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During his interview, The Next Round asked DeBoer what his perception of Alabama football was before he took the job, and what it is now that he's running the program.
"The perception was just that the tradition, the history, the pride, it’s there through the championships," DeBoer said. "But there was always this understanding of how things were done, and they were done the right way. Through discipline, through hard work, through physicality on the football field. All those pieces, whether they were core values or just the style of play. You always look to the champions and those who are the best of the best."
DeBoer said that as Alabama's prominence continued through his coaching career, he always looked to Nick Saban even though they had not yet met.
"There were so many, over the years, Coach Saban quotes, comments, videos, things that you’d se through Alabama football," DeBoer said. "Breaking down film, you know, you’re always stealing from everyone, the red zone throws or whatever it might be, you’re always taking that. Alabama football was always a part of those things too."
