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http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpos...new-defensive-line-coach-a-legend-in-georgia/
Not to beat a dead horse, considering there are a couple of threads about Simpson already on the board, but I found this article to be quite insightful regarding his Buford days. It also sheds some light to his connection with Richt. It's worth noting that Simpson's son went on Twitter to say that this is the best article that he has seen about his dad.
As I stated in other threads, I really like this hire for many reasons. Whether or not he can recruit or not seems to be a huge concern for many on this board, and that's a fair concern. I, however, am confident that Simpson will be able to recruit at a very high level, especially in the state of Georgia. His coaching ability speaks for itself.
Key highlights
From Dexter Wood (Simpson's AD/Predecessor):
"He ran the program, but the defensive line was his specialty. At every practice, he spent time in the trenches."
"He became a guru, to the point college recruiters would come around and get on the [chalkboard] with him. That’s what he studied in the offseason. He’s one of the best defensive line coaches, any level, anywhere.”
"He could walk into any school in the state,” Wood said, “and know someone.”
Wood on Simpson's stint in the NFL- "What he missed was molding young players. The NFL is totally a business. Jess is about more than just football.”
From national recruiting experts:
"That’s why Richt, during his tenure at Georgia, invited Simpson to teach D-line at coaching clinic in 2013. Their connection was forged on the recruiting trail; Buford is about 50 miles from Athens."
“He’s seen some of the best recruiters in the world come through his school and how they pitch. He’s learned on the job in that way. He’ll be able to recruit defensive linemen in Broward and Dade and bring more kids from Georgia to Miami.”
From rival high school coaches:
"He's a household name"
"A legend"
Not to beat a dead horse, considering there are a couple of threads about Simpson already on the board, but I found this article to be quite insightful regarding his Buford days. It also sheds some light to his connection with Richt. It's worth noting that Simpson's son went on Twitter to say that this is the best article that he has seen about his dad.
As I stated in other threads, I really like this hire for many reasons. Whether or not he can recruit or not seems to be a huge concern for many on this board, and that's a fair concern. I, however, am confident that Simpson will be able to recruit at a very high level, especially in the state of Georgia. His coaching ability speaks for itself.
Key highlights
From Dexter Wood (Simpson's AD/Predecessor):
"He ran the program, but the defensive line was his specialty. At every practice, he spent time in the trenches."
"He became a guru, to the point college recruiters would come around and get on the [chalkboard] with him. That’s what he studied in the offseason. He’s one of the best defensive line coaches, any level, anywhere.”
"He could walk into any school in the state,” Wood said, “and know someone.”
Wood on Simpson's stint in the NFL- "What he missed was molding young players. The NFL is totally a business. Jess is about more than just football.”
From national recruiting experts:
"That’s why Richt, during his tenure at Georgia, invited Simpson to teach D-line at coaching clinic in 2013. Their connection was forged on the recruiting trail; Buford is about 50 miles from Athens."
“He’s seen some of the best recruiters in the world come through his school and how they pitch. He’s learned on the job in that way. He’ll be able to recruit defensive linemen in Broward and Dade and bring more kids from Georgia to Miami.”
From rival high school coaches:
"He's a household name"
"A legend"
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