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Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson team up to talk about fall camp updates surrounding Alabama’s football program, including comments fro coaches.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson team up to talk about fall camp updates surrounding Alabama’s football program. The two discuss the two-week bar ban, updates from Steve Sarkisian and Pete Golding, and specific position groups such as the outside linebackers and secondary.
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Alabama and Steve Sarkisian agree to three-year deal that will pay $2.5 million per year.
ESPN’s college football reporter Alex Scarborough reported earlier today that the University of Alabama and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian agreed on a new three-year contract worth $2.5 million annually.
This deal was reached back in February, but is just now being made public. Sarkisian’s old contract was only paying out $1.65 million, almost a million-dollar raise.
This is not Sarkisian’s first time with the Crimson Tide. In 2016 he served as an offensive analyst and interim offensive coordinator. He then went on to the NFL to be the offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons. When that came to an end, Sarkisian found his way back to Tuscaloosa in 2019 and has now re-worked his deal.
According to NCAA.com, Sarkisian led the 2019 Alabama offense to being ranked No. 6 overall. They ranked No. 3 in FBS for yards per play (7.89), No. 4 for touchdowns (76) and No. 9 for total yards (6,640).
Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on all things Alabama football as any and all news and information become available.
Former USC Trojans head coach Steve Sarkisian underwent heart surgery after a routine physical at Alabama revealed some concerns.
Former USC Trojans head coach Steve Sarkisian, now an offensive coordinator at Alabama, underwent successful heart surgery last week.
During Sarkisian’s annual executive physical, it was determined he needed an immediate procedure to correct a congenital cardiovascular anomaly.
“Coach Sarkisian underwent a successful procedure this past Thursday (July 2) in Birmingham,” a statement from Alabama’s athletic department read. “He is back home in Tuscaloosa and is expected to make a full recovery.”
Sarkisian initially joined the Trojans in 2001 as an offensive assistant under coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Norm Chow. Sarkisian was also an assistant from 2005-2008, and he eventually landed as the head coach at the University of Washington, where he operated from 2009-2013.
Sarkisian finally took over as the head coach for the Trojans during the 2014 and 2015 seasons, going 9-4 in 2014 and winning the Holiday Bowl. He went 3-2 to start the 2015 campaign before he was asked to take a leave of absence following an incident of being drunk at work. The leave of absence eventually turned into termination, and coach Clay Helton took over on an interim basis, a role he has kept ever since.
Sarkisian has bounced around at Alabama and the Atlanta Falcons since then, and is now settled in as Alabama’s offensive coordinator.
Although his final stint at USC is not remembered very fondly, we extend best wishes to coach Sarkisian as he recovers from heart surgery.
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Former Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, who currently holds the same position at the University of Alabama, reportedly underwent a successful cardiovascular procedure.
Former Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, who currently holds the same position at the University of Alabama, reportedly underwent a successful cardiovascular procedure.
Alabama’s Twitter account released the following statement regarding Sarkisian’s status after his surgery:
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) July 7, 2020
Taking over for Kyle Shanahan after the Falcons’ 2016 Super Bowl run, Sarkisian wasn’t able to make the offense produce at that same elite level in 2017.
While he made strides in 2018, head coach Dan Quinn elected to replace him with Dirk Koetter in 2019. The move has yielded mixed results thus far.
Sarkisian landed on his feet working under Nick Saban at Alabama, though, and still has a promising future in coaching.
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The Crimson Tide offensive coordinator is resting at home following the procedure last week.
On Tuesday, Alabama football announced that Steve Sarkisian, the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator, had underwent a successful heart surgery last week.
Per the statement:
“The Alabama football coaching staff participates in an annual executive physical,” Alabama released in its statement. “During Coach Sarkisian’s physical last week, it was determined that he needed a procedure to correct a congenital cardiovascular anomaly before it became an issue. Coach Sarkisian underwent a successful procedure this past Thursday (July 2) in Birmingham. He is back home in Tuscaloosa and is expected to make a full recovery.”
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) July 7, 2020
We wish him the best.
University of Alabama football program shared the news that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian underwent heart surgery last week.
On Tuesday, the University of Alabama football program took to twitter to share the news that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian underwent heart surgery last week.
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) July 7, 2020
“The Alabama Football coaching staff participates in an annual executive physical. During coach Sarkisian’s physical last week, it was determined that he needed a procedure to correct a congenital cardiovascular anomaly before it became an issue. Coach Sarkisian underwent a successful procedure this past Thursday (July 2) in Birmingham. He is back home in Tuscaloosa and is expected to make a full recovery.”
