UPDATED: Radakovich leaves Tech for Clemson
In early August, when he learned that Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips planned to retire, Dan Radakovich believed he could be the right man to replace him. He went home and told his wife Marcie that “there could be an incredible opportunity just a couple hours down the road,” Radakovich recounted Monday.
Monday, the Radakoviches made that drive up I-85 to officially seize that opportunity. Radakovich resigned as Georgia Tech athletic director, a position he held for 6 1/2 years, to accept the same job at Clemson.
“It’s going to take a while for me to get used to seeing him in that purple and orange,” Tech president G.P. “Bud” Peterson said.
It was a surprise conclusion to a tenure marked by the completion of numerous athletic facilities, financial stabilization, incessant work and, hardly least, an NCAA investigation that resulted in probation.
“I’ve never witnessed anyone that worked harder and longer and more passionately to advance a program,” said Paul Griffin, Tech’s senior associate athletic director who will serve as acting athletic director until a replacement is hired.
Peterson had known about Radakovich’s interest since shortly after the Tech-Clemson football game Oct. 6, when Clemson president James Barker called to inform him that he wanted to talk with Radakovich, a gesture made out of courtesy rather than contractual necessity.
Radakovich called Peterson soon after to alert him of the interest. The process was already well underway, though. Radakovich had initiated it by calling Phillips.
“I said, ‘Terry, I would really like an opportunity to sit down and talk with the decision-makers for this job,’ and Terry Don was very helpful and instrumental in making that happen,” Radakovich said Monday.
It was not the first time Radakovich, 54, had considered leaving Tech. His name had been linked with AD jobs at Miami, Tennessee and Texas A&M.
“He’s kept me apprised of what he’s doing,” said Peterson in response to a question about past openings. “I don’t think I want to go there today.”
Clemson may have been different. Speaking at the introductory news conference wearing an orange tie and blazer, Radakovich spoke of his first visit to a Clemson football game, as an athletic administrator at Long Beach State in 1990.
“I distinctly remember the feeling, the atmosphere, the hospitality and the passion and, yes, the rock,” he said, referring to Howard’s Rock, the stone that players rub upon entering the stadium. “I remember thinking, ‘This is a place that I want to be.’”
He’ll reportedly be paid $725,000 annually on a five-year contract. At Tech, he was in the third year of a five-year agreement that averaged out to $640,000 per year.
Radakovich’s time at Tech makes a compelling case for his ambitiousness. In a weakened economy, he led construction projects for an indoor football practice facility, a softball stadium, a tennis complex, a basketball practice facility and the renovation of Alexander Memorial Coliseum, which will open Nov. 9 as McCamish Pavilion. The projects increased the athletic department’s debt load from $126 million at the time of his arrival from LSU to $226 million.
But the decision to build at a time when interest rates and construction costs were low appears now to have been a savvy move. Due to low-interest loans and Radakovich’s fundraising and development of revenue streams, the debt service is projected to rise to 18 percent of the fiscal year 2014 budget, but ultimately return to 14 percent, the amount it had been when he was hired.
“I really think one of his legacies here is he got the financial house in order and not only did he get it in order, but he’s left us with facilities that should keep us on par with our peers for the next 30 years,” associate athletic director and chief financial officer Frank Hardymon said.
He instituted the TECH Fund, which requires a donation to the department in order to purchase prime football and men’s basketball season tickets. The added costs irritated some alumni and fans, but they have helped the department balance its budgets. For the 2012 fiscal year, TECH Fund donations accounted for about $4 million of the $59 million in revenues.
To most fans, his most visible imprints were the hires of football coach Paul Johnson (after firing Chan Gailey) after the 2007 season and men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory (after firing Paul Hewitt) following the 2010-11 season. On message boards and Twitter Monday, the disappointment of Johnson’s team this season and Radakovich’s move to an ACC rival school seemed to color many fans’ opinion of Radakovich and his departure.
“Could he take Paul Johnson with him???? I used to like him but after this season … he needs to go,” one commenter wrote on the ajc.com Georgia Tech blog.
Undeniably Radakovich’s albatross will be the NCAA investigation into improper benefits to two football players. Had Radakovich led Tech’s participation differently, the penalty could have been a wrist slap. Instead, the NCAA found in 2011 that the school failed to cooperate in the investigation and failed to meet the conditions and obligations of membership, which resulted in four years of probation and the vacating of its 2009 ACC football championship.
Barker said that he and the search committee were satisfied by Radakovich’s explanation on the matter.
“There were mistakes that were made that I can guarantee will not be made again,” Radakovich said.
Radakovich’s final day at Tech will be Nov. 15 and he will begin working at Clemson at the end of November. Peterson said that the school will interview search firms and assemble a search committee. He told department staff Monday that he expects the process to take two to three months.
“This is a great position,” Peterson said. “It has a lot of opportunity for somebody and we’re excited.”
Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech blog
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Heisenberg
October 28th, 2012
8:27 pm
First
K
October 28th, 2012
8:29 pm
Smart move for him to bail out.
Wheels have come off the wagon.
The Dude
October 28th, 2012
8:37 pm
I hope ‘K’ is wrong, but it certainly looks that way, in terms of the wheels.
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SeasonTickets-done!
October 28th, 2012
8:39 pm
“Can the Dan!” Please say it’s so, maybe then this mess gets straightened out ’cause whoever follows Dan will maybe have a clue that CPJ is the wrong man for our program. But it really doesn’t matter at this point… I will not renew my tickets until CPJ is out.
GT s crumbling
October 28th, 2012
8:41 pm
The rats are jumping ship. when the AD wants out, the institution has big issues.
GT needs to move down to the level of Appalachian State and Catawba College and Samford and Obviously, D Rad wants no part of that downward spiral.
Highly Respected Southern Troll
October 28th, 2012
8:41 pm
Will they take Paul Johnson as a package deal?
Joe
October 28th, 2012
8:43 pm
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?”
Techster
October 28th, 2012
8:45 pm
He’ll be gone before our next two losses…
ToeMeetsLeather
October 28th, 2012
8:49 pm
Well it would certainly be easier to be the AD at a location that does not have to compete with true student athletes, kinda like UGA with a lake.
Tech insider
October 28th, 2012
9:02 pm
I can’t believe our luck. Ah, I mean our bad luck. Please don’t take him! Our sports teams are doing so great. It would be awful to lose him.
Bill from Dacusville
October 28th, 2012
9:07 pm
I live in Pickens County,SC {home county of Clem and Son},I have a Granddaughter @ Clem and Son–I pull for Clem and Son when they aren’t playing my Yeller Jackets—I hope the Powers that be, don’t hire Dandy Dan, who will replace the man who gave Clem and Son Dabo (which is the best hire in the ACC in recent memory)–Dandy Dan gave GT, Pitiful Paul—-
Stalin's Ghost
October 28th, 2012
9:09 pm
they deserve each other.
spider
October 28th, 2012
9:09 pm
whatever
Same Old
October 28th, 2012
9:13 pm
The uga homers on the Board of Regents have formulated a plan
where there will never be football at Tech again!
Can’t get majors that dumb football players can take, like uga!
Look what they did to Med College of Ga and Augusta State.
Idiots!!!!!! Forget football at Tech ever again!!! We are now Duke!
uga homers… just like the writers of this fish rapper!
The Atlanta Urinal and Constipation! Your uga slanted newspaper!
BobDawg
October 28th, 2012
9:20 pm
SAME OLD… maybe you need a New Old Lady… sounds like she blames you for everything?!
OkieDawg
October 28th, 2012
9:21 pm
It’s great, to be, a Georgia Bulldog…It’s great, to be, a Georgia Bulldog…
Poor Same Old, so bitter and so misguided.
ylojkt
October 28th, 2012
9:22 pm
Don’t let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.
This is great news, maybe he can ruin the athletic program at Clemson now.
Bobo
October 28th, 2012
9:29 pm
Looks like we just got really lucky, on the surface anyway…..and then I stop to think…who is going to replace him? Bill Curry is the only possibility I can think of that might work, unless we go for an unproven commodity. Our facilities ARE improved, but our teams are in shambles. I can’t think of a period in Tech’s recent history where we had so many bad teams across the board.
I like Paul Johnson, but if this continues, it’s time to go. I’m not even sure he should get another chance unless he can get us into a bowl this year. The recruiting just isn’t happening at the level we need. I’m in favor of bringing Ralph Friedgen back for a 3 year contract with a ‘coach in waiting’ like several other schools have done.
I’m really skeptical of Brian Gregory too. I think we really sold ourselves short on that hire and we should’ve been more patient. Heck, I think even Matt Harpring or Drew Barry, young as they are, would be a more effective coach.
OkieDawg
October 28th, 2012
9:35 pm
Techies…Upgrade your offense, hire Bobo.
Avg uga fan
October 28th, 2012
9:36 pm
Its great, to be, a georgia bulldog, and have never gone to school there… Its great, to be, a georgia bulldog, and have never gone to school there…
OkieDawg
October 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
Its great, to be, a Yellow Jacket…Its great, to be, a Yellow Jacket…
Nah, Man!!!!
KBP
October 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
Tech Fans: I am a Dawg fan who has rooted for Tech since the Pepper Rogers days. CPJ has to throw the ball more, especially on 1st down. I know he says no one has stopped his offense yet, but clearly teams slow it down enough to where the losses are mounting. You have to be able to throw the ball against defenses that are good against the run but the O-line is not very good at pass blocking because they run block 90% of the time. Also, it’s hard to imagine top level players coming to Tech in enough numbers to build the depth needed to compete in the ACC with this offense. Gailey drank the Reggie Ball kool-aid too long but he recruited much better talent CPJ. CPJ was most successful with Gailey’s players. Hope you guys turn it around and only lose 1 more game.
Bobo
October 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
There’s something to be said for attending school at a place where you can be reasonably sure that most of your fellow fans actually WENT there. Can’t really say that about UGA can you? Also, it’s nice not to pass trailer parks and see the flag of my alma mater flying overhead of old washing machines and car axles. It’s also nice not to have the ugliest mascot in all the land who just needs to have a bullet put into his poor mutated skull for mercy and decency.
fan
October 28th, 2012
9:55 pm
Laugh now dawgs ..what goes around comes around. GT has hit bottom in football but will rise -up again. Bet on it. Just like Basketball under Hewett was at bottom but this years team will be very good.
