According to a report from CBSSports.com, Alabama has hired former Florida International University head coach Mario Cristobal as its offensive line coach. The Tuscaloosa News later reported the hiring as well.
Cristobal served as FIU’s head coach from 2007 until 2012, when he was fired after leading the Golden Panthers to a 3-9 season. He was initially hired by The University of Miami this offseason, where he played from 1989-1992 and later served as a graduate assistant, as a tight end’s and assistant head coach before taking the UA job.
Cristobal will strengthen Alabama’s recruiting presence in Miami and the state of Florida.
Cristobal replaces former offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, who left the Tide to take the same position with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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