There have been no details released regarding his recovery time, and what this means for practice and the upcoming season.
Sarkisian joined the Crimson Tide in 2016 as an analyst in 2016 before taking over as offensive coordinator in the National Championship game in 2017. Less than a month later, he joined the Atlanta Falcons as offensive coordinator and stayed there for two seasons. In 2019, Sarkisian rejoined Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa and helped the Crimson Tide to an 11-2 season.
Roll Tide Wire will keep you up to date with the very latest as more details are released.
according to a report by ESPN’s Chris Low, Sarkisian is staying in Tuscaloosa, and is expected to be getting a raise.
On Wednesday, Steve Sarkisian interviewed to become Colorado’s newest head coach, but according to a report by ESPN’s Chris Low, Sarkisian is staying in Tuscaloosa, and is expected to be getting a raise, making him one of the highest paid assistant coaches in college football.
Nick Saban won't be looking for another offensive coordinator. Steve Sarkisian, who had emerged as a top target for the Colorado head job, will remain at @AlabamaFTBL and is expected to get a raise making him one of college football's highest paid assistants, sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) February 20, 2020
Sarkisian was expected to make $1.6 million as Alabama’s OC next season after signing a three-year contract that began last season.
Alabama is ranked No. 1 in ESPN’s preseason SP+ college football rankings. The Crimson Tide’s 2020 offense is ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to the ESPN SP+ rankings, while its defense comes in at No. 8. Alabama.
Roll Tide Wire will let you know the very latest regarding Sarkisian and his new raise, and what the details are.
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Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian may once again be leaving Tuscaloosa,this time to become head coach for the Colorado Buffaloes
According to reports from CBS Sports, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian may once again be leaving Tuscaloosa, this time to become head coach for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Sarkisian interviewed for the job on Wednesday.
CBS reported that “As of Wednesday, the pecking order to replace Mel Tucker is believed to be Sarkisian, Air Force coach Troy Calhoun and former Wisconsin and Arkansas coach Bret Bielema.”
Sarkisian’s last head coaching job ended in 2015 when he was fired from USC. Since then, he has been offensive coordinator at Alabama (twice) as spending a year as offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons from 2017-2018.
Roll Tide Wire will keep you up to date on the very latest!
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Salary info has been reported for new Georgia football OC Todd Monken,.
New Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken was recently hired by Kirby Smart to bring the Bulldogs’ passing game up to speed with the rest of college football.
Monken, who previously coached as the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Bucs, will take over for James Coley calling plays.
Per contract information obtained by DawgNation, we now know Monken’s salary at Georgia.
Monken will be earning $1.1 million as Georgia’s offensive coordinator in 2020.
According to the College Football Assistant Coach Salaries database at USA TODAY, that figure will make Monken a top-15 paid assistant in college football. There are only two offensive coordinators who earn more than Monken – Steve Sarkisian at Alabama ($1.55m) and Jim Chaney at Tennessee ($1.5m).
Coley, who remains on staff at the moment, earned $950,000 last season as offensive coordinator of the Bulldogs.
As reported by 247Sports, new UGA quality control analyst Buster Faulkner will earn a $150,000 salary.
On Tuesday evening, there were reports that Steve Sarkisian might be the next head coach at Mississippi State.
The Alabama Crimson Tide might once again be searching for another offensive coordinator. On Tuesday evening, there were reports that Sarkisian might be the next head coach at Mississippi State, and from the looks of it, it seems pretty serious.
There is some real interest on both sides between Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian and Mississippi State. It’s something to keep an eye on.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) January 8, 2020
Aaron Suttles is just one of many reporters who have shared the news of the mutual interest between Mississippi State and Sarkisian.
It will be interesting to see what happens here, especially for the Crimson Tide. If Sarkisian was to become the new Bulldogs’ head coach, Alabama would be looking for their 8th new offensive coordinator since Nick Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa.
Sarkisian joined the Crimson Tide in 2016 as an analyst in 2016 before taking over as offensive coordinator in the National Championship game in 2017. Less than a month later, he joined the Atlanta Falcons as offensive coordinator and stayed there for two seasons. In 2019, Sarkisian rejoined Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa and helped the Crimson Tide to an 11-2 season.
Roll Tide Wire will keep you up to date on the very latest on Steve Sarkisian’s next move!
