Alabama’s new-look run game seeks proof of concept in SEC opener against Kentucky

Getty Images Though coach Kalen DeBoer saw some signs of encouragement after fielding the No. 126 rushing offense in the country last year, he knows his run game is still a work in progress. After preaching all offseason about the program’s return to physicality, Alabama’s revamped run game received mixed reviews in Week 1’s win over East Carolina, where the Crimson Tide averaged just 3.9 yards against last week on attempts by players not named quarterback Keelon Russell. “In the run game, there was consistency; you just want to keep raising the level,” DeBoer said. “We’re talking about keeping the…