When your defense ranks among the top 10 in almost every metric, you’re getting some calls in the offseason. Maybe even one from Nick Saban.
That’s what happened to Pete Golding, who joined Saban’s staff as co-defensive coordinator after a stellar season in 2017. UTSA coach Frank Wilson promoted linebackers coach Jason Rollins to defensive coordinator, so expect continuity in scheme, but Rollins will have a lot to live up to in his first coordinator gig after 20 years in coaching.