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re: Official Alabama assistant coaching search thread: staff complete Edition
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:35 pm to MagillaGuerilla
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:35 pm to MagillaGuerilla
Mike Locksley wiki
Saban has spoken very highly of Locksley's offensive acumen and coaching abilities. He's coached and coordinated defense and ST for a few years and offense about 20 years, including every position. He had successful OC stints at Illinois and Maryland.
While at UA he's worked and shared knowledge with Saban, Kiffin, Sarkesian, Werner, Weinke and Daboll. It appears Freeze may also add to the knowledge base. And of course, Locksley already knows the Process, culture, philosophies, systems, playbook, terminology, players, staff, conference competion, etc.
Some itt say they're not excited about the hire. Idk why. All things considered, I think it's a very smart move to promote Locksley to OC. It provides for continuity and enhancement of the offense. Saban will likely (and should) do the same on the defensive side, promoting Lupoi.
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Coaching career
1992 Towson State (DB/ST)
1993 Navy Prep (DC/DB)
1994 Navy Prep (DC/DL)
1995 Pacific (CA) (OLB)
1996 Army (WR/TE)
1997 Maryland (RB)
1998–2002 Maryland (RB/RC)
2003–2004 Florida (RB/RC)
2005 Illinois (OC/TE)
2006–2008 Illinois (OC/QB)
2009–2011 New Mexico (HC)
2012–2015 Maryland (OC/QB)
2015 Maryland (Interim HC)
2016 Alabama (OA)
2017–pres Alabama (Co-OC/WR)
Saban has spoken very highly of Locksley's offensive acumen and coaching abilities. He's coached and coordinated defense and ST for a few years and offense about 20 years, including every position. He had successful OC stints at Illinois and Maryland.
While at UA he's worked and shared knowledge with Saban, Kiffin, Sarkesian, Werner, Weinke and Daboll. It appears Freeze may also add to the knowledge base. And of course, Locksley already knows the Process, culture, philosophies, systems, playbook, terminology, players, staff, conference competion, etc.
Some itt say they're not excited about the hire. Idk why. All things considered, I think it's a very smart move to promote Locksley to OC. It provides for continuity and enhancement of the offense. Saban will likely (and should) do the same on the defensive side, promoting Lupoi.
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Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:45 pm to Culverhouse13
Chip Long thinking he was gonna run shite down here. 
Maybe this will teach him a lesson.
Maybe this will teach him a lesson.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:47 pm to Culverhouse13
Being at Notre Dame must have really inflated Long's ego
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:48 pm to alabamabuckeye
Is Chip Long any kin to Chuck Long?
Posted on 1/17/18 at 9:05 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
Chip Long is from Birmingham and played at UNA.
Chuck Long is from Oklahoma and played at Iowa in the 1980s.
Chuck Long is from Oklahoma and played at Iowa in the 1980s.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 9:27 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Saban obviously thinks Locksley is an elite recruiter. No other reason to promote him under these circumstances.
Glass half full here haha.
Edit: F u downvoter.
Glass half full here haha.
Edit: F u downvoter.
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Posted on 1/17/18 at 9:40 pm to Cobrasize
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Chip Long thinking he was gonna run shite down here.
No shite, right?
If Chip is that dumb. I'm glad he isn't coming to Bama.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 9:56 pm to Culverhouse13
Posted on 1/17/18 at 11:12 pm to biggsc
If it’s Locksley, and if it’s true that Saban is pushing for Freeze as an on field coach, could Freeze be the QB coach? Apparently the SEC doesn’t like the idea, but according to CBS, they can’t stop it.’
They also mentioned that Saban was getting some pushback on this from within the program, if you can believe it.
They also mentioned that Saban was getting some pushback on this from within the program, if you can believe it.
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Posted on 1/18/18 at 3:37 am to CapstoneGrad06
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Chip Long is from Birmingham and played at UNA.
Chuck Long is from Oklahoma and played at Iowa in the 1980s.
Ah, distant relatives!
Posted on 1/18/18 at 3:53 am to River_City_Tider
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They also mentioned that Saban was getting some pushback on this from within the program, if you can believe it.
As he should.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 5:58 am to phil4bama
Locksley is a great hire. Helps us shows stability to parents and recruits, gives us a boost in recruiting and he hasn't shown me anything to believe he isn't good at game planning or play calling.
I also don't believe he'll bolt after a year of success, so that's great as well.
I'm sure the same people who said Kiffin was a horrible idea are saying Locksley is one.
He will do well and you'll pretend you weren't against his hire.
I also don't believe he'll bolt after a year of success, so that's great as well.
I'm sure the same people who said Kiffin was a horrible idea are saying Locksley is one.
He will do well and you'll pretend you weren't against his hire.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 6:56 am to Cobrasize
Chip from what I was told didn’t interview well (mentioned that before). Things that factored in to that was his attitude and list of demands. Guy wanted to be the guy before he was the guy. That’s an earned status at Bama.
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Posted on 1/18/18 at 7:22 am to Culverhouse13
Nick interviewed Chris Hatcher many years back for the OC but the story was Chris wanted to bring his own OL Coach....Nick didn't agree.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 7:54 am to TidalSurge1
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It appears Freeze may also add to the knowledge base
has Freeze actually been hired?
Posted on 1/18/18 at 8:18 am to Huddie Leadbetter
Not to my knowledge. According to Suttles and Boz, Saban wants to hire him in an on-field staff capacity, but there's resistance at UA and by Sanky. I figure it'll be resolved one way or the other soon.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 8:25 am to TidalSurge1
Is it possible that if we bring Freeze in that he could be in the booth calling plays and Locks be on the field relaying the info?
Posted on 1/18/18 at 8:29 am to Huddie Leadbetter
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It appears Freeze may also add to the knowledge base
has Freeze actually been hired?
Not yet...I'm guessing that IF/WHEN Saban gets his way and he does get hired..it will take a bit longer to be finalized etc. simply because of the show cause, which as I understand it is strictly tied to him being a HC and nothing else, which is a very interesting loophole that I'm sure after this hire (again WHEN/IF it happens) will be closed, sewed up and melded together
with the quickness I'm down with Locksley for the continuity on the offensive side of the ball with all these new coaches coming in...he's got a lot of experience obviously and ties in with the general physical gameplan of a pass/power run balance. I'm hoping for a WR/TE position coach job possibly for Freeze (if he is able to be hired) he's done a realy good job scripting a passing game and developing those positions primarily at OM (looking at the silver lining of the shite cloud obviously here lol)
I like Scott hire too since his acumen as a recruiter comes recommended, as a position coach he's a young guy who can learn from the best...so I like it.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 8:31 am to alabamabuckeye
Hard for me to imagine that Locksley is still here if he isn't given play calling.
Posted on 1/18/18 at 8:31 am to alabamabuckeye
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Is it possible that if we bring Freeze in that he could be in the booth calling plays and Locks be on the field relaying the info?
I suppose that's a possibility. But, I think Freeze would likely only be around for one season, so Locksley will probably be the OC and play caller. Jmo.
This post was edited on 1/18/18 at 8:34 am
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