re: Source - Cochran felt outside sources kept him from going to Ole Miss; sick of Saban

The laughable part for me is all the people acting like UGA is somehow making a huge mistake hiring him as ST coordinator.

The job didn't exist a few years ago... Basically it was an afterthought that was given to TE coaches as an extra responsibility 90% of the time. Even *with* Fountain as ST coach, I'd say last year was a little "meh". We've been great in the kicking game with Hot Rod, and our punter improved SIGNIFICANTLY, but those guys are working with specialist assistants on their technique, not the ST Coordinator. Fountain likely knew no more about proper kickoff technique than I do.

And our return units have been iffy for a while. I don't *think* they'll get worse under Cochran... though it's certainly a possibility. Biggest thing he can help contribute to is consistently improving the KO/Punt coverage units. I'd say we've been great at KO coverage, but it's really been on the back of most people not expecting a chance to return Hot Rod's KO. Punt coverage has been pretty atrocious for a while. Again, don't think it gets worse, but it's possible.