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By Jon

January 11, 2007 07:57 PM | Link to this

MAJOR WORRY???? hahahahaha

Major relief! Don’t let the door hit ya on the way out! Have fun DRAFTING Reggie Ball.

By Sic 'em

January 11, 2007 07:58 PM | Link to this

From a dawg point of view, this could be the best of both worlds. No way in H-E-Double Hockey Stick that either team will hire him but it may be enough to give a few recruits some second thoughts.

By ga_tech_92

January 11, 2007 08:07 PM | Link to this

I don’t personally care if he goes or stays, I just hope he doesn’t give the Dawg fans what they want (us to loose some recruits). GT will never be great in football until we dominate instate recruiting (like UGA has forever now). This could be our best recruiting group ever, but…it’s not done yet either…there’s still time to blow it…what are you going to do Coach??? Don’t let us down after sticking us with RBall all those years.

By GT79

January 11, 2007 08:16 PM | Link to this

I find it surprising that some NFL teams are interested in the Chanster, but I am 50/50 on my opinion of him leaving or staying. He has done a good job here at Tech, with the exception of sticking with Reggie too long and not being able to beat Georgia. But he has been a capable and good coach otherwise. I really dont know who out there would be available at this time if he goes - I might be in favor of promoting Tenuta. We should have promoted O’Leary when Bobby Ross left instead of hiring Bill Lewis. Maybe Tech will get it right this time.

By RW

January 11, 2007 08:16 PM | Link to this

Gailey is an idiot. He has most Tech supporters up in arms regarding his coaching decisions in the recent past aqnd now he is running around interviewing for another job. If my boss got wind that I was interviewing for other jobs, he would most likely show me the door. I hope he does get one of these jobs and maybe we can get a coach who really wants to be at Georgia Tech.

By Navigator

January 11, 2007 08:25 PM | Link to this

I want Tenuta as the head coach. Over the last five years, it was Tenuta’s coaching that has won many of those games, not Gailey Offensive prowess. Let Gailey go, don’t look for a replacement, go directly to Tenuta. If they go for a search, Tenuta will leave.

By Analyst

January 11, 2007 08:27 PM | Link to this

That could definitely make some of their recruits wary. Luckily they have almost all of their verbal commitments in, but unfortunately that’s not binding and I guarantee they’ll lose some before signing day if Gailey leaves.

By GT79

January 11, 2007 08:27 PM | Link to this

RW - calling him an idiot is a little strong. He has some big wins and has represented Tech well. He is certainly no Urban Meyer, but as a long time Tech fan, I remember the Bill Lewis and Bill Fulcher days too well just to think we would automatically be better off without him.

By billyg

January 11, 2007 08:36 PM | Link to this

Gailey has done a good job under the circumstances. Losing him will hurt the program. I think that Tenuta his certainly HC material, but I don’t know if he has the personality to hold the recruiting class that has been amassed.

By Glenn

January 11, 2007 08:44 PM | Link to this

Gaily has a 0% chance of being the Steelers new Head Coach. The Rooneys are a lot smarter then GT.

By IHateUGA

January 11, 2007 08:46 PM | Link to this

If he leaves…..good riddance.I have three words for that. Tenuta, Tenuta, Tenuta. But until we have a degree in poultry science or leisure studies, we will NEVER be able to attrat the Jasper Sankses and Odell Thurmans of the world which win chanpionships. Go Jackets.

By The Chief

January 11, 2007 08:47 PM | Link to this

Go, Chan, Go, Go, Go. And hurry up!

By KD

January 11, 2007 08:55 PM | Link to this

I think that Coach Gailey is an honorable man. So with that said, I think it is fit that he and Mr. Ball leave at the same time.

By Online reader

January 11, 2007 09:01 PM | Link to this

Hey Chan,

Remember, Delta is ready when you are so let’s get a move on!

Like a previous reader said… Tech blew it when they did not hire O’Leary.

By Bill

January 11, 2007 09:03 PM | Link to this

This is just bizarre. Two storied NFL franchises are interested in him, while we long-suffering Tech supporters are hoping he goes. With his college and NFL track record, he’s obviously not an idiot, although his mind-boggling decision to stick with Reggie Ball makes a great argument to the contrary. He seems to be a great recruiter. I don’t have any answers. As I said, bizarre.

By Sic 'em

January 11, 2007 09:14 PM | Link to this

IHateUGA, what does it mean to attrat something and just what are chanpionships? Instead of Poultry Science, perhaps a remedial english class is more your speed.

By coz109

January 11, 2007 09:15 PM | Link to this

Hey Navigator-don’t forget it was Tenuta’s “defense” that blew leads against ND, UGA, WF, and WVU. They also got it handed to them by Clemson. Is that really who you want in charge?

By Jan Kemp

January 11, 2007 09:20 PM | Link to this

There is a lot of concern. There is concern on the UGA side that if Gailey goes Tech might actually hire a coach that might beat them. There is concern on the Tech side if Gailey stays they’ll never beat Georgia again and eventually lose Tenuta. It’s simply amazing that Gailey would get interest from any other team - much less two NFL teams.

By Historian

January 11, 2007 09:31 PM | Link to this

How soon we forget, that the year before Gailey got here, Tech finished in the top 25. I don’t think they have finished there since. Also there is a pattern, like starting fast, and finishing slow.

History: Let’s not forget that Tech fired Bud Carson the year after he finished in the top 15, with a 9-2 record (nicknamed Carson’s Raiders). For those that don’t remember who he was, remember the Pittsburgh “Steel Curtain”, and four super bowl championships, he was the Defensive Coordinator that created that defense. The reason I say this; he was the first coach after Bobby Dodd, and after he left, it seems a curse fell over Tech. Keeping bad coaches too long, and letting some the good ones get away. I always wondered if he had had a full career here, whether Tech would have been through the messes we’ve had.

By MoWreck

January 11, 2007 10:02 PM | Link to this

Historian, you may be right but I thought Bud Carson went to Pittsburgh to coach the defensive backs, not the Defensive Coordinator … if you have a way to check that, please do so, because I didn’t know he was the Defensive Coordinator.

By cgag

January 11, 2007 10:05 PM | Link to this

The Georgia Tech community is fortunate to have a coach as well respected in the college and pro levels as Chan Gailey. I haven’t heard a single rumor about any permissions to interview the coach in Athens, Auburn or Clemson.

By GT55

January 11, 2007 10:26 PM | Link to this

Good Luck Chan and I hope you the best some where else. Mr. Radakovick is #1 and he will get a #1 Coach to replace Chan. You can take that to the bank. So Chan can go! Recruits will love the new man.

