Eddie George reacts to being named head coach at TSU
Tennessee State University made the hiring of Tennessee Titans great Eddie George as its next head coach official on Tuesday, and George spoke about his new job in an introductory press conference shortly after.
For George, this is his first foray into coaching after having a successful career at both the collegiate and NFL levels.
He’ll have plenty of help along the way, though, as reports have suggested that former Titans head coach Jeff Fisher is advising him and former NFL cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is joining the coaching staff.
Those are just two of the big names that have been rumored to be helping George in some form or fashion. It’ll be interesting to see how the rest of his coaching staff shakes out.
From all accounts, George nailed his first press conference as head coach, which isn’t always easy to do unless you’re a great speaker like the former Heisman Trophy winner.
Former @Titans RB @EddieGeorge2727 was just introduced as the new head football coach at @TSU_Tigers. pic.twitter.com/sRZ7BrOHIH
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 13, 2021
George thanked Tiger Nation for welcoming him and made it clear he isn’t there to fool around.
Eddie George: I have some big shoes to fill but I'm confident that I'm the right man to do this job…it's a huge responsibility and one that I don't take lightly. When I was presented w/this opportunity I was floored initially. But I see what Deion has done at Jackson St.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) April 13, 2021
Before taking the job, George says he reached out to different head coaches, both past and present, including Fisher, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin.
Eddie George says he reached out to multiple HCs before accepting the TSU job. George lists Jeff Fisher, Mike Tomlin and Mike Vrabel as coaches that he spoke to. #Titans
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) April 13, 2021
George takes the reins from former Tennessee State head coach, Rod Reed, who was with the program for more than a decade and compiled an overall record of 60-69.
