BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama signed football coach Kalen DeBoer to a contract extension last week, tying DeBoer to the Crimson Tide through the 2033 season. DeBoer's lead the program to a 20-8 record in his first two seasons in charge with n appearance in the SEC Championship Game and a College Football Playoff berth. DeBoer's tenure in Tuscaloosa has been a roller coaster of results, with two top-five victories over Georgia, and the biggest comeback in College Football Playoff history as the highlights, but inexplicable road losses to Vanderbilt, withering in the SEC Championship and Rose Bowl create doubt about the direction of the program. DeBoer's new contract takes his salary to $12.5 million per year, higher than any contract former Alabama head coach Nick Saban was paid. Despite his successor making more money with fewer accomplishments, Saban put his support behind DeBoer and co-signed the contract extension, noting the challenging circumstances created by his retirement.…