# Alabama’s Quiet Turn from Rat Poison Era | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-25T12:49:20+00:00
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Alabama football’s once-unstoppable media dominance is fading fast. After Nick Saban’s “rat poison” era, the Crimson Tide now sit sixth in the SEC preseason poll — their lowest ranking in years. With the SEC rotating media days and a new coach, Kalen DeBoer, who’s quietly blending into the background instead of commanding headlines, Alabama’s spotlight has dimmed. Gone are the days of constant hype and larger-than-life personalities; today’s Tide is flying under the radar — a stark, quiet contrast to the loud, dominant force of old. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3b37d4bca0ac48f7

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