Georgia recruiting coordinator Rodney GarnerNAME THAT BOSSIn 15 seasons as Georgia’s defensive line coach, Rodney Garner worked under six defensive coordinators:1. Joe Kines (1998)2. Kevin Ramsey (1999)3. Gary Gibbs (2000)4. Brian VanGorder (2001-04)5. Willie Martinez (2005-09)6. Todd Grantham (2010-12)
Georgia wrapped up its on-campus football practices for the Capital One Bowl minus one assistant coach Friday morning.
While the Bulldogs were continuing their preparation for Nebraska on New Year’s Day with a 90-minute workout, defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Rodney Garner was in street clothes packing up boxes in his office at the Butts-Mehre athletic complex. Garner, the veteran of Georgia’s coaching staff, was finally headed home.
Auburn announced late Thursday night that Garner had accepted the opportunity to have the same responsibilities with the Tigers. The 46-year-old Garner played at Auburn from 1984 to ’88 and was with his alma mater from 1990 to ’95 in varying roles as recruiting coordinator, tight ends coach and strength and conditioning assistant.
Garner, who is from the Birmingham suburb of Leeds, was welcomed by some of his former teammates as he was introduced Friday afternoon by new Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn.