Former Michigan State head coach Bobby Williams interviewed Thursday for the vacant spot on Alabama's coaching staff, according to sources close to the search.
Williams, who has worked for Nick Saban at each of Saban's three previous head coaching stops, is thought to be the front-runner to replace Ron Middleton, who left last week to join David Cutcliffe's staff at Duke. Williams met with Saban and Alabama's staff in Tuscaloosa.
Thursday's visit to Alabama was not a surprise. Given past relationships and Saban's reported wish to hire a minority coach to replace Middleton, Williams has long been considered the leading candidate to fill the spot.