Heading into Ole Miss's matchup with the Crimson Tide, Nick Saban says DC Kevin Steele is still calling Alabama's plays, after Lane Kiffin said he believes otherwise.
Kiffin stirred some controversy ahead of
, suggesting that cornerbacks coach Travaris Robinson appeared to be calling the plays for Alabama's defense in a 17-3 win over South Florida.Saban brought up the speculation unprompted on Monday, citing reports that had been"floating around out there.""Kevin Steele is the defensive coordinator. He has all the defensive coordinator responsibilities," the Alabama coach said.
Kiffin didn't exactly walk back his comments a day later, citing things he saw watching Alabama's game against South Florida and perhaps some inside information. Kiffin is not only a former Alabama assistant himself, but his current defensive coordinator Pete Golding arrived from Tuscaloosa this season."I was asked a question about going against Steele's defense, so I wasn't really trying to start this big thing," he said.
"So we looked into it further. I mean it ain't no secret, people in these buildings know each other, so we obviously got some information that way, too." The 65-year-old Steele started his third stint under Saban at Alabama this year and his second as defensive coordinator. Robinson was South Carolina's defensive coordinator from 2016-19.Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
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