Unlike most fans I pull for both schools. I’ve seen the bottom for both schools…it will come around.
KingBee
October 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
I hope this is true. DRad is an idiot. When he came to Tech, he gutted the AT Fund and instituted the Tech Fund. He justified this seat license by saying it was necessary to pay for the football stadium expansion that preceded him. Since then, he has spent money like it is going out of style. So which is it? Are we broke or are we flush with cash? If the latter, do away with the Tech Fund. If the former, stop being fiscally irresponsible. I was raised with the philosophy that if you don’t have any money in the account, stop writing checks.
I hope he goes to Clempsun and takes his Big Boi halftime show with him.
OkieDawg
October 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
Remind me again which team is ranked #95 in the BCS standings. #95 out of 120. I am a huge CPJ fan, really.
Start packing DRad
October 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
Perfect time for him to bail on his mess (probation, questionable financial decision making, football and volleyball coaching hires that are looking worse every day). Doesn’t his contract at Tech run out after this season? Better to leave than be fired.
CrackHead
October 28th, 2012
10:00 pm
Same Old………Hit the nail on the head! As long as the “UGA Board of Regents” GT will never be able to compete. We can’t get dope smoking 101 like UGA has as a major for FB playa.
Old Gold
October 28th, 2012
10:08 pm
Take Johnson with you!
Truth
October 28th, 2012
10:11 pm
Dan, Don’t Leave !!!!!
Truth
October 28th, 2012
10:13 pm
How quickly do you “D-Rad” haters forget the words “David Brane ??????” Hellloooooo? Do you remember what he did to Tech athletics? Any tech fan with a brain would know that losing D-Rad would be a huge blow to the GT Athletic Department
OkieDawg
October 28th, 2012
10:13 pm
@CrackHead…dope smoking 101? Really? Do you realize how simple that makes you sound? Embarrassing comes to mind.
1 4 GT
October 28th, 2012
10:22 pm
Much like you do here quite often OkieDwag.
What about the gentleman's agreement...
October 28th, 2012
10:22 pm
…that does not let conference schools go after another conference member’s AD or HC in any sport?
What about the gentleman's agreement...
October 28th, 2012
10:23 pm
…or did that go out the window when the ACC decided to raid the Big East for new members?
Tech93
October 28th, 2012
10:31 pm
Yeah, D. Rad helped get GT athletics where they r now. Now he can leave the program behind in a mess he helped create with a large buyout on CPJs contract if we want to fire him.
Ga Tech Old Timer
October 28th, 2012
10:32 pm
D Rad was also responsible for the Coach Johnson / Coach Gregory hires. Their failures or sucesses fall squarely on him. Part of the Athletic Directors job is rebuilding programs – not just facilities. If the football program had been sailing along by now, I think D Rad would have left before now headed to some of those other offers. My bet is that he sticks around to straighten out the football mess and then takes off.
zgoldatl
October 28th, 2012
10:39 pm
Tech fan here who didn’t go to Tech. Family did, I went to State.. The whole trailer park ”dope smoking 101” comments are just tired… Regardless, I hope Dan stays. It would be sad to see him jump ship. He’s an A.D. that thinks big and I appreciate that.
Good win for UGA a couple days ago and my Panthers even looked better. Tech has got to get better athletes plain and simple. I’m a believer in the option, however it seems like CPJ thinks he can outsmart everyone and it’s not working anymore. CPJ has to bring in a defensive coordinator that is young and on the rise. Hopefully Tech can keep their bowl streak going.
Go Jackets, Go Panthers
GTGirl
October 28th, 2012
10:41 pm
@BoBo. Hilarious comments about the inbreds from Athens on your post at 9:52. Thanks-we needed the humor!
billyBobjacket
October 28th, 2012
10:45 pm
Don’t let the door hit ya on the way out! And Bobo, it would be nice if WE could field teams competitive enough that a few non-alums would be interested in contributing money, buying tickets, etc. Are we also going to start recruiting only sons and grandsons of alums, so we can be 100% insular? You,sir, are an idiot!
Tech Forever
October 28th, 2012
10:46 pm
Why does everyone think the BOR is such a huge hurdle? You ASSUME Tech’s administration has even TRIED to expand the curriculum and/or move for more relaxed requirements for some of the degree programs. I’d betgood money they NEVER HAVE. And there are far too many alums of Tech who’s head would explode if a kid getting a degree in Management could do so without taking two calc class during his core or God forbid Tech offers Kinesiology, Sports Management, or, dare I say it, a School of Science and Math Education.
I mean you guys call Rad “an idiot” and CPJ even worse yet you can’t even recognize that the NCAA and college football are leaving schools like Tech behind with every decision they make. The graduation progress report???? A JOKE!!!!! Just go look at the courses schools like Alabama, Georgia, and LSU have set up to get their football players a “degree”. Tech either needs to move with the times in order to compete, drop down to FCS, drop football altogether, or BE HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU’VE GOT.
Now I know the “yes we can compete” and “we don’t settle for anything less than exceptionalism” posts are about to hammer me. So I will go ahead and respond to you all the same way I always do; HISTORY IS ON MY SIDE……NOT YOURS. We haven’t been relavant save for the blind squirrel finding a nut season every blue moon since the early 60s…..nearly 50 years…..and there is NO REASON to think Tech will be in the next 50.
KBP – I respectfully disagree. Tech didn’t get the talent when we were running a pro-style offense under Gailey (oh Lord…..here comes the “Gailey was an amazing recruiter” and “we had Calvin” group) so there is nothing in the last 15 years to show Tech can CONSISTENTLY get the talent. Seriously, if you were a top 200 recruit would even give Tech a glance? If you say “yes” then it means you want to be an engineer, period…..or you’re not being honest. The school is brutally hard, there are few women, even fewer hot women, serious lack of social atmosphere, small fanbase, and we don’t win. Yeah…..I’d pick THAT over an education degree so I could coach football if the NFL doesn’t work out from Bama all day long. Please.
1 4 GT
October 28th, 2012
10:52 pm
On a lighter side….Dwyer (in that hideous retro uniform=entire team looking like a bunch of Keystone Cops chain gang members) had 2nd good game in a row as the starting RB & drew words of praise from the Fox TV/NFL crew. BeyBey Thomas having a good game on SNF for Denver & getting good reviews from Al & Chris in the booth.
Tech Forever
October 28th, 2012
10:55 pm
zgoldatl
I didn’t go to Tech either but have been a fan since birth as I’m one of the few who didn’t. I agree with you that those kind of comments are tired. I’ll also say when I was a kid I always felt welcome at Tech games and around the “Tech Family”. Mostly because my family is the Tech Family. But for he last 20 or so years that has changed dramatically. Tech graduates doa great job of insulating themselves from sidewalk fans and whether they know it or not openly communicate a “we don’t need you because we made it through Tech” attitude to the typical sidewalk fan. I haven’t been to a game in a good long while, and although I miss watching the guys play I don’t miss the highbrow gameday atmosphere at all. Truth be told, you and I are about as welcome as a visiting fan and about as missed as a boil.
Tech Forever
October 28th, 2012
10:58 pm
billyBobjacket
Tech’s problems with getting non-alum fans has very little to do with winning.
Ouch!
October 28th, 2012
11:00 pm
Has Clemson lost it’s mind? If they hire Rado, that’ll be the end of their football program. Will he take the triple podunk genius with him if he goes?
Excuses are easy.
October 28th, 2012
11:03 pm
Funny. Stanford doesn’t seem to need excuses for their football team, which beat USC again this year. Face it, CPJ was not a great hire for you. Every year with fewer of Gaileys recruits has resulted in fewer wins.
After UGA’s engineering school gets up and running, students will not have to go into a war zone to get
an engineering degree in our state, and the downward spiral into the Big East, followed by Div 1AA, will truly start as the mausoleum on North Ave will be lucky to draw 15,000 a game. The good news is that CPJ has proven himself to be a fantastic 1AA coach!
See you in November!
Go Dogs
Ouch!
October 28th, 2012
11:06 pm
Really Tech Forever??? Gailey’s last two recruiting classes were strong and also included Jonathon Dwyer. If Tech had hired Cutcliffe rather than the triple podunk genius, they would be a top 25 team right now. They might not be in a top BCS game but they would be competing for a conference championship.
ToeMeetsLeather
October 28th, 2012
11:08 pm
No OkieDawg, a team allowing a dude that beat up young female a few months ago to play should be embarrassing.
Excuse yourself Excuses are easy
October 28th, 2012
11:10 pm
Uhhh – Excuses are easy. If you really think that UGA engineering will challenge one of the top school in the world in engineering and cause it to lose the best students, think again. That world does not revolve around football.
SlimG
October 28th, 2012
11:10 pm
Gailey’s recruits: BEBE, Dwyer, Burnett, and a defensive end who a can’t recall his name. All playing in the pros now. How many pros has CPJ produced. I can only see one on the current roster. He plays cornerback and returns kicks, IPOD is his nickname. He only came to Tech because he didn’t like UGA.
This is getting uglier by the minute.
Footballrules
October 28th, 2012
11:18 pm
“Excuses are Easy” writes about UGA’s “Engineering” School up and running and how students won’t have to go into a “war zone” to get an engineering degree in Georgia. Bwaaaaahahahahaha…..whoa, Nellie! The state of GA will fall all the way to the Mississippi and Louisiana level at the bottom of the heap if UGA is the place to go to Engineering “Skool.” Hey, dummy, better leave the largest engineering school in the south….and 7th best public college/university in the whole nation alone.
1 4 GT
October 28th, 2012
11:21 pm
Tech Forever….maybe it used to be the way you describe it. I never have experienced what you say have….the “high brows” looking down their noses at me & acting like they were all that. I went to the games as much as possible when I was younger ($6 tix & everyone wearing their Sunday go to meeting clothes) until work & life got in the way. Now that I’m retired I have season tix. I go to the games & sit in the upper east stands on the 45 yd line and have a great game experience with those around me. I also tailgate with a group of folks of 10 or more that gather & have a good time. The host is a Tech grad & his wife. I go with a friend of mine, a Tech double grad. There are 6 or more non grads at the tailgate every game. I have been treated very cordially & graciously & made to feel welcome by all. Like I said, maybe it was the way you describe. But not for me.
