Doug Marrone could join Alabama staff?

Marrone has been an offensive line coach at various levels of football. After getting his start in college, Marrone served in that role at both Georgia and Tennessee two decades ago. If he were to land this job, he would replace Kyle Flood, who left Alabama to become offensive coordinator under Steve Sarkisian at Texas.

Alabama has turned into a safe landing spot for a lot of high-profile coaches who lose their previous job. The program is prestigious, always in contention for a championship, and pays well enough to bring in big names for lesser roles. Sarkisian and Lane Kiffin have both parlayed spots on Alabama’s staff into second chances as college head coaches. Another former college and NFL head coach appears poised to do the same. Marrone might be able to follow in those footsteps, even in a less visible role.