By chuck e

January 11, 2007 10:43 PM | Link to this

I wish Chan all the best. Hope he gets one of these jobs. Tech fans have really never warmed to him, the pros are a better fit. Promote Tenuta and hire a REAL offensive coordinator. It worked for O’Leary when he was here.

By Historian

January 11, 2007 11:07 PM | Link to this

Bud Carson was defensive coordinator from 1972-1977.

By U R Right

January 11, 2007 11:12 PM | Link to this

Historian is correct, Bud Carson did go to the Steelers to be their defensive coordinator and was a big part of their winning many super bowls. So hire Tenuta as head coach and bring on an aggessive offensive coordinator.

By Dead Bud

January 11, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

Steelers head coach Chuck Noll hired Carson as defensive coordinator in 1972. Under Carson, the “Steel Curtain” developed as one of the best defenses in National Football League history. The unit, led by Jack Lambert, Mel Blount, Jack Ham and Mean Joe Greene, gave up fewer points than any other American Football Conference team in Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl seasons of 1974 and 1975. In 1976, the Curtain gave up fewer than 10 points a game.

After the 1977 season, Carson took over the defensive-coordinator job with the Los Angeles Rams, who lost to the Steelers in Super Bowl XIV. He later served on the coaching staffs of the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Colts before running the New York Jets’ defense from 1985 to 1988. He finally landed a head-coaching job with the Cleveland Browns for the 1989 season.

By Mike K.

January 11, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

As a Steelers fan, I’m getting ill just thinking about Chan in Black and Gold.

By Sam

January 11, 2007 11:25 PM | Link to this

If you trust Wikipedia… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Carson

Cannot fathom why Tech fired Carson one year removed from a 9-2 campaign. Of course they were mediocre before that very good season. Actually sounds like Gailey in some regards.

I cannot fathom why teams would even be interested in him. What does it say about him that he is off interviewing for these jobs? I am fine with coaches interviewing for other jobs, but what is the motivation? Ego stroking? Salary leverage? I cannot imagine Tech throwing more money at Gailey with his mediocre record.

By Don't Let The Door Hit Ya Where The Good Lord Split Ya!!!

January 11, 2007 11:27 PM | Link to this

Worried about Gailey?!?!? The only thing GT Football Fans should worry about is IF NOBODY HIRES HIM! He’s worthless…In fact, WorseThanWorthLess.com should be his new Website!!!

So Tech loses a recruit or two…Which is worse? The recruit or two or an Incomprehensibly Reprehensible Head Coach for 4 MORE YEARS?

I swear if SOMEBODY, ANYBODY takes Gailey and that Freakin’ Bigass Contract MISTAKE off our hands, TECH will BEAT UGAy on the Flats next year! If not, we’ll LOSE again. Gailey is consistent and predictable when it comes to games against UGAy. If he couldn’t find a way to WIN that game last year, he NEVER will win against them!

By Jay

January 11, 2007 11:51 PM | Link to this

Gailey leaving would be the best thing to happen to Tech football since Reggie Ball was declared ineligable. Period.

By Gailey's Agent

January 11, 2007 11:55 PM | Link to this

OK Guys…How about cooling it with the “Gailey Sucks” stuff? I’m burnin’ the midnight oil and I’ve used up all of my Anytime Minutes trying to get this guy as far away from the ATL as possible! He’s hard to move since he’s sitting on that big fat contract!

I have no choice but to try and park him in the NFL, since they’ll eat that contract for lunch and just raise ticket prices. Gailey would be gone by now if he hadn’t made himself look like such a BOZO with that pathetic display of “coaching” to end the season. I mean, what am I supposed to say when they keep firing questions like this at me?

“Did Gailey REALLY leave a starting QB in a college rivalry game (he’d already lost 4 years in a row) when he was 6-for-22 for 42-yds (PASSING, not rushing), 2 INT and a FUMBLE returned for a touchdown?”

“Did Gailey REALLY punt on 4th down with 2 minutes left in a Conference Championship Game…And then blame the loss on his PLAYERS for ‘not being ready to play’?”

“Did Gailey REALLY try a 54-yd field goal attempt with 5 minutes left in a Bowl Game, when he said just a month before on the SAME field with the SAME damp conditions from the SAME distance with the SAME kicker that you ‘PUNT’?”

“Did he do all of those things in 3 consecutive games to end this season after starting 9-2?”

Well, OK…I understand now. It’s pretty hard to not make Gailey look completely incompetent, since he’s done such a fine job of it all on his own! I told him to tell the press he was happy where he is…But don’t his actions kind of say his time at GT is up???

By Doug

January 12, 2007 12:01 AM | Link to this

Today we have tooo many well tooo dooo alumni that are willing to pay these football gypsies mega bucks and they are switching scools and teams about as fast as they change their underwear. Like all things it won’t last forever—sonner or later they will run out of coaches. BTW, Tech has a hard time recruiting in Georgia because of the Georgia school systems and a thing called the SAT. Tech property isn’t large enough to hold all the tutors needed. They even gave up on Reggie Ball.

By 00 Dawg

January 12, 2007 12:15 AM | Link to this

Frankly, I’m shocked that ANY team, college or pro, would consider hiring Chan Gailey.

The last time he attempted to ply his trade in the NFL, he was run out of town in a cloud of mediocrity.

In his best season at Tech, he lost five games. He has never beaten Georgia, and he stuck with the likes of Reggie Ball for four years — out of what? Loyalty?

Chan Gailey is, at best, an average college coach, and most of us Georgia fans would like for him to stick around the North Avenue Trade School for the rest of his life, if possible.

It’s just mind-boggling to think that the Steelers and Dolphins would even consider interviewing him. Please, NFL, do the right thing (and the smart thing for your league): leave Chan at Georgia Tech.

By Anxious

January 12, 2007 01:09 AM | Link to this

Does anyone remember what Bobby Ross did for the football program 1990? To say Tech can’t compete is ridiculous. Winning more than seven or eight games is doable. Chan may be a nice man, but that is where it ends. Nice guys don’t necessarily win games. How about getting the coach at Navy? Chan has had one winning season as a coach, Samford. Ask yourself this; would any top five or ten school allow kids on two different occasions during their tenure to flunk out, and keep their caoch? This is inexcusable for a head coach to let this happen. We are dealing with a head coach that refusing to hold his players academically accountable. So Chan run, don’t walk to Miami or Pittsburgh. There is a better choice to lead Tech’s football program. I have attended Tech games for over 30 years, and I am sick and tired of hearing excuses we cannot hire a better talentand recriut top talent. For those out there that ride in the Chan van, wake up and quit being appeasers. Chan is not the man for Georgia Tech.

