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Report: Butch Jones in talks to join Alabama staff

Nick Saban has won six national titles since 2003 He's also had a number of successful (and not-so-successful) proteges Here are the coach's notable assistants to have gone on to head their own programs: Bobby Williams: Michigan State, 1999-2002 Mark Dantonio: Michigan State, 2007-Present Jimbo Fisher: Florida State, 2010-17; Texas A&M, 2018-Present Will Muschamp: Florida, 2011-2014; South Carolina, 2016-Present Derek Dooley: Louisiana Tech, 2007-09; Tennessee, 2010-12 Jim McElwain: Colorado State, 2012
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Feb 27, 2018

Former Tennessee coach Butch Jones and Alabama coach Nick Saban have discussed the possibility of Jones joining the Crimson Tide's staff as an offensive analyst, the AL.com's Matt Zenitz reported Monday.

The two have met in person in Tuscaloosa to discuss the position, according to Zenitz.

In November, Jones was fired before his fifth season ended at Tennessee. Jones led the Vols to a 34-27 overall record, 4-6 in 2017.

Former Tennessee head coach Butch Jones is reportedly in talks to join the Alabama staff in off-field role. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
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