‘Fire DeBoer’ cries echoed around Tuscaloosa following a shocker Saturday as powerhouse Alabama received a biting defeat against Florida State, 17-31. Unfortunately for Bama fans, the same issues that led to losses against Vandy, Oklahoma, and Tennessee also followed the team into the new season. Forget the plays, but the fact that the Crimson Tide were beaten on physicality gives prominence to the view that DeBoer’s team is soft. If the loss wasn’t enough, Alabama enters its Week 2 preparations with a fresh dose of injuries.

Wide receiver Ryan Williams went to the sidelines in the fourth quarter after absorbing a hit to the head. “ Will go through concussion protocol throughout the week,” the head coach said, giving an injury update at the post-week 1 press conference on Monday. “Wil

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