Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer shared what he likes, and a potential concern, about the Tide's quarterbacks.

Brittany Howard (above) performs, as The Alabama Shakes reunite for Tuscaloosa Get Up 3 at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com) Ben Flanagan

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MOBILE, Ala. — Standing outside Hancock Whitney Stadium at the Senior Bowl where former Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was getting looked at by NFL scouts, Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer spoke glowingly of what was to come for the Crimson Tide at quarterback.

Alabama, the "Heart of Dixie," is a state steeped in Southern history, natural beauty and vibrant culture. Its largest cities range from bustling economic hubs to charming towns with rich traditions.

Has Kalen DeBoer considered hiring Ryan Grubb? The Alabama head coach was asked that on Tuesday while visiting his players at the Senior Bowl. DeBoer didn’t fully answer the question, but he didn’t close the door on the possibility of his longtime colleague returning to Tuscaloosa and rejoining his coaching staff.

After firing Colin Hitschler after one season with the Crimson Tide, DeBoer hired Jones, a former Alabama defensive back and Tuscaloosa native who was most recently the cornerbacks coach at North Carolina, to his staff.

In its first true road test of the season, the No. 1 Oklahoma women’s gymnastics team took down No. 10 Alabama, 197.550-196.300, Friday night inside Coleman Coliseum. The Sooners are now 8-0 on the year and 2-0 in SEC competition.

According to Alabama's NCAA financial report, obtained via open records request by the Tuscaloosa News, the department operated in a deficit of about $28 million in the 2024 fiscal year.

Alabama Shakes’ last proper concert was eight years ago at Montreal’s Osheaga festival, after which singer/guitarist Brittany Howard embarked on a successful solo career. The group reunited for a secret nine-song set last month in Tuscaloosa, Al., and Howard also debuted her new hardcore band, KUMITE, at a recent show in Nashville.

Final thoughts and takeaways from the court inside Coleman Coliseum after the Crimson Tide's win over the Tigers.

Aden Holloway scored 19 points and Mouhamed Dioubate added 14 as No. 4 Alabama survived a scoreless night from its top scorer for an 80-73 win over LSU.