New Offensive Coordinator (OFFICIAL: Sark)

[Padreruf]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Co-OCs as Saban gears up for the full Monty of rehabilitative reputational redemption: Charlie Weiss and....Ray Perkins.

Obviously you are up far too late -- or early as the case may be...hilarious.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Freddie Kitchens name came up on ESPN. Hmmmm[emoji848]


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[capnfrog]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

I would bet money that talking heads at any university, when searching for a coach (whether HC or asst. coach), the first thing to come up is "he coached under Nick Saban at Alabama".

 

[B1GTide]

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I would bet money that talking heads at any university, when searching for a coach (whether HC or asst. coach), the first thing to come up is "he coached under Nick Saban at Alabama".

It certainly doesn't hurt to have spent time working for one of the greats in the sport, but what matters is what you have done yourself, not who you worked for when you did it. The hardest thing to attain in the coaching world is the recognition of your contributions, especially when you are starting out. That is often even harder to achieve when you work for a great head coach. They assume that your results are tied to the head coach, not a result of your own ability.

Working for a great like Saban can result in a short cut to a better job, but if you aren't really ready, the Peter principle kicks in and can destroy your future. ADs know this - they are sometimes more leery of guys that coach under a Saban because of that risk.

Example - Smart. Think that he is a guaranteed success at Georgia? He hasn't worked for anyone but Saban. How could he not be a success? But we really won't know for a while, because we don't know what he is capable of without Saban at his side.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Charlie Stubbs or Neil Calloway.

What about that guy who was OC under Dubose, I think his name is Arians? Maybe Saban can rehabilitate him too.


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[Alanbama27]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

If we promote from within the program, it would be Locksley or Napier. I doubt we do that other than if needed temporarily.

As far as bringing someone on board, I have no idea - I never would have predicted LK.

Can't completely disagree with you, however, there is one thought on why Sark would be a good choice. It's the exact same offense that Kiffin ran and we wouldn't have to change terminology or anything else. The only difference is who and how the plays are called.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Can't completely disagree with you, however, there is one thought on why Sark would be a good choice. It's the exact same offense that Kiffin ran and we wouldn't have to change terminology or anything else. The only difference is who and how the plays are called.

There's only one reason why Sark isn't gainfully employed making a lot more money somewhere else. If he doesn't get the bump up to full time OC then we will all know his demon has gotten the best of him again. Regardless of his employment let's hope and pray he gets it under control.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Can't completely disagree with you, however, there is one thought on why Sark would be a good choice. It's the exact same offense that Kiffin ran and we wouldn't have to change terminology or anything else. The only difference is who and how the plays are called.

I don't think Sark will be at Alabama after this season is over - it appears that there is too much baggage there...

 

[TrampLineman]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Oddly enough the blue font about Weiss reminds me of something, he was hanging around before the A&M game. I talked to him just before the Walk of Champions.

There has to be something up with Sark if he doesn't get it.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Oddly enough the blue font about Weiss reminds me of something, he was hanging around before the A&M game. I talked to him just before the Walk of Champions.

There has to be something up with Sark if he doesn't get it.

There have been some indications that he's not going to get it. I would be surprised...

 

[westide]

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Freddie Kitchens name came up on ESPN. Hmmmm[emoji848]


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Freddie was one tough Hombre. Played hurt in many games.

 

[Displaced Bama Fan]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Freddie was one tough Hombre. Played hurt in many games.

Freddie has overcome a lot in his life time. I have a ton of respect for him.

 

[TraskiTideFan]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Freddie was one tough Hombre. Played hurt in many games.

He had a rifle for an arm back in the day. That was for certain.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Charlie Stubbs or Neil Calloway.

What about that guy who was OC under Dubose, I think his name is Arians? Maybe Saban can rehabilitate him too.


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If Arians isn't too busy coaching the Arizona Cardinals, I am sure he would love to leave his head coaching job for an assistant's job.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Freddie was one tough Hombre. Played hurt in many games.

No doubt. I liked Freddie.


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[JustNeedMe81]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

Well count Mike Locklsey out of the OC job for Alabama. he's heading to FAU with Kiffin.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

http://footballscoop.com/the-scoop/

Florida Atlantic: Sources tell FootballScoop Lane Kiffin is planning to bring Mike Locksley to FAU as offensive coordinator. Locksley is formerly the head coach at New Mexico from 2009-11 and served as Maryland’s offensive coordinator from 2012-15. He spent this fall as an offensive analyst at Alabama.

 

[Alasippi]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

http://footballscoop.com/the-scoop/

Florida Atlantic: Sources tell FootballScoop Lane Kiffin is planning to bring Mike Locksley to FAU as offensive coordinator. Locksley is formerly the head coach at New Mexico from 2009-11 and served as Maryland’s offensive coordinator from 2012-15. He spent this fall as an offensive analyst at Alabama.

Wonder if this sets the table for Sark?

 

[rgw]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

It probably helps Sark's odds relative to the internal candidates...one less option in the hat.

 

[trenda]

Re: Replacement Offensive Coordinator

If Arians isn't too busy coaching the Arizona Cardinals, I am sure he would love to leave his head coaching job for an assistant's job.

But this isn't any assistant's job. This is ALABAMA!

Also, the last HC for the Arizona Cardinals to end up at Bama worked out okay . . .

Seriously, though, Locksley going to FAU is surprising to me. Hopefully it's not a surprise for Coach Saban.