Kiffin's first order of business? Calling 5-star QB commit Ricky Town
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/01/lane_kiffins_first_call_as_oc.html
When Alabama hired new offensive coordinator
Lane Kiffin, many expected the former USC head coach to make a major impact on the recruiting trail. Kiffin's first call as the Tide's new offensive coordinator, however, wasn't to a top uncommitted target but rather to the Tide's top commitment for the Class of 2015, Ventura, California quarterback
Ricky Town.
Town, a five-star prospect rated the nation's No. 1 quarterback for the class of 2015 by 247Sports, told
BamaOnline that he spoke to Kiffin on the phone on Sunday and came away impressed and excited by what the Tide's new playcaller had to say.
"I asked him what they're going to do offensively and if anything will change," Town said. "He told me that it's going to stay the same concept-wise and that they're still going to be running the pro-style offense, with a sped-up tempo. I like that- I think that's cool. We run an uptempo pro-style here at St. Bonaventure, as well."
Town, who said he remains firmly committed to Alabama, said his conversation with Kiffin flew in the face of what many seem to believe about the Tide offensive coordinator's personality. "You hear so many people's opinions and stuff, so it was good to actually get a chance to talk to him and hear what he's trying to do and to get his opinions. I was happy we had a chance to talk and I'm excited."
EDIT: I did it again, sorry >_<