KBP
October 28th, 2012
11:32 pm
Tech Forever . . . . Michael Johnson, Derrick Morgan,Jonathan Dwyer, Demarious Thomas, Teshard Choice, Morgan Burnett,Keyaron Fox, Philip Wheeler, Vance Walker are all Gailey’s recruits. There are more. CPJ has not recruited that caliber of talent. All these guys are still playing in the NFL now. I understand Gailey is not beloved, but he is certainly a better recruiter than CPJ.
PE Major from Western Carolina is ready to fry some fish
October 28th, 2012
11:35 pm
So many fish to fry….so little time…..forget BYU…..I am going to fry Maryland like a catfish….come and get it!!! Bass, brim, trout, crappie, striper, walleye…..man I can fry ‘em all……I am so smart I do not even need one of those waffle house menus with plays on ‘em…..I am coach fish fry!!!
KingBee
October 28th, 2012
11:37 pm
Truth – So we should keep DRad because he isn’t Dave Braine? I’ll use your logic and say we should fire him because he isn’t Homer Rice.
Tech for Life
October 28th, 2012
11:40 pm
The ship is sinking. Better jump while you still can…
1 4 GT
October 28th, 2012
11:41 pm
BeyBey movin’ on up. He was just interviewed on the sideline after the game ended. Talking about how much working with Peyton has helped him. Pretty cool.
GT08EE
October 28th, 2012
11:55 pm
Why would any college be interested in Rad? He’s been a complete failure at Tech. I would be glad to see him go. I will buy the bus ticket.
PLAYMAKER
October 29th, 2012
12:02 am
I hope he stays but he just may bail, it is too hard to deal with a personality like CPJ. Tech Forever you are right, some GT people act so arrogant. You go to a GT Game and they kinda look down on you. That is why they only get 39,000 people not unless the opponnet brings a crowd. Couple that with an unpopular, non relenting, mis understood CPJ and you have a mess!
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:07 am
Excuses…….confirmed the earlier post somebody made about the BOR. They are the ones responsible for adding an engineering school in Athens, a total joke. They are also the same ones who stole the Medical College of Georgia from Augusta and are now completely changing the name of Augusta State University so that eventually it will only be a branch of UGA. And they are the ones who have consistently for 80 years voted down any attempt by Tech to broaden the curriculum at Tech, and YES, in answer to one poster, Tech HAS requested changes and been denied over and over. As far as attempting to compare Stanford and Tech, Stanford IS an extremely highly rated school, but it is a UNIVERSITY that offers the same kind of crap degrees that UGA offers so they can get athletes in.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:09 am
I lost all respect for DRAD after he threw CPJ under the bus in 2009, not taking responsibility himself for causing Tech to be put on probation.
It is what it is
October 29th, 2012
12:28 am
excuses are easy — you gave me the best laugh i have had in a long time. I know from my sons own experience what an engineering degree from GT can do for you in the job market. I don’t think anyone who can get in a top engineering school will be choosing UGA. You are a better football school —- that’s all — dream on!!
RWill
October 29th, 2012
12:33 am
This is copy/pasted from other article, just keep seeing the same retread, false arguments from a supposedly educated fanbase, so…
Some of the arguments on these boards are laughable. I’ve read numerous times on here that CPJ isn’t a good head coach… You ever check his record at Georgia Southern? Navy?
Lets talk recruiting. Read on here hundreds of times that he can’t recruit. Well, let’s just look at that, shall we? Here are Georgia Tech’s year-by-year recruiting since 2002 from Rivals.com:
2002: 63
2003: 50
2004: 79
2005: 62
2006: 57
2007: 18
2008: 49
2009: 49
2010: 43
2011: 41
2012: 56
It looks like recruiting has actually improved in the CPJ era.
For such an educated fan base, you guys are failing hard when it comes to logical arguments.
How about the argument that the triple option doesn’t work? Top five in rushing yards every year he’s been here isn’t working? He’s apparently taken a team with a QB that can’t throw, and is too slow, and still averaging over 450 yards a game this year. The offense works, with or without passing. Oh, and by the way, he has implemented pistol formations into it as well.
Also, he is stockpiling talent. Look at Boise State. Do they recruit the top talent? Answer: no. They redshirt almost every incoming freshman, and slow the turnover rate and gain an extra year with everybody though. This is the same as what CPJ has been doing. And, if you look at the recruiting rankings, he does recruit talented enough players, so this should work well as it continues. By doing this, to get a real judge of an entire CPJ recruited team, the next two years should be what we judge him on.
There are downsides to CPJ obviously. One is his demeanor on the sidelines. The way he yells at players may result in some of them tuning him out. At Georgia Southern, he probably had better players than most teams, and with all the winning, the yelling didn’t seem as bad. At Navy, they’re used to being yelled at by superiors. It’s part of the training. At a big-conference school, where you are woo-ing the players to come play for you-star high school athletes-then berate them weekly on tv, it might not be as well-received. Whether that’s all on him or also on the players as well, is up for debate.
The lack of defense during his tenure is concerning. Yes, it could be said that because of the offense they run, the defense doesn’t see much time in practice against conventional style offenses. However, considering the scout team mimicks that week’s team, this isn’t the biggest problem.
The choices in defensive coordinators is concerning as well, and perhaps his choices for assistants overall. The special teams coach hire is puzzling. To go get someone who was coaching in Canada, when there are plenty of qualified assistants that have ties to this area was a poor choice. Not so much because I don’t think the ST coordinator can’t coach (the ST unit hasn’t been very good though), but he has zero ties to the area for recruiting. That can’t help.
Basically, CPJ has warts, like all coaches not name Saban. He is an offensive mastermind, yesterday not included. Again though, even the best look bad occasionally. His offense does and has worked, with both his players and Gailey’s players. He definitely has the ability to outsmart the opposing coach more often than not. On the other hand, he can’t get a quality defense here (remember when George O’Leary had the same problem?), he is an abrasive person at times, maybe causing players to tune him out or quit, and he has gotten a little too conservative the last few years, as opposed to his first few here. All in all, he should be given more time to sort through the struggles. The talent is there, the offensive scheme is there, lets see what happens with a new defensive coordinator.
It really makes some of you “fans” seem less than educated with the arguments you put forth as to why CPJ should go. Being such a strong educational institution, to argue the pro’s and con’s of the football program should have a higher level of discourse and more well researched and backed in fact arguments than what is spewed here on a daily basis.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:37 am
@ RWill……good post. Right now I am doubting CPJ, but that will pass. I agree with everything good that you said about him. Regarding his brashness with the players on the field, I don’t think it bothers them, or at least one or two of them would have dropped out by now.
Jacket Time
October 29th, 2012
12:58 am
I welcome all non-alum tech fans. It takes a true fan to stick around with the jackets. Just get annoyed with the hardcore uga fans who trash tech and yet have no reason to since we are from the same state and not to mention they beat us all the time yet still feel the need to rub are face in the dirt. By all means though we really need all the fans we can get and if you can stick through these many hard years then you can sure be a true fan in my book.
Dodd's Luck
October 29th, 2012
1:04 am
The last team in the state of Georgia to win a national championship in football… Georgia Tech (1990). The only team in the state of Georgia to ever play in the NCAA basketball championship game… Georgia Tech (1990). The last team in the state of Georgia to build a new, state-of-the-art basketball arena… Georgia Tech (2012). The team in the state of Georgia that played in a BCS bowl in 2009… Georgia Tech. The only team in the state of Georgia to require athletes to pass a difficult academic program, just like its other students… Georgia Tech. It’s remarkable what Georga Tech has achieved academically and athletically. And it will surpass those achievements in the future, even with a football factory that causes everyone to laugh when it claims to have “student athletes” as its in-state rival. I graduted from UGA, but I’m a big Tech fan, because Tech stands for something, and Georgia stands for anything.
Old Fashioned
October 29th, 2012
1:23 am
I don’t mention the following as an excuse but rather as a historical event. Attendance and fan base for Tech football took a huge hit when the Falcons arrived. Until then Tech had a monopoly for Atlanta’s football. I don’t believe Tech ever recovered,nor can it,since the school’s number of graduates is relatively low—-with a high percentage living outside of Georgia. I now think that we can have more success with a new AD and head coach, but we’ll never win many recruiting battles nor win many games against the major football schools. So be it.
Stinger 1
October 29th, 2012
5:28 am
At this point I do not believe it matters if DRad leaves or not. I agree with all the comments that GT will be what it is now. That being a medicore program in football.
There have been a lot of excuses offered. Some are just that….excuses. However, I believe that there are some valid reasons for the demise of football. First one goes back to the Dodd decision to leave the SEC. Secondly the post above about the Falcons, Finally, the change in caliber of atheletes over the years who play football. GT has not been able to keep pace with modern day recruiting and get the best.
players. If you want to continue to be a GT fan, you must accept reality.
TechRon
October 29th, 2012
5:50 am
Bye to Rad asap.
dry dirt road
October 29th, 2012
6:31 am
Re: GT’s crumbling on p.1…Tech isn’t even on a level with the schools you mentioned this year since they lost to MT(in other words to McNeese); Tech is on a level with 1AA teams and could play in their bowls
dry dirt road
October 29th, 2012
6:33 am
he right fit for Clem b/c of purple link to LSU
dry dirt road
October 29th, 2012
6:37 am
Tech went downhill ever since LSU game when PJ changed the white and old gold unis to Naval Academy’s look for Radikovich’s LSU to win.
dry dirt road
October 29th, 2012
6:39 am
Yeah, he’s great on facilities but lousy in all other areas.
rj
October 29th, 2012
6:54 am
They have to take CPJ as well and we can give them the check
Someone smart
October 29th, 2012
7:28 am
I think all you people saying D Rad is an idiot, clearly have no clue what has happened in his time here. Sure our football team may be terrible, but our facilities are incredible now (new softball stadium, new indoor football practice facility, brand new basketball arena, and plans to upgrade the baseball stadium in the works). That’s due to D Rad cutting wasteful spending and overspending all across the AA. Not to mention, we just won the NCAA Men’s Golf National Championship and have won the NCAA Women’s Tennis National Championship under his reins. Brian Gregory also looks like a great hire (though time will tell).
jeffrey d
October 29th, 2012
7:35 am
The Atlanta Urinal and Constipation! Your uga slanted newspaper!