By surfrider

January 12, 2007 01:36 AM | Link to this

Gailey is testing the waters which all coaches seem to do these days. He’s worried now that Johnson has left that the team may go down, but I disagree with a new QB Tech will skyrocket. He may be trying to get a raise which Tech should resist just because he did’nt try any other QB’s for four years. As for recruiting it may help that he leaves and more college oriented coach comes in who wants to pass the ball in balance with running. As for recruiting Tech’s new assistants have helped there and the new ACC along with Tech’s situation is an easy sell. The real problem is a signficant percentage of fans and insiders probably want Gailey to move on has the hire has been controversial. If he had only played Taylor Bennett more the last two years he would have been in a better position in the fan base. The academic problems have’nt helped either with many who are upset. But If he stays Tech should be good next year and the year after or competitive at least. He is probably weighing all his options including financial and age.

By surfrider

January 12, 2007 01:43 AM | Link to this

Yes Carson was one of the outstanding Defensive Coordinators in the NFL’s history but that does’nt make him a great College Coach. Tech had that great year under him but if not mistaken we had two or so loosing seasons and recruiting went down as the fallout from leaving the SEC and Dodd’s retirement and a few other things hurt tech for many years until later. That said Carson was young at the time and came on the heels of Dodd a curse in coaching as Bama fans can attest to. In hindsight I wish Tech would have stuck with him until at least Bobby Ross came on the scene.

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 12, 2007 01:44 AM | Link to this

I would say to GT football fans — be careful what you wish for. In college, if you have an established name and you can recruit, you have won 80% of the battle. I don’t think Gailey is a good football coach either, but he does a pretty good job recruiting. The point is… maybe Gailey’s not great, but if he leaves, who replaces him? Would Tech be able to replace him with a big enough name to where they can continue recruiting talents like Calvin Johnson? Because it doesn’t seem to me like big-time coaches are going to look at GT as a dream job. If there are good coaches who would be interested in succeeding Gailey, then by all means Chan take the Steelers job, the Dolphins job, or whatever other job you want.

By Senior Citizen

January 12, 2007 04:20 AM | Link to this

I believe that the name “Georgia Tech” does the recruiting. Athletes, including even the great ones like Calvin, will, if they can handle it, elect to come to Tech. The vast majority do not come just to play football. The best time for Gailey to leave is “at once”.

By Nono

January 12, 2007 04:24 AM | Link to this

I can’t handle all these coaching changes First the Falcons and now Tech? Davenpoop, your right—be careful what you wish for. Being a Tech alum, I’ve seen my share of ups and a lot of downs. I had the chance to hear Chan speak a couple of times, and think he knows a lot more than we are giving him credit for, hence the Patrick Nix hire. He is a little hard headed in his play calling and slow to adjust, but in all for the NFL to call is quite an honor. I don’t think he has a chance though.

Tech just had a bad QB in that he came apart at the worst time possible and Chan was slow to pull him. In some repsects that kind of devotion is admirable. You know he had numerous conversations with Reggie asking wat in the hell is wrong with you. Lets not forget Reggie probably feels the worst of all of us, hence is defensive attitude. Anyway, he is gone and you get Taylor next season.

Chan is a good person, great recruiter, great coaching staff, and a great man for the national Tech image. I think we have what we need bloggers. Cut the I hate you crap out. You will see a fresh pile of faces and many returning ones when we take the field this fall.

By m

January 12, 2007 05:16 AM | Link to this

Good riddance CHAN

By GT Bill

January 12, 2007 06:27 AM | Link to this

The article states that his boss said that’s no indication Gailey wants to or will leave the job. Maybe this is a big money thing where people who are happy in their present position take time off to fly around the nation interviewing.

Don’t get me wrong, I want him gone.

By GTJIM

January 12, 2007 08:09 AM | Link to this

Chan evidently has no loyalty to GT. Even after losing 5 straight to UGA and 3 miserable season ending loses that could have been avoided with the right coaching decisions GT has stuck with him. There is something wrong with this picture. I’m sure Chan sees the writing on the wall and wants to get out of town while he can. GT likewise should send him packing and hopefully DRad is ready to hire a more loyal and capable HC such as Paul Johnson or Jimbo Fisher. No Tenuta will not be the HC. Clemson and UWV ran all over the defense. He didn’t make the changes necessary to stop either and he had a month to prepare for WV. Its time for a change as evidenced by Chan’s actions. What a great situation for a new energized HC. Most of the team returning and possibly the highest rated football recruiting class GT has ever had. DRad should release Chan to follow his dreams and get on with helping GT to reach their goals.

By Eric

January 12, 2007 08:22 AM | Link to this

As a lifelong and diehard Steelers fan I think my reaction would be…

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

By BuzzGT

January 12, 2007 08:29 AM | Link to this

I do not blame Gailey for interviewing for these jobs. Who wouldn’t want to double their salary? Plus the way Tech fans have criticized him in the past and called for his job, he is probably just looking out for his future. Although, I do wish the timing was a little better.

By Scooter11

January 12, 2007 08:29 AM | Link to this

To answer a previous question brought on by IHateUGA’s idiocy, a ‘CHANpionship’ is what the insects get after a string of their moral victories. And, IHate, a name for you: Reuben Houson.

By mart

January 12, 2007 08:30 AM | Link to this

Tech could replace Chan with someone just as good in a heartbeat. It could replace him with someone much better in a couple of beats. What on earth are these pro organizations thinking?

By BuzzGT

January 12, 2007 08:30 AM | Link to this

I do not blame Gailey for interviewing for these jobs. Who wouldn’t want to double their salary? Plus the way Tech fans have criticized him in the past and called for his job, he is probably just looking out for his future. Although, I do wish the timing was a little better.

By Mac

January 12, 2007 08:42 AM | Link to this

Hey Glenn, hopefully the Rooney’s are smarter “then” you.

By coach

January 12, 2007 08:45 AM | Link to this

If the Steelers are dumb enough to hire Gailey, good for Georgia Tech.

Gailey killed the first year of recruiting when he delayed coming to Tech after Braine gave him the job. Now, he is going to severely impact recruiting by going after NFL jobs before signing day.

Does he have an obligation to pay Georgia Tech for the remaining years on his contract? My guess is that he does not because Braine the brain was as incompetent as Gailey.

Georgia Tech deserves a lot more and I hope Dan R. gets it right the next time.

As far as Gailey is concerned, he created the dislike by Georgia Tech fans by his actions and inactions.

He understands the modern game but he sure falls short on decision making during the action on game day.

We hear a lot about “slowing down the action during the game”. In other words the best performers are able to think and plan ahead so fast that it seems as if the action is in slow motion. I am convinced that in Gailey’s case, the action looks as if it is speeded up to double speed.

That’s the only explanation I can come up with his repeated lousy time management and his “loosing the bubble” on 4th down with time running out when 10 to 15 yards will give you a chance to win against your traditional in state rival.

