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Ryan Clark Takes Blame For College Speculation Around Mike Tomlin ‘That’s My Fault, Coach T’

Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark was at the center of idle speculation and rumors over the course of the past week about his former head coach, Mike Tomlin, being connected to a couple of college head coaching positions. At least he likes to think so.

Last week, the athlete-turned-media-personality was given the platform on ESPN to make an impassioned plea for his alma mater, LSU, to back up the brinks truck and pursue Tomlin to take over their head coaching position. Following the manner in which Tomlin responded to the rumors yesterday, he offered the following.

Hey guys, this is partly my fault.