1) Maybe they appear to be “slanted” because of the 2 teams – UGA and Tech – which one has done anything notable, oh….the past 15 years or so?
2) If you hate it so much, why do you still keep coming here?
Whiskey Breath
October 29th, 2012
7:47 am
Clemson you’re makiing a mistake. You apparently didn’t do your homework. This guy is untrustworthy. He knows about coverups. He is responsible for their current probation.
When is the last time Tech won anything? Don’t do it Clemson. This guy is a retread, a
bad one.
michael
October 29th, 2012
7:53 am
ted roof as head coach. bill cury as a.d. mark price as basketball coach with dennis scott, brian oliver, any of the barry boy’s.
Roger
October 29th, 2012
8:17 am
Please take him quick before he gives the hs coach more money
Always a Jacket
October 29th, 2012
8:30 am
First time in over 30 years that GT is irrelavant in BOTH football and basketball. Please, Please go to Clemson.
it is what it is
October 29th, 2012
8:32 am
Dwyer and Thomas had great performances Sunday.
I do not believe members of CPJ’s coaching staff in the last two years came to GT to put anyone in the pros. I believe they came to destroy whatever is left and turn it into 1AA league,
Arby
October 29th, 2012
8:40 am
UGA Slanted Newspaper !!!??? Whoever said that is totally wrong !
Arby
October 29th, 2012
8:42 am
Why doesn’t Georgia Tech fill up their stadium during games ? They don’t really root for their team…do they?
And further more
October 29th, 2012
8:45 am
you people on here wanting Bill Curry to come back to GT, what are you NUTS? To do what? Destroy the place worse than it already is?
Geez brings Joe Hamilton back before that “has been” who by the way did nothing for GT but try and take their players away at Ga State like a coward that he is. Good Riddance
Also, there are still people working in the athletic department at GT that were there when Curry was the coach. Why are these employees still there? Get rid of them too. Just go away please.
Doug the Jacket
October 29th, 2012
8:46 am
The perfect storm and time for a perfect change.
Scooter
October 29th, 2012
8:47 am
Great to see all you UGA fans keeping track of your rival. I am wondering how many of you praising your team today were calling for Richt’s firing before Saturday. My guess is ALL of you!
TechB
October 29th, 2012
8:49 am
clemson can have him—he’s done nothing at tech for all the money he makes.
Go Jackets
October 29th, 2012
8:56 am
I think that CPJ should get another year. He has earned it. However, I am concerned that a top notch DC will not want to come to GT out of fear that the whole regime will be gone in one year and that a move to GT would be temporary. I could care less if the AD leaves. GT will have no problem finding another good AD. It is a historically strong program in almost every sport (womens and mens) with some of the best facilities in the country. If at some point we have to get a new football coach, we need someone young and on the rise rather than another old boring white guy like CPJ and CCG. GT has a huge advantage of being in the city of Atlanta. Between Atlanta, the academics at GT, and the facilities, there has got to be some coach out there that can really sell the place to top notch recruits.
Tech Guy
October 29th, 2012
9:00 am
Radakovitch needs to go. He caused Tech to vacate the ACC Championship, and he has accumulated enormous debt that will be a big burden for 30 years. I think he planned to spend and built and leave before the consequences were felt.
JD
October 29th, 2012
9:00 am
Lose the loser send the AD and take PJ with you. Going to Clemson would be a double victory!
Highly Respected Southern Troll
October 29th, 2012
9:05 am
@”And further more” – That’s funny. Actually, I think Hamilton would be a better head coach than Curry.
Birmingham Jacket
October 29th, 2012
9:10 am
Apparently Clemson isn’t very bright.
D-Rad has destroyed our football program, with the worst hire since Bill Lewis. And has managed to cost us a stripped ACC title with his inept handling of an NCAA investigation.
Good luck with that hire. I hope he takes it, and the door doesn’t hit his arse on the way out.
ATLien
October 29th, 2012
9:12 am
He’s out the door the first time he is actually OFFERED the job at one of these big schools. The Tech athletic department is a sinking ship. They have serious financial problems that aren’t going away.
carlton
October 29th, 2012
9:14 am
Hey Bobo: Have drew Barry or Matt harpering ever coached anywhere? Slow your roll. Can you call Pat Riley out of the broadcast booth?
Cecil34
October 29th, 2012
9:20 am
There must be those who must have an inflated opinion of this man’s capabilities, and must be seening something ordinary folks don’t see.
One needs to only look at the football program’s downward spiral combined with an outrageous long-term contract for the head coach to realize that this man has taken leave of his senses.
He needs to go. Mark my words, once again in a short amount of time the boosters and wealthy alumni (get ready to stroke another check, Taz)will be picking up the tab once again for a poor coaching hire when he is dismissed early.
Ted Striker
October 29th, 2012
9:44 am
Failure to recruit.
james
October 29th, 2012
9:47 am
Bye Bye Dan
rivercard
October 29th, 2012
9:48 am
Destroy sports programs , run up debt for new facilities and get a promotion. What a country.
BW
October 29th, 2012
9:55 am
Paul Johnson is done with this move and honestly it’s time. The question is what does this school need to do to attract and retain top notch talent to the middle of the most vibrant city in the South?
Gordon
October 29th, 2012
9:56 am
Hire Paul Johnson as our AD and our problems are solved.
WnE
October 29th, 2012
9:56 am
Dan RAT-akovich is jumping ship just like the effin’ RAT that he is!
Scumbag lands us on PROBATION for not following explicit instructions of an NCAA investigator and then he gets the eff outta dodge.
GT is getting what they deserve for not listening to CFB geniuses like myself WnE!
Bad Dawg, Bad Dawg
October 29th, 2012
9:57 am
He should be accountable for the huge step backwards in football. He allowed Groh to be hired (which we know was a mistake). After Saturday Johnson should be right behind him. I’ve followed GT football for a long, long time and it’s incredible that Johnson has allowed the program to fall to this level. It’s like Obama, don’t judge me by my record which is 0 for 4 in bowl games, 1-4 versus VT and UM and likely 1-4 against Georgia. I’m firmly anti-Johnson at this point and Rad was his hire.
Dawg Fud
October 29th, 2012
10:01 am
Tech should go get Kirby Smart. Pay him big money. He would get Tech turned around in a hurry.
Not being facetious. I really think he would be successful at GT. He knows recruiting and defense. You can always hire an offensive coordinator.
Look at the Clemson model. Apparently DRad has and likes it.
Gorilla Biscuit
October 29th, 2012
10:10 am
If you guys get much worse the Dawgs are going to have to start paying to whip GT every Thanksgiving. Or maybe, every 3 years like Ga. Southern.
WnE
October 29th, 2012
10:11 am
D-Rat dumps a friggin’ $10.8MM around albatross around the neck of the GT Athl. Dept. and the GT fanbase to the extent that CPJ cannot be FIRED for at least 2 more years.
Even then we might NOT be able to absorb the $5.4MM left on his contract at that point, that would still be more than Chan’s $4.0MM buyout.
After re-upping CPJ’s contract in 2009 when NO ONE ELSE wanted him and putting the GTAA at financial risk, now he sneaks the heck out of town when the FB Program is at its lowest since the B*** L**** Era.
Thanks for NOTHING D-Rat!
WnE
October 29th, 2012
10:12 am
D-Rat dumps a friggin’ $10.8MM around albatross around the neck of the GT Athl. Dept. and the GT fanbase to the extent that CPJ cannot be FIRED for at least 2 more years.
Even then we might NOT be able to absorb the $5.4MM left on his contract at that point, that would still be more than Chan’s $4.0MM buyout.
After re-upping CPJ’s contract in 2009 when NO ONE ELSE wanted him and putting the GTAA at financial risk, now he sneaks the heck out of town when the FB Program is at its lowest since the B+++ L++++ Era.
Thanks for NOTHING D-Rat!
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
10:19 am
Look DRad do OK but he came from a sketchy program(LSU) tried to bend the rules at Tech during the investigation and now headed to a sketchy program(Clem&sons). Drad might be better suited fro the SEC nd SEC light ACC school where Sports are WAY more important than Academics. Good Luck to him and Bye.
Big Crimson 75
October 29th, 2012
10:27 am
This is not good news for Johnson.
Clemson steals Radakovich as new AD
October 29th, 2012
10:27 am
[...] by srschirm Damn you man…I was hoping this was an official announcement. it is official: UPDATED: Radakovich reportedly new Clemson AD | Georgia Tech Reply With Quote + Reply to Thread [...]
Alphare
October 29th, 2012
10:32 am
There is no reason Tech cannot win. If Stanford can do it, why not Tech.
PJ scares recruits away, and he is not that great a coach, a stubborn hot head.
collegeballfan
October 29th, 2012
10:32 am
If Radakovich is all that bad I wonder why Clemson is even interviewing him?
Crazy Robert
October 29th, 2012
10:34 am
Sure hope he gives Danny Hall and Paul Johnson lengthy contract extensions before he heads up I-85.
Hey Bill From Dacusville, I’m just on the other side of the Saluda from you. Good to know there are TECHsters in my neighborhood.
GTBob
October 29th, 2012
10:36 am
Well, best of luck to him. Aside from facility updates he was a pretty lousy AD. I can’t say im gonna lose a whole lot of sleep over this.
Crazy Robert
October 29th, 2012
10:37 am
Call me Crazy but I almost get the sense Paul Johnson wants to get fired. Why not, all of us mean TECH fans probably hurt his feelings, so he might as well take a lot of money and run.
Instead of firing him, why not demote him and let him be the country’s highest paid waterboy coach?
Indyjacket
October 29th, 2012
10:41 am
Curry at 70 want be the guy. Bringing Orsini back should be considered.
collegeballfan
October 29th, 2012
10:42 am
This from the Spartanburg paper:
“By: Pete Yanity | 7 On Your Side Sports
Published: October 29, 2012
Updated: October 29, 2012 – 10:32 AM
Clemson, SC –
Georgia Tech Athletic Director Dan Radakovich will be named Monday afternoon as the new athletic director at Clemson according to a high ranking Clemson athletic department source.
