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Alabama OC Nick Sheridan comments on facing Oklahoma’s defense in Norman

Alabama’s offensive coordinator comments on facing the Oklahoma defense this Saturday.

When the Alabama Crimson Tide take the field this upcoming Saturday night in Norman, the program will not only be facing a strong Oklahoma Sooners defense, but they will also be doing it in front of one of college football’s top environments in Memorial Stadium.

Alabama’s last true-road regular season game, the Crimson Tide have had a few troubles on the road this year, losing at both Vanderbilt and Tennessee.

This is obviously no secret as well, and will be key for Alabama to play more like they did at LSU a few weeks ago offensively, rather than those games at Vanderbilt and Tennessee.

Alabama offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan commented on both of these things Monday afternoon as well, saying first of what jumped out about the Sooners defense overall:

“I think obviously the schematics are one thing, but with their coaching staff and their history, just the way that they play, and I say that in the highest of compliments,” Sheridan said. “The toughness, the effort, the swarming to the football, the physicality with which they play. I just have a ton of respect for their players and their staff on how they play. Certainly there is the schematic challenges that you deal with each-and-every week, and this week will certainly be a challenge from that standpoint, but more than anything, just the way that they play football. I have a tremendous amount of respect for their staff and players on how they do that.”

Shortly after this, Sheridan was also asked about playing on the road where every game is important, and if Alabama can build off their success at LSU on Saturday night against Oklahoma, saying:

“I think you lean on your experiences in some of those environments,” Sheridan said. “No two situations are the same, but certainly relative to things that you have to deal with on the road, I think each time that you’re able to do that, you learn and grow to hope you handle those situations a little bit better. Certainly this will be an electric environment against a really quality opponent.”

Alabama will travel to Oklahoma this upcoming Saturday night, November 23, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Alabama OC Nick Sheridan comments on coming down to field during LSU win

Alabama offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan joined the Alabama sideline during the fourth quarter against LSU.

During Saturday night’s game against the LSU Tigers, one of the things you might not have noticed happened was that Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan, as well as the rest of the coaching staff, actually left the press box at Tiger Stadium in the fourth quarter to join the remainder of the team on the field.

Yes, this is certainly not something that you see often during the middle of a college football game, but nevertheless, Sheridan and the rest of the Crimson Tide’s staff in the booth did this when the game was well over the fourth.

Sheridan also commented on this during his Monday press conference as well, saying:

“The game was essentially over, and the only thing that was left was us taking a knee when we got the ball back,” Sheridan said. “Just trying to get down to the people that you care about, and enjoy those brief moments that you have in those types of environments. I was just happy for the players, their families, and everybody that puts so much hard work into each week. To be able to get down there at the end, not just myself, but the other guys that are up in the box, it was a special moment, and I was glad I was able to do it.”

Saturday night was easily one of Alabama’s top offensive performances of the 2024 season so far, defeating the LSU Tigers by a final score of 42-13. This included a commanding 35-6 lead after a Jalen Milroe 72-yard run for a touchdown to begin the fourth quarter, while Sheridan and the staff later coming down to the field later in the frame.

A video of that in the fourth quarter can be seen below:

Alabama OC Nick Sheridan comments on LSU’s defense entering Week 11

Alabama offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan shares thoughts on the LSU defense.

As the Alabama Crimson Tide come off their bye week, the program shifts its’ full focus to a massive Week 11 showdown in Baton Rouge against the LSU Tigers.

To begin this week as well, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, as well as coordinators Nick Sheridan and Kane Wommack, all took to the podium Monday afternoon for their weekly press conferences to preview the LSU game.

When looking at offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan in particular however, Alabama is tasked with facing one of the SEC’s top front seven’s this week in LSU.

Sheridan was also asked about the Tigers defensive front Monday in particular, with the Alabama OC saying of LSU:

“They’re very disruptive,” Sheridan said. “That jumps off the film. The production of the front seven players, both edges, linebackers, and interior players, they have had a lot of success that way.”

Sheridan also described ways that Alabama could counter that front seven, which could end up being key for the Crimson Tide on Saturday.

