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Tech fans exercise patience

By Mark Bradley | Saturday, April 19, 2008, 06:20 PM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Roy Smith of Gainesville has been a Georgia Tech fan since 1948, and this was his first impression of the new coach’s new offense: “Nothing.”

Even after a first half that could have been the sorriest-looking display in the pockmarked history of spring games, Smith’s appraisal wasn’t meant as a condemnation. It was, on the contrary, accompanied by a shrug of understanding: “They’re not going to be doing a whole lot for a while.”

Said Gregg Griffin of Gillsville, standing alongside: “There’s a famous saying: ‘Patience is a virtue.’ You can quote me on that.”

Some of the same people who grew impatient with Chan Gailey almost from the beginning appear ready to extend Paul Johnson the benefit of a protracted doubt. Said Griffin: “You don’t see [Johnson, who stood in the middle of Grant Field for Saturday’s T-Day doings] getting upset out there. It’s way too early to judge.”

And it is. More than simply changing coaches, Tech changed systems of belief. Gailey sought to run a pro-style offense or thereabouts. Johnson wants to run the ball, period. His teams will throw only as a counterpoint. An option team moves on precision. Tech put itself on display Saturday having had just 14 practices to figure out what’s what and who stands where.

Little wonder, then, that the faux game’s first snap yielded a fumble. (Said Lynn Fairley of Peachtree City, a Tech fan since the first grade: “We need to get the ball from the quarterback to the center.”) Or that the first-team offense needed more than 14 minutes to notch a first down. Or that, late in the second quarter, PA announcer Chris Capo sounded the theme of the day by reporting: “Fumble on the play … flag on the play.”

Said Dr. David Minter, a Tech grad and an Augusta orthopedic surgeon: “I think [the offense] is going to be pretty good … But I can see why a couple of receivers transferred.”

Said Smith: “I expected a little better execution.”

Said Fairley: “I think it’ll get better — hopefully our defense [the first-string defenders limited the first-team offense to seven points] is all-ACC caliber.”

Said Dan Radakovich, the athletics director who gave Johnson a contract that will pay $11.2 million over seven seasons: “It’s really cheating. We’ve got a great defense, and we’re putting it against an offense that has had 14 practices … It’s going to take a little while. I was with the coaches at halftime, and they were saying, ‘If you watch the tape of the first practice, we’ve made marked improvement.’ “

(Memo to Tech’s coaches: Burn that tape.)

When the unsightly scrimmage was done, Johnson said he liked “the effort.” He also said: “I wouldn’t read too much into this game.”

And nobody did. Jim Ray of Fayetteville has a son who attended Navy, Johnson’s previous stop. “I don’t think people here can imagine how intense Paul Johnson can be,” Ray said. “He’ll be the best thing that ever happened to Tech.”

With the possible exception of Dave Braine, the AD who hired him, nobody ever said the same of Gailey. That Tech backers could walk away after a spring game that featured nine fumbles against 13 completed passes and not be grumbling says they’re willing to accentuate the positive with this coach in a way they never could with his predecessor.

Said Fairley, underscoring the point: “Hopefully, everything is correctable.”

Said Griffin, taking a clear swipe at Gailey: “We’re going to try to play to win now, instead of playing not to lose. What a novel concept.”

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By Bradley sucks

April 19, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this

Bradley sucks.

By Max Sizemore

April 19, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

After Tech wins four or five games each the next couple of seasons, we’ll see how much patience its fans have. We’re starting to see this quite often now, where schools such as Ole Miss will fire a perfectly good coach (David Cutcliffe) and hire one which is worse. And, after Tech fires Johnson, it’ll take 2-3 recruiting classes to bring in enough players for the pro offense which the new coach will want to install. Yessir, those fans who couldn’t wait to get rid of Gailey will get exactly what they deserve.

By ga_tech_92

April 19, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Coach Johnson is a tough nosed winner. It is going to take time to change so much, offense, attitude, style, chemistry, etc.

Bring on what we deserve.

Go Jackets!

By GTA

April 19, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this

There were actually 11 fumbles, 9 were were of the dropping kind and one was on a fumbled punt catch and one was when the defense got in the way of the pitch.

