New offensive, defensive coordinators bring optimism, focus on fundamentals to Alabama football
- Tommy Rees and Kevin Steele were surprised and honored to be chosen as new Alabama coordinators.
- year-old Rees is one of Nick Saban's youngest coordinators, while 65-year-old Steele has decades of experience.
- Coaches and players have been impressed with the leadership and teaching of the new coordinators.
- Rees is overseeing the quarterback competition, while Steele aims to restore the defense.
- The focus in preseason is on fundamentals, eliminating mistakes and meeting "the standard."