George Teague has been a defender his entire life. From being a military kid who moved his way across the states, to the reputation he earned after plying his trade in defensive secondaries from Alabama to Texas. George Teague always thought he’d be a soccer player until his mom told him he’d be playing football instead. That script has flipped nowadays with many parents viewing football as the more dangerous sport, despite various levels of data that suggest otherwise. Regardless, George first burst into the national scene with his Sugar Bowl heroics in the Crimson and white.
During this week’s #eTSChalkTalk he recalls the Alabama and Dallas Cowboys glory days. He also discusses his passion of competition which expresses itself in coaching defending state finalist, John Paul II football program that he helped raise from the dead. He’s earned praise for his ability to resurrect struggling programs with his Plano based Private school as his latest stop. As a former safety, he focuses our chalk time on how to defend trips. A concept he says, that isn’t emphasized enough in the coaching world. Disguising coverage to make it look the same each time a QB makes his read, has been a concept he takes pride in.
It would be remiss if we didn’t talk about the infamous T.O. incident at Cowboys Stadium all those years ago. As a 49ers fan myself, I was appreciative of him defending his own turf during a moment of disrespect. It’s an experience that has shaped his life with a reminder for all of us that there are some things worth fighting for. In a society and sport obsessed with offense(s), it’s a good reminder why there is a time for defense. Defending our turf, defending our team, and even defending trips.
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