By T

April 19, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this

Bradley, you are the worst.. absolutely worst at what you do, my God, how you keep a job, I dont know. You are a man with no pride.

By ATLslimG

April 19, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

Give MB credit bees, several other noteworthy events he could have attended. Defense could be iffy after losing all that talent(3 starters will be drafted) and no defensive backs. Offense will be streaky, team will win more than expected. 7 wins sounds right. PJ will need to bring in an offensive cord. to assume responsibility or face the RAD. Stay Tuned!

By theDude47

April 19, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this

People, you need to calm down! These players are trying to learn a completely new system with new schemes and new assignments. Give it time! Our starting offensive line is plagued with injuries, Nesbitt just got to play under center after two weeks of being injured, and our defensive line has 4 future NFL players. At spring practice, the defense is usually way ahead of the offense. The potential is there, more time and repetitions are needed to get the rest of this offense moving. Don’t freak out because of one day in the Spring. Also… Bradley, please try writing in some of the positives!

By m

April 19, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

Do you know the definition of a GREAT Day? It is ANY day that Chan Gailey is NOT your coach. Thank God and Greyhound that he is gone FOREVER. Paul Johnson will be just fine. Tech offense will be just fine. But halllleeeeedamloooyah that Chan Gailey is gone.

By BB

April 19, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

I have to admit, I am a Dawgs fan. However, I have actually hoped that Tech would win all but one game each year (it would help MY team in the BCS standings).

I originally thought that Braine would have selected Hatcher out of GSU, but Johnson was a tough man to pass up. I think you Bugs have a winner here.

You have to have the patience to give the man time to implement his system and recruit his players though.

When you think about it-would he do any worse in 2008 or 2009 than Gailey would have done?

By Son of a Gun

April 19, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

The most important thing we can do as fans is to let CPJ do his thing, and realize what a high learning curve this offense has. Having extremely high expectations about this season is the fault of the moronic. All I hope for this coming season is to see gradual improvement throughout the year. I don’t care if we only win 4 games… as long as we understand the offense better and become a team with more passion and fire then I will be more than satisfied.

…But hopefully we can win more than 4 games. Cheers to a new era.

Let’s go Jackets!

By GTA

April 19, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

BB: Braine didn’t hire Johnson, our new AD Radakovich did. At least pay attention before giving credit to a guy that would have never made the smart decisions Radakovich is making.

By Ga Southern Alumn

April 19, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this

I was at the game and it was about what I expected. The system that Coach Johnson is trying to install is different than what the offense has been used to so it will take time for the players to get familiar.

It seemed like that they threw the ball more in one half then Coach Johnson ever did at Ga Southern, which is a good thing. He’s adapting his system for the talent he has and will be facing.

The biggest problem I think Tech is going to have next season is offensive line depth. With a system with as many pitches and misdirections as this one being able maintain blocks and keeping the o-line fresh is crucial.

By Voice of Reason

April 19, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

Everyone needs to calm down. CPJ and the Jackets will be fine. Will we beat BC and VPI&SU to start the ACC slate? Probably not. Will we win the CCGQ (coach chan gailey quota) of 7? Yes!

The “Tech Spread” is a precision offense, and we’ve got a long way to go, but the ceiling is MUCH HIGHER WITH CPJ!

By BB

April 19, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this

C’mon GTA, give me a break-at least I knew a name of ONE of your AD’s from recent history.

A Dawg fan trying to be nice to the Bugs does have some knowledge limitations, be nice.

The tone of my message is sincere though. Excuse my inaccuracy.

By George Burdell

April 19, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

So we were not patient with Gailey? We had 7 years of losing to UGA and mediocre offensive playing. UGA would not put up with that, and they didn’t. At least Paul Johnson understands a rivalry and is inviting the fans to be a part of the team. We were plenty patient with Gailey. Its just that we ran out of patience.

By addicted

April 19, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

Good comment BB. I agree with your sentiments. I dont think GTA was attacking you per se, but showing the general dislike for Braine (who brought the athletic association into debt, kept Chan Gailey for 6 years, and resigned him to a contract we will still be paying for the next 4 years).

