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Former Alabama, Georgia assistant Scott Cochran lands head coaching job at West Alabama
By Andrew Olson
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Former Alabama and Georgia assistant Scott Cochran has landed a head coaching opportunity. Cochran is the new head man at West Alabama, the Division II program announced Monday.
Cochran, 45, is a New Orleans native and LSU alumnus. He got his coaching start as a graduate assistant at his alma mater under Nick Saban in 2001.
I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead the University of West Alabama football program as head coach,” Cochran said in a released statement. “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.
Cochran gained fame as Alabama’s strength and conditioning coach from 2007-19. He made the move to Georgia ahead of the 2020 season, reuniting with Kirby Smart and becoming UGA’s special teams coordinator.
Cochran took a leave of absence from Georgia in August 2021 to deal with substance abuse. He returned to the team in October 2021, assuming an off-field role as Will Muschamp had taken over special teams.
After 2 years of sobriety, Cochran relapsed in November 2023. He left the Georgia football program in 2024.
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,” Cochran said in a program release. “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.
As LSU (2001-04), Alabama (2007-19) and Georgia (2020-23), Cochran was part of 8 national championship teams in 2003, ’09, ’11, ’12, ’15, ’17 ’21 and ’22.
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