His lack of character which is susposed to be so strong is why he puts responsibility on a bunch of 18 to 22 year old young men when things don’t work out.

This guy will not be missed.

By ben

January 12, 2007 08:46 AM | Link to this

Please hire him!!!!!! he would be great any where but here!

By Tom McCurdy

January 12, 2007 08:55 AM | Link to this

If he leaves I will not be disappointed.The way he handled Reggie Ball over the four years was extrememly disppointing to me. When you have a quarterback that is as inconsistent as Reggie was over the years and not give a backup QB a chance to see what he can do is being either extremely stubborn or stupid! I do not think Coach Gailey is stupid!! So the big question in my mind is why he would not give Taylor the opportunity sooner! Taylor certainly proved himself in the Gator Bowl! If the defense had not broken down we would have won that game! Taylor’s performance was one of the top two QB performances in the bowl games!

By Rob

January 12, 2007 09:04 AM | Link to this

Good luck, Chan! I hope you get one of these NFL jobs.

By BuzzyFuzzyPants

January 12, 2007 09:10 AM | Link to this

Everyone’s worried about recruiting, but Tech recruits had to have seen this coming from a mile away. If they’ve read any blogs this year, or heard any of the radio shows, they have known that the Tech alumni and fans are sick and tired of this guy. Hell, they want to beat UGA when they come here! Why would they want Chan to stay?

I’m guessing they don’t want Tech so much because of Chan, but more because it’s Georgia Tech. And they all already know Tenuta - why not promote him? I think priorities need to be set here - let’s not let Chan wave goodbye to us of his own volition, let’s kick his sorry butt out the door!

By GT Fred

January 12, 2007 09:24 AM | Link to this

You Gailey bashers are a bunch of morons. I agree, he stuck with his starter too long and was a little stubborn about it, but at least he blamed himself and not RB. If you consistantly have a winning program, then some year you will break out and win them all…then you will be remembered forever..just like Bobby Ross. But, what was Bobby’s record his first two years? Curry left and we sucked for 2-3 years; Ross left and we sucked for 2-3 years.
You talk recruiting. We have not had very good recruiting classes (according the polls) yet we turn out a winning program year after year! Now we appear to be ready for a great recruiting class (not even in the top 10 in the polls). I think we will be very, very good (top 25 next 5 years, top 10 2 of those years, and possibly a national championship in either 2007 or 2010). If Chan leaves I believe he will be missed by all involved in the Tech football program including the new recruits. Tech fans who post to this site sound like a bunch of whiners and its a little embarrassing. Quit your %#$% whining and just enjoy the game. If you need to cry about something, cry about the play calling and personnel decisions, but don’t slam the character of people you do not know like Chan and Reggie. A great program has great and confident fans and our are not quite there yet. Act like you have won and lost before, the UGA and ND fans can do it, so why can’t you.

By doulos

January 12, 2007 09:30 AM | Link to this

Knowing Chan personally, I believe he is a great man, with integrity and character. I do believe he stuck with Reggie way to long and he has struggled finishing strong. I also think he does have the ablilty to beat GA with this next years recruiting class. We must remember though that when he was at Dallas he made the playoffs both years and got ran out of town by a terrible owner. I don’t know if he will be offered either of the NFL positions but my thought is that he won’t take them. He has 2 sons that live in North GA and a grandaughter. I don’t think he will want to move so far away from them. Tech fans give him another chance, he recruits god players and great kids…hes coming around…i think he has the making of a great coach that we can be proud to call our head coach. Great character and integrity will go along way, and the boys he is raising to be MEN is also worth a lot.

By BuzzyFuzzyPants

January 12, 2007 09:33 AM | Link to this

GT Fred, I have no desire to slam Chan’s character. As a guy, he’s great. I’ve heard him speak many times. As a decision-maker on the field, however, I doubt his abilities. And as an alumni who is not satisfied with 5-loss seasons and not beating UGA in 6 years, I have the right to feel that way.

By GTNE80

January 12, 2007 09:36 AM | Link to this

Baffling. In some of the discussion about selection of NFL head coaches over the last few years, some of those pushing for more minority hires have accused the NFL head coaches of being a “the same old retreads” or a “good old boy network.” The fact that Gailey continues to get interviews seems to lend credence to that school of thought. Looking at his overall career coaching record and his recent stint with Tech, you can’t tell me that there’s anything about Chan Gailey that points to excellence. He’s evidently a good guy with a good deal of football knowledge and experience, but he’s not an innovator. His player talent assessment and utilization skills are questionable at best. In short, there is nothing exciting about hiring Chan Gailey as a NFL head coach. Nothing in that hire would fire up your franchise.

The post-interview statements from Gailey about the Miami job indicated that once they got into a face-to-face conversation, both parties in the room realized that he was there more as a “consultant” than an actual candidate for the job.

I think it’s the good old boy network doing its thing. It would shock me if he really got hired by either Pittsburgh or Miami (or any other NFL franchise for that matter).

Maybe the folks at Miami and/or Pittsburgh think they are doing Chan a favor by showing interest in him so he appears more valuable to the Tech administration. Some head coaches actually parlay these overtures into more money or longer contracts. I can certainly see Chan being a likeable guy and his old buddies trying to help him out in that way by giving him a meaningless interview and picking his brain.

If he left, we would doubtless lose some of the prospects that have made verbal commitments. How many and which ones is hard to tell. Some have made their choice based on the college, some on the city/location, others based on the coaching staff.

One thing I will say about it, is that if he were to be hired, the timing would really suck as far as recruiting. Some kids might make a last-minute hop just because they really don’t have a lot of time between now and signing day to think it through.

Losing Gailey would set the program back a couple of years, but you could say that about virtually any head coaching change. It just takes that long for a new coach to come in and establish his own way of doing things.

By Casey Smallwood

January 12, 2007 09:38 AM | Link to this

Please don’t let him go….the Dawgs will miss him and his quotes “Look out for a steady diet of gut” and “Well Reggie has grown so much as a person, and last I checked it was about growing young men’s lives and not winning football games.” Only good news about him leaving would be if some of the recruits decided to play at the real school in the state of Georgia…..or the 2nd best school….Go Southern!!

By joel cote

January 12, 2007 09:39 AM | Link to this

Maybe the best move for him. We need to keep the defensive coach as the future #1. He is the future of the GT football program!

By Lazybee

January 12, 2007 09:41 AM | Link to this

Gailey is doing nothing more than calling in his chips from the only two teams that tolerated him. He is purely a money man and is fishing for dollars. He talks loyalty but first of all he covers his own butt. Didn’t he advise Calvin to take the money and run? What other NFL teams want this loser? Only those he has personal contacts with and neither would hire him on a bet. The Brain screwed us with Gailey and Gailey screwed us with Reggie. Time for the DanR to make the decision for Gailey since Gailey himself appears to be someone troubled by decision making. Chan, make it easier on all of us. Ask for a buyout.

