Today, Alabama head coach Nick Saban released a statement that first-year offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien and first-year offensive line coach Doug Marrone have tested positive for COVID. This comes with Alabama’s College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl just over a week away.
O’Brien and Marrone are in their homes under quarantine and isolation, as the two have tested positive and also show mild symptoms, according to Saban.
The status of the two coaches for the Cotton Bowl is uncertain, but Saban anticipates both of the assistant coaches to be coaching when the Crimson Tide faces the Bearcats.
SABAN: “We received notification that offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien and OL coach Doug Marrone tested positive for COVID-19. They have very mild symptoms and are home isolating while following all appropriate guidelines. We anticipate both being able to coach in the CFP."
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) December 22, 2021
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