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WATCH: Michigan's Sherrone Moore, Alabama's Kalen DeBoer preview ReliaQuest Bowl

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Michigan Wolverines football head coach Sherrone Moore ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl. (Photo courtesy ReliaQuest Bowl)

TAMPA, Fla. — Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore and Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer met with the media one final time before Tuesday’s ReliaQuest Bowl showdown between the Wolverines and Crimson Tide. Watch video of the press conference below.

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore and Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer press conference

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The two head coaches began with opening statements.

“Just want to thank everybody for being here,” Moore said. “We’ve had a great time this week. Looked as it as a business trip, and our guys have really taken hold of that and had a great week of prep. Really excited about the game with a great opponent. I’ve known Kalen for a very long time. We talked about our days when we were in the MAC, going around Chicago, and I was at Central and he was at Eastern, and I’ve always had a lot of respect for him and how he runs his program and what he’s done. 

“Obviously we faced last year in the National Championship, and just tremendous respect for him and how he’s built programs and has winning traditions. 

“But really excited for this game. Our players are excited.  It’s going to be a great challenge with a great team, great opponent. Ready to kick this thing off.”

“It’s been a good few days down here. Just appreciate everyone in the Tampa area. Got over to Clearwater yesterday and just all these events that our players have been able to be a part of, fans, as well, just nothing but great hospitality.

“Appreciate ReliaQuest with the sponsorship and just everyone down here for greeting us from the time we got here until I know the time we leave.

“As Coach said, we’ve known each other for a while, and a lot of respect for him, know some of the staff, and also just the program there at Michigan in general.

“Looking forward to a great game. Our guys, really proud of the way they’ve gone about their work, going back not just this week but all the way through the month. Just always looking for opportunities to continue to get better individually, collectively as a team, and ready to go out and play tomorrow.

“Again, great weather down here in Tampa. Looking forward to an exciting game, and be our best.”

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