Soon after the dismissal of Donovan Raiola as Nebraska’s offensive line coach Saturday afternoon, Pete Nakos of On3 reported that Georgia Tech offensive line coach Geep Wade would be hired as the Cornhuskers’ new O-Line coach. Several other media outlets also reported the news Saturday, though there’s been no official word from the university.
Wade’s line with the Yellow Jackets paved the way for Tech to rush for 203 yards per game (second in the ACC) while allowing just nine sacks this season, the fewest allowed by any ACC line this season. By contrast, Nebraska allowed nine sacks to Minnesota alone. Wade’s first line with the Yellow Jackets led the ACC in rushing, and his second line finished second. Tech also was the best pass protection line in the ACC, allowing the fewest sacks of any ACC team in his first two years there. Wade also has familiarity with two NU offensive staffers, having coached with current quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas at Midwestern State in 2005 and Marcus Satterfield at Chattanooga in 2011 and 2012.
Wade’s unique name is derived from his initials, Gideon Pool Wade IV.