Earle, I have no idea at this point because everyone is basically brand new, and Saban is big on new ideas and stuff like that.
Would make sense, especially with Enos being able to look the QB in the eyes. I know we got use to seeing Kiffin and Daboll on the sideline, but isn't it more common to have the play caller in the press box?
Yes, and Kiff wanted the box. It was Saban who wanted him on the sideline and in more personal touch with the QB. We had people in the box who weren't supposed to be in touch with the sideline, except maybe at the half...
I thought that rule was that the coaches in the box could not interact with the players, but that they could talk with coaches. Can't find any reference for that though so take with a grain of salt...
Analysts can be in the booth with headphones. They cannot have mics to communicate with the sideline, though. That's the difference from analysts and on-field coaches in the booth.
It is always a concern in organizations but I believe less so when there is a strong committed leader who manages toward a set of objectives that lead toward a NC. They have to show up everyday at 7:30? and be geared to do their job. There is not much room for pettiness for anyone around the organization including players. Plus the fact that if they succeed as a team there is a big payday for the members who desire to be a head coach or some cases return to being a head coach.
He may well be at that career stage where a very major source of personal satisfaction is in mentoring younger professionals.
Last year Bama had co defensive and offensive coordinators.
At OSU it means that you are involved in all aspects of team management. It plugs you into everything and prepares you for a HC gig at some point. So, as an OC it means that you are pulled into defensive game planning, and vice versa. But no matter your coaching position, you become involved in staff management, player management, budget management, etc. No real responsibility, but a ton of learning.
I'm pretty sure most RB's would kill to come here, but I hope that doesn't kill us.
