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Why new Alabama assistant Jeff Banks is a 'game-changer'

One look at Jeff Banks' bio raises curiosity.

How does a former all-conference college punter evolve into an offensive assistant?

How does someone who once played an outlier position that usually attracts the quirky become an ace recruiter who has the ability to connect with top-flight prospects?

And just how did this guy distinguish himself enough to merit a spot on Nick Saban's staff at Alabama?

Mike Price, the man who once coached the Crimson Tide for less than four months back in 2003, can give some insight.

"He's got flair," Price said. "He's a real aggressive guy, a 100-percenter.