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Matt Luke will be our new OL coach
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Matt Luke will be our new OL coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 10:49 AM
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When the announcement has been made I don’t want to see anymore Dabo slander, couldn’t ask for a better coach to come in and change that OL room.

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He's stated that he doesn't enjoy the recruiting part of the job.

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Dec 1, 2023, 10:50 AM
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Shouldn't that be a red flag?

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What coach would in this environment.***

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Dec 1, 2023, 10:51 AM
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GO TIGERS!!


Dabo Swinney, Mike Reed, Nick Eason, Mickey Conn et. al.***


Dec 1, 2023, 10:53 AM
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Possibly, but that's one position I would rather have an elite coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 10:53 AM [ in reply to He's stated that he doesn't enjoy the recruiting part of the job. ]
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than elite recruiter. There are other people on the staff that can assist with recruiting.

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I would prefer an elite recruiter who is also a good teacher.


Dec 1, 2023, 10:54 AM
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If there were other people on the staff who could recruit offensive linemen, Austin would still be on staff.

I'm not saying Luke won't be a great hire, I'm just responding to his stated reasons for leaving the national champions.

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Re: I would prefer an elite recruiter who is also a good teacher.

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:22 AM
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If you have someone that is an elite teacher and developer I feel like recruits will come on the line.

I do not believe that TA was an elite teacher and that’s why he’s not on staff anymore.

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Based upon the reporting on his dismissal, the fact that he

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:25 AM
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missed on so many recruits this cycle was a large part of why he is no longer here.

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Re: Based upon the reporting on his dismissal, the fact that he

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:38 AM
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Part of, yes. Also there’s not been development.

Back to your original comment though, he may not “like” recruiting but I’m sure he’s good at it.

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Dec 2, 2023, 10:25 AM
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How may Clemson Offensive linemen have played in the NFL?

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Was his recruiting mentioned? I didnt see that.***


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Re: I would prefer an elite recruiter who is also a good teacher.


Dec 1, 2023, 6:31 PM [ in reply to I would prefer an elite recruiter who is also a good teacher. ]
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Makes no sense to say recruiting is not important for an O line coach. Recruiting, development, and motivation are essential.

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We've never been a "top Oline" prospect destination and likely never will.......


Dec 1, 2023, 11:26 AM [ in reply to He's stated that he doesn't enjoy the recruiting part of the job. ]
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so I'd rather have an excellent Oline coach who can coach up the typical oline talent that we get at clemson.

It's not like we had "elite" Olines when we won our national titles in 2016 / 2018

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That's a bit of a false premise. We had a number of NFL linemen on those

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:42 AM
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teams, some of the best talent we've ever had at Clemson, and there is no reason we can't be better than we've been the last few years in recruiting offensive linemen. The reporting on Austin's dismissal pointed to the recruiting losses, especially this recruiting cycle. My guess is the guys they wanted for the next cycle aren't looking our way as much as we hoped.

We don't recruit them as well as Georgia and Alabama and others, but you have to have the talent to become a great player.

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0-3 on in state lineman all going to the coots does not help

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:43 PM
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And a 4th I believe from North Carolina too

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:42 AM [ in reply to We've never been a "top Oline" prospect destination and likely never will....... ]
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Our 2018 OL was absolutely elite.

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:08 PM
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He’s not leaving Georgia.

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:27 PM
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I hear otherwise.

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He already left UGA in 2022 to spend time with the fam

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:38 PM [ in reply to Re: We've never been a "top Oline" prospect destination and likely never will....... ]
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After their 1st NC. Did I miss that he’s back on staff there?

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I wonder if thats everything or where he was at


Dec 1, 2023, 12:49 PM [ in reply to He's stated that he doesn't enjoy the recruiting part of the job. ]
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At UGA, boosters have been running that process for decades. I wonder if that just added extra overhead to the already-complicated recruiting world we have today.

I agree with another poster that development seems to be the key attribute in this coaching search. Everything else seems like it could turn on a dime outside of one’s control.

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3 people have already announced it on Tnet and i

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Dec 1, 2023, 10:51 AM
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dont see any 1 bagging on Dabo.. so far so good.


all positive

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Geville Tiger on Clemson football , "Dabo's only problem is he has to deal with turd fans questioning every move he makes.”


Dabo slander???.....tip the hat and hopefully watch Dabo move on to........

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:10 AM
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fixing the next issue.


He would have corrected two big hiring mistakes in a very good way by hiring Luke..........just like he did hiring Riley.

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Re: Dabo slander???.....tip the hat and hopefully watch Dabo move on to........

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:10 PM
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Riley? The guy that couldn’t score an offensive touchdown against the chickens. Dude is overrated.

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Wow, so much ignorance so little time***


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Dec 1, 2023, 11:18 AM
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Is this real?

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:29 AM
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I don't know much about him

But, why was he fired at ole miss

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Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:39 AM
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Because Ole Miss sucks as a college football job.

He was then hired by UGA as the OL coach and that turned out pretty good.

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Because he wasn't a good head coach***

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Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:40 AM [ in reply to Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach ]
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They finished 6th in the West for three straight seasons. He had a losing record overall.

But he's a really good offensive line coach, which is why he was hired at Georgia.

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:19 AM
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Who better than Matt Luke to prepare our OL for the UGA opening game? I like it. I Would also like A.J. Ricker who would work well with Coach Riley.

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Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:24 AM
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Why not give someone on Tigernet a shot,like FM?

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Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach


Dec 1, 2023, 12:16 PM
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He’s not leaving the state of Georgia. Also, he hates coaching.

