Coaching changes in college football can be quite the roller coaster ride. Colin Hitschler, who’s been helping mold the Alabama Crimson Tide defense, has just received word that he won’t be back next season. Can you believe it? It’s like getting an unexpected plot twist in your favorite series.
“Sources told ESPN” that this decision comes even though he had a year left on his two-year contract. It’s a bit like being told you’re being benched right before the big game. This is actually the first big shake-up for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama after his inaugural season, which, let’s be honest, was a bit of a mixed bag. They ended up with a 9-4 record, and that ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Michigan? That’s definitely not the kind of finale you want for your season.
Now, Hitschler was primarily working with the safeties, a role he’s pretty familiar with given his previous coaching gigs. In fact, he helped shape the safety position into one of the more exciting parts of the team, especially with guys like Bray Hubbard and Malachi Moore who combined to force eight turnovers! Talk about making plays.
And let’s not forget about Keon Sabb, who was another standout before his injury cut his season short. It’s tough to see a player sidelined like that, especially when they’re showing so much promise. Injuries are like that uninvited guest that just crashes the party, ruining everything.
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Before all this, Hitschler had his fair share of notable stints, like being part of the Cincinnati coaching staff that made it to the College Football Playoff in 2021. Imagine the adrenaline, right? Then he worked his way up to co-defensive coordinator there in 2022, which is a pretty big deal in the college ranks!
His resume doesn’t stop there; he had a year at Wisconsin and was reunited with Kane Wommack at Alabama – kind of like a reunion tour for coaches! Hitschler’s journey started back at the University of Pennsylvania and he even spent some time under current James Madison coach Bob Chesney.
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In the grand scheme, coaching changes are just part of the game, and they always leave fans buzzing about what’s next. One thing’s for sure, the story isn’t over yet, and I can’t wait to see what new chapters unfold with Alabama’s defense.
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