Chorus of voices speak up in support of Gamecocks coordinator Mike Bobo

By Ben Breiner

Updated August 9, 2020 8:12 PM

Colorado State Rams head coach Mike Bobo in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski AP

South Carolina offensive coordinator Mike Bobo has not yet spoken publicly about a report that levied accusations of “racially insensitive” comments made while he was head football coach at Colorado State.

But others have spoken up publicly to back him.

The group included an NFL wide receiver, his former boss Mark Richt, other coaches and former players. Bobo coached at Georgia for 14 years before taking the Rams job in 2014. He spent five years before departing last offseason.

Below are some of the comments supporting the coach who took over the Gamecocks offense last December.

Former Colorado State and current Dallas Cowboy Michael Gallup

Just know @CoachMikeBobo was a great coach! Don’t have a bad thing to say about the man. He cared for his players and made sure we were the best we could be on and off the field! I’m rockin with ya coach always
— Michael Gallup (@michael13gallup) August 9, 2020

Former Georgia coach Mark Richt

Mike Bobo was on my UGA staff for the first 14 yrs that I was there. During those years I cannot remember receiving 1 complaint from a parent, HS coach or more importantly student athlete about how he was treated by Mike. The same goes for any staff member. Mike blessed UGA!
— Mark Richt (@MarkRicht) August 9, 2020

Gamecocks assistant Joe Cox, whose family was mentioned in the Coloradoan story

@CoachMikeBobo pic.twitter.com/v9seCVFK9e
— Joe Cox (@JoeGameCox) August 10, 2020

SEC Network commentator and former UGA QB D.J. Shockley

No complaints here either coach and this is coming form a guy who coached me everyday for 5 years! One of the most standup guys/coaches I’ve had the chance to be around. He not only cared about me being the best player but an even better man. All luv from me @CoachMikeBobo https://t.co/30b25hbkBm
— DjShockley (@DjShockley3) August 9, 2020

Kim Jackson, mother of Colorado State wide receiver Warren Jackson

@CoachMikeBobo Gave a very young freshman a shot on the largest college stage he will ever play on with Gallup and Bisi on the team! Thank u Sir! pic.twitter.com/t6LE4FE5cb
— Kim Jackson (@kahlat93) August 9, 2020

Presbyterian QB coach Doug Saylor

For 9 yrs I was blessed to be in every single staff meeting ran by Coach Bobo at UGA & CSU. Never once did he ever say anything that could even remotely come across as racist or insensitive. He is a man of high character, morals and ethics. I am not where I am today without him.
— Doug Saylor (@CoachSaylor_PC) August 9, 2020

Former Colorado State cornerbacks coach Eric Lewis, who worked for Bobo

Speak up for good coaches and good people. @CoachMikeBobo pic.twitter.com/bIlX6UcwiS
— Coach Lewis (@CoachEricLewis) August 9, 2020

This story was originally published August 9, 2020 at 5:19 PM.

Ben Breiner

The State

Covers the South Carolina Gamecocks, primarily football, with a little basketball, baseball or whatever else comes up. Joined The State in 2015. Previously worked at Muncie Star Press and Greenwood Index-Journal. Picked up feature writing honors from the APSE, SCPA and IAPME at various points. A 2010 University of Wisconsin graduate. Support my work with a digital subscription

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