re: Kiffin takes the OC job at Bama

My presumption is that Saban only plans to coach 4-5 more years. He likely thinks that Kiffin is the best OC available to maximize his chance at winning another title or two during that period. He is using Kiffin for that purpose only. On the flip, Kiffin is going to the perfect situation, under the perfect tutor, to earn much needed legitimacy to an otherwise underwhelming career since leaving USC. If he plays it right, he will work his way back into a prime HC position within 4 years but will never be the Bama HC.