Alabama Crimson Tide: Kevin Steele
Alabama staff turns focus to recruiting 
April, 23, 2013
Apr 23
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Alex Scarborough | ESPN.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Gas up the car, fuel up the jet and be sure to load up on plenty of snacks. A-Day is officially in the rearview mirror. It's time to take the show on the road.
Alabama coaches will hit the recruiting trail hard over the coming weeks as the focus shifts from spring practice to the spring evaluation period. After months of laying the groundwork, it's time for the staff to make hay with some of the country's top prospects.
Alabama coaches will hit the recruiting trail hard over the coming weeks as the focus shifts from spring practice to the spring evaluation period. After months of laying the groundwork, it's time for the staff to make hay with some of the country's top prospects.
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Saban fills two support staff roles
February, 14, 2013
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Alex Scarborough | ESPN.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama filled two support staff vacancies Thursday when it announced the hirings of former Clemson defensive coordinator Kevin Steele as director of player personnel and former Vigor (Ala.) High coach Kerry Stevenson as director of player development.
For Steele, it was a welcome home after having spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons as the Crimson Tide's defensive coordinator under head coach Nick Saban. He most recently held the same position at Clemson.
Steele, 54, will be responsible for directing Alabama's recruiting efforts and will assist in other football-related activities. Clemson finished 19th in the ESPN class rankings in 2010 and eighth in 2011. He was fired by Clemson following the 2011 season after the Tigers gave up 70 points to West Virginia in the Orange Bowl. He did not coach in 2012.
“We are excited to have Kevin back on our staff,” Saban said in a statement. “He did an excellent job here previously, and he knows our program from a recruiting standpoint as well as anyone. His organizational skills and people skills make him a perfect fit for this role. As recruiting in college football has evolved through the years, this position is one of the most important on our staff.”
Steele said in a statement released through the University that he's looking forward to the challenges of the position.
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Jeremy Brevard/Icon SMIAfter serving as defensive coordinator at Clemson for three years, Kevin Steele returns to Alabama.
Jeremy Brevard/Icon SMIAfter serving as defensive coordinator at Clemson for three years, Kevin Steele returns to Alabama.Steele, 54, will be responsible for directing Alabama's recruiting efforts and will assist in other football-related activities. Clemson finished 19th in the ESPN class rankings in 2010 and eighth in 2011. He was fired by Clemson following the 2011 season after the Tigers gave up 70 points to West Virginia in the Orange Bowl. He did not coach in 2012.
“We are excited to have Kevin back on our staff,” Saban said in a statement. “He did an excellent job here previously, and he knows our program from a recruiting standpoint as well as anyone. His organizational skills and people skills make him a perfect fit for this role. As recruiting in college football has evolved through the years, this position is one of the most important on our staff.”
Steele said in a statement released through the University that he's looking forward to the challenges of the position.
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Greg Ostendorf
Greg Ostendorf joined ESPN.com in 2012 after covering University of Alabama football and basketball recruiting at the Tuscaloosa News and Rivals.com. Ostendorf graduated from the University of Alabama and currently resides in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Email him at gsostendorf.espn@gmail.com.
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