Alabama hires Lane Kiffin as new OC

ESPN is reporting that Lane Kiffin has been hired as the new Offensive Cordinator of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Per Nick Saban:

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"We are excited to have Lane join our staff," Alabama coach Nick Saban said in a statement. "He is an outstanding and creative offensive coach who has great experience both at the college and NFL level.

"He has a very good understanding of the game and I have always been impressed with what I saw in the games he called. He coaches with a great deal of passion and enthusiasm, and also does an excellent job as a teacher."

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