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Published Dec 21, 2017
Sam Pittman has every reason to "Yes Sirrrrr"
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Anthony Dasher  •  UGASports
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Offensive line coach Sam Pittman not only is gaining the reputation for being one of the top recruiters in the SEC, but he’s also capturing attention for his prowess on Twitter.

Coaches using Social Media is certainly nothing new, but it’s the humorous spin Pittman’s been putting on his tweets that’s causing some chuckles around the Bulldog Nation.

With his “Yes sirrrrrrr” catchphrase, you have to hear to appreciate, Pittman’s had plenty of reason to express himself, especially after Wednesday’s offensive line haul that included the likes of Jamaree Salyer, Cade Mays, and Trey Hill.

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"The fact that he got those five linemen doesn’t creep me out at all. He can 'yes sir' all he wants and I will be saying 'yes sir' too,” head coach Kirby Smart said. “He does a great job of getting those kids to buy into the fact that he’s going to lead them, he’s going to be tough on them, he’s going to be honest with them. You can’t promise every guy playing time.”

Players apparently like what they’re hearing.

In the three recruiting periods Pittman has been involved with, the Bulldogs have signed nine offensive linemen rated as four stars or higher.

“What drew each of them to Georgia was Sam Pittman and the fact that he does it different. He does it old school. He develops relationships,” Smart said. “He sat right here in these seats and asked them what Instagram was and what Twitter was. He doesn’t care about that. He writes them hand-written letters. He does it the old-fashioned way and he forms relationships. There’s something to be said for that in today’s day and age of technology.”

Smart said Pittman’s ability to branch out certainly helped his cause with this year’s class.

“He’s a great recruiter and he’s got ties across the board and he can go wherever he needs to go. It’s a credit to the fact so many people get locked in on two or three guys early and that’s all they recruit. He went out and combed the country for the best guys,” Smart said. “He had a relationship with Cade (Mays) long before anything changed and Cade decided to open things up. That relationship and honesty he had early gave him a lead when Cade decided to look around.”

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