Late Monday night in Glendale, Arizona, when Alabama defensive backs coach Mel Tucker left the victorious locker room after helping Alabama win the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, he walked out on top.
His team gave up yards in chunks to Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, but safety Eddie Jackson—who he converted from corner in his first and only offseason with the Crimson Tide—forced the game's only turnover, which Alabama converted into a touchdown in the 45-40 win over the top-ranked Tigers.
Now, he's on to the next stage in his life with some familiar faces.
Georgia announced Tuesday morning Tucker will be the new defensive coordinator of the Bulldogs, joining new head coach Kirby Smart and assistant/analyst Glenn Schumann as former members of the Tide staff making the jump to Athens.