New on Sports Illustrated: Scott Cochran’s Move to On-Field Assistant Shocks Industry

When long-time Alabama strength coach Scott Cochran made the leap to an on-the-field coaching role at Georgia last month, the industry was shocked.

When long-time Alabama strength coach Scott Cochran made the leap to an on-the-field coaching role at Georgia last month, the industry was shocked. The move is unusual, as most strength coaches prefer to concentrate on sculpting athletes—not necessarily coaching them. One of the country’s highest-paid and most respected strength coaches, Cochran also took a pay cut when he made the move.