Several reports indicate the school has scheduled a 2:00 p.m. news conference to announce the selection.”
jarvis
October 29th, 2012
10:43 am
Strange hire for Clemson, no?
collegeballfan
October 29th, 2012
10:45 am
What about just swapping entire coaching staffs with Auburn? Even trade.
“WarDamnJacket”
Carly
October 29th, 2012
10:47 am
ouch………………please tell me this isn’t true……………..Clemson doesn’t need or want tech’s cast-offs!!
GT
October 29th, 2012
10:47 am
Tech worse performance and now the athletic director heads to higher ground, not a good sign. Not sure Johnson can’t right this ship but a new AD during this time is not good timing for Tech.
Technically Correct
October 29th, 2012
10:49 am
You forgot to mention that he sadlled us with a long, expensive contract that makes it very difficult for us to get rid of CPJ for a while. Since CPJ can’t recruit top talent with his TO offense, thanks, D-Ra for locking us in the cellar of football mediocrity.
USMC DAWG
October 29th, 2012
10:49 am
Tech Fans, Stop Worrying! Tech fans have NOTHING to worry about.
My best friend, a Tech fan, used to always tell me how great DRAD is/was, and I would always think to myself,” DRAD IS WAY OVERRATED!” He never impressed me at all.
GT has enormous upside including the school itself, the city of Atlanta, and a rich tradition of college athletics and Academics excellence, AND don’t forget, GT has one of the greatest Fight Songs in College Football. The list goes on.
But the main point here is that DRAD is Over-rated.
Someone more qualified and a better FIT for Tech will come along a take Tech much further than Drad was going to go. Drad reminds me of a “hired gun”.
Cheer up Tech Fans! This might be THE change you need to make a difference moving forward!
Go DAWGS!
ahsoisee
October 29th, 2012
10:50 am
Didn’t Radakovich come from the South Eastern Conference?
Well, I have done all I can at Georgia Tech, now lets see if I can go to Clemson and destroy their football program!
rivercard
October 29th, 2012
10:51 am
Clemson – Seeking free spending AD to guide our sports programs backwards towards to middling mediocrity. Ability to achieve getting program on probation a plus. Ability to fleece the flock for new facilities also desired.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
10:55 am
@ USMC DAWG…….I agree. I never liked the man, but after the way HE got us put on probation and threw Johnson under the bus in doing so, I lost what little respect for him I ever had.
Techman
October 29th, 2012
10:59 am
NEED TO PURSUE MIKE HILL AT FLORIDA!!!
JC
October 29th, 2012
11:00 am
Now maybe Tech can fire the entire football coaching staff and start over from scratch!!
GT Girl
October 29th, 2012
11:01 am
I agree with ‘Super’ and ‘Rivercard’! Good posts from both of y’all.
Our players need their focus to be on MD this week, not our AD who just upped and left us.
USMC DAWG
October 29th, 2012
11:02 am
“@ USMC DAWG…….I agree. I never liked the man, but after the way HE got us put on probation and threw Johnson under the bus in doing so, I lost what little respect for him I ever had.”–Supersize that order, MUTT
Yeah, that whole situation sort STUNK to high heaven. I think when the NCAA or whoever it is comes to investigate a minor infraction, you don’t resist and act as though you are obstructing their investigation. That falls squarely on the AD’s shoulders. The infraction that at the center of Tech’s punishment was a “ticky-tack” infraction that could have easily been a slap on the wrist instead of losing your ACC championship from that year.
Many Georgia fans get upset when Mark Richt and/or McGarity “lay down” when the NCAA comes and investigates; however, UGA is smart enough to bend over backwards and cooperate with the investigation, therefore, UGA ends up with a minor slap on the wrist.
DRAD is overrated and Clempson will soon find out.
Go Dawgs!
Mr BUG
October 29th, 2012
11:03 am
USMC DAWG – Thanks for keeping it classy. Hopefully this is the change we need that will spark our athletic dept.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
11:04 am
@ USMC DAWG…….Thanks, and I reiterate what Mr BUG said too
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
11:06 am
Unlike many of you on here though, I do not find fault with DRAD for hiring either Johnson or Gregory. I STILL think Johnson can get it done, but I admit that after Saturday, he may never now be given the chance. The jury is still WAY OUT on anything about Gregory, but I sure like what I have seen of him so far.
Atlanta, a Great college town!!
October 29th, 2012
11:06 am
I remember Reggie Ball, Eric Marbury, etc…playing big time sports at Yech. I’ve also heard them interviewed. It’s time to drop the ‘we can’t get great athletes because they can’t get in school’ argument. It’s time to realize that the city of Atlanta isn’t a college town, and Techwood isn’t a part of Atlanta anyone wants to live in. I don’t blame Rado one bit for leaving the sinking ship of Tech athletics.
JacketsWIN
October 29th, 2012
11:06 am
jokes on you Clemson hahahahahaha
Flak Jacket
October 29th, 2012
11:07 am
I never could pronounce his name anyway.Just get out,and don`t forget to take the garbage with you to that nothing football school.
GB's Hamburgerws
October 29th, 2012
11:14 am
You mean he could actually find another job in the field? Wow!
Devil's advocate
October 29th, 2012
11:15 am
Excuse yourself Excuses are easy
October 28th, 2012
11:10 pm
Perhaps UGA will become the “domestic student” Engineering school of choice while Tech will become the “international student” Engineering school of choice in the state.
Tech seems to be trending that way now from what I’ve seen.
George Stein
October 29th, 2012
11:18 am
This strikes me as much bigger news to Paul Johnson than any of us.
Devil's advocate
October 29th, 2012
11:20 am
I’m still trying to figure out this hire. So Clemson looks at Tech and wants to duplicate what Rad has done? Seriously?
George Stein
October 29th, 2012
11:20 am
Your comment comes dangerously close to being xenophobic, Devil’s advocate.
DC from Conyers
October 29th, 2012
11:21 am
I think GT needs to hire AD from High School. They run High School offense that is boring as watching paint dry.
lance manion
October 29th, 2012
11:22 am
Unbelievable comments on this board. Lets get the facts straight. Tech basketball is building a great foundation, with a new state of the art arena, a good coach and two great recruiting classes. This is just getting ready to pay off, in a big way. Baseball is consistently good, sometimes great. Year in, year out, Tech has one of the best programs in the country. Women’s basketball has consistently improved and is now very competitive, track has been very competive over the years and so has volleyball. The only issue right now is football, and yes, we are in a bad year. Since 1997, we had 14 consecutive years of bowls and winning seasons. We will get this turned around soon. Georgia Tech is the number 5 engineering school in the country, and attracts top students from around the world. With over $1 billion in capital investments in facilities since the 1996 olympics, with entrance scores increasing each year, and with a student population that is more balanced by race, gender and nationality than most schools in the state, Georgia Tech will continue its success in both academics and athletics. These are the facts.
GT
October 29th, 2012
11:22 am
Good take that sorry ass Paul Johnson with you.
Devil's advocate
October 29th, 2012
11:22 am
George Stein
October 29th, 2012
11:20 am
You’re kidding, right? Hate? Geez, you must be a Democrat.
USMC DAWG
October 29th, 2012
11:23 am
“Now maybe Tech can fire the entire football coaching staff and start over from scratch!!”–JC
It will work itself out, but don’t fool yourself… Coach Paul Johnson is going NOWHERE. Have you seen his contract/buy out??
Now, moving forward, CPJ has got to get back to what has worked…. THE RUN GAME!
I am not forgetting the defense. He definitely has to field a decent defense, but that will take time. Face it, this season is over as far as awards. Tech is playing for pride and an upset of UGA at this point. CPJ has got to get some talent in next year in order to keep up. How can you NOT get good talent when you are in Atlanta?
Peckerdeck
October 29th, 2012
11:24 am
Just curious… why would clemson want him>
lance manion
October 29th, 2012
11:27 am
By the way, the UGA engineering program is a joke. Small school, limited curriculum, second tier students and a faculty that is just beginning the program. If UGA built the program for 100 years, it would never be a factor. With the Wall Street Journal ranking Georgia Tech number one in engineeering in the country, the dawgs will have a long way to go to catch ups, or to even be relevent. In fact, it will take years for them to catch Southern Poly, and I am not sure they will.
BuzzE
October 29th, 2012
11:27 am
good riddance–now the president can hire a real AD who understands football and BB.
Nostradamus
October 29th, 2012
11:28 am
Don’t give up the ship. Ga tech could still win the ACC – just beat Maryland, North Carolina and Duke and the team is 5-3; have Duke beat Miami but lose to Ga tech and Clemson and Duke is 4-4, have North Carolina lose to Ga tech and lose to either Maryland or Virginia and NC is 4-4, have Miami lose to Va Tech and lose to either Duke or Virginia and Miami is 4-4, have Va tech beat Miami and then lose to FSU and lose to either Boston College or Virginia and then Va tech is 4-4. It could happen!
Pete
October 29th, 2012
11:29 am
The “money” sports – football and basketball – at Georgia Tech are in sad shape, no question. But is Clemson that much better? This year they disbanded their swim team because they didn’t want the expense of a 50M pool, which Tech has courtesy of the 1996 Olympics. So, DR is not going to a particularly visionary institution, in my view.
Shepherd Brown
October 29th, 2012
11:31 am
So far as its sports programs go, GT needs to make creating a supportive environment for true student-athletes to flourish job number one. The focus should be on character and ethics first, classroom success second, and athletic achievement third. In an ideal world, GT would enroll good kids who will graduate and go on to become leaders as engineers, scientists, doctors, lawyers, CEOs, teachers, coaches, and so on, even if as a whole they prove to be only mediocre athletes when compared to the sports stables of other schools. GT doesn’t need a bunch of future want-to-be NFL or NBA stars who are just biding their time pretending to be students. And any GT alumni who just want winning teams, or even think athletics is equally important to character and academics, is dead wrong on their priorities.
TechRon
October 29th, 2012
11:31 am
Good riddance. Wish he could find a job up there for Paul Johnson.
Let’s hire Petrino, get him a motorcycle and a great looking assistant and stand back.
Turtle Man
October 29th, 2012
11:31 am
So does this mean Paul Johnson is on his way out too? Sure hope so.
