What a colossal screw-up Swagga’s kid turned into
Rejoice, for this is Gump Day. And Gump we shall, even in the absence of a clearly discernible reason. Let’s take a look at what’s going on during the Tide’s bye, shall we?
Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., already on his second chance, managed to screw up bad enough to even get a notoriously malleable Kalen DeBoer to kick him off the team.
And he was gone with quickness too — he’s already been scrubbed from the UA Football roster.
So, what was his sin? Harassing a cop (which he plainly did) and doxxing (which is a more arguable charge). But above all, he committed the cardinal error of being a weaponized, Grade A, USDA-choice dumbass.
It began with Dre’s prior 2025 arrest. Kirkpatrick, for reasons known only to his fevered brain, hunted down the arresting office on Facebook, and sent him several messages, like “Ayy bitch ass n****? Text me back don’t be no bitch!”. He also posted a photo of the cop’s family on his own FB page, asking “dis him?”
He was arrested almost a year to the day after his previous infraction for two counts of harassing communications and doxxing (all are Class A Misdemeanors, eligible for up to a year in jail). That was enough for KDB, and the talented, physical Swagga the Younger was out on his ass. He has only himself to blame.
Here’s hoping his pops knocks some sense into his noggin, and he manages to quit being a screw-up wherever he next lands. But it won’t be in crimson again, at least in Tuscaloosa.
We tried to tell you in The Autopsy that, really, Alabama played better than it looked or felt at the time. That is doubly the case given Alabama was coming off its eighth straight game, and third straight physical war, missing a total of 21 players — a quarter of the roster. The Tide will need some of that second-half momentum to carry over after the bye. But there are two pieces of good news in that respect: Some (possibly) improving injury luck, and DeBoer’s record off a bye:
There are two bits of good news for Crimson Tide fans during this week before a huge showdown with No. 15 LSU next Saturday. First, some injured players, like receiver and team captain Ryan Coleman-Williams, are trending in a positive direction to play against LSU. Secondly, Alabama has played really well coming off bye weeks under head coach Kalen DeBoer.
In DeBoer’s previous two seasons with the Crimson Tide, Alabama is 4-0 after bye weeks with an average margin of victory of 12.5 points. Three of those four victories came against ranked opponents: Georgia and LSU in 2024 and Georgia in 2025.
Overall, KDB is a perfect 8-0 off the rest week in his FBS career. Getting some more bodies back (particularly at center and in the front seven) would help his chances of running that record to 9-0.
That was fast. Mississippi lineman Xavier Endicott made his fourth trip to Tuscaloosa for the A&M game this weekend, and finally got an offer. He accepted within 48 hours:
Alabama didn’t have to wait long for an answer from Xavier Endicott. The 2027 offensive lineman from Oxford (Ala.) committed to Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide on Saturday after receiving a scholarship offer during his visit for Alabama’s game against Texas A&M.
For the rising offensive line prospect, the decision was an easy one. Endicott had already developed strong relationships with Alabama’s coaching staff, particularly offensive line coach Adrian Klemm, and knew he wanted to play for the Crimson Tide if the opportunity came.
“I kind of already knew that this was going to happen and that I would commit as soon as I got offered,” Endicott told Rivals. “They’ve kept it real with me, and I knew this is the place for me.”
One thing especially stands out about the versatile four-star (he’s also a silver medalist track athlete):This was a prospect wholly targeted and cultivated by Coach Klemm. So, we shall see what kind of athlete he’s trying to put on the line. But, his Hudl tape is impressive, that’s for sure. He’s fast off the ball, has very spry feet, and he finishes his blocks.
On Monday, we asked what is wrong with Alabama’s running game — still our most spirited comment section to date (thanks for playing!).
DeBoer addressed that somewhat in remarks to the B’ham Touchdown Club, and he doesn’t think it’s any of the factors we identified — not injuries, fatigue, improved defenses, scheme…Nope. He went back to sup from that familiar well he always turns to: Execution.
Look, man, it’s not simply execution. Some of it, like this bad read by Key and the even worse blocking attempt by Meadows:
Let’s go through why it’s a terrible read by Russell.
This play is one of the staples of the RPO. It’s called a Power Seam. In this play, the quarterback does not read the defensive end, as he would in a standard option play. His read is to the inside linebacker. But if you watch the play develop, the Aggies’ ILB is crashing hard to the strong side anticipating a handoff. The proper read then is to keep the ball, and go off the seam between the guard and tackle on the weakside. Alabama had motioned Meadows over to get a chip on the OLB, which he whiffed on terribly. Instead of keeping, Russell handed the ball off straight into a wall of defenders and a tackle for loss.
In the end, a keeper likely would have resulted in Russell also getting taken down behind the line. But you like your chances better in a one-on-one rather than a certain wasted play. That is a mental error. That’s not just execution. There was also a lack of execution by Meadows, but the primary error was between Key’s ears, at the decision point.
And some of it clearly is a lack of talented depth. Do we need to show you what Mal Waldrep looks like trying to play center and fire off the ball for those counters Grubb loves to call? He looks like exactly what he is: A road-grader guard playing out of position.
So, quit pissing on my leg and telling me it’s raining, Coach.
We’ve been saying for weeks that folks are really overlooking ‘Bama basketball this year. As you know, we love and trust the data around here. One person who is not sleeping on the Tide is Evan Miya, and his Bayesian formulae have led to one conclusion: Alabama could have a special season.
Great stuff here from one of our favorite sports statisticians.
And finally, your moment of levity. Mama keeps it 100 when her son cries about the ‘Barn loss:
That’s it for now. We’ll be back later with our usual Giving Away Money. Bama may not have a game, but 110 other teams do…and our wallet is burning. See you then. Take care.
Roll Tide.
I don’t know when Giving Away Money will be ready. I have a doctor’s appointment, a lunch date, and I am trying to clear up some stuff with my law licensure.
Because, if my health allows, I’m going to try and ease back into active legal practice over the next few months as I get stronger and more hale. God bless miracles, indeed.
BUT, GAM will be ready at some point today. I swear it.
Great news you are getting your strength back.
I still think much more of our run game issues are rooted in execution than in playcalling. We will see with a healthier team against LSU. I think that is a game where we will need to sit on the ball some to keep our defense fresh
If history is any indicator Keelon Russell is going to run for 200 yards on Blake Bakers defense
I’d be okay with just 200 rushing yards. I’d rather not have Keelon run but if he were to go off like Milroe did then I wouldn’t be mad.
That kid brought joy to my heart.
I shouldn’t laugh, but we are allowed to be sadists about sports
If we count the playoff game in Norman (13 days after SECCG), it’s 9-0.
Seems like I read the CKD hasn’t lost 2 games in row. How’d that work out for us?
What kind of a soulless cunt records their grandson (yes, you sound old) being heartbroken? I know, it’s a barner family, but still. The poor kid is up against it already since you asshole adults convinced him to root for a school that can’t choose a mascot, but now you’re rubbing it in?