Alabama has hired former Michigan linebackers coach George Helow to its staff. Helow, who spent two seasons on the UM staff, will begin work immediately. He has also worked at Maryland, Colorado State, Georgia, Florida St, and Alabama before. The hiring comes just before the Rose Bowl matchup between Alabama and Michigan. Nick Saban detailed the decision to add Helow as a special assistant to him. Michigan linebacker Junior Colson expressed happiness for Helow's new role at Alabama ahead of the Rose Bowl.
With a smile, Michigan LB Junior Colson joked that Alabama 'might be a little scared' after hiring George Helow ahead of the Rose Bowl, but he's happy for him, and excited to see him in Pasadena. Colson on Helow, Chris Partridge and more: https://t.co/jnKHNulhK1 https://t.co/KtQHth4Bao
Nick Saban details decision to add former Michigan assistant coach George Helow to staff at Alabama "Just to add sort of a special assistant to me ... when I come off the road be able to get me up to speed on what's happening." 🔗: https://t.co/kw70OrB6f0 https://t.co/xCtVWcXeEc
Alabama has hired ex-Michigan assistant George Helow ahead of its CFP semifinal matchup https://t.co/YjlBIBAlJ7
Nick Saban hires a former Jim Harbaugh assistant. Love it. Now on @undisputed
George Helow, the former Michigan linebackers coach hired by Nick Saban ahead of their national semifinal matchup, is a Bishop Kenny graduate. He returned to coach at BK before starting his college coaching career as a 'Bama intern in 2012.
Perfect Timing: Alabama reportedly hiring former Michigan LB’s coach George Helow just over two weeks before Rose Bowl showdown. Smart move by Nick Saban, who probably won’t need any signals deciphered. Read: https://t.co/WqhsyRXXgT https://t.co/msXNDq6ttW
Alabama has reportedly hired former Michigan assistant George Helow, who spent two seasons on staff, worked under Jesse Minter and coached linebackers Junior Colson and Michael Barrett. He will "begin work immediately," per @BruceFeldmanCFB. https://t.co/f0cJIlw8S7
Source: Alabama is set to hire former Michigan linebackers coach George Helow to its staff. Helow coached LBs with the Wolverines in 2021 and 2022. Also has spent time at Maryland, Colorado State, Georgia, Florida St and Alabama once before. @BruceFeldmanCFB first reported.
There's a Connor Stalions joke in here somewhere. Alabama is reportedly set to hire former Michigan LBs coach George Helow, weeks before the Tide's Playoff date with the Wolverines. https://t.co/lFWxayp6u5
#Alabama is hiring former Michigan assistant George Helow, per report 🔗: https://t.co/YXa9Dtw3BJ https://t.co/WsCGITe6PO
Alabama, Nick Saban hiring former Michigan assistant George Helow to staff: Source https://t.co/CZSLo6AIs8
SOURCES: Former Michigan LB coach George Helow has been hired by Alabama to the Crimson Tide staff. Helow spent the 2021-2022 seasons on the UM staff. Bama faces Michigan in the Rose Bowl, Jan. 1. https://t.co/QuWeZFjuIh https://t.co/QuWeZFjuIh