However, Alabama play-by-play broadcaster Christ Stewart believes it isn't just that simple. "Da Bear (Bryant) struggled his first year back in Tuscaloosa inheriting a tough situation, Da GOAT (Saban) struggled in his first year inheriting a less than ideal situation, and DeBoer inherited a good job," Stewart said.

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