Darius Safford
@CoachSafford
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Cornerbacks Coach at Georgia Southern University #GATA #HailSouthern | Lafayette & Georgia Southern Alumnus | #REAL —Rare Energy And Love
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I’m honored to have this opportunity! This place is special to me, and I’m determined to uphold the standards of Georgia Southern Football! Let’s get to work!
#HailSouthern
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I’m OUTSIDE‼️
Atlanta➡️Tampa➡️Orlando➡️DBs 👀
Come make history at the FBS level!
#EAT
#WinTheDay
#GoldStandard
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Don’t expect to be “the guy” during the season when you don’t want to be “HIM” in the offseason!
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Year 2 recruiting the great state of Tennessee! Each of the last three recruiting classes, we’ve added a BALLER from the Volunteer state. Looking for young men that exemplify the
#GoldStandard
‼️
#LIMITEDEDI21ON
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Today isn’t about posting your favorite Dr. Martin Luther King Jr quote. Instead, self-reflect to debate whether or not you’re honoring his vision for this country the other 364 days
#MLKDay
HIS dream provided MY opportunities! Thank you Dr. King
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This young man came into my office a couple months ago and said he wanted to be the first player drafted in Kennesaw State football history! Couldn’t be more proud of you
@travisb_98
! Go prove that you belong
#GoldStandard
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Appreciate the recognition! Always growing 📈
Congratulations to
#NCMFC
member Darius Safford (
@CoachSafford
) for his promotion to DB coach at
@kennesawstfb
after three seasons as the Owls CB coach!
#JoinTheCoalition
#PreparePromoteProduce
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Dear recruits,
If you signed this week, congratulations. The real work is about to start!
For those who didn’t, be patient. Your journey is YOUR journey!
FYI: February is still considered the original signing period !
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What you hold in your hands, outweighs all the stats you’ve accumulated over the years. You just proved that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. With obtaining that degree, you just secured a 40 year plan! Congratulations D. Walk! Proud of you.
#MoreThanFootball
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Thankful for everyone in this picture. This year has been a challenge, both on and off the field. However, I commend these young men for coming to work everyday. I’m also grateful for their support during a significant loss in my life. Fortunate to be their coach! Much love!
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Grab the top spot like “pardon my reach”
Extremely proud of this group for their dedication and accepting the challenge that was set before them in the summer. Love how they have grown as men, on & off the field!
Big South Champions for a birthday present?! Yeah life is good 😏
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I could not be more proud of this group of young men! They were challenged throughout the week in multiple ways, and did a GREAT job accepting the challenge! 5 INTs, 1 Pick-6, 3 PBUs, 1 FF, and a handful of tackles. It became personal! Love these dudes!
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If I can impact just ONE young man during my coaching career, that’s a win in my book!
#MyWhy
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Dear student-athletes,
You can be impactful without a ball or helmet. Never forget that.
Sincerely,
Coach Safford
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TOMORROW: Kennesaw State Mega Camp❗️
Don’t forget your helmets‼️ Be ready to work 😤
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🦉‼️
"It's all about what happens after football and teaching these guys how to be men off the field."
Welcome to The Nest,
@CoachSafford
!
#GoldStandard
//
@KSUEATzone
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Beyond grateful and honored for the opportunity to work with a phenomenal program, and even better individuals! Excited to join the
@kennesawstfb
football family!
#GoldStandard
Help us welcome 3⃣ new coaches to the defensive side of the ball!
✅
@CoachDannyV
✅
@CoachSafford
✅
@RicoZackery
Details »
#GoldStandard
🏆🏆
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An unbelievable experience with a first class organization. Thank you Matt Eberflus and the
@ChicagoBears
for allowing me to participate in training camp through the
@NFL
Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship!
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Once we get recruits & their families around our staff and student-athletes of
@MercerFootball
, it’s a special atmosphere to be a part of. Get them on campus for an OV and let our first class operation do the rest!
#MUvment19
🐻⬇️
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3 weekends full of visits and still perfect! This staff consists of genuine men who are ELITE recruiters!
#GoldStandard
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A year ago today, we lost an amazing individual who poured the same amount of effort on impacting a community just as much as being a professional football player. I will continue to share your story to every student-athlete I come across. Rest In Paradise, my brother
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Extremely blessed and grateful for the opportunity, and cannot wait to be a part of something special!
#RoarTogether
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Usually the day after the
#CFPNationalChampionship
game, there’s a realization that college football will be absent for roughly 6 months. Well
@NCAA_FCS
kicks off in 39 days. You’re welcome...
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Pick 6 to win a HUGE road game! Big time players, make big time plays, in big time situations
@Jakyronyoung7
!!
#WolvesOnTop
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Spring Ball ✅
I’m pleased with their progress but there’s more work to be done!
#Brotherhood
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We’ve waited 448 days for this opportunity. Now it’s finally here!
GAME DAY OWL NATION‼️🦉
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Fortunate to have the opportunity to stand in front of some intelligent and hardworking high school coaches!
