LIVE: Is Alabama Losing Its Toughness? + DeBoer’s Recruiting Problem!

LIVE: Is Alabama Losing Its Toughness? + DeBoer’s Recruiting Problem! Welcome back to The Bama Standard! Join hosts Justin Riley, former Alabama running back Derrick Lassic, and Daniel Pettey as they break down the biggest Alabama football and college football storylines heading into the 2026 season. We dive into Curt Cignetti’s comments from his interview with Adam Breneman about evaluating players through toughness—a trait Nick Saban famously valued throughout Alabama’s championship dynasty. Has Alabama lost that edge, or is toughness still the foundation of Kalen DeBoer’s program? We also discuss the difficult balancing act facing DeBoer and Alabama’s coaching staff…