New Strength Coach for BG

BG has hired a new strength coach to replace the revered Aaron Hillman, who has left for Michigan.  The new coach is Brandon Hourigan, who had a similar job at the University of Virginia, and before that, wait for it, at the University of Richmond.

I predict that your response to this will match closely your reaction to Coach Clawson.  If you think Coach Clawson is a guy who has the program on the right track, you are fine with this.  If  you are among the minority who are freaking out over one bad season and think Clawson is a small-time coach who is over his head, your thoughts on this hire will follow that narrative quite nicely.

Here's the thing.  I do think we are on the right track.  Regardless, we're on a track with Coach Clawson.  You are either in or out and you might as well give him his guys.  The results will eventually speak for themselves.

Strength coaches gain mythic status in football nations.  I think Michigan fans were more disappointed to lose Barwis than they were to lose Harbaugh.  These coaches also seem to form very close bonds with players.  Anyway, welcome to the Falcons, Coach Hourigan.