RSW: Chip Long hired as OC, two more Jackets depart

Kyle Conarro

Kyle Conarro

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Another big week in off-the-field news, as Tech hires Chip Long to replace recently-dismissed Dave Patenaude at offensive coordinator and two more Jackets are leaving the Flats.

According to reporting by the AJC’s Ken Sugiura, Long will receive double the pay of his predecessor and become Tech’s highest-paid assistant, fetching $1.65M over two years.

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Chip Long hired as Jackets’ offensive coordinator
Chip Long hired as Jackets’ offensive coordinator — www.ramblinsports.com
After successful stops at Memphis (2016) and Notre Dame (2017-19), Long served as offensive analyst at Tennessee in 2020 before moving back into the OC role for the Green Waves in 2021.

Two more Jackets out as RB Griffin announces transfer, DB Thomas declares for draft
Two more Jackets out as RB Griffin announces transfer, DB Thomas declares for draft — www.ramblinsports.com
Running back Jamious Griffin, once a key recruit to kick off Geoff Collins’ tenure, will enter the transfer portal. Starting DB Juanyeh Thomas will also be gone next season after electing to enter the NFL draft.

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