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A year ago, Kirby Smart didn't know Lane Kiffin.
They'd coached against each other, but the Alabama defensive coordinator was not acquainted with the former Tennessee and USC coach. But Kiffin visited during bowl preparation last December and was hired as Alabama's offensive coordinator in January.
Since then, he's helped transform the Crimson Tide offense that'll play for a spot in the CFP Championship on Thursday night. Smart offered some insight into the coaching operation and what Kiffin brings to the dynamic.