The University of Alabama is losing another coach from Nick Saban’s staff as Kalen DeBoer is here.
Robert Bala, a native of Oceanside, Calif., spent one season (2023) with the Crimson Tide as its inside linebackers coach.
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He positioned Deontae Lawson to finish second on the team for total tackles (67) and had 5.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, four pass breakups, and four quarterback hurries. Jihaad Campbell blossomed under Bala with 66 tackles, four tackles for loss, three pass breakups, three quarterback hurries, an interception, and fumble returned for a touchdown. Trezmen Marshall, a transfer from Georgia, and Kendrick Blackshire (transferred to Texas) also excelled under Bala.
He announced on social media that he’s moving on from the Crimson Tide. Bala is thankful for the opportunity to have worked under Saban, but he is moving forward.
Thankful for the opportunity. It’s been real, will always rock with #RollTide ✌🏽 pic.twitter.com/Kss2GrGsZS
— Robert Bala (@CoachRobertBala) January 18, 2024
Bala helped the 2023 Alabama team to a Southeastern Conference Championship and College Football Playoff.
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