They were Mike Shula, who was hired; Richard Williamson, who had been a teammate and fellow coach with Athletics Director Mal Moore; and Croom, who had played for and coached with Moore.

Saban went 15-17 in two seasons with the Miami Dolphins before then-Alabama athletic director Mal Moore lured the coach to Tuscaloosa with an eight-year, $32-million deal. (Saban’s pay was $11.4 ...

Alabama football is set to host junior day on Saturday, Feb. 1 and the Mal Moore Athletic Facility is expected to be filled with top-ranked prospects, new names to know and first-time visitors.