Also George Burdell is right too, Tech fans were more than patient with Gailey. I cannot imagine any school keep an unproven coach who lost to his rival school 6 years in a row, and worse, said that it was “just another game”. Besides, he had made so many attempt to move to the NFL, that it was a miracle that there were still people in the stadium supporting him last year.

Mark is a good writer when he writes about UGA, but is terrible when writing about Tech. The whole article is framed negatively, but everyone he quotes (not just Tech fans), despite identifying problems, are optimistic. Mark’s writing is the complete opposite. If maybe he had one negative quote, it would be a contrast, but this article is framed like everyone else’s opinion vs. Bradley’s.

By Tech

April 19, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

Today was great. I guarentee you we will be up to 8 wins in the next 5 or 6 yrs. Then, we are going to start making a game of it against Georgia. This Offense is going to be great. One question though, why don’t major BCS Teams run it? Boy, are they dumb.

By careful observer

April 19, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this

I see no evidence that firing a good coach will lead to better results. Maybe things improve, maybe not. But, no cause and effect. Just the fact that results change for better or worse, for many reasons, and that the coach is an easy target.

I do think that impatient alumni and fans are counter productive to the coach’s efforts to build a quality program.

Perhaps GT fans have learned this simple truth, and will support their new coach “through thick or thin”. But, I doubt it.

Whether things get better or worse, Johnson will get more credit or blame than he deserves.

By Well.....

April 19, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

Tech:

Florida won a National Champ running a version similar to it. West Virginia who spanked UGA year before last runs a version of it and has been ranked in the top ten.

So I guess a few BCS teams have become national contenders running it. By the way, if the pro-style is so superior, how come a lot of these BCS teams aren’t all undefeated at the end of the season and have to flip a coin to see who plays for the National Champ? UGA has been running it for a while and they have how many National Titles in the last 28 years? Tech has how many in the last 18 years? I guess that makes you dumb for not really knowing much about football.

By Max has no clue

April 19, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this

Max Sizemore…dude…Gailey had 6 years to show us what he could do. What you could bank on was a bare minimum of 5 losses every year. Did we really need anothe 4-5 years for him to show us that ? If you hadn’t learned after 6 seasons, what could possibly be ascertained with another 4 ?

Thank goodness we are getting what we asked for in firing that numbskull Gailey !

By gtfan

April 19, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this

hey ‘max has no clue’ by your logic we have a loser in paul hewitt as well.

i agree on both points!

paul hewitt is a mediocre coach tryin to parlay his ‘visibility’ at gt into a coaching position in the nba.

good riddens to bad rubbish i say!

By Gee Tech

April 20, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

Alot of these comments are absolutely crazy. Give them TIME. We haven’t played the first official snap of an NCAA game and folks are already writing and commenting negative things about CPJ and Tech. Only those with true knowledge of the game will tell you that this complex offense takes time to learn PERIOD. The man can coach and these kids are balancing tough academics and an entirely new offensive scheme. So give them a break and more importantly, give them your support. Otherwise, go route for Clemson or Bama cuz we have no room for you here at Gawga Tech.

By MJ

April 20, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

“Perhaps GT fans have learned this simple truth, and will support their new coach �through thick or thin�. But, I doubt it.”

Kind of hypocritical for a uga fan telling Tech fans to support their coaches. You support Richt because he’s winning, I remember many many negative comments about the last uga coach from my uga friends and I’m sure you were one of the same people spouting off about him after loss #3 to Tech. How about uga hiring Gailey for 6 years and see how many of the fans support him by his last season, assuming the bandwagon hasn’t fell apart by then.

Obviously you didn’t read the article, Tech fans are supporting Coach Johnson and have no problem with sticking this out. Many fans are dissapointed in the offense, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t ready to play the patience game, TYING BACK TO THE TITLE OF THE ARTICLE.

By BADDAWG

April 20, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this

WHO CARES??????? 8000 on a beautiful spring afternoon. Not bad for the nerd herd! You guys gonna donate the gate receipts to charity? Oops…forgot. Admission was free!! Well, maybe you can pick a charity of choice. Write them and let them know if you ever get enough fans to sell tickets to spring game you will keep them in mind!!!!! THWT

By GoJackets

April 20, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this

Everyone is forgetting that Jim Donnan was fired right after losing to Tech for the third time in a row.He was a decent coach at ugay.Since they fired him,they are constantly national contenders.Why can’t Tech be better after firing Gailey?

