re: Pete Jenkins and recruiting

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If I recall correctly, Jenkins was only going to be here for this season.
I don't recall Jenkins or O ever saying anything like that

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if my memory serves me correct... Pete was brought in as a stop gap when CEO was named interim.

BUT... following the full time hire (at which time A. Thomas was named GM too) Pete was asked to stay on.

So he WAS a stopgap. Then he wasn't.

Pete is a legend in CFB coaching ranks. Austin is a damn good recruiter, and this ain't his first gig if that's what you're thinking. We get the best of both worlds, in a way.

Yes, many recruits are focused on their position coach, not coordinator or HC. And no, Pete can't make those eval and recruiting visits. However, his name works in our favor here; all another coach (such as Aranda) needs to do is get him on the phone during a visit or secure a visit to campus, where Jenkins is at his best.