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:30 PM
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You're an angry little elf.

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LOL. As if you know anything about anything other than whining.***


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Dec 1, 2023, 11:28 AM
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Would be an awesome hire but I think some people are just throwing out predictions so that if it happens they can brag to say see I told you. If they’re wrong no one goes back and calls them out. I don’t think anything has been leaked yet.

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:30 AM
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Larry Williams has him on top of the list, everyone close to the program says it’s going to be a huge hire. Matt Luke would be about a big of a hire as Dabo could make

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:35 AM
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As I recall, Matt Luke is one big dude.

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:54 PM [ in reply to Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach ]
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Well if it does happen then yes that’s a Donald Trump yuuuuge hire 😂.

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Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:34 AM [ in reply to Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach ]
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You just described exactly what media people do!

LOL

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:02 PM [ in reply to Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach ]
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TI has him as a serious candidate. There is certainly smoke here. DHood also stated who he heard was huge. Matt Luke fits that bill.

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If true,


Dec 1, 2023, 11:39 AM
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That would be a big time hire for Dabo.

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:51 AM
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Matt Luke would be huge. HUGE. Been my favorite/choice.

An excellent OL Coach, and tactician.

Always hire the best because we are one of the few programs where you can go get the best.

Hopefully he’s over his burnout and is bored at home

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:45 AM
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I think it's Art Shell.

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:55 AM
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Ole Art might be a little past his prime.

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Dec 1, 2023, 1:02 PM
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Age is just a number. Just ask the Big Guy.

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Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:49 AM
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So, I guess we can't talk about hiring best of breed coaches is what we should have done in the first place?

Sorry for the snark. Just some frustration I needed to get out so I can fully enjoy the announcement on who we are bringing in...


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Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 11:57 AM
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Dabo’s trend it seems is that when a Position coach or coordinator steps down or leaves for another job he promotes from within. If the person he promoted doesn’t work out for whatever reason & is fired then Dabo goes out & gets the best name available.

It might not be the best system but it builds continuity & has worked for the most part but will obviously cause some gripes when it doesn’t

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:03 PM
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Honestly, my biggest gripe at the time was that we didn't appear to even put together a slate of best of breed coaches to at least speak to and compare with who we were considering from within. I would just like to have seen some competition for the 2 big coordinator jobs rather than just automatically promoting from within. I think I recall the quote where Dabo said he spent about 30 seconds thinking about outside candidates.

Dabo earned the right to make the calls so this is just one fan's opinion who wanted to see us bring in the best, no matter where it came from.

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:06 PM
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1/2 is not bad. Despite what people this Wes is doing a heck of a job. Especially being the guy that follows THE GUY.

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:30 PM
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Wes is doing a good job. Like I said, my biggest gripe at the time was the process.

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Well at least you were able to gripe about something .


Dec 1, 2023, 6:25 PM
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I’m sure that feels good for you.

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Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:32 PM [ in reply to Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach ]
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SLWCU:

Yes, you can. Everyone saw the poor choices. Now its been validated. But really...who gives a ^&%$ who was right...right? ; ) The changes show what many were saying was spot on. Nothing wrong with pointing them out in the way you, I and many others did. You keep being you. Gotta ignore the extremes from both ends.....

Personally, I'm just happy we have a HC who saw the same thing. And trust me, Dabo saw/recognized it WAY before Tyler. Dabo and Tyler are much more aligned than ppl could possibly imagine. I've been preaching about changes coming....for many months. Did we shoot ourselves in the foot--yep; did we take too long to adjust---yep. But be thankful we have a great coach who won't go down with the ship and not make the hard choices. Many coaches would sit back and continue to stay in their comfort zone. Not our guy....

Let me end with this. Dabo & Co. have the potential in this new era of NIL, to combine the best of the way things use to be, and be cutting-edge in this new era. It will be akin to a top-flight Pro who may take a bit less to go play for an organization who treats them like gold and wins Championships. Only difference is CLEM will match the pay. You aren't going to HEAR anyone admit that...just like you won't hear Dabo say he made some misjudgments (which we all do). Ppl are so confused when they say CLEM doesn't have enough $$$ --- they have no clue....

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Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:53 PM
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I'm with you. In Dabo we trust. No one bats a 1000 but he still has a HOF average!

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Sigh


Dec 1, 2023, 3:23 PM [ in reply to Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach ]
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We need a QB. Period.

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:38 PM
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VantheBengal, you should delete your account and come back in august with a better disguise.

I hope you enjoy hoops season in Athens.

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:42 PM
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Didn't realize he is only 47 yo...

Looks a lot older....

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Re: Matt Luke will be our new OL coach

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:44 PM
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Yep...weight and stress will do that to ya

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He would also require a tile,


Dec 1, 2023, 12:50 PM
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like Associate Head Coad, Assistant Head coach,.....

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:55 PM
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I imagine they will let him select whatever tile he wants for his office...

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Dec 1, 2023, 12:50 PM
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That's what I'm hearing also.

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That would be a "Splash Hire" for sure, but would not fit David Hood's


Dec 1, 2023, 1:03 PM
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"time sensitive" comment. Unless he meant getting the new coach off and running early on recruiting ASAP.

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Dec 1, 2023, 2:40 PM
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The TCU coach and Boston Coach is still in the conversation also. So don't know. Who Dabo is going to get

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Dec 1, 2023, 3:41 PM
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He left his UGA job to spend more time with his family…


Is he tired of his family now?

Admittedly Dabo is probably the most family friendly HC in college football…that can’t hurt…

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LOL okay.***


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