Latest Kalen DeBoer News

Lou Groza Award winner Graham Nicholson transferring to Alabama

Apr. 21, 2024 22:42 PM EDT

Lou Groza Award winner Graham Nicholson plans to transfer to Alabama. The former Miami of Ohio All-American, who won the award as the nation's top placekicker last season, announced his commitment Sunday on social media. Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer is looking for...

Kalen DeBoer makes unofficial Alabama coaching debut before big crowd at spring game

Apr. 13, 2024 19:18 PM EDT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama fans hungry for a return to national-title contention filled Bryant-Denny Stadium for Nick Saban’s first spring game. Kalen DeBoer steps into a much different situation 17 years later. DeBoer wrapped up his first spring with the Crimson Tide on...

University of Washington football player arrested, charged with raping 2 women

Apr. 11, 2024 19:09 PM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — A University of Washington football player has been arrested and charged with raping two women in Seattle, and court documents say he played in two College Football Playoff games for the school after at least one of the allegations was known to the university. ...

Fresno State AD Terry Tumey leaves the school after 6 years

Mar. 21, 2024 20:18 PM EDT

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Fresno State has announced that athletic director Terry Tumey will be leaving the school after six years. Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval announced Thursday that the two sides had “mutually agreed” to the decision. Rob Acunto will serve as...

Washington AD Troy Dannen leaving after less than 6 months to replace Trev Alberts at Nebraska

Mar. 20, 2024 12:19 PM EDT

Nebraska hired Washington athletic director Troy Dannen on Wednesday to replace Trev Alberts, luring away the Midwesterner after less than six months on the job in Seattle. Alberts left Nebraska late last week to become athletic director at Texas A&M. The former star football...

Alabama gives DeBoer 8-year, $87 million deal; AD Greg Byrne, hoops coach Nate Oats get raises

Mar. 18, 2024 19:29 PM EDT

New Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer has received an eight-year contract worth at least $87 million, and the school also gave basketball coach Nate Oats and athletic director Greg Byrne raises and extensions. The 49-year-old DeBoer, who replaced seven-time national champion Nick...

Alabama's DeBoer hires Sheridan as offensive coordinator, Shephard as co-offensive coordinator

Feb. 20, 2024 17:30 PM EST

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has hired Nick Sheridan as offensive coordinator and JaMarcus Shephard as co-offensive coordinator. DeBoer announced the hirings on Tuesday. Sheridan replaces Ryan Grubb, who had planned to follow DeBoer from Washington to Alabama...

Alabama's Kalen DeBoer retains, promotes 2 assistants from Nick Saban's staff

Feb. 14, 2024 18:10 PM EST

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has retained and promoted assistants Freddie Roach and Robert Gillespie. DeBoer announced Wednesday that Roach, the Crimson Tide's defensive line coach, will serve as associate head coach. Gillespie will remain as running backs...

Seahawks finalize agreements with seven assistants for new coach Mike Macdonald

Feb. 13, 2024 18:03 PM EST

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks announced the hirings of seven assistants for new coach Mike Macdonald on Tuesday, including agreements with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, defensive coordinator Aden Durdee and assistant head coach Leslie Frazier. Jay Harbaugh is...

Ryan Grubb expected to be hired as offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, AP source says

Feb. 10, 2024 00:04 AM EST

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Ryan Grubb is expected to make the jump from college to the NFL and be hired as the Seattle Seahawks' offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday night. The move will thrill Seahawks fans who spent the past two...