The hiring was well - received , as McElwain had won two national championships at Alabama as offensive coordinator under legendary head coach Nick Saban .
On December 12 , 2011 , Alabama offensive coordinator Jim McElwain was formally introduced as Fairchild 's replacement .
The hiring was well - received , as offensive coordinator had won two national championships at Alabama as offensive coordinator under legendary head coach Nick Saban .
On December 12 , 2011 , Alabama offensive coordinator Jim McElwain was formally introduced as Fairchild 's replacement .