By GTsince62

April 20, 2008 1:21 AM | Link to this

I was at a typical spring game today. It was typical because the defense is always ahead of an offense in the spring especially when the offense is completely new to the O-unit. I didn’t see good or bad today, just typical. I expect to see growing and learning pains early next fall and by mid season a pretty doggone good GaTech Football team that will get much better as the next couple of years go by. Paul Johnson is a winner and WILL win at GaTech. Go Jackets. To Hell With Georgia!

By Big Red 223

April 20, 2008 2:18 AM | Link to this

I am a UGA fan, through and through. Unlike some, I don’t pull against Tech except one day per year.

I am also, if I may say so, somewhat knowledgeable about football, having coached at the high school level for 22 years.

What I saw today at Tech’s scrimmage did not surprise me, as the offense has had hardly any time to adjust to a system that is radically different than anything they have done before, and Tech’s D is certainly formidable (especially the D line, with that returning talent).

My point is this: If we at UGA did not have CMR, I would want Paul Johnson next. The guy is a winner, and those who question whether his system can work at this level are ignorami who didn’t pay attention to how well that same offense worked against major competition EVEN when he had smaller and slower Navy talent running it.

Tech just may lose 7 games this year. BIG DEAL, when judged against what the future will almost certainly hold when those offensive players get the system in their blood and run it without hesitation.

I am a UGA fan first, but a fan of football overall second. Paul Johnson is the real deal, and Tech is LUCKY to have that guy.

By surfrider

April 20, 2008 3:02 AM | Link to this

Yes the offense looks well looks pretty rough/bad at this point but it’s a new system/scheme and our Defense may be pretty good. The obvious is the pitches have to be done well/good timing. But the passing game looked like it had potential to me and that may need to be more involved inorder to open up the option. Booker has a good arm and Nesbitt showed some of what he had last year. There were some good runs but overall it seemed to be 3 yards and a cloud of dust either forward or backward or the ball on the ground. The defense has the luxory of practicing against this scheme so that is unbalanced, however could that work the other way on defense when we play a passing team, ie will they burn us do to lack of practicing against it in practice? This offense to me will get better each week in the summer and fall. The real objective to me is how are we going to play this against Ga, Miami, FSU, Clemson, UVA, etc with great speed? The keys from what I saw today and I think they are there are first, to execute the pitch and that should come with practice and second, is for the passing game to open up the option attack. I saw a couple of great looking passes and a couple of great runs, so the potential is there and let’s dont forget we were ranked what 80 and below in offense the last several years just a mirror relection our low defensive ranking in 1999. The line, Fb’s, slots, wr’s seem to be there so it looks like it’s an execution thing which should come with practice and don’t forget there are some Freshman/walkons coming in so there will be plenty of competition.

By Max Sizemore

April 20, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this

A lot of good points here (and some not so good), but let’s examine another issue: how easy will it be to recruit offensive players to a system which will not prepare them for the pros? The best offensive players want to play at the next level, and that was fine when you are at Navy or Ga. Southern because top-rated recruits were never going there anyway. Another thing: Urban Meyer came to Florida with the idea that he was going to tear up the SEC with the option he was running out of that spread. Then he learned that SEC linemen and linebackers can RUN, unlike those in the Mountain West. How much option do you see now at UF? But at least Meyer has a Plan B. Does Johnson? I doubt it.

By GTsince62

April 20, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this

Max you have most certainly underestimated a proven winner in Coach Johnson. The Tech faithful will enjoy watching our program evolve and prove your comments wrong.

By chopper84

April 20, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

Max Sizemore…Living in Gainesville FL for the last 15 years, I am thrilled at the similarities I see between Johnson and Meyer. When Meyer was first hired at UF, I thought his offense was a bunch of smoke and mirrors in order to offset a talent disadvantage. It turns out that Meyer is more about toughness and attitude and team goals. I see the same thing with Johnson.