By Dave

January 12, 2007 09:43 AM | Link to this

I would think after seeing the success of GA Tech’s backup QB in the bowl game most GA Tech fans would be happy to see Gailey go. Why is Gailey stay with Reggie ball four years when any fan could tell you this was just plane dumb. This guys biggest flaw is the thinks he can fix flawed QBs like Ball and Kordell Stewart. He is stubborn in his devotion to some.

By anthony kirkland

January 12, 2007 09:52 AM | Link to this

It is difficult to comprehend why two NFL teams are expressing interest in Chan Gailey. He, no doubt is an honorable man, has integrity, and has gained respect, however, you have to admit that the decision to stick with RB for four years and not set him down has proven to be a most unwise decision. The play of Taylor Bennett in the Gator Bowl truly magnified the ineptness of Gailey’s decision to stick with RB. We will never know what good would have come from benching RB in favor of Bennett to let him think about his poor play? I think GT would be better served with a change as we need to secure a coach who can make adjustments which are in the best interest of the team and one who can field a team to beat UGA. The 2006 game against UGA was a great opportunity for a win if Chan had simply run the ball as opposed to those 42 yards in the air!

By gdawginkalamazoo

January 12, 2007 09:53 AM | Link to this

GT Fred,

I think we will be very, very good (top 25 next 5 years, top 10 2 of those years, and possibly a national championship in either 2007 or 2010).

Oh no, you didn’t just type that did you? Didn’t you mean 3007 or 3010? That would be the approximate years you guys perfect the invisibility cloak, along with miniature rocket shoes and our defense can’t see or catch your QB Reggie Ball the 14th.

BTW, if Chan doesn’t go these interviews can only help your program and recruiting. All Chan has to do is mention the interviews and his pro experience to get recruits. They all want to make it to the next level and he has been there, done that and knows what it takes.

By tater10

January 12, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this

Hey coz109, it was our offense that blew the ND,UGA & Wake games. Let’s see, no points in the second half against ND(a bad defense). Just as many points scored as given up by the offense in the UGA game and a whopping 6 points against wake. How in the hell do you blame that on the defense. As for the Clemson and WV, it’s college, people score and championship teams have offenses that score back! Just because the defense has a couple of bad games doesn’t mean that GT has to get blown out! How many times since Chan’s been here has Tenuta saved his a* from a poor offensive game(A lot)!? How many times has Chan’s great offense saved Tenuta’s defense from a bad game? (0) YOU ARE A MORON

By Ramble ON!

January 12, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

Lord how I hate to agree with a fleabag, but gdawginkalamazoo is exactly right. As much as I hate to admit it, GT has the most fickle fans in the world. Most of these bloggers are the reason GT has to look for a new coach every 4-6 years and can’t fill the stadiums on Saturdays. Let’s not even talk about the away games. Just stay at home and bth, for those bringing up O’liary, he didn’t and couldn’t beat these Mark Richt teams even when he had better talent that year. The opposite has been true with Gailey and it looks like we’re finally getting the same talent now, and there is no reason why we can’t continue.

Yea, Reggie Ball I’m at a complete loss on that one.

Funny, for the first 60years+/- GT had what 3 or 4 coaches…since then what happened?

By My Take

January 12, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

If Chan really is interested in an NFL job then I hope he goes soon. I do not fault him at all for going after a huge promotion. I don’t think the situation will affect this year’s recruiting, however it could next year and thereafter. Other coaches will tear us up telling recruits that Chan wants out as soon as he can. On the other hand, if Chan truly is talking to these NFL organizations simply because of his relationship with each and he can convince future recruits of this, then I think this interest will benefit us.

By Lovemydawg

January 12, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this

I think Chan has done a great job at Tech and deserves to have any and every pro team after him. He is one of the best. But I hope he stays at Tech so we can admire his work. s/ a dawg fan

By Get rid of them both

January 12, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

When Gailey goes could he please take that idiot WES DURHAM with him? It would improve the average IQ at both Tech and wherever they go, and we could know the score, down and distance, time remaining, and other trivial facts like that, instead of the referee’s home town!

By coach

January 12, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

GTFred,

I guess I am just too old. I remember the great football days of Georgia Tech and I remember the smart decisions made by a great coach. I knew Bobby Dodd and Chan Gailey isn’t qualified to carry water for him.

By BuzzyFuzzyPants

January 12, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

Ramble ON!, I respectfully disagree. GT has had fickle fans in the recent past because we’ve been emotionally worn out by our Jackets. I have never ever gone into any game thinking, “we have this one in the bag. There is no way we are going to lose.” Teams like FSU, UGA, UF, USC, OSU, Michigan, Notre Dame… they do this constantly. There are a few games a year that they really have to “get up” for. Otherwise, their fans are never concerned that they are going to lose to UAB or the Citadel. Come on! If we want to compete in D-I football and actually end up in the polls where we should be (see 2006 as an example), we need better leadership. Period. As I said before, it’s not about Chan’s character. It’s about his innovation on the field. Of which, there is none.

By Dawg Fan

January 12, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

I hope Chan leaves. He is a very good football coach who is in a bad situation. UGA eats up all the top recruits in-state. The nerds at GT don’t care enough to show up and fill that little stadium. It is not his fault GT can’t beat UGA. UGA has more talent better facilities and a MUCH more supportive fan base. If he was at UGA and Richt was at GT the nerds would hate Richt because he could not beat UGA with Tech’s players either. I wonder who knows more about what a good football coach looks like: A) The Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers front office or the nerds on GT’s campus who don’t even watch their own team play. Gailey had a better run with the Cowboys than Parcells has had.

By Chan Gailey

January 12, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

I have decided to take the Pittsburgh job and have already made arrangements with AD Rad for Patrick Nix to replace me as HC. Also Reggie Ball has just been hired as QB coach. That is what you guys get for messing with me.

By scott

January 12, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

my christmas wish may be coming true. chan goes to the nfl—tech brings in david cutcliff. chan has shown that he cannot manage a game when it matters—he also mismanaged the reggie ball years—from what we saw on new years day, taylor bennet should have been the man, especially after reggie showed he did not have it between the ears in the critical moments in a ball game—SOMEONE, ANYONE—HIRE CHAN GAILY TAKE HIM AWAY

By scott

January 12, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

someone anyone take chan gaily away—he has shown, like the quarterback that he refused to bench, that he cannot manage a game between the ears in the critical moments

By GTNE80

January 12, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

coz109, for the most part I agree with tater10.

More often than not, it has been the defense that has either won or kept us in games.

