Georgia Tech’s Collins hires former Florida assistant Turner

Published February 15, 2022 4:30 PM

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins has hired former Florida assistant David Turner as assistant head coach for defense. Turner also will be the defensive run-game coordinator. Turner has coached defensive linemen in the Southeastern Conference for 20 years. In 2013-14, he worked with Collins at Mississippi State. Turner has been coaching for 36 years, with other stops at Florida, Texas A&M, Kentucky, Alabama and Vanderbilt. Collins has rebuilt his staff after firing three assistants following a 3-9 season that ended with six consecutive losses.

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