Alabama WR Amari Cooper calls Lane Kiffin 'player friendly'

New Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin is receiving a positive review from Alabama's top wide receiver Amari Cooper saying the he is "player friendly" while simplifying the playbook terminology.

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"The way plays are called," Cooper said, "it's easy to recognize what you have to do as a player."

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Cooper also talked about how Kiffin has a young feel and can relate with the players.

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"Pretty cool guy. Pretty laid back guy," Cooper said. "He pays attention to everything, every little thing. I noticed that about him when we were practicing for the bowl game."

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Kiffin will replace Doug Nussmeier who left Alabama to take over the OC position at Michigan. Alabama's annual spring game with be Saturday, April 19th and the Tide will open the 2014 season against West Virginia in Atlanta, GA.

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