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Buford's Jess Simpson reflects on opportunity to coach sons
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Buford coach Jess Simpson talks to players from the sideline during the Class AAAAA state semifinals game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Tom Riden Stadium in Buford.
Tricia Simpson doesn’t even try to follow the conversations. Whenever husband Jess and their sons break down the Xs and Os concerning whomever Buford football is playing that week, Tricia lets the discussion flow. It’s not uncommon for the father and his sons to briefly revert to their respective football personas of a coach and his players, even at the dinner table.
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Riverside Military names Nicholas Garrett as its new football coach
Garrett brings 11 years of college coaching experience
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Nicholas Garrett, born and raised near the California coastline, required only one visit to Gainesville to fall in love with Riverside Military. Much to his delight, the feeling was mutual. Riverside Military on Tuesday announced Garrett’s hiring as its new football coach, bringing the former college coordinator across the country to revive a program that has won three games over the past two seasons.
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