With the Dead Period ending soon,...

One thing is almost certain, just about anything will be better than what we had! The dc at Air Force looks pretty doggone good to me. GOOOO you hairy Dawgs!!!!!!!!!!

Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Todd Grantham has emerged as the front-runner for the Georgia defensive coordinator job, Rivals.com has learned.

Grantham has served as defensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns and an assistant for the Texans and Colts. He was a college assistant from 1996-98 at Michigan State. Grantham was a defensive lineman at Virginia Tech, where he began his coaching career (1990-95).

Copied the following from David Hale's column this morning . . . .

While the argument can certainly be made that Grantham isn't an SEC guy and won't be an asset on the recruiting trail, I think just the opposite could be true.

When the top-flight recruits are trying to decide between a handful of elite programs, there are minimal distinctions from one school to the next. But Grantham offers a big asset to Georgia that Bud Foster and Vic Koenning and Kirby Smart and John Chavis would not -- he knows the NFL.

Want to get prepared to make the jump to \"The League\"? Well this guy isn't just going to tell you that he can do it, he has the resume to prove it. He has the connections at the next level to get your name out there. He knows every bit of what coaches in the NFL are looking for and can make sure you are armed with those skills before you leave Georgia.

Looks like wlayton's inside info might be coming to fruition . . . .

Hmmmmmmm....sounds familiar, Buc.

Hitching my wagon to this information wlayton.

Think that you and I are on the same page when referring to what an NFL coach can do for these young recruits. Seldom does a school keep a top flight player for four years. As the article says, Grantham has a lot of connections in the NFL.

Think also this would open up our recruiting possibilities. Lots of talent coming out of Texas every year and having someone in our coaching ranks (wearing a star right now) could not possibly hurt.

Jeffrey Whitaker . . .

Really hoping to get this young man. What a fit he would be for Coach Grantham. News has it that he and Garrison Smith are rooming together at the Army Game this Saturday on NBC.

by Barry Every - 10/2/2009

* SpeedDivision I Player
* SizeBlue Chip
* StrengthBlue Chip
* AgilityDivision I Player
* Lateral PursuitDivision I Player

On the Hoof: Very wide shoulders and thick upper body with a wide powerbase and athletic-looking legs. Whitaker has massive arms and really looks the part of a fit, run-stopping machine. He is built like a taller Brandon Thompson of Clemson.
Needs Improvement: He has to be more consistent with pad level at the point of attack and use more than a bull rush for his pass-rushing technique.
Most Impressive: Whitaker is one massive human being that takes up a lot of space along the line of scrimmage. He is just too strong to be pushed off the ball, and he does a nice job pursuing plays laterally.
Conclusion: Size alone makes him a candidate for playing time as a freshman, especially in short-yardage situations. If he can stay healthy and improve his ability to put pressure on the quarterback, he will become an all-league performer.

Noe THAT's a great point on the recruiting front!!

There's also a Saban connection, worked together at Michigan State.