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Alabama Football: 5 Possible OC Replacements for Lane Kiffin

By Michael Collins

Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin talks to head coach Nick Saban at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin talks to head coach Nick Saban at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive analyst Steve Sarkisian prior to the game against Kent State Golden Flashes at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive analyst Steve Sarkisian prior to the game against Kent State Golden Flashes at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Steve Sarkisian: Offensive Assistant (Consultant), Alabama

The first name which will leap to mind for many will be that of Steve Sarkisian, who Saban brought about this season as an offensive consultant (or maybe Kiffin-buffer is the more correct term).

While Sarkisian does have an extensive resume full of FBS experience at major schools, very little of that resume is filled with shining examples of winning games and championships. His most recent job, prior to Alabama, was a disastrous term as head coach at USC that ended in a rather unpleasant manner.

Sark had five mediocre seasons as Washington’s head coach, going 34-29 overall, and was an assistant at USC in a few different stops. There has never been any solid evidence he can do a fantastic job as a coach in any capacity.

It might be the easiest transition to move Sarkisian into the offensive coordinator slot, but our money is on Saban conducing a more thorough search and finding the right guy rather than the path of least resistance.

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