absence for the year: “I hate to see a guy who’s so invested in it go through what he’s going through.”
  • DeBoer highlighted how Robinson coaches the guys before practice.
  • DeBoer pointed out there were some lapses in kickoff coverage against LSU. “That was an area we needed to be better at.”
  • “No points are carried over from last week. Nothing regarding our stops.
  • DeBoer said Keanu Koht is suspended at this time and will not be with the team at this time.
  • DeBoer on developing backup quarterbacks: “The work they do, there are guys who start it…at 9 a.m. (Sunday). »
  • DeBoer said the guys are meeting individually with coaches Mitch Dahlen, Nick Sheridan and the offensive staff to improve.

Nick Sheridan, offensive coordinator

  • There was nothing drastically different that Alabama did before the snap, Sheridan said.
  • Sheridan: “We’re looking forward to another opportunity in an environment like that…They’ve certainly handled it better than in the past.”
  • Sheridan: “I was proud of the way they managed the environment. »
  • Sheridan asked about pro passing: “I think we were effective in running the football, and that kept us from getting into situations that allowed them to rush.”
  • Sheridan thought Jalen Milroe was decisive in the pocket.
  • Sheridan on crossing the end zone: “The game was basically over…I’m just trying to reach out to the people you care about.”
  • Sheridan on third-down success: “It was an important point during the break.”
  • Jam Miller as a pass catcher: “I think he and Justice both had good times catching the ball out of the backfield… That’s definitely a factor and something we take into account in our attack.”
  • Sheridan said one of the intangible commonalities of quarterbacks is their great character.
  • Sheridan said Alabama was mindful of the weather when planning the game.
  • Sheridan on Tyler Booker’s leadership: “I can’t give him enough credit. I think he was fantastic. He’s obviously an exceptional football player, but his leadership throughout this season has been exceptional.
  • “Everyone in the program respects Tyler Booker.”

Kane Wommack, defensive coordinator

  • He is happy with the effort the guys are putting in at the moment. He sees the Swarm’s defensive mentality day in and day out.
  • Wommack said one of the keys to victory was stopping the run against LSU. “You want to make sure they’re one-dimensional.” Wommack thought Alabama did well outside of the first drive.
  • Wommack thought Alabama affected the quarterback well against LSU.
  • Situationally, Wommack noted that Alabama finished third in some critical moments against LSU.
  • Wommack noted the 13 takeaways over the last four games and the two sacks against LSU. “Going in the right direction. »
  • “I really like what they’re doing on offense. Impressed with a lot of the concepts they are executing,” Wommack said of Mercer.
  • Mercer plays two quarterbacks and can hurt you in the running game, Wommack said.
  • “They’re playing with a lot of confidence right now,” Wommack said of Mercer.
  • Wommack thought Alabama did well to change the perimeter (defense) pictures against LSU.
  • Wommack thinks Mercer does a good job of attacking the perimeter, so Alabama will have to do it well again.
  • “He made a hell of a play,” Wommack said of Deontae Lawson’s interception.
  • “Every rep counts, whether it’s a visit among the reps on a black top in front of a hotel…or a Tuesday practice,” Wommack said.
  • Wommack attributed the success in the red zone to the guys being more comfortable with red zone defense. “They play with anticipation.”
  • Wommack said that Robinson will not be able to play the rest of the year due to his injury. “We will have to continue to step up our efforts and move forward without him.”
  • Wommack said he has a lot of confidence in the younger players at the position such as Qua Russaw and Yhonaze ​​Pierre.
  • Wommack said Keanu Koht, who did not travel with Alabama to LSU, will not be with Alabama this week and will let Kalen DeBoer handle it.
  • Was this a permanent fixture this week against LSU for the defense? “I would love to say it’s a permanent step. I just don’t have a crystal ball in front of me.
  • Wommack on Que Robinson: “What holds the standard of urgency. Practice habits. The discipline it takes to play this role and play this position.
  • Wommack on the keys to victory: “We started doing this years ago… We talk about the three things we need to do to win this particular game. We talk about it with the defensive staff on Monday” Then they present it to the players during the week. They give them tangible things.