When Nick Saban announced his retirement as Alabama head coach, it surprised many around the college football world. His players also had a decision to make. Once Saban officially stepped down, Alabama players had a 30-day window to enter the transfer portal – even after the first 30-day window closed. They had decisions to make, and while some left the program, multiple key contributors stayed behind as Kalen DeBoer took the job. According to Malachi Moore, keeping the team together was important as Alabama underwent the changing of the guard. The goal was to make sure everyone thought throug…