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Georgia’s Mel Tucker once again linked to coaching vacancies

Georgia's defensive coordinator Mel Tucker has been named a potential candidate for a number of coaching vacancies following the 2018 season.
Nov 27, 2018

The college football coaching carousel is well under way. At least 10 coaching positions have opened.

One name that has been mentioned with multiple Power 5 jobs is Georgia defensive coordinator Mel Tucker. Georgia has the nation’s No. 13 pass defense.

SBNation's Steven Godfrey and Richard Johnson have reported that Tucker is on the shortlist for two ACC vacancies. The Athletic's Bruce Feldman is also reporting that Tucker is a candidate for the vacancy at Colorado.

Since his arrival at Georgia with Kirby Smart before the 2016 season, Tucker has been linked to a number of vacancies.

Prior to Georgia and Alabama, Tucker served as an assistant with the NFL’s Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Smart was not asked about Tucker during his Monday press conference.

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