TUSCALOOSA — Alabama has hired its 10th assistant coach.
University of Texas-San Antonio defensive coordinator Pete Golding will join the Crimson Tide’s defensive staff, coach Nick Saban revealed Friday evening, though his official role is still unclear.
The Anniston Star reported early Friday that Golding was finalizing an agreement to join the staff.
“Technically, we’re hiring him as the 10th coach, which we can do, but he can’t be activated as a coach on the field until Jan. 9,” Saban said. “We’ll address the other staff issues when we finish playing.”
A defensive backs guru, Golding guided the Roadrunners defense for two seasons, producing the FBS’s No.