It was noted a couple of days ago that Georgia appeared to be on the verge of hiring Washington Redskins assistant Kirk Olivadotti as the Bulldogs’ new linebackers coach. Nearly one full weekend of slow news later, that hiring has been confirmed by the university.
Here’s what both Mark Richt and Olivadotti had to say in an official statement:
“In hiring an assistant, we look for someone who first is at the top level in football knowledge and competency,” said Richt. “Then we want someone who is a teacher of the game, be an example for young men, and can serve as a mentor for our student-athletes. We found all those qualities in Kirk.”
“It’s exciting to have this opportunity to work with Coach Richt, his coaching staff and players,” said Olivadotti. “I want to thank him for his confidence in what I can hopefully bring to the program. I also want to thank Mr. Snyder and the Redskins for the last 11 years in Washington and the NFL.”
Olivadotti was the longest tenured assistant with the Redskins and Richt is the longest tenured head coach in the SEC.
