In the land of college football, where glory and perfection are king, the Alabama Crimson Tide find themselves in a most unfortunate predicament. New head coach Kalen DeBoer, stepping into the cavernous shoes of the legendary Nick Saban, faces the ire of fans and critics alike. With a recent lackluster performance and a growing chorus of discontent, pundits like Stephen A. Smith are quick to declare that the wrong man has been summoned for the noble task of leading Alabama back to its rightful place atop the football throne. As the season unfolds, the specter of lost seasons looms larger than ever.