While it is true that Tech led in the second half of the ND, UGA, WFU and WVU games and lost those leads, the big reason for those leads was the defense.

It should be pointed out that our offense scored 0 points in the second half against ND, 9 points in the second half against UGA, 3 points in the second half against Wake, and 7 points in the second half against WVU (and those were in the first 1:03 of the half).

And you can add 0 points in the second half against UNC.

Seems that other teams figure out Gailey’s offense at half-time and we don’t adjust.

It’s hard for a defense to pitch a shutout. Give me a defense that holds ND to 14, UGA to 15, and Wake to 9 and I’ll win all three games more often than not.

The one that I will grant you is the WVU game. 21 points in the second half really blows. However, remember that 7 of those were due to a turnover on a kickoff.

By Sic 'em

January 12, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

BuzzyFuzzyPants, our schedule next year includes, OK State, Alabama, South Carolina, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, and Tech. Additionally, we still have Kentucky which looks like it may have turned the corner as a program with the way it blasted Clemson and a very upset minded Troy State. That’s not even to mention Vandy which this past year proves that they’re capable of beating anyone (In addition to beating us, they played both Michigan and Florida pretty tightly). The point of all this is just to show that there are more than a few games we have to get up for every year and that winning in the SEC is going to be a dog fight every week. In looking at next season’s opponents, the only one I would even begin to say is in the bag is Western Carolina in week 3 and even mentioning that makes me nervous that I’m going to jinx us.

By scott

January 12, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

dawg fan, you need to step away from the crack pipe—chan has shown that he can not manage a game when it matters, reggie ball should have been benched early in the season. coach richt had the courrage to bench joe t and the dawg nation wanted to run him out of town—he is a good coach—chan is a decent coach—i would rather have the offensive coordinator for the vols running the show at the flats—he did a good job with a poor mississippi team—dawg fan, your lack of objectivity makes me sad

By Well, well ...

January 12, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

Well, according to the Steelers and Dolphins, the Bee’s mediocrity is not the fault of the coach. Hmm, must be your crappy college, just as I suspected all along.

By BuzzyFuzzyPants

January 12, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

Sic ‘Em, that wasn’t meant to be a cut on the SEC or to argue about your strength of schedule. That’s the last thing I meant. I’m just saying that (before this season,) UGA had games that they played that their fans were absolutely positively sure they’d win. No worries. Go and enjoy the sunshine. We NEVER have those games. That was my point.

By GT Fan Jeff

January 12, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

Being interviewed by the Dolphins and Steelers is a testament to the loyalty of NFL owners and Gailey’s loyalty to them when he was there. IMHO, there is NO CHANCE either one will hire him as their next HC. I have defended Chan’s coaching many times since he came to GT in 2002, which was not always easy to do, but the “coaching” during the final three games of the 2006 season and his handling of Reggie Ball were the “last straw” for me. If he were a young coach, you could attribute some of his coaching errors to inexperience and feel optimistic that he would learn from those mistakes in future games. However, he is NOT a young coach and I feel there is NO HOPE that he will learn from his past mistakes because he DOES NOT BELIEVE he has made mistakes. He seems to be a good man and I wish him well in his next endeavor and the rest of his football career. However, I am ready for him to leave GT. Chan is no longer the man.

By Do what?

January 12, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

Why are all you Bee fans lobbying for a chick comedian, Judy Tenuta, to be your new coach? Oh wait, that’s what loser bees would lobby for.

By Dawg Fan

January 12, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Scott,

What leads you to believe Cutcliff would want the GT job? Also, how was I not objective? You just won your division and if UGA had put the smack down on your team and their fragile little ego’s you probably would have won the ACC title game. Not only that, if your pathetic fan base had actually shown up to your conference championship game that might have made a difference as well. So instead of blaming your well traveled and accomplished football coach for your teams failings why don’t you 1) actually go to a game 2) maybe even donate money to your athletic department 3) take a good long look in the mirror and, objectively, try to figure out what is really inferior about your team - your coach or your fans.

By Sic 'em

January 12, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

BuzzyFuzzyPants, I didn’t take your comments as such. I was just trying to point out that there are a lot of fans out there of any particular program that don’t take any games for granted. Sometimes I even feel more anxiety when we play Ga. Southern than when we play Tennessee. If we were to lose to Southern, that would be much tougher to live down than it would to lose to an elite team. You’ve got to take every opponent seriously because as you witness every season, major upsets will occur. For example, I’m sure some Auburn fans felt they had you in the bag the last couple of times you played them.

Partly because of this though, it does make your periods of consistent winning that much sweeter.

By G Paul Burdell

January 12, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

Have no question that Chan Is the most moral, ethical man in Div 1A coaching. But …

By BuzzyFuzzyPants

January 12, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

LOL, yeah, Sic’Em, I don’t even remember what a period of consistent winning is! :)

By GT80

January 12, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

I don’t care if Chan stays or goes, but I do want an explanation from him on why he stuck us with Reggie Ball for so long and in the process blew the chance for one of the great years in the history of GT football. I believe that Chan is hoping that all Tech fans will just forget about the fact that his poor personnel decisions caused us to lose 5 games AGAIN. Remember folks, we won 9 games but we played 14 this year. Our 2 extra wins came against Samford and Troy. Chan took a team that had a top 20 defense (#11 against the run), the top RB in the ACC, a consensus All American WR who some folks think is maybe the best of all time and he basically went 7-5 again and not even in the top 25. Don’t forget about this Tech fans. Chan wants us to move on and think about the future and focus on a potentially good recruiting class and forget about how he has not beaten UGA in 5 years, how he holds the distinction of overseeing the worst defeats ever to our 2 biggest rivals, UGA & Clemson (that’s the worst loses ever, in the history of the school folks), how several time we’ve lost to inferior opponents (Duke, UNC when they were horrible) and had to hear Chan say, these were his words, “we weren’t prepared to play today”. I’ve gotten over the previous years failures and was going to be OK with Chan after what was promising to be a great year this year, but the way it all finished up has me wanting to call Chan on the carpet. I can deal with him staying on as our coach but if he’s gone it will not hurt my feelings. I just want us Tech fans to keep the heat on him and let him know that we don’t settle for mediocre 5 loss seasons, which is what we’ve had to do every year with Chan.

By Ramble ON!

January 12, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

Fine fire him so we can hire Tenuta and have go 7-5 for two years, then 9-2, then he jumps to the NFL and we can start all over again. Maybe then, we can hire another Bill Lewis.

By Mary

January 12, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

Let him go… and take his offensive coordinator with him…. please.

