Page 8 - Todd Bates News Today

2023 DT Terry Simmons spoke to All Clemson about Nick Eason taking over for Todd Bates as the Tigers defensive tackles coach.

Oklahoma announced that it has hired Alabama cornerbacks coach Jay Valai to the same role. Valai completes new coach Brent Venables' 10-person on-field staff.

All Clemson recently caught up with the father of 2023 DL Kelby Collins to discuss the turnover on the Clemson coaching staff and how it might impact his recruitment.

All Clemson caught up with 2024 OL target Kam Pringle to discuss Tony Elliotts departure and Thomas Austin taking over as the new offensive line coach for the Tigers.

Coach Swinney is making a splashy outside hire for a critical role.

Henry had a career-best 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in 2021

Bates, on Clemson's staff since 2017, had just been promoted to Assistant Head Coach last month

Venables poaches another member of his old staff.

Bates previously served as Clemsons defensive tackles coach.

Bates is highly regarded for his work on the defensive line and as a recruiter and joins Brent Venables at OU.