VanGorder to SC

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VanGorder Selected As Defensive Coordinator at USC
Former Georgia Bulldogs Defensive Coordinator Returns to the SEC
University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier has named Brian VanGorder as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, it was announced today. VanGorder will officially join the Gamecock staff in January following the completion of the Atlanta Falcons' season.

VanGorder, 48, comes to Carolina after serving as the Falcons' linebackers coach in 2007. No stranger to the Southeastern Conference, VanGorder served as a very successful defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Georgia from
2001-04. During his Georgia tenure, six of his players were selected in the first two rounds of the NFL draft.

"I'm really pleased to hire a proven defensive coordinator that has an outstanding record working in the SEC," said Coach Spurrier. "Brian will personally coach the linebackers, but will actually coach all of the defensive players as we strive to improve our Gamecock defense. He's a good person, an outstanding family man and brings super qualifications and experience to this very important role in Carolina Football."

VanGorder brings more than 25 years of coaching experience to Columbia. During his four-year stint in Athens, Georgia posted a 42-10 record, won one SEC championship, two SEC East Division titles, three consecutive bowl games and posted three straight top-10 national finishes.

During his final season at Georgia in 2004, the 10-2 Bulldogs were ranked seventh in the final national poll as VanGorder's defense finished the season ranked in the top 10 in scoring defense.

In 2003, VanGorder's defense ranked third nationally in scoring defense, fourth in total defense and sixth in passing defense. In turn, VanGorder received the Frank Broyles "Assistant Coach of the Year" award.

The 2002 season saw VanGorder's defense not only lead the SEC in scoring defense, but finish fourth nationally. The Bulldogs allowed only 31 points during the final seven games of the season on their way to winning the Sugar Bowl and finishing third in the final national poll.

In his first year as defensive coordinator (2001), the Bulldogs ranked fifth in the nation in rushing defense and 17th in scoring defense, allowing just 18.9 points per game. He was named the recipient of the Valvoline Southern Sports Tonight "Assistant Coach of the Year."

"I'm very excited to join the Gamecock staff and work with Coach Spurrier," said VanGorder. "I look forward to this opportunity to learn and be a big part of helping South Carolina get better. I believe there is tremendous potential at South Carolina. I'm obviously familiar with the SEC, which is the best college league in America and where you compete against the best each week. I'm looking forward to the challenge."

Following his four-year tenure at Georgia, VanGorder coached linebackers for the Jacksonville Jaguars for one season in 2005,
helping the Jaguars rank sixth in the NFL in total defense.


Story Created: Dec 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM EST
 
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vangorder-douschebag. i know they guy, and worked with him for one season (thank god) when he was at GSU. He is an egotistical jackass. Which makes me curious if there is going to be an epic battle between him and the SS. VanGorder said in a press conference, "If i cant win at Georgia Southern, then im not a good coach." The results of the season 3-8. at least hes an honest jackass. I mean he had the winner of this years Walter Payton as a QB playing wide reciever last year, and never threw the ball to him. He had some retard that throws the ball as well as Helen Keller can see. So VanGoatf***er, this is for you :the_finger:
 
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vader said:
Don't sugarcoat it, man. How do you really feel?
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haha, funny thing was about him, his son went to the same HS as Mike Sewak (the coach for GSU that got fired the previous season) and he beat the crap out of BVG's son, his wife is a wanna be desperate housewives hooker, when it should really be more like desperate dirty trailor park skanks, i can go on and on about them, i worked in the GSU football office for several years,
 
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GASOUTHERNVOL said:
haha, funny thing was about him, his son went to the same HS as Mike Sewak (the coach for GSU that got fired the previous season) and he beat the crap out of BVG's son, his wife is a wanna be desperate housewives hooker, when it should really be more like desperate dirty trailor park skanks, i can go on and on about them, i worked in the GSU football office for several years,
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he broke up with you on your birthday didn't he? :)
 
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haha chuckle chuckle, how did you know? well the day he announced he was leaving, he had my type is resignation letter, and had me deliver it to sam baker, (our AD) not to mention he made us have our worst season E V E R.
 
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OK. Just checking. It's been a long day so I wanted to make sure I was actually paying attention posting in the correct place.
 
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haha yah, i wouldnt wish the BVG curse on yall though, ever since he said that at GSU hes sucked, i would rather the curse go to FLA, or Bama
 
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Let's all hope Phil makes as good a hire for our positions as this one appears top be.


University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier has named Brian VanGorder as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, it was announced today. VanGorder will officially join the Gamecock staff in January following the completion of the Atlanta Falcons' season. VanGorder, 48, comes to Carolina after serving as the Falcons' linebackers coach in 2007. No stranger to the Southeastern Conference, VanGorder served as a very successful defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Georgia from 2001-04. During his Georgia tenure, six of his players were selected in the first two rounds of the NFL draft.
 
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