Alabama football has officially announced the addition of former Crimson Tide line backer from 2002-05, Freddie Roach.
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Roach has been hired as the defensive line coach, a position he held in 2019 with Alabama’s in-conference rival, Ole Miss.
Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban made an official statement regarding the hire of Roach:
“We are pleased and happy to have Freddie Roach return to our staff at The University of Alabama,” Saban said. “Freddie did a fantastic job at Ole Miss the last three years coaching their defensive line and we are excited to welcome him back to Tuscaloosa. Freddie played here and has been a part of our staff on a couple of occasions. He brings a tremendous understanding of what we do on defense, how we run our program while proving to an outstanding recruiter.”
Roach also had kind words about the university and the opportunity in an official statement:
“It is hard to even put into words how exciting it is to come back to The University of Alabama,” Roach said. “This is a fantastic opportunity to return home and work for Coach Saban and my alma mater. I have a great deal of respect for Coach and his accomplishments as well as the rich history of Alabama football. I also understand the high expectations of both Coach Saban and the program. I am looking forward to helping continue that history of success.”
This news doesn’t come as a surprise to most as he had already been seen on the recruiting trail alongside Saban.
@AlabamaFTBL Recruiting the Big Fish: McKinnley Jackson & his mother with Coach Saban & Freddie Roach today #ImpactDL pic.twitter.com/gGPLduBPEq
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