Coaching Rumors: UGA OL Coach

I'm late to the party here, and this is hardly breaking news. But to recap from earlier this week....Two names emerged this week as possible replacements for Neil Callaway as the University of Georgia's offensive line coach. The candidates are Stacey Searels of LSU and Brad Scott of Clemson.

Scott and Richt worked together for Bobby Bowden for several years before Scott began his unsuccessful tenure as the Gamecocks' head coach. After leaving the University of South Carolina, Scott joined the Clemson coaching staff serving as tight ends coach, offensive line and offensive coordinator at different times. Earlier in the week, Dean Legge from DawgPost.com felt that Richt and Scott might be close on a deal while the AJC's Chip Towers was less optimistic.

On the other hand, UGASports.com's Steve Patterson has reported that Georgia is talking with LSU offensive line coach Stacey Searels. Coach Searles, original from Georgia, was an All-American offensive lineman for Auburn under Pat Dye and Neil Callaway in 1987. He served for two years on Coach Saban's staff at LSU. He was one of only two holdovers in the Saban to Miles transition.

Both coaches have won National Titles as an assistant coach (FSU '93 for Scott and LSU 2003 for Searels). Both would be quality hires.

Personally, I'm most intrigued by Searels. He's a helluva a recruiter and talent evaluator, and his lines play incredibly tough. He also saved two guys from a burning van a few years back. To sign him, Richt would probably have to beat out Les Miles and Nick Saban for his services.

In non-Dawg coaching rumors:
-- The Wishbone has a great recap of other coaching moves around the SEC.
-- Alabama's Scout.com site has an in-depth premium article on the candidates for all their open spots.

PWD

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