A History of Beamer’s Offensive Hires

There is a perception out there that Frank Beamer hires offensive coaches who don’t have a lot of experience with other programs.  The perception is that he hires his friends and puts them in a position of power that they don’t deserve.  The word that has been thrown around is “Nepotism”.

I believe that Beamer has kept a coach or two around longer than he should have, but I also recognize that every coach likes to hire guys they’ve worked with before.  There is a certain comfort level that makes the transition smoother.

Today we’ll take a look at all of Frank Beamer’s offensive hires, ever since his own hiring in 1987.  At the end, you can decide whether or not Frank is guilty of nepotism.

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