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First 10 days at Mercer:
✅
@MercerWBB
wins the SoCon tournament
✅
@MercerLacrosse
makes
#SCTop10
✅
@MercerBaseball
has won 10 out of 13 and set program records
....and
@MercerFootball
starts spring ball next week!
I can get use to this culture!
#RoarTogether
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My guy pulling out the archives!
What a day for Eagle Nation! Let’s continue to make history
#GATA
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Bittersweet feeling as my time at GS has come to an end. I'm appreciative of every coach and player during my stint here.
#ForeverTrueBlue
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When you take a bunch of resilient young men on the road, this will be the result
#TheCharacterGame
BEARS WIN! 🐻⬇️
Mercer takes down Chattanooga on the road for the first time since 1933!
#RoarTogether
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#LightTheBridge
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It wasn’t pretty but we found a way to FINISH! Go Owls! 🦉
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I’ve always known of the football player
@BenjaminSWatson
but tonight I got the chance to hear him speak about his viewpoints on life. Aside from a successful NFL career, he challenges ppl to ‘leave their legacy’. Stand up. Don’t watch from the sidelines.
Thank you
#Inspired
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From I-65 South back up to Nashville, the search continues for
#EAT20NE
ballers!
#GoldStandard
@kennesawstfb
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I woke up watching SportsCenter and Ga Southern made the top 10....AGAIN! It's great to be an Eagle
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One year ago today, our football operations came to a halt due to COVID-19. Through the unfortunate adversities and necessary precautions, we’re grateful for the opportunity we have this afternoon!
IT’S GAME DAY OWL NATION!
#GoldStandard
#EAT
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Your unmatched effort on the field went along with your influential & positive personality that impacted thousands of people. I will forever share your uncommon journey to the NFL & how you became such an inspiration to many! Our friendship will be forever valued bro
RIP E.Jack
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Jesus has risen! Celebrate His triumph over the grave on this Easter Sunday and every day after!
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I need ALL players to tap in! I’m trying to see who’s ready to compete this summer!
Coaches if you got some certified BALL players, make sure they see this!
Let’s work!
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Thankful for the opportunity to coach these young men! Not only to see their growth on the field, but also their progress to be positive individuals in the community. Love that I had the chance to start off Thanksgiving with this group.
#MoreThanFootball
🖤💛
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One week until spring ball! I’m excited for the opportunity our young men will have!
High school coaches and recruits come check us out! Our doors are ALWAYS open
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10 years ago today, I finished up my first spring practice scrimmage when I received a phone call that changed my outlook on life. My best friend from high school was killed. Just like that he was gone. Don’t take those around you for granted. Be blessed for every 24 hours given
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Don’t be that guy tweeting “coaches stop sleeping on me”. Here’s your opportunity to compete and showcase your talent‼️
Tomorrow will be the last day for early registration. After that, the price will go up! Register at
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We added some game changers to our family over the weekend!
Just know we’re still 👀….
#TakeFlight23
#GoldStandard
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There aren’t many Saturday’s where you wake up and get the opportunity to play football!
Not to mention, in front of NEXT LEVEL recruits!
#HailSouthern
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Juneteenth (June 19th), commemorates the day in 1865 when the Emancipation Proclamation was read to enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas to inform them they have been free for two and a half years. “Nobody’s free until everyone’s free”—Fannie Lou Hamer
#FreedomDay
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I appreciate this group of young men for being receptive. Despite only knowing most of these guys for 3 months, it feels more like 3 years. Thankful for the time to fellowship and grow closer as a unit!
#MoreThanBall
Shoutout to
@GNATSboro
for hosting the guys last night!
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Beyond excited for my next opportunity at The University of West Georgia and being a part of another great staff!
#GoWolves
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Tough way to go out. This one hurts. However, I am extremely proud of the resiliency of this team and their dedication to the process. Thanks to our seniors for their leadership, and the way they exemplified the
#GoldStandard
! Love y’all
Thank you 🦉 Nation for your support!
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Congratulations to all the high schools who made the playoffs! Tonight starts a new season. The goal is to go 1-0 each week! Good luck!
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Thank you Coach Eberflus and the entire Chicago Bears organization for this amazing opportunity! I’m excited to learn from some of the BEST in the coaching profession.
Finding tools to help my guys be successful has always been my
#1
priority. I’m grateful it comes from the NFL!
Yesterday
@CoachSafford
was added to the
@ChicagoBears
minicamp and training camp staffs as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship 🤘
#GoldStandard
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#Eat
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Honored to represent this football program and institution!
Always great catching up with
@GSEaglesVoice
! One of the best in the business
#HailSouthern
🦅
On this week's Inside Eagle Nation podcast,
@GSAthletics_FB
's
@CoachSafford
talks about his coaching style!
🎙️Full Episode
#GATA
@Learfield
@fly_SAV
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Walked out of my place this morning and reflected how grateful I am. Forever thanking the Lord for my blessings!
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You don’t rise to the level of your competition, you fall to the level of your preparation.
Always be prepared 🎯
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Congratulations to
@KSUOWLSMBB
and
@sunsetAMIR
on winning the
#ASUNMBB
tourney! Great display of resilience from those young men in gold! True testimony of trusting the process.
