Coach Paul Johnson needed to fill the co-offensive line coach vacancy on his staff, and the man he hired has a reputation as a strong recruiter. He also has designed blocking schemes for some high-octane offenses.
A graduate of what is now Tri-Cities High and Clemson, Ron West joins Georgia Tech’s staff after 35 years coaching college football.
“He is really good,” said Tommy Bowden, who worked with West for 12 years at Tulane and then Clemson. “I think Paul’s got him a guy who’s not only going to be a good coach but be an excellent recruiter.”
“I think an awful lot of Ron West,” said former Clemson guard Will Merritt, a two-time All-ACC selection. “He was a very personable guy to play for, an awful lot of fun. He’s a brilliant football mind.”
In Ken Sugiura's full article, find out:
• How West has already begun to recruit.
• An experience he had trying to stop the Yellow Jackets’ option offense.
• About two of West’s better success stories.
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