After only one game as Alabama's offensive coordinator, Steve Sarkisian is heading to the NFL to work with MVP quarterback Matt Ryan and the league's highest-scoring offense, no less.
Less than 24 hours after offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan left to become head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, the Falcons announced Tuesday that Sarkisian would be his replacement.
The stunning move came with Sarkisian less than a month into what was to be his first full season running the Crimson Tide's offense, a job he took over for the national championship game in place of Lane Kiffin. But Falcons coach Dan Quinn said he's had his eye on Sarkisian since last spring, figuring it was only a matter of time before Shanahan moved on to a team of his own.
"I knew how good Kyle is," Quinn said. "I wanted to make sure I had contingency plans in place."
The two have known each other since Sarkisian coached at the University of Washington and Quinn was the Seattle Seahawks' defensive coordinator.
Boston cheers Patriots
Snow, rain and chilly temperatures didn't dampen the joy of New England Patriots fans exulting in their team's latest championship Tuesday.
The five-time Super Bowl winners received a hero's welcome as they paraded through downtown Boston aboard World War II-era duck boats that have become a staple of the city's recent title celebrations.
Sounds of "Brady! Brady!" "TB12!" and "MVP" rang out throughout the procession as fans proudly wore No. 12 jerseys over thick parkas and sweaters.
