LIST

These are the longest-tenured coaches in Class AAA (the numbers of seasons listed include 2013):

18 – Frank Barden, Cartersville

15 – Ulysses Hawthorne, Beach

13 – J.B. Arnold, Jefferson Co.

13 – Bob Christmas, North Hall

13 – Paul Standard, St. Pius

12 – Dan Duff, Rockmart

11 – Jeff Lee, Dawson County

10 – Eric Williams, Jackson (Atlanta)

9 – J.T. Pollock, Appling Co.

9 – Jess Simpson, Buford

9 – Pete Wiggins, Callaway

TRIVIA

Jefferson and Gainesville, both of northeast Georgia, won their first state championships in 2012. What had been the most recent northeast Georgia school to win a state title in football? (Answer Friday)

Answer to Wednesday’s question: The only school other than Tucker with a winning record against Marist head coach Alan Chadwick is Thomas County Central (6-1). No other schools have beaten Marist more than three times in the Chadwick era (1985-present).

COACH SPEAK

“The only difference between a champ and a chump is U.”

– Richmond Academy coach Chris Hughes

GHSF Daily asked coaches during the offseason if they have a favorite quote, saying or motto. We’ll run a different one each day. Coaches are invited to add to our list.

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