Joe Hamilton left the Georgia Tech football staff about a year and a half ago. Still, the Yellow Jackets great and college football hall of famer may have a small influence on the Jackets’ upcoming season, and perhaps the one to follow.

After almost three years on Tech's recruiting staff, Hamilton began a career as a private quarterback coach. One of his clients this summer was Tech's Matthew Jordan.

“I like where his confidence is at,” Hamilton said of Jordan. “I like where his head is at.”

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