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OC Bill O'Brien rejoins Alabama Crimson Tide after COVID-19 isolation

Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien rejoined the team Tuesday after isolating for a period of time following a positive COVID-19 test.

Both O'Brien and offensive line coach Doug Marrone tested positive and were forced to attend every staff meeting virtually.

"Coach [Nick] Saban made everything normal," the former Penn State and Houston Texans head coach said.

In his first year at Alabama, O'Brien could become the sixth different offensive coordinator under Saban that has won a national title. When asked about getting the job at Alabama, O'Brien said Tuesday that Saban's was the only call he received after being fired by the Texans.