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Commanders coach Dan Quinn was a bouncer in college

Dan Quinn’s impressive resume includes his time as a bouncer in college.

If you looked across the NFL at every head coach and guessed which one was a bouncer in a previous life, which coach would you name?

If you said Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, you’d be correct. In an interview with JP Finlay of NBC Washington at this week’s NFL Annual League Meeting, Quinn discussed his hectic first 50+ days on the job, including going from evaluating his new roster to free agency.

Now, Quinn and general manager Adam Peters are in full draft evaluation mode.

While Finlay kept it mostly serious with Quinn, he did ask him about attending college at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland, about 30 minutes from one of the East Coast’s most popular vacation spots, Ocean City.

Quinn acknowledged he had a lot of fun during his college days, where he was so good that he ended up in the school’s Hall of Fame. He said Ocean City was a lot of fun and a place where he had some cool summer jobs, one of which included being a bouncer.

Quinn noted he was a bouncer at more than one local bar, to which Finlay replied:

“If you were the bouncer, I would have behaved,” Finlay joked.

Quinn’s reply: “They didn’t.”

In looking back at Quinn’s time as a player at Salisbury, there is this legendary photo.

Quinn certainly looked the part of a bouncer — or pro wrestler.

Five words kept Dan Quinn going on journey back to head coaching job

Dan Quinn is grateful for another shot at being a head coach. And he’s prepared for this.

“This is such an awesome moment,” is how Commanders head coach Dan Quinn launched his introductory press conference Monday.

No doubt the word “awesome” is used entirely too often by so many who are so easily entertained by the most simplistic music or silly video.

However, for Quinn, he had a 28-3 lead in a Super Bowl and lost it. It must have been excruciating to close the 2016 season losing in overtime to the Patriots. Quinn did lead the Falcons back to the playoffs, including winning a first-round game the next season.

Two 7-9 seasons (2018-19) followed, and when 2020 started horribly (0-5), he was fired. He landed in Dallas in 2021, serving as defensive coordinator for the last three seasons.

But Quinn had a longing, which he summarized this way Monday: “Over the past few years, there are five words that have probably tested my feet and head: ‘If I get another shot.'”

Quinn talked of how he had studied and learned in coaching, but there were also other lessons he realized that “you just have to live.” He said these are lessons that come not only through success but also adversity. “But once you learn those lessons, all you want to do is grab them and run and prove it. So let me tell you, I am ready to run and prove it, run like hell.”

“I’m a little older, maybe a little more chrome (pointing to his graying beard), hopefully a little bit wiser,” Quinn said. “But I am also incredibly grateful for all that has led me to being here.”

Indeed Quinn is not spoiled. He didn’t have the opportunity to play at an Ohio State or Alabama. He instead played at Salisbury and had to start coaching at William & Mary, VMI and Hofstra.

Quinn talked about building trust and earning the trust of others. There was no hint of entitlement. His experiences have molded him and shaped him. He is indeed grateful to be chosen as Washington’s new head coach.

Quinn has been given another shot, and now he gets to run with it.

Living through his struggles and adversity, he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Therefore, Monday for Dan Quinn was indeed “awesome.”

Four-star OLB Jalon Walker sets commitment date

Salisbury High School linebacker recruit Jalon Walker has set his commitment date. He will decide among UGA, Clemson, Alabama, and more.

Linebacker recruit Jalon Walker is ready to commit to a college football program. On Nov. 6, Walker put the University of Georgia among his latest edition of top schools.

Now, Walker has scheduled his commitment date for March 28.

Walker is rated a four-star outside linebacker recruit. He plays football for Salisbury High School. Salisbury is a small town north of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Walker is a rising senior in high school and is a member of the class of 2022. He measures 6 feet, 2 inches and weighs 220 pounds, which is solid size for a linebacker.

Kirby Smart and Georgia are one of the top destinations for elite linebacker recruits in college football. The Georgia Bulldogs are deep at the position, but the Dawgs are likely losing Adam Anderson and possibly more to the 2022 NFL draft.

