Alabama fans have been waiting for that raw, motivating, get your mind right coach since Scott Cochran left.
Has the Crimson Tide found that person to put the team in the right mindset? It appeared that way in Thursday’s practice as David Ballou — Alabama’s Director of Sports Performance — had guys locked in during the exercise period. Kalen DeBoer has instituted morning practices in fall camp, but the heat remains a factor. Ballou opened practice talking about mental toughness and not letting the heat dictate your performance. He had the players and fans ready to run through a wall for his message.