A bit of a blast from the past.
New head coach at West Alabama. Good for him.
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead the University of West Alabama football program as head coach,” Cochran said in the official announcement made on program’s website. “UWA has a rich tradition of athletic excellence, and I look forward to working with our talented student-athletes, dedicated staff, and passionate community to continue that legacy. Together, we will strive for greatness and make our supporters proud.”
"My own personal struggles have given me a unique perspective that allows me to expertly develop players and prepare them to go to the next level. I get to know players better than they know themselves, and I feel that I have something to give back through head coaching. This is more than just a job for me; it’s a calling to help young men grow both on and off the field.”
Cochran spent four seasons at Georgia as the special teams coach but he was away from the program for most of the 2021 campaign. Cochran entered a rehabilitation facility prior to the start of that season due to an addiction to opiates.
Mark Schlabach of ESPN wrote about Cochran's addiction story here.
New head coach at West Alabama. Good for him.
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead the University of West Alabama football program as head coach,” Cochran said in the official announcement made on program’s website. “UWA has a rich tradition of athletic excellence, and I look forward to working with our talented student-athletes, dedicated staff, and passionate community to continue that legacy. Together, we will strive for greatness and make our supporters proud.”
"My own personal struggles have given me a unique perspective that allows me to expertly develop players and prepare them to go to the next level. I get to know players better than they know themselves, and I feel that I have something to give back through head coaching. This is more than just a job for me; it’s a calling to help young men grow both on and off the field.”
Cochran spent four seasons at Georgia as the special teams coach but he was away from the program for most of the 2021 campaign. Cochran entered a rehabilitation facility prior to the start of that season due to an addiction to opiates.
Mark Schlabach of ESPN wrote about Cochran's addiction story here.