“I think the way that you try to counter that is similar no matter who you’re going against is to try to stay out of those situations that are pretty obvious passing situations where they really can pin their ears back and rush,” Sheridan said. “Being efficient and effective on first-and-second down will be important. Staying out of third-and-long situations will be important. I think that’s the case any time you’re playing a very disruptive front is to stay in situations that make you unpredictable as far as run and pass and what you’re trying to accomplish. Making sure that we’re balanced and staying out of some of those situations where it’s friendly for good pass rushers, I think that’ll be important for us.”

Alabama and LSU will meet Saturday night in Baton Rouge, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Alabama OC Nick Sheridan comments on offensive struggles vs. Tennessee

Alabama struggled offensively Saturday against Tennessee.

To keep it simple, the Alabama Crimson Tide struggled at times on offense during their 24-17 road loss to the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday.

In all, Alabama was out-gained in total yardage, 414-314, and were limited to their lowest scoring output of the 2024 season so far. The Crimson Tide also struggled to get much going on the ground by rushing for only 75 yards on 34 attempts, as well as on third down where they converted 3-of-14 attempts for the entire game.

Alabama also appeared to simply look flustered at times on offense, and were just never really quite able to capitalize when needed in order to build a lead, especially in the first half.

As part of his Monday morning press conference as well, Alabama offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan commented on some of those struggles, and gave his thoughts on just what went wrong offensively for the Crimson Tide in the loss.

“I think none of us coached or played well enough in the game Saturday, and that starts with me,” Sheridan said. “Our ability to execute consistently and take advantage of the opportunities we were presented, we obviously fell short in those spots, and it’s all of us. We’re all involved in that.”

Sheridan also gave his thoughts on some missed opportunities for the Alabama offense on Saturday, especially after the defense created three turnovers in the first half.

“It was disappointing because I certainly felt like there were opportunities in the game for us to capitalize on those, and we didn’t do it,” Sheridan said. “It goes back to execution and the calls that you make. You always reflect on that, and what you could’ve done different. That was a factor in that, and I was disappointed that we weren’t able to capitalize in those moments.”

The full press conference from Sheridan on Monday morning, along with head coach Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, can be found below:

Nick Sheridan praises the strength of offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts

Jaeden Roberts has quickly impressed new Alabama offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan

The Incredible Hulk, Samson, and Superman are just a few of the names synonymous with strength and power. According to new Alabama offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan, redshirt junior offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts belongs in that group.

On Tuesday afternoon, once the Crimson Tide wrapped up its seventh practice of the spring, Coach Sheridan would field questions from local reporters. When asked about Roberts, Sheidan’s face lit up like a Christmas tree.

“What a great kid, talk about a worker,” Sheridan told reporters. “Strong, extremely strong. I think he’s building on the foundation he has, with the experiences he has had, but a great kid. A joy to coach and tough and hard-working and strong. Did I mention strong? J-Rob is strong and an awesome kid. We’re glad he’s on our side.”

Standing at 6-foot-5, 315 pounds, Roberts has the ideal size to combine with his incredible strength making him a desirable option on the interior of the Alabama offensive line.

Roberts started nine games for the Tide in 2023 and was arguably one of the biggest surprises on offense last season.

It’s clear that Roberts has quickly earned the respect of the new coaching staff and should play an impactful role for the Crimson Tide in 2024.

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Alabama football officially announces the roles of Nick Sheridan and JaMarcus Shepard

Now it is official!

On Tuesday afternoon the Alabama football program officially announced the roles of new assistant coaches Nick Sheridan and JaMarcus Shepard. Sheridan has been promoted to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach after the departure of Ryan Grubb to the Seahawks while Shepard’s official title is assistant head coach, co-offensive coordinator, and wide receivers coach.

Both Sheridan and Shepard followed new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer from Washington to Tuscaloosa and will be vital pieces to the Crimson Tide’s success under the new regime.

Alabama announced the news on X, formerly Twitter, on the day after officially announcing Kane Wommack as the Crimson Tide’s new defensive coordinator.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to monitor the new Alabama coaching staff and provide any updates as they become available.

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5 potential candidates to replace Ryan Grubb as Alabama’s next offensive coordinator

Alabama is in search of a new offensive coordinator after the news broke that Ryan Grubb was accepting the offensive coordinator position with the Seattle Seahawks. Roll Tide Wire takes a look at five potential candidates to replace Grubb.

