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Paul Finebaum Names SEC AD Who Will Be Fired if the Head Coach Doesn't Work Out
- Alabama AD Greg Byrne extended head coach Kalen DeBoer for seven years, signaling a long-term commitment.
- The deal values stability but carries risk if DeBoer underwhelms in a post-Saban era.
- DeBoer has guided Alabama back to the College Football Playoff in his first two seasons.
- The move is viewed as a test of Byrne’s willingness to back a coach with projections rather than proven championships.
- Finebaum framed the extension as a gamble that could define Byrne’s tenure if DeBoer fails.
- The extension ties Alabama’s future to a long-term projection amid NIL and transfer portal changes.
- Byrne’s decision signals a philosophy prioritizing stability in an impatient era.
- Alabama’s standard of success remains national championships, even as the program adapts to new realities.
- The contract includes a $10 million buyout through early 2027.
- DeBoer’s two-season performance is noted as sufficient to justify belief but not a guarantee of success.
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