OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens’ search for a new offensive coordinator was an extensive one. Ravens coach John Harbaugh and a committee led by assistant head coach Anthony Weaver interviewed 14 candidates over a span of four weeks.
But Baltimore’s eventual hire, Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken, first got on Harbaugh’s radar as the result of a call from -- of all people -- his sister.
Joani Crean is married to Tom Crean, who coached the Georgia men’s basketball team from 2018 to 2022. During their time there, they befriended Monken and his wife.