📡 Staff additions/changes: Reports: Craig Kuligowski hired as defensive line coach

[bradenob]

Is there another slot?

 

[RTB X Bot]

 

[OldPlayer]

I've lost track. Who's in, for what role?

 

[planomateo]

Adding another ex-HC to staff, great hire.

 

[EasyTider]

Just faxed my resume.

 

[Che Boludo]

"Dan Enos' contract at Arkansas had a non-compete clause with other SEC schools (like Alabama) through Feb. 15, 2018. Going to Michigan for 17 days allowed Enos to avoid the agreement in his contract regarding other SEC schools" link

So, did:
1. Bama steal Enos from UM
2. Enos knowingly screw over UM to work around contract
3. Harbaugh help Bama screw over Arky's non-compete clause

Enos is the 18th former HC that has worked for CNS.

In full disclosure, I am unsure if the non-compete clause was in effect after Enos was fired, but funny the less.

 

[TUSKtimes]

A lot of second-guessing going on about the early exit of Enos in Michiganville. The only conclusion that makes sense is that Harbaugh is not the savior he was just a few months ago with the fans. Frankly, given the Wolverine offense that has grown impotent, Enos should have been given the OC job to begin with. One thing for sure, Bama is going to have a lot of good passing minds on staff.

 

[rick4bama]

Not sure what you mean by legal? Just tell me where it hurts.

Do you want to kiss it, and make it better like our mamma use to do?

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

It will be interesting to see how Nick assigns these new coaches for spring drills. If Enos is the QB guy and Gattis is the receiver guy then who does Big Mike coach. Is it possible that Burton Burns takes Bobby Williams easy chair off the field and Big Mike is given the RB's?

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Well, that answers my question earlier about who's gonna coach QBs.

Good hire. The Allen bros sorta gave us fits at Arky while he was coaching them.

 

[TerryP]

The Allen bros sorta gave us fits at Arky while he was coaching them.

I don't get this, SLO. I've seen a few others say the same. I remember Austin being around 50% when Bama faced him...50% completions, three and three for TD to INT...QBR was something in the low 30's as well. Brandon was less than 50% completions. I'd have to look but I'd be shocked if his QBR for that game was 15. Did Arkansas even get 225 yards of offense with Brandon? I don't think so.

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

I don't get this, SLO. I've seen a few others say the same. I remember Austin being around 50% when Bama faced him...50% completions, three and three for TD to INT...QBR was something in the low 30's as well. Brandon was less than 50% completions. I'd have to look but I'd be shocked if his QBR for that game was 15. Did Arkansas even get 225 yards of offense with Brandon? I don't think so.

I said "sorta". Lol.

Srsly tho, they played less than their season averages against us, but they also had a few "gotcha" moments as well.

 

[kbama15]

May be to help Jalen not to focus on 1 receiver.

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

I'll say this as a Jalen fan (getting the obvious out of the way): Tua looks better throwing the ball currently. But what's his ceiling? Has he just about maxed his physical abilities already?

So it appears to me that although Tua might currently be the better passer, Jalen has a higher ceiling.

If the Natty doesn't light a fire under Jalen, nothing will. I bet it will push him though. There were articles at the beginning of the season about him training with his brother in the off-season last year. Not the best results. Look for him to hire a professional QB coach to work with in the off-season this year.

Spring and definitely next fall will be fun to watch the QB situation unfold, for sure.

 

[OldPlayer]

I'll say this as a Jalen fan (getting the obvious out of the way): Tua looks better throwing the ball currently. But what's his ceiling? Has he just about maxed his physical abilities already?

So it appears to me that although Tua might currently be the better passer, Jalen has a higher ceiling.

If the Natty doesn't light a fire under Jalen, nothing will. I bet it will push him though. There were articles at the beginning of the season about him training with his brother in the off-season last year. Not the best results. Look for him to hire a professional QB coach to work with in the off-season this year.

Spring and definitely next fall will be fun to watch the QB situation unfold, for sure.

I've said all along that Jalen can throw the ball, but Tua is a better passer. Both have the ability to run, but I give the advantage to Jalen. Tua's passing motion seems semi-side arm. I think both will have plenty to work on in the Spring.

 

[TUSKtimes]

I've said all along that Jalen can throw the ball, but Tua is a better passer. Both have the ability to run, but I give the advantage to Jalen. Tua's passing motion seems semi-side arm. I think both will have plenty to work on in the Spring.