It did not take long for Alabama’s offensive coordinator search to resurface. On Friday night, Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb accepted the offensive coordinator opening with the Seattle Seahawks.

With that being the case, Alabama is forced to find a new offensive play-caller. It will be the first time since 2019 that Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has an offensive coordinator not named Ryan Grubb.

Needless to say, it will be interesting to see which direction DeBoer decides to go. Will he stick with familiarity and promote from within? Will he look elsewhere?

Roll Tide Wire lists five potential candidates to replace Ryan Grubb as Alabama’s next offensive coordinator.

Former Tennessee graduate assistant hired at Washington

Former Tennessee graduate assistant hired at Washington on Kalen DeBoer’s staff.

Kalen DeBoer was hired and introduced as Washington’s head coach on Nov. 30.

He comes to Washington after serving as Fresno State’s head coach from 2020-21, compiling a 12-6 record. DeBoer served as Indiana’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2019. He did not coach for the Hoosiers in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against Tennessee as he departed for Fresno State.

At Indiana, Nick Sheridan served as DeBoer’s tight ends coach. Sheridan will serve as tight ends coach on DeBoer’s Washington staff.

Sheridan served as a graduate assistant at Tennessee from 2014-16. He played quarterback at Michigan from 2006-09.

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What Indiana is saying about Michigan football this week

Before the showdown on Saturday between Michigan football and Indiana, what are the Hoosiers saying about the Wolverines?

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An unexpected loss against Michigan State last week has made the road for the Michigan football team bumpier. This week, instead of coming into this game 2-0 with back-to-back rivalry wins, Michigan comes in 1-1, and now must try to upset Indiana, which is ranked 13th, the best since 1987. What happened in 1987 when Michigan played Indiana? Indiana beat the Wolverines.

Since that loss in 1987, Michigan has won 24 straight games against the Hoosiers. Not all of those 24 have been blowouts. In the last 10 games, Michigan has won by more than 10 in just five. Indiana has given Michigan closer battles the past few years. This time, Indiana will look to hold off underdog Michigan instead of the other way around.

Heading into this game, the biggest talking point from the Indiana side is about Michigan starting quarterback Joe Milton and how he can dictate this game. Indiana defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spoke about how Milton uses his legs like the other quarterbacks they have seen so far.

“Looking on at Joe Milton, I think you’re talking a big body that does have the dual-threat ability,” Wommack said. “He can make all the throws on the field. I think he’s getting better as a decision-maker. I think Joe Milton is a player that can extend plays with his feet and gets the first down when he needs to and all those things.”

Wommack wasn’t alone talking about the Wolverines as a few defensive players spoke out and praised the Michigan offense.

“Joe Milton, he’s a big guy,” safety Devon Matthews said. “They got a great group of receivers, but I think we got a great group of DB’s, and I think we match up in a man-on-man game. They step on the field with us; we’re going to come out victorious.”

“They have a good running game,” linebacker Micah McFadden said. “A lot of guard pulls and stuff like that, get the perimeter game going. So we gotta have good edges to our defense. Gotta be good on the back end, just knowing where our fits are, where the safety rotation is. And also just protecting inside seam throws, he likes the middle of the field, that’s where he’s pretty comfortable throwing so we gotta protect that.”

When discussing the defense, Indiana offensive coordinator and former Michigan quarterback Nick Sheridan discussed the matchup this weekend.

“It’s hard to say that you know a ton about Michigan’s defense after two games other than what you would expect from a Don Brown and Jim Harbaugh defense would be extremely fast and physical, extremely well-coached,” Sheridan said. “And just being transparent, in the game this past week, Michigan State was able to hit some big plays down the field. That was really the gist of what happened. There was a lot of very competitive and great plays by Michigan’s defense; there’s no doubt about it. Both their defensive ends are as quality as they are in this league, their linebackers can run, their DB’s have length, and Don Brown is a fantastic defensive coordinator, so it’ll be a great challenge, we know that.”

“There’s been times, since my time here at Indiana, that Michigan’s defense has been suffocating, and I’m certain that they feel like that’s what they’re building toward,” Sheridan said. “We certainly expect Michigan’s defense to be stout-like they always are and always will be, and it’ll be a great challenge.”

Michigan takes on Indiana at noon EST on FS1 as the Wolverines go on the road to Bloomington, Indiana, to fix its mistakes last week.

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