This is an opinion column.

Maybe now the University of Alabama System board of trustees will let UAB hire Jimbo Fisher. It’s the least they could do after all these years, and when it comes to UAB football, never let it be said they didn’t do the least they could do.

But seriously, think about it. Trent Dilfer should.

Jimbo Fisher, senior analyst. Or special assistant to the head coach. Or personal consigliere. His title wouldn’t be important, but his contribution could be invaluable. UAB is a program in need of some victories. Adding a national championship coach with roots in this state to the staff meetings could be a win for everyone involved.

Or it could be crazy talk. But no state does college football crazy like this one.