Kenny Stabler can from the side quite a lot. It was a little funky but I thought he had a pretty ball. In the name of everything decent, I hope the Alabama coaches leave Tua's throwing motion alone.

 

[Bamabww]

I hope the Alabama coaches leave Tua's throwing motion alone.

Yes, please.

 

[Alabama17Tide]

Nick Saban puts together a high caliber coaching staff for 2018
Kyle Henderson • BamaInsider.com@Rivals_Kyle

Head Coach

Nick Saban has won six national football titles, five at Alabama since 2007
USA Today

Nick Saban (66) - Head Coach - Entering 12th season

Hometown: Monogah, West Virginia

Last Job: Miami Dolphins' HC from 2005-2006

Other Stops: LSU 2000-2004, Michigan State 1995-1995, Cleveland Browns DC 1991-1994

National Championships: Six total (2003, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017)

Notes:

* Tied with Bear Bryant for most CFB National Titles (6)

* 4X SEC Coach of the Year (2003, 2008, 2009, 2016)

* Alabama is 132-20 since the arrival of Nick Saban (86.8% WPCT)

* Has taken Alabama to three straight National Titles (2015, 2016, 2017)

* Made $11,000,000.00 last season

Stories

What Nick Saban had to say from the Senior Bowl

Offensive Assistant Coaches
Offense

Dan Enos was hired as Alabama's Associate Head Coach on January 25, 2018
Dan Enos (49) - Associate Head Coach and QB Coach

Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan

Last School: Michigan WR Coach in 2018

Other Stops: Arkansas OC 2015-2017, Central Michigan HC 2010-2014, Michigan State RB Coach 2007-2009



Notes:

* Had just agreed to coach the WR’s at Michigan for the 2018 season

* Was the OC at Arkansas for the last few seasons where he was known to have a pro-style offense that featured a balanced attack

* Arkansas had a 3,000-yard passer and a 1,300-yard rusher in 2016 and in 2015

* Was the head coach at Central Michigan, leading the Chippewas to two bowl games

* Played quarterback at Michigan State from 1987-1991

Stories

Alabama hires Dan Enos to staff

Mike Locksley was hired as Alabama's new OC in January of 2018
Mike Locksley (48) - Offensive Coordinator

Hometown: Washington D.C.

Last School: Maryland OC (2012-2015)

Other Stops: New Mexico HC 2009-2011, Illinois OC 2005-2008, Florida RB Coach 2003-2004

Notes:

* Coached Alabama’s receivers in 2017, was an offensive analyst at Alabama in 2016

* Has served as a Head Coach and as an OC since 2005

* Known as an ACE recruiter, one of the best in the nation

* Played corner and safety at Towson State in the early 90’s

Stories

Five takes on Alabama hiring Mike Locksley

Burton Burns has helped Alabama produce some of the best running backs in college football since 2007
Burton Burns (65) - Running Backs Coach

Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana

Last School: Clemson RB Coach (1999-2006)

Other Stops: Tulane 1994-1998, Southern 1981-1985

Notes:

* Has been on staff with Saban since the beginning and has helped Alabama win five National Championships

* Regarded as one of the best assistant coaches in the Country

* Burns helped develop players such as Derrick Henry, T.J. Yeldon, Kenyan Drake, Eddie Lacey, and Trent Richardson.

* Spent eight seasons at Clemson coaching under Tommy Bowden

* Played FB at Nebraska from 1971-1975 under Tom Osborn

Stories

Why Burton Burns is one of the Nation’s best assistants

Josh Gattis heads to Alabama after coaching the receivers at Penn State
Josh Gattis (34) - Receivers Coach

Hometown: Durham, North Carolina

Last School: Penn State WR/ORC (2014-2017)

Other Stops: Vanderbilt 2012-2013, Western Michigan 2011

Notes:

* Saban says, “He is a sharp, young coach who did a great job at Penn State and Vanderbilt before that, and we believe he will bring great energy to our program.”

