He will be a head coach again at some point, but Alabama fans are more so proud of Steve Sarkisian’s personal and professional growth as an assistant.
During his Zoom call on Tuesday, he commanded the room with a strong voice, insightful answers and a genuine gratitude for Nick Saban. After signing a three-year extension worth $2.5 million annually and having open heart surgery, the California native is more than inspired to return to work. He is regarded as one of the best offensive coordinators in college football and despite personal trials in his career, Sarkisian is finally in a place of peace and he owes it to the University of Alabama.