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Dameyune Craig says leaving Auburn for LSU is not a lateral move
By Nick Cole
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New LSU WR coach Dameyune Craig sent a not-so-subtle message to his former boss during an introductory press conference on Wednesday.
The former Auburn assistant coach and quarterback addressed his decision to leave his Alma mater to take the same job with a division rival in stone-cold fashion:
Dameyune Craig: "I don't look at it as a lateral move. … Getting to work for coach Miles is definitely not a lateral move."
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) February 17, 2016
While working for LSU coach Les Miles is certainly an honor, it’s hard not to read that quote as a parting shot at Auburn coach Gus Malzahn and the Auburn program in general.
The Tigers also introduced new RB coach Jabbar Juluke, who was hired away from Texas Tech.
Here are some of the highlights of the new Tigers assistant coaches’ time with the media:
Welcome to #LSU @CoachDCraig and @CoachJuluke! pic.twitter.com/ttmRIfRPy0
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) February 17, 2016
Craig interestingly says will help with QBs if asked but that's not his role in his view. #LSU
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) February 17, 2016
#LSU WR coach Dameyune Craig will be recruiting the Mobile area for LSU: “It’s a talent rich area. I’ve had success there because of my ties
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) February 17, 2016
Craig has always viewed #LSU as "one of my greatest rivals with Alabama."
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) February 17, 2016
"It's LSU. It was a very easy choice….it's a dream come true for my family and myself."
– @CoachJuluke on why he can to Baton Rouge— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) February 17, 2016
Juluke on wearing an #LSU baseball cap: "When you're bald, you wanna cover it up."
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) February 17, 2016
#LSU coach Les Miles: Craig comes from the SEC with the knowledge of how to compete on this level.
— JimKleinpeter (@JimKleinpeter) February 17, 2016
Les Miles on Jabbar Juluke: His relationship with recruits will be very strong. #LSU
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) February 17, 2016
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
