He has big shoes to fill in the absence of Steve Sarkisian, but Bill O’Brien is capable of operating as an offensive play-caller at the University of Alabama.
After spending time at Penn State University and the National Football League, the 51-year-old will take to Bryant-Denny Stadium for his first scrimmage of spring practice. O’Brien has coached a lot of talented receivers and tight ends; however, this opportunity presents him with a chance to transform a solid group into a special one. Slade Bolden, a redshirt junior, spoke to local reporters via Zoom on Thursday. A native of West Monroe, La.