NFL-caliber players don’t want to play for a gimmicky offense that doesn’t translate to the NFL. They need a Pro Style offense and a 4-3 defense.
www
October 29th, 2012
11:33 am
maybe radakovich can get clemson stripped of last year’s acc title like he did with georgia tech’s 2009 acc title?
he won’t be missed.
George Stein
October 29th, 2012
11:33 am
My politics are not your business, Devil’s advocate. I don’t understand why nationality is something you’d even being up, though, to say nothing of the fact that people who may not look like you are still American.
George Stein
October 29th, 2012
11:33 am
My politics are not your business, Devil’s advocate. I don’t understand why nationality is something you’d even being up, though, to say nothing of the fact that people who may not look like you are still American.
USMC DAWG
October 29th, 2012
11:33 am
I don’t think anyone is worried about UGA becoming an Engineering powerhouse and overtaking Tech, Lance. LOL!
Guys, Tech has so much upside and I know it is easy to overlook because you are having a down season, but This could be the turning point that takes Tech to the next level. Who knows? Drad might have been handicapping CPJ’s ability to coach/recruit.
I don’t know what it is/was, but I never liked DRad. Why did he leave LSU anyway??
Bright Future for Tech! (look past this Football season)
lovetravel
October 29th, 2012
11:33 am
how can he get hiring so fast when there hard for other. I don’t believe this at all. This was not right for him to leave Tech and turn it around to go to Clemson and know there lots of kids in college need job as well. he didn’t need to leave and the reason for leave is $$$$ was in my stomach and i hope that he get little disappoint in Clemson, I hate to see someone leave for a good job. wait until he arrive in clemson he going to stay something negative about TECH and TECH better watch out
GB's Hamburgers
October 29th, 2012
11:34 am
I think the new AD needs to push to get Tech back into the SEC. That would solve every one of the current problems over time. Tech was the lynchpin of the old SEC, and needs to be back home. That they left and why should be consigned to the past. If I were the new AD, I would make the trip to Athens and sit down with McGarity and work out a deal to get him to sponsor Tech as the 15th SEC team. If Clemson came along, it would give the SEC two teams each from SC, GA, ALA, TN and MISS. Talk about stadium filling games …..
GT Fan (in limbo)
October 29th, 2012
11:34 am
“I’m getting in a car to go up there right now,” he said Monday morning, hurrying out of Georgia Tech’s athletic administration offices shortly before 11 a.m.
——————————-
Odd behavior. Question …. what’s the deal with Clemson’s AD situation that DRad is suddenly their guy? Does CU’s AD even know he’s been replaced?
ATLer
October 29th, 2012
11:34 am
Can’t say I blame ole Dan for getting out.
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
11:35 am
Roddy Jones for AD…..LOL well maybe in a few more years.
USMC DAWG
October 29th, 2012
11:37 am
“Radakovich headed for Clemson”
The grass isn’t greener on the other side, Drad!
The money might look a little better, but be carefule what you ask for.
Georgia Tech is better off WITHOUT Drad! Watch!
Buzzed
October 29th, 2012
11:38 am
Now you guys are claiming a national championship in golf under Rad’s reins? (’Someone smart’ at 7:28 am) What year? What planet?
Mike
October 29th, 2012
11:39 am
How about Bobby Cremins for AD. You’d have a bball guy at a bb school
GT Fan (in limbo)
October 29th, 2012
11:40 am
USMC Dawg …
I believe DRad left LSU to become an AD. At LSU he was the Asst AD.
Looks like he’s gotten his “feet wet” at GT, now want to get back to an Atheletic-Heavy University.
bad time
October 29th, 2012
11:41 am
CPJ can get another job somewhere else, just because GT fans are unhappy doesn’t mean another school will not hire him. Some can blame that GT needs a basketweaving degree to get the 5 stars in there but that is part of the problem.
Dwyer, Thomas, Morgan, Nesbitt and Burnett got it done. GT needs better recruiting and lately better coaching.
When I do see players like Jamal Golden playing their hearts out, I do have hope but I do indeed believe the current staff thinks GT is suppose to be a DIVIAA school. Now it is up to the alumni if they are going to let that happen. I
Buzz
October 29th, 2012
11:43 am
Probation due to mismanagement, a Hewitt like contract for CPJ and debt from building campaigns. Quite a legacy there Dan, see ya!
GT Fan (in limbo)
October 29th, 2012
11:44 am
Mike,
That’s the first thing that came to my mind this AM when I saw the link…even before I read the article.
Justpassingthru
October 29th, 2012
11:44 am
Drad was a good hire at the time. He under took the process of building the indoor practice facility,womens softball field as well as the new McCamish Pavilion. Two bad things,gave PJ a contract extension and raise in ‘08 after he beat Ugay, then went and ran his mouth to PJ after the NCAA told him not to say anything re: the investigation. The Tech Fund, I have no feelings about it,I just pay it. I believe Drad has seen that the “cash cow” which runs most college AD’s,football, is not contributing what it should.
lance manion
October 29th, 2012
11:45 am
Good comments USMC Dawg. Great Win Saturday. Now go win the SEC!
USMC DAWG
October 29th, 2012
11:50 am
I am saying it right now……. Georgia Tech needs to get back into the SEC! Yeah, I said it!
It will be interesting to see if Paul Johnson rights the ship for next year and onward. May be Drad was a hindrance.
USMC DAWG
October 29th, 2012
11:53 am
“I believe DRad left LSU to become an AD. At LSU he was the Asst AD.
Looks like he’s gotten his “feet wet” at GT, now want to get back to an Atheletic-Heavy University.”–GT fan in limbo
Okay, that makes a little more sense. I still never liked Drad.
I think McGarrity at UGA is MUCH better; but then again I’m a Dawg fan.
George Stein
October 29th, 2012
11:53 am
Johnson’s contract doesn’t renew every year, Buzz; it is nothing like Hewitt’s.
November 24th
October 29th, 2012
11:55 am
Growl all you want “Dogs” , but come November 24th if you lose to Tech in our current state as a football team and Athletic organization then you will be the laughing stock of the South. Ill see you in Athens Milkbones in hand, bark if you want one.
observer
October 29th, 2012
11:55 am
DRAD is a pompous ass and we can only hope that he is gone. He was always about padding his resume as an AD and really didn’t care whether Tech major sports were any good or not. If he is gone, and they hire a decent AD, Paul Johnson won’t be far behind. This coach has made a shambles of the football program, but it can recover with the right leadership.
collegeballfan
October 29th, 2012
11:57 am
Recruiting facts for you GT people who are interested. I pulled the data from Scout and Rivals.
National Ranking
Gailey
Year….Scout….Rivals
2002 …..51………63
2003……34………50
2004……35………79
2005……48………62
2006……49………57
2007……15………18
Johnson
Year…..Scout….Rivals
2008……37………49
2009……32………49
2010……41………43
2011……44………41
2012……59………56
2013……50………50
It is what it is.
GTDude
October 29th, 2012
11:57 am
Dan Rad did help us straighten out the financial situation that he inherited, but I don’t like the idea of his leaving at this time. Too many open issues to complete, but he has the right to follow the all mighty buck just like anyone of us
USMC DAWG
October 29th, 2012
12:01 pm
“Growl all you want “Dogs” , but come November 24th if you lose to Tech in our current state as a football team and Athletic organization then you will be the laughing stock of the South. Ill see you in Athens Milkbones in hand, bark if you want one.”–Nov 24th
Boy, ain’t that the truth!
But did you see that undisciplined, unruly, NASTY bunch of …”talent” on UGA’s defense Saturday?
It drove me crazy watching it, but when they “click”, they can shut down any offense in the country. And oh, by the way, we play GSU the week before Tech, so we get a great preparation for playing the Triple Option.
Having said all of that, That’s why they play the game. ANYTHING can happen!
Go Dawgs!
4th and Long Gone
October 29th, 2012
12:01 pm
I think all conferences should put a rule in place against hiring from another school for the same position. I don’t think it is right when one school in a conference hires another team’s (in the same conference) coach. They should either go outside the conference or hire a coordinator or associate coach from within the conference. Same goes for AD. Should be similar to a “Do Not Compete” clause in a normal employment contract.
@eidsonb
October 29th, 2012
12:03 pm
I see the trolls are out in force today. If you want to write the 10 Million Dollar Check to buy out CPJ then by all means please do but you will be wasting your money. Lets say for one minute I dont think he is the right man and write that check…you would be committing suicide of the program. we have a ton of young talent and many redshirts coming up. If we can add some depth and get a defense we will be fine. One of the trolls wanted to take the red shirt of the Moore Kid and let him play QB the rest of the year,,,with 4 games left. Stay on the Sofa.
I wish the AD good luck and thank him for his service to the Institute and we will find another…life will go on…he did leave the facilites in a whole lot better state of being…
I said that I thought we would win a NC in 5 years under CPJ…I still believe that but I may have to adjust my time line….
Mr BUG
October 29th, 2012
12:04 pm
I think it would be prudent to give cpj a couple of more years to right the ship, or at least until we finally payoff Hewitt’s contract. That would at least free up some money to buy off cpj current contract if he shows no sign of improvement. But lets face it, if we clean house now and start from the ground up it will take at least 2 to 3 years for the new system (presuming it is not based on the TO) to start being efficient. At the same time trying to payoff two former coaches. That would severely burden the athletic dept. financially. I think the new AD will realize this.
Mr. Riley
October 29th, 2012
12:04 pm
Man, how desperate is clemson?
Flak Jacket
October 29th, 2012
12:04 pm
Can`t wait to see the Yellow Jackets run out on Grant Field behind the rambling wreck instead of the honey bees.
Chuck
October 29th, 2012
12:05 pm
Tech’s Managemenent majors do not take Calculus, they take “Survey of Calculus” – which is not transferrable as a Calculus credit anywhere.
1 4 GT
October 29th, 2012
12:06 pm
Can he take Supersize with him?
JoeFan
October 29th, 2012
12:07 pm
DRad certainly has aggravated memebers of the fan base and likely saw the writing on the wall.
