Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden has named the "baddest Georgia Bulldog of all-time". Gruden, who currently works at Barstool Sports, notably served as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' head coach and the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders' head coach (two different stints).
Gruden received a package of gear from Georgia football including several shirts, pullovers, a visor, a pair of shoes and more. He could not help but go on a rant about all the Georgia players he loved over the years.
"And you know the baddest Georgia Bulldog of all-time, in my opinion?" asked Gruden. "It would be Hines Ward. He would run a freaking corner, boom! He would knock you out."
Hines Ward is currently the wide receivers coach at Arizona State. He played in the NFL from 1998-2011 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is a former Super Bowl MVP and finished his NFL career with over 12,000 receiving yards and 85 receiving touchdowns.
Ward is well known for delivering massive blocks to opponents. His playing style may not be allowed now, but it was perfectly legal during his career.
This box needs no introduction at ALL.
— Jon Gruden (@BarstoolGruden) April 2, 2025
THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS ARE IN THE HOUSE!
Thank you Coach Smart and all of @GeorgiaFootball for all this incredible gear, I really love the shoes!
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Ward is exactly the kind of player that coaches love. He's one of many former Georgia Bulldogs that Jon Gruden complemented in his rant. Gruden loves all kind of former Georgia running backs.
Georgia football and head coach Kirby Smart should be showing Gruden's video as a pitch to recruits. Gruden knows football and he knows that Georgia's had some great players over the years.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Former NFL coach Jon Gruden shows love to Georgia football
