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Alabama OC Bill O’Brien offers updates on status, coaching after arriving in Dallas for Cotton Bowl
By SDS Staff
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Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien is back with the Crimson Tide after isolating following a positive COVID-19 test last week. Updated CDC guidelines allowed O’Brien to get back with the team Tuesday.
O’Brien discussed his health during a Tuesday media opportunity. The first-year UA offensive coordinator said he’s feeling fine.
#Alabama OC Bill O’Brien, who is now in Dallas with the team: “I feel good. Personally, I’m excited to be back. I got in this morning.”
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) December 28, 2021
While in isolation, O’Brien was limited to coaching the team virtually. He said it wasn’t an issue.
#Alabama OC Bill O’Brien says he has had no problem overseeing the offense virtually after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.
— Tony Tsoukalas (@Tony_Tsoukalas) December 28, 2021
While it’s good to hear that virtual coaching wasn’t an issue, O’Brien and the Alabama offense is certainly glad to be working together face-to-face ahead of Friday’s Cotton Bowl game, a College Football Playoff semifinal, against Cincinnati.
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