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[bama alum]

24/7 reporting
Alabama is targeting Kentucky’s offensive line coach Eric Wolford for the same position on the Crimson Tide coaching staff for the 2022 season, sources have confirmed to BamaOnLine.

Those sources seem to be correct. Someone I know on fb (yes, I vouch for her) is squealing all over the place. She's quite excited.

 

[Bammerboy321]

24/7 reporting
Alabama is targeting Kentucky’s offensive line coach Eric Wolford for the same position on the Crimson Tide coaching staff for the 2022 season, sources have confirmed to BamaOnLine.

I would be stoked. UK's line has been pretty good. At least from my eyes.

Not a big fan of Marrone or O'Brien.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Marrone was pretty much a lock to be gone regardless of what O'Brien did/does. On Hutzler, he'd make the 3rd hire out of 3 this month that served on Muschamp's staff at South Carolina.

 

[Justneedme81]

All due respect but wasn’t overly impressed with our O line play this year.

I don't care about Marrone. I'm telling you that Kentucky OL coach is a upgrade. I'm not sure why you're saying same thing?

 

[bama alum]

I don't care about Marrone. I'm telling you that Kentucky OL coach is a upgrade. I'm not sure why you're saying same thing?

It's official. His cousin is screaming her lungs out on fb. She's so very excited. I am as well for the same reason you're referring, @Justneedme81 .

 

[kbama15]

I don't care about Marrone. I'm telling you that Kentucky OL coach is a upgrade. I'm not sure why you're saying same thing?

I didn’t care about him or O Brien! Just didn’t keep up with who coached at Kentucky much so if he’s good then let’s go! Roll Tide!

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

saw this on the bama rant

From one of UK’s 247 Staff:

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Fwiw, this isn’t something that just suddenly came together today. It has been in the works.

 

[Justneedme81]

Kentucky's offensive line was one of four finalists last season under Wolford for the Joe Moore Award, which goes to the top offensive line unit in the country. Kentucky running backs averaged 5.51 yards per carry during the regular season, which ranked fourth nationally.

That is huge for obvious reason. Alabama averaged 4.1 yards per car during the regular season. Obviously, we need to improve that. Saban got someone who can develop the OL line and execute better in Red Zone area. Huge opportunities. Pair him with a OC who likes to create opportunities on the field, the Offense will be very special, just need to get the right OC in.

If Wolford was working with BOB this past season, would the result been better or the same? I think the situation would've been the same.. It goes back to lack of development on OL.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Alabama hiring new offensive line coach to replace Doug Marrone

Eric Wolford coached last season at Kentucky after spending the previous four seasons under Will Muschamp at South Carolina.

www.al.com

 

[TerryP]

Wolford coached at Kentucky for one season. John Schlarman is responsible for what you have seen from Kentucky's offensive line.

 

[Justneedme81]

Wolford coached at Kentucky for one season. John Schlarman is responsible for what you have seen from Kentucky's offensive line.

May John Schlarman rest in peace.

 

[Justneedme81]

let me try again, I didn't ask question right.

Bo Hardegree is this someone who could get a shot to be OC on college level to show he can coach offense ?​

 

[TerryP]

In other news...

Auburn's offensive coordinator position has become quite the story these past few days. Their media guys reported newly hired OC, Austin Davis was going to be gone for two to four days to take care of some "family business." As of last night they were reporting Davis would be gone in two to four days.

I'd be tempted to bet on Kiesau getting the nod but who can guess what may happen down there.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

I am HOPEFUL that there is some talent on this OL roster that Doug didn't enhance. Not knowing all the facts about why Nick had Joe Pendry come assist (other than Doug with CV19) makes me believe Doug wasn't a getting it done. Doug moving is his choice or Bama owes him one year's salary.

 

[Justneedme81]

I am HOPEFUL that there is some talent on this OL roster that Doug didn't enhance. Not knowing all the facts about why Nick had Joe Pendry come assist (other than Doug with CV19) makes me believe Doug wasn't a getting it done. Doug moving is his choice or Bama owes him one year's salary.

if they are encouraged to move on instead of being fired, Alabama doesn't owe them anything. That's how Saban operate. Nobody get "fired" They just get told to seek opportunites, and sometime he'll help them.

 

[Justneedme81]

I am HOPEFUL that there is some talent on this OL roster that Doug didn't enhance. Not knowing all the facts about why Nick had Joe Pendry come assist (other than Doug with CV19) makes me believe Doug wasn't a getting it done. Doug moving is his choice or Bama owes him one year's salary.

WE do have talent on the OL roster. Marrone didn't do great job of coaching the scheme, and developing players.

 

[Justneedme81]

part of the blame goes to Players, Marrone and BOB. It's complicated. Wasn't a great fit overall.

 

[TerryP]

I am HOPEFUL that there is some talent on this OL roster that Doug didn't enhance. Not knowing all the facts about why Nick had Joe Pendry come assist (other than Doug with CV19) makes me believe Doug wasn't a getting it done. Doug moving is his choice or Bama owes him one year's salary.

Pendry came into assist? Came in from where?

 

[rick4bama]

I just saw someone posted on FB that BOB is going to NE??

 

[Justneedme81]

I just saw someone posted on FB that BOB is going to NE??

Speculation... Obvious choice though.