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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Steve Sarkisian has been hired as Alabamas next offensive coordinator, the school announced Friday night.Sarkisian, the former USC coach, joined Alabamas staff as an analyst earlier this season. In that position, he could provide input on game plans but was not allowed to have a hands-on coaching role.I have always admired the Alabama program from afar and getting to be part of this football team these past few months has only reinforced my belief that this is the best college football organization in the country, Sarkisian said in a statement released by Alabama.Sarkisian will replace former USC coach and outgoing offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin, who was hired as Florida Atlantics head coach earlier this week.?Kiffin will run the offense through the College Football Playoff. The top-ranked Tide meet Washington in a CFP semifinal -- the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl -- on Dec. 31.Hes got a great track record and has done a really, really good job wherever hes been, Saban said Friday. Hes got a history of developing quarterbacks as well as being a very good play caller and a well-organized, good designer of offense. Hes been here with us all fall and done a really good job. That makes the transition a lot easier.USC fired Sarkisian in October 2015 after athletic director Pat Haden said he showed up in school in no condition to lead practice following an embarrassing public display earlier at a pep rally where he appeared to be intoxicated while giving a speech. He later sought treatment for alcoholism and sued USC alleging the school breached his contract and discriminated against him on the basis of a disability.I wouldnt have anybody in this organization I didnt have total trust, faith and confidence in that they would do a good job with our players, Saban said. This guys part of our family now. Were going to support him and help him be successful any way we can. Thats in his life as well as as a coach.Sarkisian was Washingtons head coach from 2009-13. He went 12-6 at USC and 34-29 at Washington, which had won just 12 games during the previous five seasons before his arrival. He was also offensive coordinator at USC in 2007-08.I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to join Coach Sabans staff, and I cant thank The University of Alabama enough, Sarkisian said in the statement. 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Sources said the Jets tried to trade Milliner, who began training camp as the No. 4 cornerback but lost his spot to rookie Juston Burris.Amaro was a second-round pick in 2014 but never lived up to expectations. Determined to rebound after missing 2015 due to shoulder surgery, Amaro got off to a fast start in training camp but he fizzled in the preseason games, failing to capitalize on a wide-open competition at his position.Currently, Kellen Davis and Brandon Bostick are the only tight ends on the roster.The Jets faced tough roster decisions on cut-down day, starting with the quarterback position. They will go into the season with starter Ryan Fitzpatrick, plus backups Geno Smith, Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg.Petty bruised his throwing shoulder in the final preseason game, but it wasnt serious enough to warrant injured reserve.Fitzpatrick and Smith will be the only two quartterbacks to dress on game day.ddddddddddddThe last time a team began the season with four quarterbacks was 2013, when the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings both did it. It has happened only six times over the past decade, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.The Jets decision came as no surprise, as coach Todd Bowles indicated Friday that Petty would remain on the 53-man roster through the weekend.Milliner, a former Alabama standout, became the latest in a long line of first-round disappointments for the Jets. He showed promised as a rookie, but he missed 27 out of 48 games in his first three seasons.He suffered a myriad of injuries, including a ruptured Achilles tendon and a torn wrist ligament. Counting college, he has undergone at least seven surgeries.The Jets declined to exercise their fifth-year option in the spring, claiming Milliner would be given an opportunity to play and increase his value before free agency. Happy with their other corners, the team started shopping him in camp, finding no takers.Milliners $2.1 million salary is guaranteed, so the Jets dont save any cap room by releasing him. ' ' '