Former Alabama player ‘loves’ passion Kalen DeBoer is showing

Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer yells at his defense after a penalty for illegal substitution during the game with Wisconsin at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Former Alabama football wide receiver, Marquis Maze feels Kalen DeBoer is coaching with a passion that jumps off the television at the moment.

“DeBoer I love your passion these past 2 weeks, plus I haven’t seen you do that face,” Maze posted to X. 

DeBoer I love your passion these past 2 weeks plus I haven’t seen you do that 😬 face 😂 Roll 🌊

— Marquis Maze (@Mazeboy4) September 13, 2025

DeBoer and the Crimson Tide are 2-1 on the season after defeating ULM and Wisconsin in impressive showings. More cameras appear to be pointed in DeBoer’s direction during games, as some Alabama fans have expressed they dislike the lack of emotion they feel DeBoer has shown in the past. However, things appear to be changing on the Tide’s sidelines these days.

Kalen DeBoer energy 🤝 Tim Keenan energy pic.twitter.com/vudteWK640

— Cover Crimson (@CoverCrimson) September 13, 2025

Alabama football has built some good energy and good morale over the last two weeks. The Tide will look to use this momentum in its preparation for the Georgia Bulldogs.