Bill O'Brien

Alabama fans will always have an opinion on the way the Crimson Tide football program is being run, but recently assistant coaches have been a controversial topic. Offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien and defensive coordinator Pete Golding have been in the hot seat especially after Alabama’s unexpected loss to Texas A&M.

The new Tide offensive coordinator seemed to shy away from running the ball towards the end of the game against the Gators.

John Metchie III and Brian Robinson Jr., both important veterans in the Tide offense, have been named to the Maxwell Award Preseason Watchlist.

Crimson Tide tight end and former four-star out of Chicago, Jahleel Billingsley, is ready to become a household name in college football this season.

The Alabama Crimson Tide kicked off their first day of spring practice this afternoon and there are loads of new faces on offense and defense, and on the coaching staff as well.

The University of Alabama's football Twitter account announced the news late Thursday afternoon, finally clearing up weeks of speculation as to who would lead the Crimson Tide's offensive line.

Speaking to Sports Radio 610 in Houston Wednesday afternoon, Saban alluded to a potential confirmation that Bill O' Brien would become the next offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide.

The University of Alabama is expecting to hire Bill O'Brien as its new offensive coordinator, according to Bruce Feldmen of The Athletic. O'Brien is expected to replace the departing Steve Sarkisian who is leaving Alabama to assume the head coaching job at the University of Texas.