The Crimson Tide managed to secure a 34-24 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the College Football Playoffs on Friday, and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s location was noticeably different.
Earlier in the season, Grubb made the switch to on-field play-calling, rather than from the booth. It was an interesting time to make the change back, but one that he felt was necessary.
“Coach [JaMarcus] Shephard is obviously out at Oregon State now,” Grubb said. “And Tyler Hughes, one of our senior analysts, was coaching the receivers; that’s a big job on the sideline, getting the right guys in the game.