By smitty

January 12, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

please go gailey go…..the headline today reads “gailey intrigues steelers”……what total BS…..i’ll tell you what; I bet chan had his agent call both teams to ask for an interview and out of ‘respect’ they agreed….no way he gets hired, i repeat NO WAY…chan in his own warped sense of self-importance and self- preservation thought this would be a way to regain some of the respect he’s lost during his tenure at GT because of his bonehead coaching…..”hey, see how these other teams want me….i must be good”….and the foc’ers are biting big time…but chan only worries about chan, not GT; how else can you explain his doing this and jeopardizing the best recruiting class in years….i give him credit though for his scheming….what a brilliant thing to do with this NFL coaching tease to try and deflect the recent landslide of criticism ( not just locally but nationally) and unload some of the incredible burden he must be feeling after this years collapse and taylor B’s performance proved just what an imcompetent buffoon he is……let’s stop all this crap and get it over with…..fire him now!

By RT

January 12, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

Gailey had a more poised and smarter QB on the bench all season and he did not even know it. Let him go and re-hire coach O’Leary.

By Scooter11

January 12, 2007 01:08 PM | Link to this

GT80: Don’t forget VaTech in 2005, 51-7.

By smitty

January 12, 2007 01:12 PM | Link to this

and this final note……since these two teams, miami and pittsburgh, have absolutely no intention of hiring chan, look for a press conference in the coming days where chan will announce he’s withdrawn his name from consideration because of his loyalty to GT and that he wants to ‘complete’ his mission…….brilliant, simply brilliant……..and we are, i’m sorry to say, stuck with chan…….i think i’ll go have a guinness (sp?)

By gdawginkalamazoo

January 12, 2007 01:39 PM | Link to this

smitty have guiness for me too please. I didn’t get to see a lot of Tech football except for the game against UGA. However, you guys know our troubles this year with the QB situation. Our offensive production was pathetic. They couldn’t sustain drives, they frequently went three and out if they weren’t fumbling, throwing INT’s or dropping the ball. My point being that what that lead to was the defense being on the field way too much. That in turn wore them down so much that a great defense got tired and couldn’t focus and couldn’t stop the likes of Vandy, KY, and Colorado. Might that have been your problem? Without an offense that can give your D a rest you can;t do much.
I think with that Bennett kid next year, Choice (very darn good back that can run time off the clock), Dwyer coming in and Ball gone (sorry we a Q Carter so we know what blind loyalty to one player can mean) that you guys aren’t in too bad a shape for next season. Granted you’re losing the best WR in college football but what benefit did he really provide w/o a QB to throw to him. You guys can and have won big games over the past few years. It is the mediocre games that you need to stop flubbing. Your team is very capable with Chan at the helm.

By BigEd

January 12, 2007 01:40 PM | Link to this

No NFL team is going to hire a mideocure college coach. But, it would be nice to loose Reggie and Chan in the same year. I think chan is a good christian man. He just isn’t a top notch college coach. The losses to Georgia, Wake forrest and West Virginia prove this. Chan is staying. But if he left. Tunuta woud be an awsomeand deserving replacement.

By GT Student

January 12, 2007 01:40 PM | Link to this

the thing is if you get a new coach to replace chan then taylor bennett has to learn a whole new playbook and the reason he was able to perform so well in the bowl game was that he has used the same playbook in practice for the past three years…perhaps the new coach decides he wants to play a freshman at QB and next thing you know we have the next reggie ball and everyone will be complaining about that coach..chan gailey has made the most of the teams he can..until this year he has not had a GREAT recruiting class..so let him finish out his contract and then decide..just give him a chance to let his recruits pay out for him.

By Sic 'em

January 12, 2007 01:49 PM | Link to this

That’s a good idea smitty. I think I’ll have a guinness after work as well. Or perhaps a black and tan.

By gdawginkalamazoo

January 12, 2007 02:05 PM | Link to this

GT Student,

Hate to disagree but like Quincy Carter, Reggie Ball was one of a kind that can’t be duplicated. Lucky you.

By godawg

January 12, 2007 02:09 PM | Link to this

After work have a black and chan;-)

Seriously, if this wizard of Xs & Os, this genius of the gridiron, leaves for the NFL, the GT football program is doomed! With him will go your offensive prowness, ethics, adherence to academic quality, graduation rates, and recruiting.

Why, pray tell, do you think the FANS OF CHAN have lobbied so long and hard for this great human being to be annointed “Coach For Life” at the technical institute on North Avenue?

By Sic 'em

January 12, 2007 02:17 PM | Link to this

godawg, I don’t know if a black and chan is the way to go. It’d be delicious starting out but would be bitter and leave a bad taste in my mouth at the end.

By MANNY

January 12, 2007 02:27 PM | Link to this

Worry? That he may leave? I’ll pack his bags for him. I don’t care which team wants him, I want him out of here. Of course I had that same feeling the day he was hired. 0-5 against UGA….FIRE CHAN

By MANNY

January 12, 2007 02:31 PM | Link to this

GT Student, you are a fool for wanting Chan to stick around. Either that, or you aren’t really a GT Student. He has not made the most out of the teams he has had. He is a sorry excuse for a coach and the only fans that Chan should have wear Red and Black. Leave it to Chan to allow Duke to break a LONG ACC losing streak. Leave it to Chan to turn a 9-2 season into a 9-5 season. Leave it to Chan to leave a QB in for 4 years that SUCKS.

By gdawginkalamazoo

January 12, 2007 02:36 PM | Link to this

godawg, black & chan, LMAO. Too funny dude!

By BuzzyFuzzyPants

January 12, 2007 02:45 PM | Link to this

black and chan … HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Good one :)

By Gen Neyland

January 12, 2007 03:21 PM | Link to this

With Ball and CJ leaving, Chan knows the writings on the stall, er, wall…

By Ramble ON!

January 12, 2007 03:28 PM | Link to this

that was a good one (black and chan), these mutts are making too much sense. I had one of those last night, as a matter of fact, just a little dinged up today. The dawgs are making sense, ouch that hurt!

By SouthGaRebel

January 12, 2007 03:36 PM | Link to this

Gailey would be a fool to leave Tech. He can win 7 or 8 games a year there and retire with a fat wallet and be a quasi god for the techies. Hell, if he wins 7 or 8 games a year they’ll probably name a building after him.

By Spike

January 12, 2007 03:55 PM | Link to this

Hey 00 Dawg, you are right on the money. Boy, that thumping sound you here are the geeks jumping off the mid season “Chan is the Man” bandwagon. You guys are going to love paying Gomer the buyout on his contract if he leaves.

By Spike

January 12, 2007 03:58 PM | Link to this

And by the way, who exactly do you dorks think is going to want to coach Tech that is halfway decent and that you can afford?

By tater10

January 12, 2007 04:02 PM | Link to this

you’re an idiot southgarebel. Like georgia has the history tech does. oh and by the way we have a statue of a guy named john heisman, if u even know who he is. Nice talk for a fan who is 27 years removed from a national championship. Looks like all those top 5 recruiting classes are really paying off.

