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UCF running backs coach George Godsey leaving to join New England Patriots staff - OrlandoSentinel.com
UCF running backs coach George Godsey is leaving the program after seven seasons to join the New England Patriots offensive staff.
UCF coach George O'Leary told the Orlando Sentinel Thursday a search is under way to identify Godsey's replacement. O'Leary said there has been high interest in the position that has been open less than 24 hours.
"George has been with me for a long time as a player and coach," O'Leary added in a statement released by UCF Athletics. "This is happy news to see him get this opportunity to expand his coaching career with a great organization like the New England Patriots. I wish him good luck there. We have already begun a search for his replacement and are doing our due diligence with that."
O'Leary was the head coach at Georgia Tech when Godsey played quarterback for the Yellow Jackets from 1998-2001.
Godsey joined O'Leary's staff at UCF in 2004 as a graduate assistant. He was the Knights' quarterbacks coach from 2005 through 2008. Godsey coached then took over coaching the running backs from 2009-10.
During Godsey's tenure, UCF has won two Conference USA titles and three C-USA division titles.
He is the second member of the UCF staff to leave the program following the record-setting 2010 campaign that saw the Knights claim the first bowl win and first 11-win season in school history.