Jmonty
October 29th, 2012
12:08 pm
D Rad is leaving before he got fired. Plain and simple. Way to leave a wreck in progress. He can go and F*CK up the Clempson program. What a loser and quitter.
www
October 29th, 2012
12:08 pm
ken, any truth to the rumor that Waddell at USC is on the GT short list of replacements?
dawg-n-pikecounty
October 29th, 2012
12:09 pm
The AD leaving means one thing…Paul Johnson is G-O-N-E….next guy in there is not hitching his wagon to those coaches.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:10 pm
Obviously, the name thief is back again, posing as 1 4 GT at 12:06PM
bad time
October 29th, 2012
12:10 pm
I had wished DRAD would have tried to put GT back in the SEC but he replied that GT belongs in the ACC (this was when it was announced Pitt was joining the conference). Now I guarantee you DRAD will push for Clemson to get in the SEC. Just a matter of time. He did GT in.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:10 pm
So close to pulling the trigger on firing Coach Paul Johnson. Is Waddell related to Don Waddell from the Thrashers? That guy had moxie.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:12 pm
@ pikecounty……ANY NEW AD at any school would not come in and clean house immediately. That would be just plain stupid on his part. He may well clean house in the administrative areas, but he won’t touch the coaching staffs in any of the sports.
JoeFan
October 29th, 2012
12:12 pm
The Tech Athletic Association can secure the financial means to buy out CPJ. The $10 million is not due in a lump sum but over the remaining four years. A letter of credit, alumni donations etc. will get the job done if the new AD has the desire to move in a different direction. Lets hope the incoming AD has a solid blueprint ot move the football program forward.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:14 pm
Name thief at 12:10PM
1 4 GT
October 29th, 2012
12:15 pm
SS….just playing with you. Call me.
headley lamar
October 29th, 2012
12:17 pm
Supersize you finally showed back up.
How is the season going so far? Would you like me to post your predictions game by game again.
LOL.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:18 pm
@ 1 4 GT. I can’t call right now, but I will in the next 30 minutes or so
the truth
October 29th, 2012
12:19 pm
Supersize is an idiot Headley.
headley lamar
October 29th, 2012
12:19 pm
Just so everyone is perfectly clear. When you listen to Supersize and the nonsense that comes out of his mouth. This is what you are getting.
Below was his prediction for the Tech 2012 season.
The guy really knows his football doesn’t he.
@ Headless…..that was actually a fairly intelligent post for you. I don’t agree with your results, but that’s beside the point; it’s still a decent assessment. This, however, is my rundown on the season —
Va Tech (toss-up, but very likely GT win)
Blue Hose (Win)
UVA (Win)
Miami (DEFINITE WIN)
MTSU (Win)
Clemson (probable loss, but Tech does have their number)
BC (Win)
BYU (Win)
Maryland (Win)
UNC (Probably win by Tech, but I will never forget 1990)
Duke (Win)
UGA (WIN, but close)
Bowl (Depends on the opponent—hopefully a win)
GThoschton
October 29th, 2012
12:19 pm
Sorry to see DRAD leave and most of you will be to when you realize what we had– people dont get hired away because they suck at thier jobs! the questions that needs to be asked is why would DRAD leave???
THWG
October 29th, 2012
12:20 pm
Excuses are Easy has a point in one important area. Stanford doesn’t make excuses and PJ is a crappy coach. As for “UGA Engineering” keep dreaming. You will NEVER be on par with GT….EVER. Just like Tech will never rival you in housing, interior decorating, home economics and playground management degrees. You have your specialty, we have ours. The Board of Regents is stacked to give you a medical school but you’ll be in Tech’s wake for anything remotely related to Engineering forever. DRad’s tenure has been a trainwreck and it isn’t news to any fan that he needed to go. No surprise that he leaves a disaster behind – he is an SEC guy. Good luck to Clemson. They’ll need it. I hope that I’m reading the same news story about PJ today. The team won’t be any worse for wear and interim coaching will make no difference in how the season finishes. I don’t see another win until at least next season. Too bad for the players, they work hard. Props to UGA for wanting to win. It’s more than I can say for the current coaching at Tech.
1 4 GT
October 29th, 2012
12:20 pm
SS ok. Crawl back in your hole Headless Lamar.
One down, one to go
October 29th, 2012
12:21 pm
Trade Paul Johnson for a sick horse and SHOOT the horse!!
stinger
October 29th, 2012
12:21 pm
Take CPJ with you…oh that’s right..that would be insane…nevermind
headley lamar
October 29th, 2012
12:22 pm
Supersize is an idiot Headley.
I know.
Ive had to put up with the lies and garbage he spews about UGA for years now.
I’m glad he finally is being exposed for what he is. A blind homer fanboy who cant see things objectively.
The very thing he would vilify UGA fans for being …. he is himself.
Good Job
October 29th, 2012
12:23 pm
Good job Supersize. You pick games about as well as Beano picks Heisman winners.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:24 pm
Alright, headley, maybe I was being a prick, but that’s you on a normal day. Good for you.
One down, one to go
October 29th, 2012
12:25 pm
Yep, Ole super size is a little more humble these days as is 5150…….
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:25 pm
@ Headless…..all I can say is that nobody is right all the time, and I admit that I was wrong. Do you have the ballz to admit when you are wrong?
ignition
October 29th, 2012
12:26 pm
Maybe Tech can go after Chuck Norris or Gus Malzahn ??
I mean they could work with the offensive talent there and it wouldn’t be as dramatic a change in systems…
doc
October 29th, 2012
12:27 pm
well the competition just got weaker. good news.
www
October 29th, 2012
12:28 pm
not sure about anyone else, but i’m ok with radakovich moving on.
i hope his emphasis on building facilities pays off in the near future, so thanks to him for that, but he made his share of mistakes and i think we can do better.
i’d like to see GT hire an AD with a strong enough personality to hire a good young defensive coordinator AND an offensive coordinator, both of whom have a reputation as good recruiters.
i like cpj but … 1) the recruiting must improve 2) the defense needs major help, including a move back to a 4-3 base defense 3) the offensive playcalling needs to be opened up, with more short passes and fewer runs up the middle
also, i hope the players WAKE UP and finish the season strong.
Buddy Landel
October 29th, 2012
12:29 pm
I understand some of the angst directed at the CPJ hire, but don’t quite understand the same reaction toward Brian Gregory. I think GT hoops is on an upswing and also think we will surprise a lot of teams this year.
Jmonty
October 29th, 2012
12:31 pm
As a tech fan, I almost just want to stick my head in the sand. The AD quit during the season to go to a rival team. I mean, seriously??? Who does that? D Rad has no honor within him. I almost wonder if he purposely tried to derail Tech, with the knowledge he was moving to Clemson? I really hope he drives off the road on his way there… and is never found. All the issues the UGA had doesn’t even come close to the turmoil that GT is in. What an embarrassment. It’s a sad time to be a tech fan.
Tim From Toccoa
October 29th, 2012
12:31 pm
I find it a little weird that Supersize and his butt buddies spend all day trading emails and phone calls.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:31 pm
Laugh it up, fizz balls. Tech will roll your butts this season, and Coach Paul Johnson will end his Tech career on a high note.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:31 pm
Laugh it up, fuzz balls. Tech will roll your butts this season, and Coach Paul Johnson will end his Tech career on a high note.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:33 pm
@ Tim…..some of us have friends. Do you have any?
Name thief at 12:31
strong finish
October 29th, 2012
12:34 pm
Enter your comments here
db
October 29th, 2012
12:36 pm
He’s done a good job of upgrading our facilities. But the teams are currently not where they need to be.
And lastly, he’s spending money like Obama. So let’s do to O what Dan did to himself – relieved of duties.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:37 pm
Name thief at 12:25 too. What a sad soul.
HappyTechFan
October 29th, 2012
12:38 pm
I couldn’t be happier. DR was never Tech quality. . . wanted to change everything Tech, and on top of that was directly responsible for the NCAA sanctions. What surprises me is that anyone else wanted him…especially Clemson with its current success. He won’t stay there long because they won’t tolerate for we have.
Buzz2011
October 29th, 2012
12:38 pm
Good luck in Dabo, Dabo , Doo land. We could have done worse than Rads ( aka Dooley)
We will be fine and continue to beat Clemson on average and get an AD that will help us
in taking out the Dawgs regularly.. Go Jackets!!
Straight Jacket
October 29th, 2012
12:38 pm
Recruits are not coming to Tech because of academics…they don’t come because of Johnson’s game!
doc
October 29th, 2012
12:39 pm
where is the old guard now that was complaining back in about 2005 and 2006 about the former ad and head coach? reap what you sew, karmic proportions.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
12:39 pm
And now the name thief is calling ME a name thief. How sad to be such a child.
JANICE
October 29th, 2012
12:40 pm
Could he take Paul Johnson with him???? I used to like him but after this season…..he needs to go. Do not think Clemson will want him, but GT needs someone else NOW!!!!!
jacket22
October 29th, 2012
12:41 pm
As a lifelong GT fan I am glad to see D-Rad leave, I was excited about the CPJ hire at first but anyone with any sense at all can see he was most successful with Chan’s players as they were better all around players as evident by their play in the NFL. CPJ will never be successful at Tech with his offense and it’s time for Bud to replace him after the season and hire a coach that will run a pro style offense and will be able to get better players as a result of it. Any idiot can see that the only high schools that run the option are smaller schools with small talent pools, the high schools that produce the most talent run pro style offenses and because of that there is a huge talent pool available and since the top tier teams can’t sign every player available some of them there are players available for schools like GT. These players may not be the top 20 at their position but even I can throw a football better than Tevin Washington so anything would be an upgrade.
George Stein
October 29th, 2012
12:41 pm
My biggest concern with this is that Radakovich knows something we all don’t.
Phil
October 29th, 2012
12:43 pm
How many Tech football players graduate with engineering degrees?……none!! For that matter…few even graduate!!
Don't Kid Yourselves
October 29th, 2012
12:43 pm
You ARE NOT REPEAT you ARE NOT the Tech fan base. The comments that are written on this blog IS NOT from the fan base. They are made by unknowing dumb azzez who are either 1) UGA trolls or 2) just plain ignorant hicks. Looking into the future just know and remember you read it here that Coach Paul Johnson IS NOT going anywhere unless he chooses to do so. He will remain the head coach at Tech regardless of who is hired as the new AD. The REAL tech fan base are the graduates of GA TECH who buy the tickets not you homers.
