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Dino Babers named to Dodd Trophy Watch List
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Dodd Trophy Releases 2022 Midseason Watch List - Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (Oct. 19, 2022) - The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc. today released the midseason watch list for the 2022 Dodd Trophy presented
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The 2022 Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List presented by PNC:
| Coach | School | Current AP Ranking | Current Record | APR Score |
| Dino Babers | Syracuse (ACC) | No. 14 | 6-0 | 929 |
| Bret Bielema | Illinois (Big Ten) | No. 18 | 6-1 | 975 |
| Mack Brown | North Carolina (ACC) | No. 22 | 6-1 | 1000 |
| Dave Clawson | Wake Forest (ACC) | No. 13 | 5-1 | 988 |
| Ryan Day | Ohio State (Big Ten) | No. 2 | 6-0 | 1000 |
| Dave Doeren | NC State (ACC) | No. 23 | 5-2 | 988 |
| Luke Fickell | Cincinnati (AAC) | No. 21 | 5-1 | 1000 |
| James Franklin | Penn State (Big Ten) | No. 16 | 5-1 | 937 |
| Mike Gundy | Oklahoma State (Big 12) | No. 11 | 5-1 | 979 |
| Jim Harbaugh | Michigan (Big Ten) | No. 4 | 7-0 | 982 |
| Josh Heupel | Tennessee (SEC) | No. 3 | 6-0 | 944 |
| Chip Kelly | UCLA (Pac-12) | No. 9 | 6-0 | 964 |
| Lane Kiffin | Ole Miss (SEC) | No. 7 | 7-0 | 1000 |
| Chris Klieman | Kansas State (Big 12) | No. 17 | 5-1 | 986 |
| Nick Saban | Alabama (SEC) | No. 6 | 6-1 | 991 |
| Steve Sarkisian | Texas (Big 12) | No. 20 | 5-2 | 969 |
| Kirby Smart | Georgia (SEC) | No. 1 | 7-0 | 972 |
| Mark Stoops | Kentucky (SEC) | No. 19 | 5-2 | 981 |
| Dabo Swinney | Clemson (ACC) | No. 5 | 7-0 | 994 |
| Kyle Whittingham | Utah (Pac-12) | No. 15 | 5-2 | 988 |
The APR, Academic Progress Rate, measures the improvement and academic success as calculated by the NCAA.
Of the 20 coaches, eight remain undefeated heading into week eight of the 2022 season. The ACC and SEC lead the way with five coaches each represented on the list, followed by four selections from the Big Ten, three from the Big 12, two Pac-12 honorees and one coach from the AAC.
This year's midseason list includes five former winners of the award, including last year's winner Luke Fickell (2021), Kyle Whittingham (2019), Nick Saban (2014), Dabo Swinney (2011) and Mack Brown (2008). Additionally, three of the coaches were finalists for last season's award, including Dave Clawson, Luke Fickell and Jim Harbaugh.
This collective group of coaches have appeared in the College Football Playoff 19 times and have gone on to win 11 national championships. In the classroom, their teams have earned an average Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 978 and a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 82.
"All of these coaches have shown strong leadership both on and off the football field amid the ever-changing college football landscape," said Peach Bowl, Inc. CEO & President Gary Stokan. "There is no doubt that their emphasis on student-athlete academics and involvement in their communities exemplifies the Dodd coaching qualities of leadership, scholarship and integrity. We look forward to seeing which of these elite head coaches separate themselves as we head into the second half of the 2022 season."
A panel consisting of previous winners, national media, a member of the Dodd family and a College Football Hall of Fame member will identify the final list of potential recipients at the conclusion of the 2022 season. The winner of the 2022 Dodd Trophy will then be announced in Atlanta during the week of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
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Well deserved.
Dino has received his fair amount of criticism in years past, rightfully so IMO. He now deserves the praise for this year. He made some outstanding hires and has truly built a superior cabinet in the football department. Our national momentum should continue to help with recruiting and overall brand awareness. Next year could be special, too!
We should all be pumped for what he is building. All hail, Dino!
Dino has received his fair amount of criticism in years past, rightfully so IMO. He now deserves the praise for this year. He made some outstanding hires and has truly built a superior cabinet in the football department. Our national momentum should continue to help with recruiting and overall brand awareness. Next year could be special, too!
We should all be pumped for what he is building. All hail, Dino!
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I always feel as if a coach who does more with less(no knock on our awesome players, but less in terms of overall resources), should win these kinds of awards. Dino is right at the top at this point if you use that as a guide. interesting that our APR score is the lowest on the list, although I think APR is a load of crap.
