Greg Goff, Alabama (Alabama photo)

Goff Navigates The Rugged Road

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Greg Goff is quick with a smile and has an infectious laugh. The first year Alabama head coach is an active listener who maintains eye contact with the speaker; a practice which can be a bit unnerving as he drives through Tuscaloosa traffic. Fortunately, I sat beside him, not behind him as we whisked around town in his pickup. We arrived quickly, safely, and the destination was as advertised.

The coach asks many questions and tries to get people to open up, even if in this case the main purpose of this meeting is to interview him. In[…]