Former Alabama quarterback Jake Coker and longtime Alabama analyst Mick Gillespie sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the state of Alabama football following the Crimson Tide’s embarrassing loss to Indiana in the Rose Bowl.

The discussion pulls no punches, with the hosts labeling the performance a “less than subpar effort” and even a “country ass whooping,” pointing to a complete lack of edge, execution issues, and physical shortcomings on both sides of the ball.

🔍 Topics Covered in This Episode:

Breaking down Alabama’s Rose Bowl loss to Indiana

Concerns about toughness, physicality, and execution

Repeated praise for Jalen Milroe’s mental and physical toughness

Alabama’s running game collapse, including:

-3 rushing yards vs Georgia

28 rushing yards vs Oklahoma

23 rushing yards vs Indiana

48 total rushing yards over the last 3 games

Transfer portal chaos with 16 Alabama players entering

Why Jaylen Imbach is viewed as the most damaging portal departure

Concerns about NIL, player priorities, and development

Speculation surrounding Kalen DeBoer’s future at Alabama, including:

Rumors tied to agent Jimmy Sexton

Possible NFL ties with Ryan Grubb, Michael Penix, and the Atlanta Falcons

DeBoer’s comments that sparked skepticism — and why Coker pushes back on the rumors

Is the SEC becoming “paper soft” after bowl season struggles?

Brief thoughts on Alabama basketball, with both hosts praising Nate Oats as potentially the best coach in program history

Positive roster news: Josh Ford (TE, Oklahoma State) and Hollywood Smothers (RB, NC State) committing to Alabama

This episode captures the frustration, concern, and debate surrounding Alabama football at a crossroads — from on-field toughness to off-field roster management.

👇 Join the discussion:

Is Alabama’s issue toughness, coaching, roster construction — or all three? And do you believe Kalen DeBoer is fully committed to Tuscaloosa?

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