CLEVELAND, Ohio — After Alabama’s shocking season-opening loss to Florida State, new head coach Kalen DeBoer faced a critical crossroads: continue with his naturally reserved coaching style or dramatically reinvent his sideline presence to inject urgency into a team needing drastic changes.

According to ESPN’s Alex Scarborough, DeBoer’s decision to embrace a more fiery persona may have saved the Crimson Tide’s season.

Speaking on The Paul Finebaum Show, Scarborough revealed the dramatic transformation in DeBoer’s approach following the humbling defeat in Tallahassee.

“He basically has taken the bull by the horns. And you’ve seen a different coach. You’ve seen a guy who is not as reserved on the sideline and stoic and all of those words you want to use. You’re seeing a guy who is snappin

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