The Alabama Crimson Tide are losing DC Jeremy Pruitt to Tennessee, but at least they parted ways with a National Championship Game victory over Georgia.

As Pruitt prepares for his new job, he has the blessing of his former players, including LBs Mack Wilson, Christian Miller and Shaun Dion-Hamilton.

As you can see in the video below, shared by @MarshallHughes on Twitter, the three talented defenders make sure to voice their appreciation for the defensive coordinator:

“That’s my guy — I love coach Pruitt to death,” Wilson says. “He coached his butt off tonight and we’re just happy. I don’t know how to explain it right now.”

The other two players shared similar sentiments following the championship game victory. Pruitt leaves Tuscaloosa the right way, and with some jewelry to show for his efforts.