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Nick Saban calls Steve Sarkisian one of his best offensive coaches at Alabama
By Mark Kern
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Nick Saban has had some of the best offensive coaches in the country throughout his tenure as the coach at Alabama. Since 2014, the guys who have been offensive coordinator at Alabama is Lane Kiffin (Ole Miss), Brian Daboll (Bills), Mike Locklsley (Maryland), Steve Sarkisian (Texas) and most recently, Bill O’Brien (Patriots OC).
The aforementioned Sarkisian is now the head man at Texas, and just happens to be bringing his Longhorns to Alabama for a huge game.
During a weekly press conference, Saban talked about Sarkisian, saying he is one of the best offensive minds in football.
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“I think Sark is one of the best coaches we’ve ever been around when it comes to offense,” Saban said. “He’s got a great disposition with players, he’s a great teacher. He’s got a great understanding of the game, really understands defense and how to attack defenses.”
Saban thinks Sarkisian is building something special and Texas, and knows Saturday will be a challenge.
“Sark did a great job here for us,” Saban said. “He’s doing a great job in Texas and it’s gonna be a very challenging game. They recruit well, they coach well. They’ve got good players and they’re well coached.”
Opening kickoff is 7 p.m. ET in Tuscaloosa on ESPN.
