Unlike years past, Alabama was able to retain a good portion of its coaching staff following its national championship loss to Georgia. But one position coach that was swapped out during the offseason was offensive line coach Doug Marrone who left to pursue other opportunities in the NFL.
Stepping in to replace Marrone was Kentucky offensive line coach Eric Wolford who had a long history of success in the SEC prior to joining the Crimson Tide.
Wolford has been working with the unit since the spring which has provided the players on the team to get a feel for the new coach.