Walker has received scholarship offers from FSU, LSU, Tennessee, Oregon, Clemson and Texas among others.

Walker will decide among UNC, Auburn, Clemson, Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State this month. The four-star linebacker announced his commitment date via his Twitter account:

Will Walker be the next great linebacker to play for the Georgia Bulldogs? The four-star is projected to commit to the Clemson Tigers.

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UGA football among top schools for 4-star OLB Jalon Walker

Four-star Salisbury High School linebacker Jalon Walker puts the University of Georgia and more among his latest edition of top schools

The Georgia Bulldogs offered a football scholarship to linebacker Jalon Walker back in August. On Nov. 6, Walker has put the University of Georgia among his latest edition of top schools.

Walker is a four-star outside linebacker recruit, who plays football for Salisbury High School. Salisbury is a smaller town north of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Walker is currently a junior in high school and is a member of the class of 2022. He measures at six-foot-two and weighs 220 pounds, which is good size for a linebacker. He’s got ample time to decide where he wants to play college football.

Kirby Smart and Georgia are one of the top destinations for elite linebacker recruits in college football. The University of Georgia is loaded at the position currently, but the Dawgs are likely losing several linebackers to the NFL following this season.

College football players, who have played in over four games, are allowed to return next season due to COVID-19, even if they are seniors. This will be something to watch in programs across the country following this season.

Walker has already received scholarship offers from FSU, LSU, Tennessee, Oregon, Clemson, Texas and more. The attention of these major programs further justifies Walker’s elite four-star rating.

Jalon Walker puts UNC, Auburn, Clemson, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State in his list of top schools. He’s got lots of elite programs to choose from. He removed LSU, Arizona State, Texas, and more from his top ten. The four-star linebacker announced his top schools via his Twitter account:

Go Dawgs! Best of luck to Walker throughout his recruitment process and with his college football career. He should be a priority target for the Bulldogs in the class of 2022.

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UGA football among top schools for 4-star OLB Jalon Walker

4-star OLB Jalon Walker put UGA, Texas, LSU, and more among his top schools.

The Georgia Bulldogs recently offered a football scholarship to Jalon Walker. Now, Walker has put the University of Georgia among his top schools.

Walker is a four-star outside linebacker recruit, who plays football for Salisbury High School. Salisbury is just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Walker is currently a junior in high school. He has over a year to decide where he wants to play college football.

Kirby Smart and Georgia are looking more and more like the top destination for linebackers in college football. The University of Georgia is loaded at the position headed into the 2020 season.

Walker has already received scholarship offers from LSU, Tennessee, Oregon, Clemson, Texas and more. The attention of these major programs further justifies Walker’s four-star rating.

Jalon Walker puts UNC, Auburn, Clemson, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Georgia, Ohio State, LSU, Arizona State, and Texas in his top schools. He announced his top schools via his Twitter account:

Go Dawgs! Best of luck to Walker throughout his recruitment process.

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UGA football offers scholarship to Jalon Walker

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a football scholarship to Jalon Walker, a four-star Salisbury, NC outside linebacker.

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a football scholarship to Jalon Walker. Walker is a four-star outside linebacker recruit, who plays football for Salisbury High School. Salisbury is just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Walker is currently a junior in high school. He’s got over a year to decide where he wants to play college football, but he plans to release a list of his top schools soon (Aug. 28).

Kirby Smart and Georgia are looking more and more like the top destination for linebackers in college football. The University of Georgia is loaded at the linebacker position headed into the 2020 season.

Fortunately for Walker, many of Georgia’s present day starters will be in the NFL when he signs with a college football program. We’ll update you throughout his recruitment.

Walker has already received scholarship offers from LSU, Tennessee, Oregon, Clemson, Texas, and more. The attention of these major programs further justifies Walker’s four-star rating.

Jalon Walker was excited to receive a scholarship offer from UGA:

Go Dawgs! Best of luck to Walker throughout his high school career and recruitment.

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