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Kalen DeBoer explains reasoning behind bringing captain jersey patch tradition to Alabama

Kalen DeBoer is putting his spin on the new era of Alabama football by adding jersey patches to the jerseys of the Crimson Tide’s team captains.

Jalen Milroe, Tyler Booker, Malachi Moore and Deontae Lawson all sported the letter C on their jersey in DeBoer’s official debut on Saturday.

DeBoer met with media Monday and explained his reasoning behind this decision, and if he’s received any possible feedback from longtime, traditional Alabama boosters and fans.

“I haven’t because they probably hadn’t seen it or known about it until the game,” DeBoer said. “But that still hasn’t happened since.