Another UF analogy is Spurrier at UF vs Bowden at FSU. Spurrier, much like Cremins, started to attract “me first” type players at the end of his stay at UF. How many times during FSU’s remarkable run of top 5 finishes did we see FSU’s top players return for their senior year because they wanted one more chance for a national championship. FSU’s run was the result, in my opinion, of Bowden attracting team goal oriented players. Meyer seems to be attracting team oriented players to UF, the ultimate test of that will be next year after Harvin and Tebow complete their junior years.

High schoolers will select the college that gives them the best chance to succeed, whether they measure success as personal or team. There are plenty of High Schools that run an option type of offense that will allow them to quickly adapt into Johnson’s system. Yes, Tech will fail to outrecruit some very talented players from the likes of USC, UF, UGA, Ohio St, Michigan, Texas, Oklahoma, etc. But Johnson will be able to bring in players whose talents are well suited to his type of offense and are team oriented players. Teams made up of team oriented players working together towards team goals tend to be more successful TEAMS than teams made up of extremely talented individuals only interested in personal goals. I am not that concerned about losing out on players whose primary concern is which school is going to provide them with the best/fastest path to the NFL.

I am very excited about Tech’s hiring of Johnson. I was always indifferent about Gailey, didn’t really like him but didn’t hate him. At the end of last year, I felt it was definitely time for a change, and I can’t think of a better coach to have at the helm of Tech than Johnson.

By WFC

April 20, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

Option football can be a great equalizer when the option team has fewer great athletes. It’s different and doesn’t require a future pro QB (who are few and far between). When will GT EVER beat out UGA for a future pro like Stafford? The short answer is NEVER. On the other hand, for every Stafford there are five great high school option QB’s that other schools are recruiting as DB’s or WR’s. Do the math.

The “secret” to successful option football is…. drum roll, please… REPETITION! The timing and execution must be flawless. That takes time. Why do so few BCS teams use this? Simple, a reasonably competent defensive coordinator can force the QB to run and this scares offensive coaches. That’s why a good option team needs at least three competent QB’s.

Why did the wishbone die out in the 1980’ in spite of its success (Oklahoma, Texas and Alabama to name a few)? Too many teams began running it and defensive teams had time to practice against it. Not so these days, though I don’t see the pure wishbone coming back.

I’ve read many comments that Johnson’s system won’t work against today’s fast defenses. Maybe not, but here’s something to think about: it takes only one false step by even the fastest linebacker to turn a “no gain” into a 15-yard run. It takes only one defensive end not schooled in “defend-the- option” technique to do the same.

It will be interesting to see what happens over the next few years.

By GJJ

April 20, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

With the new offensive scheme,is anyone concerned about getting down 14-17 points against a big time opponnet? Any cases of comeback wins at Navy, etc? Just curious?

By GTsince62

April 20, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

Great Insight Chopper84. It shouldn’t be about getting to the next level in any of the college sports but as you and I both know if the talent and HEART are there it will happen. Even on the next level its about teamwork and not individual talent that makes Champions. Go Tech!

By WFC

April 20, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

GT 62: Great comment about “getting to the next level.” Look at a list of GREAT college players who never had significant careers in the NFL. I think that most college players understand this. College football is an “end unto itself” for most players.

By Paddy

April 20, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

A lot of you guys are spot on…CHILL OUT. PJ is a very good coach, better than we have seen on the Flats in a long time. He has it figured out and in short order his players will have it figured out as well. What you will see is GT will score a boat load of points and if we have a real good defense we will beat just about anybody. I disagree with one comment.. it is not the depth of the O-Line that concerns me. GT will score fast and from anywhere on the field. It is the Defense that needs depth. They will be on the field alot longer than the Offense will ever be.

By GTwes

April 20, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Lets not forget CPJ was 2 and 8 his first season at Navy, but at least 1 of the wins was against the rival, Army. Our D line and linebackers are pretty talented and theyve been practicing against this offense all spring. Our D line will be our strength this year and have been going against a lot of second team O lineman. Go to the navy website and check out their seasons with CPJ. They played some of the teams we played over the past few years and competed as well and sometimes better than we did with Chan and Navy had no defense. And they havent punted against Duke in 3 years and have beat them every year. I remember that grim day when Duke blew us out, and when Wake came to Bobby Dodd and dominated us while Chan the man kept putting AJ Suggs in while Bilbo only got to come in and run a QB sneak EVERY FREAKING TIME!!! (just like Nesbitt last year).. CPJ will use his talent and pull players when they suck regardless of their “seniority”!!! Chill out and give it time. THWG!!!!

