Georgia Tech began spring football practice March 26. The AJC, led by beat writer Ken Sugiura, has kept an eye on how things are going.
Tech has six more practices scheduled before the annual spring game Friday, April 20 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Here are 16 reports published on AJC.com or myAJC.com about the Yellow Jackets this spring:
The extension is for an additional two years to his existing contract, pushing out to the 2022 season, which would be Johnson’s 15th at Tech.
Woody comes from Appalachian State, where his defenses were known for smaller, quicker players and an attacking style.
Riase, 37, came to Tech after four seasons at Wofford College. The institute is the seventh stop of a career going into its 14th season, including his first job at a high school in Oxford, Ohio, where Riase’s alma mater, Miami, is located.
4. Tech defensive line find better fit in new scheme
Tech’s new defensive scheme is a break from the one run by former defensive coordinator Ted Roof. And as coach Paul Johnson noted in the first week of spring practice, players tend to be excited anytime there’s something new.
When new defensive coordinator shared with Alexander the role he wanted him to play in the 3-4 defense, “I just smiled at him,” Alexander said. “I didn’t say anything. I almost cried. I think I shed a tear.”
As Tech goes through spring practice, leading to the Yellow Jackets’ spring game April 21, Alexander seems poised to provide strong senior leadership in the 2018 season.
After a commendable first season as starter at B-back, Georgia Tech’s KirVonte Benson has higher aspirations.
As Tech began its second week of spring practice Monday, speaking of his health literally put a smile on Lynch’s face.
After one week of spring practice, Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson wasn’t ready to make any sweeping declarations about the defense being implemented by new defensive coordinator Nate Woody. But he did confirm one aspect of it – it will be simpler to play.
New Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Nate Woody’s contract should be able to cover any cost-of-living increases in his move from Appalachian State in Boone, N.C., to Atlanta.
After offseason video study and two sessions of spring practice, Georgia Tech linebacker Brant Mitchell offered his approval for the 3-4 defense being installed by new defensive coordinator Nate Woody.
14. Nine updates from Tech spring practice
Looking back on a season that was a disappointment all around, Georgia Tech wide receiver Brad Stewart looked at his own play with sober perspective.
Georgia Tech has filled three of the four recruiting staff positions that are being paid for through a fundraising challenge, two of them by former Yellow Jackets players.
