Bryan McClendon shares why it means so much for him to coach for Georgia

By Connor Riley, DawgNation

February 23, 2023 at 4:24 pm EST

Bryan McClendon Georgia receivers coach and pass game coordinator Bryan McClendon during Georgias game against Tennessee on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh) (Tony Walsh/Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

By Connor Riley, DawgNation

February 23, 2023 at 4:24 pm EST

For Bryan McClendon, it wasn’t a difficult decision to come back to Georgia. Despite being hired by Miami last offseason, McClendon had an opportunity to return to a place that meant so much to him in Georgia.

Safe to say McClendon’s second stint for the Bulldogs has been beneficial for both sides. Georgia won its second straight national championship, while McClendon got his first as a coach. The wide receivers in particular came up big in the 42-41 win over Ohio State, a credit to McClendon’s coaching and the growth in the room.

“I thought B-Mac did a good job selling to our team,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said after the win over Ohio State. “We had several coaches stand up and speak on Friday, and he talked about the personal respect level that he has for the attention their receivers are getting, and they certainly deserve that. They’re really good, really talented.”