Touchdown Alabama Magazine · Aug 23, 2024
Why Alabama’s offense will be great under Nick Sheridan?
Gary Cosby Jr. - Tuscaloosa News / USA Today SportsCollege football has evolved offensively over the years, but the University of Alabama knew when it was in good hands.
Jim McElwain started as the offensive coordinator in the Nick Saban era.
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He had the Crimson Tide mastering the running attack and play action pass game, en route to two BCS National Championships in 2009 and 2011. McElwain also helped the Tide crown its first Heisman Memorial Trophy winner in Mark Ingram in 2009.
Lane Kiffin gave Alabama’s offense an upgrade in 2014, making the Tide more attractive for dual threat quarterbacks.