Absolutely ELECTRIC environment! Great job Owl Nation!
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The impact you had on our football family was rare. You had “IT”.
It’s devastating to lose such an amazing young man with a vibrant personality and full of life. Thoughts & prayers are with your loved ones.
Thank you for always bringing a smile to my face. Love you LD ❤️
💔
We send our deepest condolences and prayers to the loved ones of Ladarius Clardy.
#OneKS
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RECRUITS: watching your HUDL is cool and all, but I’m ready to see y’all COMPETE in person‼️
Register at
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Day 1 of Spring Ball tomorrow!
High school coaches/players, we practice MWF at 4pm! Our doors are open. Looking forward to connecting with those who visit over the next five weeks
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Short trip down I-75 to watch the defending MLS champs
@ATLUTD
compete is another reason to join the Kennesaw State family!
#GoOwls
#SundayFunday
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Some people are ok with being on cruise control. That’s not an option for me
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#TurnoverTuesday
— Ep. 1
12/1/19. Playoffs. 4Q. Tie game. 3rd & short —
Ball carrier gets the 1st, but RELENTLESS pursuit by
@B_strong07
to punch the ball out and
@CincereMason
finishing with the scoop!
GREAT things happen when you run to the ball!
#GoldStandard
x
@KSUEATzone
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Who’s next?! 👀
This class is filled with playmakers and straight up ballers‼️Great day to be an 🦉⚫️🟡
#LIMITEDEDI21ON
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Successful Business Trip! 💼
HUGE shoutout to all the fans who traveled to Birmingham for the support 🐻⬇️
BUSINESS HANDLED. 🙌
Mercer takes down
#9
Samford, 30-24, on the road!
#RoarTogether
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#LightTheBridge
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When Coach
@bobby_lamb
ends practice with 🗣”Coaches, on the line” 👀
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The goal is to get 2% better every time you walk into the meeting room and step on the grass
#WinTheDay
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At West Georgia, we don’t have to “sell” our program and university to recruits and their parents. Our staff and facilities speaks for itself. When you have great football players, but even better human beings a part of your program, the job is easy.
#Thankful
#JoinThePack
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From Session 1 until the conclusion of camp yesterday, I’ve received nothing but positive feedback from parents, coaches, and participants. Awesome job
@CoachCookKSU
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Great TEAM win last night! Owl Nation redefined what it means to ‘Pack the Bank’! We could not have done it without y’all
#GoldStandard
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CALLING ALL BALLERS 🚨 ‼️
Don’t be that guy on Twitter saying “Coaches are sleeping on me”. Here’s your chance to kick off your summer the right way and showcase your talents in front of some GREAT college coaches!
Just 1️⃣ week away from the Super Elite Camp on June 1st! Make sure to Preregister and secure your spot today!
Register for sessions 1️⃣, 3️⃣, 4️⃣, 5️⃣ ⬇️
#BearDownMU
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2nd annual DB Bowling Outing! I truly enjoy the presence of these young men. Nothing better than an opportunity to fellowship, especially before we kickoff the season. Lucky to be labeled as their coach. Nothing but love for this group ❤️
#REAL
S/O
@BowleroBowl
in Kennesaw!
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It’s always a pleasure catching up with former players! Congrats on everything you’ve accomplished in such a short time with
@ATLUTD
. Continue to uphold the Gold Standard. I expect nothing less. Extremely proud of you
@solaisland31
! Love you!
Thank you for the tickets!
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Appreciate
@ChicagoBears
Defensive Back,
@ThePremier20
, for stopping by
@kennesawstfb
today! Your journey and elite work ethic is truly an inspiration. Continue to give back and impact those around you. Proud of you, my guy! Stay blessed
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In tough playoff games, the culture of your program will be the deciding factor
#EAT
‼️🦉
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If you were curious about the energy at a Kennesaw State practice, here ya go!
Just a bunch of dudes excited to see their brother make a play, regardless of jersey color.
I 👀 you tho
@BlakeBohannon2
‼️
#SCTop10
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Those 4.4s at the
#NFLCombine
look a bit different compared to the self-reported 4.4s I often receive from high school athletes 🤔
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I’m really impressed with how this young man attacked the first 4 days of spring ball…
but there’s still work to be done! 🤐
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There’s going to be some BALL PLAYERS at our spring game tonight! The prospect list is 🔥🔥! Looking forward to seeing everyone at Fifth Third Bank Stadium!
#GoldStandard
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An ELITE coach but to
@TimGlanton
it’s more than ball! He stands on the principles of how to be a great person! Definition of a servant leader. Our program is better because of him. Lucky to call him a mentor and a friend.
Get To Know Coaches Wednesday - Next Up, our Running Backs Coach, Coach Glanton!
@TimGlanton
#EAT
#HootyHoo
#GoOwls
#GoldStandard
@kennesawstate
@kennesawstfb
@BohannonBrian
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The moment you realize you defeated an SEC opponent! Not a bad way to go out.
#DrainedTheSwamp
#tbt
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Alexander alumnus and a product of Douglasville! You’ve been doubted before. Now do what you do best and prove the doubters wrong! Proud of you!
@_Zicoooo
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