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Which coach convinced Justin Pugh to try playing tackle in college?

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  • Doug Marrone

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Doug Marrone, who was the head coach of Syracuse University from 2009 to 2012, convinced Justin Pugh to try playing tackle in college. Pugh was originally a tight end, but Marrone saw his potential as a tackle and convinced him to switch positions. Pugh went on to have a successful college career and was drafted in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
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