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Another article that discusses Saban "begging" the offensive coordinators to open the offense like he wants.
Another article that discusses Saban "begging" the offensive coordinators to open the offense like he wants.
Nick Saban's been ordering the same thing for years.
Through four games, Lane Kiffin and a slew of talented, speedy perimeter playmakers are finally giving Saban the offense he's envisioned ever since he arrived at Alabama.
Saban bristled when he was asked Tuesday if he'd given Kiffin more latitude to open up the Crimson Tide offense than previous coordinators Doug Nussmeier, Jim McElwain and Major Applewhite. It served as the launching point for a loud, energetic set of answers from Saban about Kiffin, the Crimson Tide offense and the misperceptions associated with both.
"My philosophy hasn't changed at all," Saban said. "I've always asked for this. Why don't we throw the ball on this look instead of running this play where we can't block everybody? Which is what we do now. It's a pro philosophy, and Lane's got experience as a pro coach. That's his background, that's what he does.