Alabama is having to make a quick transition at offensive coordinator from Lane Kiffin to Steve Sarkisian, but it appears as if it's going well so far.
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Saban and Kiffin parted ways after Alabama defeated Washington in the Peach Bowl, and Sarkisian — who had been an offensive analyst with the team — took over playcalling duties earlier this week.
Saban met with the media on Wednesday and said the transition has been smooth.
Saban said the players have responded "really well" to the change at offensive coordinator. "It's been excellent"
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 5, 2017
Saban on Sarkisian: He's been with us all year. Knows the system inside and out. I have to make decisions to give our players chance to win.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) January 5, 2017
Saban says Sarkisian knows the offense inside and out but... "We made the decision and we're not talking about it anymore."
— John Zenor (@jzenor) January 5, 2017
Calvin Ridley said "everything is a lot more faster and smoother" under Steve Sarkisian during practice https://t.co/Pzw5CTaLa6
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 5, 2017
The offense likely won't look too different under Sarkisian, but Alabama might run the ball more against Clemson on Monday. Saban isn't likely to offer any more information, so the offense will be a surprise to everyone Monday night.
(h/t Saturday Down South)
