Been rolling Friend around in my head since the question was asked.
Friend being a new hire, how much of the final say does Friend have when it comes to recruiting a player.
Is there enough trust from the higher ups to let Friend be the iron hand making the decision between player A and player B? Especially or if for example the offensive coordinator wants player A and offensive line coach wants player B.
How far does the offensive coordinator's power extend when it comes to personnel on his side of the ball?
Looking at the defensive side of the ball, appears to me that Grantham said I want this guy and it is a must. Folks remember all of the press about Jenkins, comparisons to others players that have come through the SEC.
Going to give Richt a plus on Grantham . . . . he got out of the way and now he is beaming about Grantham, his defensive line, the linebackers and the defensive backfield. Watch his pressers.
Why would Richt hire Friend if he was not going to use the same principles on the offensive side of the ball that were used on the defense. I don't believe, or I hope that hiring Friend was not a stop gap decision. DawgnLA, again you made this old fart think. I like it.