Why Grantham?
You may have questions about the process we have endured to finally name a DC at Georgia. You may even have questions about Todd Grantham himself. After all, his only stint as a Cleveland Browns DC was less than stellar in some people’s minds.
The only stat I need to see is the flowing:
Coaches who hired Todd Grantham
FrankBeamer/Bud Foster
Nick Saban
Romeo Crennel
Dom Capers
Wade Phillips
That’s a veritable who’s who of great defensive minds to have learned from and coach for. The fact that each of these men hired Todd Grantham, says it all to me. Congratulations to Coach Grantham and Coach Mark Richt!
Proceed with GATA! Go Dawgs!
Nick Saban tried to hire him at the Miami Dolphins…. and I also heard Nick made the call when Saban learned that Kirby Smart was considering UGA… that says alot.
January 18, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Absolutely!
January 18, 2010 at 12:40 PM
This list who have hired him is all that needs to be said about this selection. You are right on target.
January 16, 2010 at 3:51 PM
OK Rex I have a question for you. who would you pick for a special teams coach? Just for discussion sake.
January 16, 2010 at 5:43 AM
I think Coach Erk would be proud,,,,the return to ” GATA ” !!!!!!!
I can’t wait to football season,,,
January 16, 2010 at 1:58 AM
The 3-4 defense is not one I believe we have run at UGA before. At least not in recent memory. I like the fact that he used “aggressive, attacking and physical” when describing his defensive philosophy.
I hope Garner sticks around. It might take a bump in his pay to keep him, but I think he’s worth it.
January 15, 2010 at 3:36 PM
We ran a 3-4 under Goff in the early 90s.
January 16, 2010 at 12:34 AM
I am excited for next season.
January 15, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Agreed. This was the name I was most excited about when different names were tossed around. I love his experience. I think he has a lot to prove. And I actually think we can keep him for 3 years or so.
Go Dawgs!
January 15, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Seems to be a good hire, maybe better than the ones who turned us down. Will Travis Jones come too?
January 15, 2010 at 1:52 PM
I have not heard about the other jobs yet.
January 15, 2010 at 1:58 PM
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Keep up the good work …… and Go Dawgs!
January 15, 2010 at 2:47 PM