Viral Tweet Shows The Different World Kalen DeBoer Is In At Alabama Compared To Washington

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One tweet tells fans everything they need to know about the world Kalen DeBoer is in at Alabama.

The Crimson Tide hired DeBoer to replace Nick Saban following the latter's retirement. He was a very solid hire after an incredible run at Washington that concluded with a loss in the national title game this past season.

Now, will he be successful in Tuscaloosa? Time will tell, but fans are very excited to see what he can do. That was on full display over the weekend for the program's spring game.

One tweet perfectly captures just how much more energy is around Alabama compared to Washington.

Will Kalen DeBoer be successful at Alabama? (Credit: Tuscaloosa News via USA Today Sports Network)

Kalen DeBoer's spring game attendance at Alabama is a huge upgrade over Washington.

Chase Goodbread tweeted a photo of Washington's spring game last year with DeBoer as coach compared to this season. It's not even comparable.

Barely anyone showed up for the Huskies and Bryant-Denny Stadium was packed to support the Crimson Tide.

Check out the photos in the tweet below, and hit me with your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

There's no question Kalen DeBoer is in a very different world in Tuscaloosa than he was in Seattle. The Huskies certainly have some passionate supporters, but it's just not the same as Alabama football.

Not even close. College football at true blue-blood program is treated like a religion, and Alabama fans are near the top of the list of most passionate fans.

Nobody seemed to care about Washington's spring game last year. That will never happen in Tuscaloosa, and it's a blunt reminder of the expectations Kalen DeBoer faces. Nick Saban won six national titles with the Tide.

Fair or not, fans expect to compete for a national title every single season.

Alabama and Kalen DeBoer face huge expectations. (Credit: Tuscaloosa News via USA Today Sports Network)

Can DeBoer get the job done? Fans will find out soon enough, but right now, energy and hype around the team is off the charts.

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.