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New South Wales have turned to former Blues legend Peter Sterling to reverse their flailing State of Origin fortunes.The NSWRL on Friday announced Sterling as coach Laurie Daleys new adviser for next years Origin series, replacing long-time confidant Bob Fulton.I am absolutely thrilled to have someone of Peter Sterlings calibre take up such an important role with New South Wales Rugby League, said Daley on Friday.It continues a mini-overhaul of the Blues Origin staff, which last week brought in another ex-Blues representative in John Cartwright as assistant coach.Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson is the new deputy team manager.Fulton stepped down from his role as Daleys right-hand man at the end of this years failed Origin series campaign, citing increased responsibilities as consultant at NRL club Manly.He was strongly criticised by some following the debut of Sea Eagles star Dylan Walker for game one, condemnation that Daley vehemently rejected.Daley paid tribute for Fultons contribution to the Blues set-up.Bob Fulton did an outstanding job in the years he was involved. He was my coach when I was in the Australian team and he has been one of my key mentors, he said.I am very grateful for his advice. He was always going to be very hard to replace. Having said that, I couldnt be happier that Sterlo was not only available, but really excited about the opportunity.He will bring so much to our squad that is aligned with the culture and team values we aspire to. His knowledge of the game is without peer.Sterling, who played 13 games for the Blues between 1981-88, predicted a successful future for the state despite losing 10 of the past 11 series against Queensland.I feel like I have been asked to step into a situation that is on the verge of something extremely special with the group Laurie has assembled and the decisions he has made during his tenure, Sterling said.I am really excited to be involved in something that is a very special part of the game.The Blues are expected to announce a new base for next years Origin series before the end of the year. 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ATLANTA -- Chris Petersen chatted up Nick Saban while they waited to pose with the championship trophy, looking for any bit of insight that might help the College Football Playoffs rookie coach.No such luck.You know, Petersen said, breaking into a grin, hes pretty tight-lipped.The four playoff coaches were all together Thursday for a nationally televised awards show at the College Football Hall of Fame, not far from the stadium where Petersens Washington Huskies will face Sabans defending national champions, the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, in the Peach Bowl semifinal game on New Years Eve.The other semifinal matches Ohio State, coached by Urban Meyer, against Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers in the Fiesta Bowl.Petersen couldnt help but notice he was only one on the stage who hasnt been to the playoff. Alabama will be appearing for the third straight year, having beaten Clemson last season in a thrilling title game . Two seasons ago, Meyers Buckeyes won the championship after knocking off Alabama in the semifinals.Im the rookie up here, Petersen said. Ive just got my eyes wide open and trying to echo what they say and do.If he learned anything from Saban, it was not to say much of anything.The Alabama coach was asked a couple of questions about offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin, who is reportedly in line to become the next head coach at Houston.I dont think anything has been decided about that officially, Saban said, with that last word effectively turning it into a non-denial denial. Im sure the University of Houston will make an announcement about who their coach is when theyre ready to do that.When pressed on whether Kiffin would remain at Alabama through the playoff, which culminates with the Jan. 10 title game in Tampa, Saban turned testy.We will make that decision when we have something to make a decision about, Saban said. Well do whats in the best interest of Lane, our program, our players, but I would think that he would want to finish the season with us. I cant speak to that right now. ... Im not going to answer any more questions about hypothetical situations.Petersen guided the Huskies to a Pac-12 title and a pplayoff spot in just his third year on the job.dddddddddddd. He previously coached at Boise State, where his reputation for a gambling style and major upsets was established in his very first season with a 43-42 victory over Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl.The Broncos sent the game to overtime with a 50-yard hook-and-lateral touchdown in the closing seconds of regulation, and then won it in overtime with another trick play on a 2-point conversion.Petersen might need some similar tactics to knock off the mighty Crimson Tide, which will be playing close to home after going 13-0 during the regular season, capped off by a 54-16 rout of Florida in the Southeastern Conference championship game.I know about their offense and I know about their defense, he said. Then I put on their special teams, and I got more depressed. Theyve got really good players and they dont give you anything.Meyer said he was very skeptical about the playoff system in the beginning, but hes now a big fan. Its certainly worked out well for the Buckeyes, who improbably won it all two years ago with a third-string quarterback and got in again this year without even winning their division in the Big Ten .Like most everyone else, I just listened to the people who thought they knew, and I didnt find out until the announcement, Meyer said.He watched it from a maternity ward, where his grandson was born a few hours before selection committee announced its decision.It was a great day, Meter said. That was a day you put in the win column.Despite a stunning home loss to Pittsburgh, Swinneys team is getting another shot at the title. The Tigers came up just short a season ago, falling to Alabama 45-40.We lost to a great football team, Swinney said. A great experience for our guys, and Im glad that were getting an opportunity to go compete again.---Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 . 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