* Coached Chris Godwin (WR) who caught for 982-yards and 11 touchdowns during the 2016 season

* Known as an Ace Recruiter at Penn State

* Drafted to the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2007 (5th round)

* Played football at Wake Forest

Stories

Alabama announces hiring of Josh Gattis

Jeff Banks is known as a top tier special teams coach in college football
Jeff Banks (42) - Tight Ends/Special Teams Coach

Hometown: Upland, California

Last School: Texas A&M (2013-2017)

Other Stops: Virginia RB Coach 2012, UTEP RB Coach 2004-2012

Notes:

* Was tight ends and special teams coach at A&M for the last five seasons

* Recently coached one of CFB’s best return men in Christian Kirk

* In 2016 the Aggies’ punters and place-kicker received All-SEC mention

* Known as an ACE recruiter at Texas A&M

* All-Pacific 10 Conference Punter at Washington State in 1998

Stories

Alabama announces hiring of Jeff Banks

Photo by Robert Sutton (Times Free Press)
Brent Key (39) - Offensive Line Coach

Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama

Last School: UCF (2006-2015)

Other Stops: Western Carolina TE Coach 2004, Georgia Tech GA 2001-2002

Notes:

* Entering his third season at Alabama

* Coached Outland Trophy Winner Cam Robinson in 2016

* Was the OC at UCF from 2014 to 2015

* Played Right Guard at Georgia Tech 1997-2000

Stories

The Recruiter: Brent Key

Defensive Assistant Coaches

Tosh Lupoi coached the outside linebackers for Alabama in 2017
Laura Chramer / BamaInsider.com

Tosh Lupoi (36) - Outside Linebackers Coach (Likely Co-DC)

Hometown: Walnut Creek, California

Last School: Washington DL Coach (2012-2014)

Other Stops: Cal DL Coach 2008-2011

Notes:

* Entering his third year at Alabama, took on Co-DC Title in 2016

* Helped coordinate Alabama’s defense to lead the nation in scoring in 2016

* Lead recruiter for Najee Harris (RB) and Dylan Moses (LB)

* Lead recruiter for Stephon Wynn, Bobby Brown, and Cameron Latu

* Rivals recruiter of the year in 2010

Stories

One-on-one with Tosh Lupoi

Karl Dunbar is in his third season with Alabama
Karl Dunbar (50) - Defensive Line Coach

Hometown: Opelousas, Lousiana

Last Job: Buffalo Bills (2015)

Other Stops: NY Jets DL Coach 2012-2014, Minnesota Vikings DL Coach 2006-2011

Notes:

* Enters his third year at Alabama

* Coached Jonathan Allen, winner of the Nagurski Trophy and Bednarik Award

* Played a role in developing Dalvin Tomlinson (62 tackles, 3.0 sacks)

* Coached Alabama’s DL that had 54 sacks in 2016

* Played in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals in 1995

Stories

From jobless to flawless: Dunbar’s successful return to college football

Pete Golding was the DC at UTSA over the last two seasons
Pete Golding (Unknown) - Exact Position TBA, likely Co-DC)

Hometown: Hammond, Louisiana

Last School: UTSA

Other Stops: Southern Miss 2014- 2015, Southeastern Louisiana DC 2012-2013, Delta State 2010-2011

Notes:

* Was the defensive backs coach and DC at USTA for the past two seasons

* UTSA’s defense ranked 7th overall in the nation this past season

* Coached safeties at Southern Miss in 2015

* Was the DC at Delta State helping his alma mater win the D2 National Championship in 2010

* Graduated in 2005 from Delta State

Stories

UTSA DC headed to coach at Alabama

Karl Scott most recently coached the secondary at Texas Tech
Matt Clare

Karl Scott (Unknown) - Secondary Coach

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Last School: Texas Tech

Other Stops: Louisiana Tech 2015, Southeastern Louisiana 2012-2014

Notes:

* Saban says “He is a bright, young football coach who boasts a lot of experience coaching the secondary

* Spent last two years at Texas Tech as secondary coach, before taking a position with Louisiana-Lafayette, then Alabama called

* His defensive secondary at Texas Tech produced 29 turnovers and 14 interceptions this past season

* Scott and Pete Golding coached together at Southeastern from 2012-2013

BamaInsider.com - Nick Saban puts together a high caliber coaching staff for 2018

 

[UAgrad93]

Saban just put the rest of the country on notice that he isn't getting ready to leave for Lake Burton anytime soon!

 

[Che Boludo]

It will be interesting to see how Nick assigns these new coaches for spring drills. If Enos is the QB guy and Gattis is the receiver guy then who does Big Mike coach. Is it possible that Burton Burns takes Bobby Williams easy chair off the field and Big Mike is given the RB's?

I'd doubt it and hope not. Maybe with the extra onfield coach, the OC will be free to manage the whole and not a position group?