While Metz said the current Crimson Tide is giving a good pitch, the pitch around the Alabama football facility to recruits is being first, of setting the tone in DeBoer's first recruiting class. "Really just creating our own legacy," Metz said.

Leading an Alabama football team that knew its back was against the wall, Kalen DeBoer refused to mention the big picture after beating LSU.

Alabama hasn’t been able to find a rhythm this season. The Crimson Tide will secure a stunning victory one week only to be on the wrong end of a jaw-dropping upset the next. On Monday, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer revealed his standard for how his players and staff handle success.