Report: Saban to promote Locksley to off. coordinator, QB coach

By Juliakate E Culpepper

Jan 19, 2018

Alabama coach Nick Saban is expected to promote Mike Locksley to Alabama offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, ESPN’s Chris Low reported Friday morning.

Locksley, who served as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach last season for the Crimson Tide, will be Alabama’s fourth offensive coordinator in three years.

Nick Saban has decided to promote Mike Locksley to offensive coordinator/QBs coach, sources tell ESPN. Locksley becomes the third former head coach to call offensive plays for the Tide under Saban. Locksley also had a chance to go to Florida State.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) January 19, 2018

A former defensive back at Towson State University, Locksley has had stints as Maryland’s offensive coordinator (2012-2015) and New Mexico head coach (2009-2011).

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