By son_sir

April 20, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

This offense looked about like you would expect, 15 days after putting the helmets on….pretty miserable.

Folks, this is going to take some time and serious football fans will understand a lot of patience will be required. Maybe even a year or two.

A wild card in this is that there are some kids coming in, who are used to this offense and might compete for a job right out of the blocks; just based on familiarity.

Hold onto your guns and realize this is a long term investment and the pay off will come in a big way.

Don’t judge the recipe when the ingredients are just being assembled.

By The Big Bug

April 20, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

m, I was no Gailey fan myself. Far from it. I thought he should have been fired after the 51-7 debacle. But you obviously never suffered through the years of Carson, Fulcher,Curry & Lewis. If you had you would think Gailey was the reincarnation of Vince Lombardi. But you probably never heard of him either.Gailey is gone.Give it a rest.

By surfrider

April 20, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

It’s about the walkon potential. Tech played 5 Qb’s yestereday. More are on the way and many probably wouldn’t have gotten a fullride so they can be backups, moved to other positions and develop depth. One good thing about this scheme i the universe in recruiting has expanded. Even lineman may be bigger. The key to me though remains the passing and I personally like the dual threats Qb’s unless you have an excellent dropback passer…just look at Hamilton, Jones, Dewberry, even Eddie Mc., and Godsey had some mobility. I saw some pretty good potential in our passing game yesterday opposite conventional wisdom and also like the way the QB’s now are more in control …can scramble and run. That said the option /pitch definetely is a weak point and needs some work. The fact that Johnson and Peterson have worked in Hawaii is a big plus it being a passing factory. The other interesting news is our defensive talent looks pretty good and I like the schemed over there as well. The only critic I have at this point is the pitches have to be executed and the mindset of some passing game will have to become mindset then this team will be off and running into the future. What did we have 20 passes or so and it could have been 30 or so and it was close to 200 yards, and I saw the QB’s run the ball and the old Fullbacks run the ball so we have something to build on here.

By GTinNC

April 20, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this

Hey you Chan-bashers, how many years did it take Chan to have a winning season? “Remember the Lewisamo”

By ben davis

April 20, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this

Hello Everyone,

I have been a Georgia Tech fan for longer than I can remember. As a youngster I use to watch Tech play when Bobby Dodd was coach.

I have followed Tech through thick and thin and remember the good with the bad.

My take on all of this is that Johnson will be able to win in situations where Gailey simply couldn`t put it together.

This offense reminds me a bit of what Pepper Rodgers used to run and with a good defense they will be just fine.

Like I have always said anyone can be a Georgia fan because they generally do pretty well but to pull for Tech requires the heart and that is coming back.

god bless everyone. Go Jackets.

By The Big Bug

April 20, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this

” Better to die a young child than to fumble this football”.

By reality check

April 21, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

Johnson is obviously a smash mouth coach and a proven winner who should eventually succeed at Tech. But this year is likely to produce more losses than under Gailey based on radical offensive change and personnel losses, including John Tenuta. Option football works, but there is an increased risk of turnovers and quarterback injury.

For the record, m, Gailey didn’t leave on Greyhound. He is a good man who never had a losing season at Tech and a multi millionaire who continues to draw a seven figure salary from Tech as well as a medium six figure income from his job as offensive coordinator in the pros.

By Max Sizemore is a fool

April 21, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Enough said. Thank you

By NYJacket

April 21, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this

Coach Johnson will not stay with guys who can’t execute. His system demands discipline. He is being patient this spring.

Next fall the guys who want to play had better get it together.

If they do they will be more successful than they ever imagined and it will be fun for the players and exciting for the fans.

By gt45

April 22, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

Bottom line-we have a proven winner in CPJ. He is hungry, not just to win, but prove his system can and will work at a BCS school. There will be growing pains, but he will win and make GT more than just a competitive team, once again! Go Jackets-

By Mark Bradley=Worthless

April 22, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this