Two updates from football...
One is that Julian Campienni, our d-line coach, will head to Rutgers to coach defensive ends. Best of luck to him. I will say this, we seemed to have really strong talent development on the defensive line over the last couple of years and I believe he will be missed. He was also an assistant head coach and had been the run-game coordinator. For example, Demetrious Hardamon transferred from an NAIA school. Karl Brooks is in the NFL. And I think overall d-line play was a strength for BG in the last couple years. This will be a key hire.
BG picked up another portal transfer. This one is Justin Eklund, a LB whose portal window opened when San Jose's coach left.
New Chapter… #AyZiggy #Committed @BG_Football @CoachSLawanson pic.twitter.com/xpqlXB3Cmb
— Justin Eklund (@Justin_Eklund) January 20, 2024
Eklund was a 3-star recruit from the Sacramento area. 247 has his with offers from Arizona State, Air Force, both Idahos and some FCS schools. He did not play much at all, appearing in 3 games each of his two seasons with the Spartans. No idea if he was injured.
Anyway, farewell Julian. And welcome Justin.
Julian was a one-time BG recruit who ended up going to UConn. I was shocked to see him return as a coach, but he added a lot of value and was loyal to the program. I hope we go outside the SL GA/friend tree for this hire.
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