By StingerSplash

January 12, 2007 04:07 PM | Link to this

Just say yes, Chan. If he has this much interest in the NFL, perhaps his next call should be to United Van Lines.

By GTNE80

January 12, 2007 04:14 PM | Link to this

Great post GT80.

My problems with Chan have always been rooted in his pig-headed stubbornness.

His refusal to do anything to try and shake up the offense at the end of the year when Reggie was so obviously hemorrhaging ineptitude is symptomatic of the disease. Taylor Bennett’s performance during the last half of the Duke game gave us a hint that there was an alternative to Reggie. His performance in the bowl game made it painfully obvious. Chan owes the Georgia Tech alumni and fans an explanation and an apology (if not a voluntary resignation).

I’ve actually read interviews where he has stated flat-out that he does not adjust his offensive game plan during a game. If you go back and look at our games this year (throw out Troy, Samford, and Duke because they are irrelevant) it is painfully obvious that our opponents adjust at half-time and we do not. This is another indication of his pigheadedness.

My only reservation in seeing him go would be that it would take a new coach a year or two to catch up and install his system, but SO BE IT. It’s time to move on.

CAN CHAN NOW!!!!

By Carter's Daddy

January 12, 2007 04:15 PM | Link to this

It’s been a joy Chan, but do what’s best for you and your family. The fan base can turn on you in an instant! Just ask coach Richt.

By godawg

January 12, 2007 04:25 PM | Link to this

He’s probably tired of listening to the constant whine of bugs and is desperate to find a job, any job, that will get him away from Techsters.

Pretty understandable actually.

By Spike

January 12, 2007 04:37 PM | Link to this

Hey “Tater” You don’t have much room to call someone names and make fun of our top recruiting classes. They sure have been more than adequate to beat your a$$ the last six years. including 51-7. Bozo.

By susan

January 12, 2007 07:11 PM | Link to this

I have been a faithful Tech fan for several years and have seen Reggie go from one extreme to the next. Yes, Chan you should have given Taylor a chance. Look at what he did in the Gator Bowl. As for the defense they lost several games for us over the last couple of years with Tenuta at the helm. You can’t just blame the offense. Our line had a great year and gave Reggie all the time he needed but to no avail. The defense couldn’t keep our leads against Wake, WVU, and others. As for Tenuta, sure he’s a good coach, not a great coach, but look at the personality. I sure don’t see him winning any popularity contests. How about asking the kids who cares about them? Let them have a say so if your going to hire from within. No matter what happens, I will continue to support Tech.

By vern

January 12, 2007 07:26 PM | Link to this

Is Tenuta the answer? Our defense sure didn’t hold up against GA, WFU, and WVU. Where would we have been this year with those 3 wins? Sure Reggie lost control, but when it counted the defense choked! Quit whining and support your team!

By Terry Williams

January 12, 2007 07:57 PM | Link to this

It’s a shame the Tech nerds have such a bad attitude about Coach Gailey. He’s a class guy and has won about 60% of his games. Frankly, that’s as good as anybody can do right now at Nerdsville. Recruits aren’t exactly “standing in line” and “chomping at the bit” to play at the asphault campus and high school sized stadium. There’s no real draw there save the “V” and the acquarium. Dawgs will always own the nerds.

By mike

January 12, 2007 07:58 PM | Link to this

Go Vern! Defense ha! Quit your whining Tech fans and support your team. If you would get out and support your team and fill the stands up maybe they would play a little harder. You whine and criticize and sit on your rump on Saturday afternoons instead of cheering your team on so just shut up. Maybe Chan’s not the answer, but it sure isn’t Tenuta. One thing you can say about Chan is that he is faithful to a fault. Maybe he’s learned his lesson. Go Tech!

By russell sorrells

January 12, 2007 08:18 PM | Link to this

“An injured Reggie Ball is better than a healthy Taylor Bennett”?? Those words will forever deny his credibility and demand a rational explanation if he stays. I admit Reggie was a victim of the play calling to some extent, but it sounds like mad cow disease to me. AE62

By kitkat

January 12, 2007 08:23 PM | Link to this

Hey Terry, At least us Tech nerds can spell over here at Nerdsville. By the way you need to check out our recruiting class, obviously you haven’t “read” the paper. Oh yeah, this is the way you spell AQUARIUM!

By urban

January 12, 2007 08:51 PM | Link to this

I think if chan is going and interviewing for all these other jobs it doesnt seem like he wants the GT job to much. Hes not doing the program anygood anyway. Do the program a favor and hire a real coach Chan is to old school. I am also a Dolphin fan and i dont’t look forward to the 07-08 season if hes the head coach.

By scott

January 12, 2007 11:35 PM | Link to this

l like the idea of a trade with pittsburg.we’ll give you chan and you give us Ken wheisenhunt

By Valerie

January 13, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this

Saw Coach Gailey AND SPOKE to him at his aunt Memorial service yesterday and sinceI knew him growing up visiting my church and knew his fine peoples I told Coach Gailey and his wife that what his decision is they have my support and gave his a big HUG. Told him I rather he stay and be close to his family and friends here and not to LEAVE!! I am tired of the Tech bashers and thought back to time when we had season ticket when Pepper Rodgers was coaching and thought here we go again why is Tech fans are being liked this like UGA fans are doing. Not is not our style, come on Tech fans, a coach dont stay forever. Rather you liked Reggie or not,it over, let start another year with Chan if he come back. Tech is a tough school with academic we not a football factory.

By Jessica

January 13, 2007 02:15 PM | Link to this

All the fans and alumni want from Chan is a statement saying he knows he was wrong for sticking with Reggie so long. He can’t even do that. Let’s get rid of him.

TENUTA FOR HEAD COACH.

By Jessica

January 13, 2007 02:16 PM | Link to this

Chan is also a personal family friend of mine, and although he is a great man, you cannot be a serious Tech fan and not question his coaching decisions.

By Valerie

January 13, 2007 03:29 PM | Link to this

I decide if we do get rid of Chan after going to Tech game for what since 1971, then I will not go anymore but my husband can but I am tired of the Tech fans acting like UGA fans are. I thought they were better then that. I gone thru enough. I admire Chan for putting up with Reggie. Gosh Tech fans, this is college and you supposed to play for fun and still trying to get their education. Tech cant be like any other school because of their academic rwquirements. I know I have a daughter who play college sports and they had fun too but if their grades slip, they cant play. Jessica you said he is your personal family friend, he is mine too. Like I said 3 letters up, I saw him yesterday.

By Mouse Chipman

January 15, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

Hey, “Sic ‘Em” - learn to spell, you moron!