David Pollack Reveals Why He’s Still Believing in Alabama Despite Rough Start

"I wouldn't write them off yet, man," Pollack said. "There's a lot of talent on that roster. I'm not ready to do that yet."

Alabama Still Loaded With Talent

According to 247Sports' talent composite, Alabama is ranked as the second most talented team in the country, trailing only the Georgia Bulldogs. The Crimson Tide boasts the highest number of five-star recruits on its roster, totaling 14, and ranks eighth in the country with 50 four-star prospects.

Overall, Alabama accumulated 993.85 points, which puts them closer to Georgia, ranked first with 1,002.98 points, than to the Ohio State Buckeyes, ranked third with 973.69 points.

The Problem: Losing Games They Should Win

Alabama's issue isn't a lack of talent on the roster; it's the unexpected losses in games they should be winning. Under Kalen Deboer's leadership, Alabama has a record of 9-5 in his first 14 games. In their last 10 games, the Crimson Tide have gone 5-5. Notably, four of those losses were to unranked teams, despite Alabama being favored by double digits in those matchups.

It's important to note that Florida State, currently ranked No. 19 in talent composite for this season, has faced teams with overall less talent. Last year, Alabama held the top ranking at No. 1 in talent; however, three of its losses came against teams ranked No. 7, the Oklahoma Sooners, No. 16, the Michigan Wolverines, and No. 50, the Vanderbilt Commodores.

What Kalen DeBoer Must Fix First

For Pollack, Alabama’s talent remains too overwhelming to ignore. The Crimson Tide have more five-star recruits than any roster in the nation and sit just behind Georgia in overall talent rankings. But if DeBoer can’t turn talent into results, especially in games Alabama is expected to win, patience will run out quickly.

Week 2 against UL-Monroe won’t prove much, but how Alabama performs once SEC play begins will determine whether Pollack’s confidence is justified, or if the Tide’s slide has truly begun.