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Head Coach - Dennis Franchione

After taking over a dysfunctional, problem riddled Alabama team, first year head coach Dennis Franchione installed a new offense, a new workout program, and a new attitude that helped the Tide post a 7-5 record and an Independance Bowl bid, which resulted in Alabama's first bowl victory since 1996. Four wins in a row to end the season, inlcuding a thrashing of arch rival Auburn at Jordan Hare stadium silenced most of Coach Fran's critics, and at least for awhile proved that he was the right man for the job.

Unfortunately, Coach Fran's greatest challenge lies ahead. The ridiculous penalties handed down by the ncaa will force him to be almost perfect in recruiting, while keeping the juniors and seniors from leaving the team. So far, he has done an outstanding job of both. Not one player has transfered from the team because of the penalties.

Be sure to visit Coach Fran's website - CoachFran.com
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Dennis Franchione's Coaching Career - Overall Record: 145-70-2 (19 Seasons)
Position
School
Years
Head Coach
Miller (Mo.) High School
1973-74
Assistant Coach
Mulvane (Kan.) High School
1976
Head Coach
Peabody (Kan.) High School
1976-77
Assistant Coach
Kansas State
1978-80
Head Coach
Southwestern (Kan.) College
1981-82
Assistant,Offensive Co.
Tennessee Tech
1983-84
Head Coach
Pittsburg (Kan.) State
1985-89
Head Coach
Southwest Texas State
1990-91
Head Coach
University of New Mexico
1992-97
Head Coach
TCU
1998-2000
Head Coach
Alabama
2001-

 

 

Offensive Coordinator - Les Koenning Jr.

Coaching for Alabama is nothing new for Coach Koenning. He served as a graduate assistant in 1984 under then head coach Ray Perkins. He has coached at numerous other college teams such as Mississippi State, Duke, Houston, Texas, Texas A&M, and most recently TCU. He's also coached in the pros as an assisstant for the Miami Dolphins.

 

 

  
 

Defensive Coordinator - Carl Torbush

Coach Torbush has served as head coach for 2 college teams; Louisiana Tech and North Carolina. His other coaching stops have been at Baylor, Southeast Louisiana, and Ole Miss. He is known for his usually stingy defenses and a highly aggressive style of play.

 

 
 
 
 
Kennith Pope - Recievers
Stan Eggen - Defensive Line
Lee Fobbs - Running Backs
 
 
 
Jim Bob Helduser - Offensive Line
Melvin Smith - Safeties
Chris Thurmond - Cornerbacks
 
 
 
Mark Tommerdahl - Tight Ends/Special Teams
Charley North - Director of Football Operations
Ben Pollard - Strength & Conditioning