Jay Clark is rumored to be announced as the head coach of Georgia. Currently basking in the glory of his NCAA championship victory, the future seems to be already decided for Clark. Surely, the LSU Tigers coach is the news at the moment for reasons more than one. He did an incredible job and propelled Olivia Dunne and co. to clinch the SEC Championship.
Moreover, Clark, who is a UGA grad, served as the assistant coach under the legendary Suzanne Oculan. With speculations reaching sky-high and the possibilities being endless, fans have also gotten involved in a mix.
Jay Clark poised to shake up Georgia Gymnastics
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In a recent X update by GymCastic, the news of Jay Clark taking up the mantle of Georgia’s head coach was teased. It is a well-known fact that Georgia head coach, Courtney Kupets Carter was dismissed from her duties recently. And ever since the announcement, several names have been doing the rounds of who would probably take over the reigns.
RUMOR: JAY TO GEORGIA
Things to consider about who Georgia is *possibly* announcing :
1) Jay Clark is from GA, UGA alum, divorced last year
2) The McCools have proven themselves at many schools, are UGA alum
3) Only two other, non-retired, non-Jay NCAA 🏆 head coaches
4) UGA 💰— GymCastic (@GymCastic) April 22, 2024
One of the frontrunners that have emerged is Jay Clark. Following his immense success with the team, the possibility of Clark switching sides does not look far-fetched. The induction of their latest head coach would mean Georgia now has appointed four head coaches since 2009. This was after their iconic mentor, Suzanne Yoculan retired with Georgia boasting of a whopping 10 NCAA championships. Looking at the present scenario, Jay Clark seems to be the most viable option for Georgia to come back into the championship picture. Such a high-profile rumor seems to have caught the attention of the fans, and they were quick to react.
Outrage over Clark’s potential move to Georgia Gymnastics
The post received more than 73k views and netizens shared their two cents in the comment section. One of the fans got infuriated to hear about the rumored transfer of Clark to Georgia. They also added that this is an insane decision after the way Clark was treated there before.
if that’s true this is fucking insane. why would he go back after how they treated him https://t.co/SVO7WOoVRQ
— kate (@komovasbars) April 22, 2024
“Rumored to be 7figures. Jay would be paid more than most football coaches”, added another Twitter user.
Rumored to be 7figures. Jay would be paid more than most football coaches
— DougieDollas 🇺🇸 (@dhurstell) April 22, 2024
While one Gymnastics enthusiast shared his personal opinion and wrote, “Does Jay Clark really want to become LSU’s next Nick Saban?”. Considering the recent retirement of Nick Saban the X user shared such an opinion.
Does Jay Clark really want to become LSU’s next Nick Saban? Saban just retired. All of our hate can so easily be transferred to UGA gymnastics.
— – (@BigB0882) April 22, 2024
Another fan seemed curious to know when the team will be making their official announcement regarding the transfer of Clark.
When are they announcing ?
— south carolina wbb (@imnowanOUgymfan) April 22, 2024
One X user added further probable reasons that might be working behind the rumored transfer of Jay Clark to Georgia.
I thought LSU was paying the Griffeths more than UGA was paying CKC? Are Jay’s parents in Georgia? As someone in that situation now, it’s the only reason I could think of to leave the great thing he has going at LSU.
— Andrea G, J.D.⚖️ (@AndreaG114) April 22, 2024
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While another fan considered this to be a unique opportunity as this would be a “full circle” for Clark.
Omg that would be really full circle
— Natalie Brent (@natalieguthrie) April 22, 2024
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