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Barrineau uses his wits to help Alabama

When Parker Barrineau wanted answers, he consulted a book.

It wasn’t just any book: it was the University of Alabama’s football playbook, the one that contains the collective wisdom of offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and head coach Nick Saban.

“It’s pretty thick,” the senior wideout said. “A bunch of pass plays but also a lot of run plays. You’ve got to know both of them.”

Barrineau does know the plays. All of them, and as well as anyone on the team.

“I do,” he said. “I know all the (wideout) positions. I keep myself versatile and valuable.