Patriots TE coach Brian Daboll has talked to Nick Saban about Alabama's offensive coordinator position and is a candidate to get the job, sources told ESPN.
Pat Haden will step down as the athletic director at USC effective June 30, it was announced Friday.
Ousted USC coach Steve Sarkisian was among the myriad topics that Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin discussed Saturday ahead of the Tide's national title game matchup Monday.
USC has responded to Steve Sarkisian's wrongful termination lawsuit, taking aim at its stated facts while saying it violates an agreement to settle certain matters in arbitration.
Steve Sarkisian has expressed interest in returning to the NFL as a quarterbacks coach or an offensive coordinator, league sources said.
Former coach Steve Sarkisian filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against USC and is seeking at least $12.6 million in lost wages and payment for emotional distress.
