I believe that is a big hit. Say what you will about AU (and I have a lot of bad to say) but I have always heard that this guy was highly thought of as D-Line coach and they were pretty good up front the last 2 years. Much the same way Jackie Shipp was when he was at Bama.
I can't click a link to Al.com. But, thanks for posting it. Maybe news of him leaving will be official soon.