Name Thief
October 29th, 2012
12:45 pm
Hi I’m a pathetic name thief. I have no life. I am about as bright as a burned out light bulb. Since I don’t have a job. I walk to the library and use the public computers all day. I’m too lazy and stupid to get a real job, so I get on the blog and use SS’s name on the blog. I’m a loser.. I am too much of a puzzy to actually say who I am, because I am afraid of being beat up. I am weak and no girls like me. I live with my mom and I am 45 years old. She still changes my diapers for me. Yep, that’s me name thief.
GT Bob
October 29th, 2012
12:46 pm
D-Rat is leaving? Some body better check the checking account now!
Jacket Dad
October 29th, 2012
12:46 pm
Don’t know what to think of this…… I’m sure there are all kinds of behind-the-scenes details none of us bloggers know about. At first glance, I say don’t let the door hit ya on the way out. Second, Johnson will be feeling lots more heat now. That may be a good thing.
Several of DRad’s moves and decisions seemed sketchy. Bye.
Technically Correct
October 29th, 2012
12:47 pm
Is this just another shrewd move by D-Rad to draw our attention away from the dismal state of our football program?
A concerned citizen
October 29th, 2012
12:48 pm
D Rad saw the handwriting on the wall. He’d take the fall for Captain Arrogance (Paul Johnson).
Name Thief
October 29th, 2012
12:49 pm
Shady… plain shady.. There has to be more to the story. D Rad leaving is only the start. CPJ may not have such a friend in his corner now. The only thing saving CPJ is that huge contract.
Jmonty
October 29th, 2012
12:51 pm
CPJ has got to wonder about the state of the football program at GT. D Rad left before he got fired. I just hate he jumped ship during the season.
Phil is right
October 29th, 2012
12:52 pm
Very few athletes at Tech graduate with Engineering degrees, it’s just too damned hard even if you aren’t in athletics. There’s a reason Tech is in the top 5 in most programs. It ain’t easy. The wonderful Mr. Crecine gave us an academic diversion though in Science, Technology and Culture, Public Policy, just about anything in Ivan Allen, so there are ways to get around competitive SAT scores and GPA’s. Leadership is the issue. Greatness in anything comes from leadership and the expectations from those who lead. UGA fans sing this song more than anyone. Tech doesn’t have the fan base UGA has because to so many of our students, football is foreign. They take their degrees and head back to Korea, India and China. At least they’re employable. People don’t understand what it’s like to earn a degree from Tech unless you’ve lived it. It’s a special place where we see life outside of the stadium. That’s a tough pill to swallow UGA fans. God bless them.
Technically Correct
October 29th, 2012
12:54 pm
Maybe D-Rad knows something about that 5th string QB that will get his first start this week for Maryland…
Empty Seats
October 29th, 2012
12:55 pm
Congratulations Clemson!
Now can we hire an AD with an vested interest in Tech. Out of all the Management grads who are athletes is there one that can manage our A Department with a vested interest in Tech?
John Sally, Mark Price, etc, etc. Bobby Cremins interim AD, grooming the permanent selection.
Then let’s build that winning program we know is possible in Atlanta with a very valuable and versatile Management degree available (we are not all engineers or rocket scientists) and a strong, disciplined, winning football program.
This is the start, it will take a while, but at least it has began.
old dog
October 29th, 2012
12:57 pm
@ Supersize, and some of my other Tech buddies;
Y’all are true believers/supporters of your program….I admire that, truly. However, Rad is going to a place with one of the strongest fan bases in the country, and one with tons of resources. I am not a Clemson fan, but IPTAY is super-strong, and they double ya’lls fan count at every game. It is kinda like ya’ll wanna win, but you don’t want to pay the price. And no, I am not talking about bringing in thugs, etc. I’m just talking about making GT a destination for top tier players. I know I am opening myself up, but ya’ll as an entire program (football, mainly) can do better……………………..and have previously proved it.
Dawghater
October 29th, 2012
12:57 pm
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. D Rad’s been disconnected all season. It was clear he was on his way out. Now look at the mess he’s left. Maybe he should kick in some on CPJ;s $10.4M buyout. All the more reason to hate Clemson now
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
1:02 pm
Too Bad More TECH fans don’t express themselves the way the players do.
Anthony Chris Williams
….Going through some tough times…but a family that prays together..stays together! Praying for Brighter Days ! At the end of the day im still a Yellow Jacket !
Dawgone Dan
October 29th, 2012
1:03 pm
First
LOL
October 29th, 2012
1:05 pm
Wow Okie dawg, act like you have some class at least. Douche. And I am a dawg fan too dude.
Dumbo
October 29th, 2012
1:06 pm
smart man…now let the Techies hire 1 of the their ilk
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
1:06 pm
Everyone’s getting except for the man really at fault: Coach Paul Johnson. Please do the honorable thing and resign before Bud has no choice but to fire you. John Salley as AD? What the hell?!
okiemon
October 29th, 2012
1:06 pm
Penalty on OkieDawg for flagrant misuse of the comma.
1 4 GT
October 29th, 2012
1:07 pm
I said I wasn’t gonna post because of the name thief, but here goes. Thank God for “dawgs” like old dog. & USMC Dawg. While I know y’all aren’t the only Georgia fans with class & decency about you, you sure do seem to be most days. I, for one, truly appreciate guys like you two. THANKS for being you.
Technically Correct
October 29th, 2012
1:08 pm
Now, how long are we under contract with CPJ…?
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
1:08 pm
Getting FIRED I mean.
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
1:10 pm
Louis Young
Blood makes u related but loyalty makes u family. Some ppl I’m related to flaw/fake as hell but that’s just how life is. I’m grateful to have loyal ppl in my life that I can call my fam. #S4R #3Clapz #BapD #Young&GettinIt #GT8
peanut gallery
October 29th, 2012
1:16 pm
Why does Clemson want this guy?
Full Metal Jacket
October 29th, 2012
1:20 pm
Thanks for building a lot of stuff, DRad. It would’ve been nice if we could’ve built a strong football program under your watch, but that’s not only your fault. I did think you could do much better than Clemson, even though I know they have beaucoup money and good facilities.
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
1:20 pm
Who do the McCamish’s want to get the job?
JacketSteve
October 29th, 2012
1:22 pm
It’s not even a question of who is a better recruiter, Gailey or PJ. Here’s a list of Tech players recruited by Gailey currently playing in the NFL: Morgan Burnett, Tashard Choice, Jonathan Dwyer, Andrew Gardner, Calvin Johnson, Michael Johnson, Dawan Landry, Derrick Morgan, Bebe Thomas, and Vance Walker. Most of these guys are starting or have significant playing time. PJ won his first season with a lot of these players. Chan’s main problem, he never recuited a QB. He hitched his wagon to Reggie Ball and went down in flames with him.
Someone said it earlier, you’ll never have any depth trying to recruit with this option system. The defense doesn’t get to practice against a quality offense so that hurts them. They practice against a scout team because our offense doesn’t know how to run a regular offense. With a pro-style offense, you’ll be able to get a lot of 3-star kids who want a chance to prove they can make it to the next level and sprinkle in a few 4 and 5 stars. Coach up the 3-star players and you’ve got a chance to win consistently.
It will be tough for any coach at Tech to win consistently. I talked with Fridge one night when he was the OC under O’Leary at a signing day gathering in O’Keefe gym. He was very candid about how the football staff hated the administration because of how difficult they made it for them to recruit. Tech’s standards are way above the NCAA standards, and there were cases where a top recruit wanted to come to Tech and they had to let him go because the administration said no.
We need to ask Steve Spurrier how he was able to do it at Duke. He coached at Tech for a year in 1979 so he should be willing to help out. Or we should ask Brian Kelly at Notre Dame or Harbaugh how he did it at Stanford. What we really need is an AD who has the balls to stand up to the administration and make it possible to get some of these top recruits eligible at Tech. I’m all for getting Bill Curry in here. I went to Tech while he was the coach and went to class with players like Pat Swilling, Reg Rutland (changed his name in the NFL), John Davis, Ricardo Ingram, Ted Roof, etc.
PMC
October 29th, 2012
1:22 pm
Well good luck to him, I appreciate that he aimed high like all should at Tech.
I’m sure they will find an excellent AD.
Tech1986
October 29th, 2012
1:24 pm
A couple of points on the debt of AA Department. It was Dave Braine and George O’leary who wanted to expand the the stadium to 55k back in 1999-2000. I sat in a meeting with a bunch of Dodd and Curry former players, Braine and O’leary as they made the pitch to the “old guard” to expand the stadium. I was at Tech when we reduced the south endzone since that end only filled up when we played the SEC teams. Braine was the idoit who gave Paul Hewitt the Lifetime rollover contract after getting to the Championship game in 2004, he was rumored to be heading to another school, (typical hot coach get’s big pay raise). Rad came in 2006 from LSU and changed the fund raising from the AT Fund to the Tech Fund to get more dollars. Alot AT givers stopped giving and bought tickets in the non-Tech fund seats and gave their money to the various “Schools” on campus. Hurt big time. We have had several big time donors step up and pay $$$$ for the new facilities, but we are not getting as much in the AT Fund. DRad made the mistake of giving Johnson the extension after 2008 season, as again rumors where that Auburn was looking at him (again rumors not truth, but still) So he gave him an extension, we are stuck with. All the non-revenue sports are generally top notch, BB will improve and football, I’ve seen worse under Curry and Ross, so we are what we are. I have met DRad and found him to be knowledgeable and straight forward, and truthfully, how many of you would have not told Johnson about the NCAA investigation over $312 in T-shirts? I would guess, we all would have said something about it. It is ironic that we cannot get a Sports Management program at Ga Tech, but UGA can get an engineering program. Homer Rice tried in the 80’s but he was shot down by the alumni and the BOR. And if all you guys want to buy out Johnson’s contract, just forward your check to Bobby Dodd Way. As others have said, once a Jacket, always a Jacket. THWG!!! One more thing …. How ’bout them Dawgs? Pi$$ on them!!!!
Full Metal Jacket
October 29th, 2012
1:24 pm
Clemson? Clemson? The fact that DRad took a job at Clemson indicates how far his stock has fallen over the last few years. I remember rumors about his leaving for Michigan, several SEC schools, and even Notre Dame over the years. Don’t get me wrong, I am sure that Clemson is a much more lucrative and desireable AD post than Tech, but s it that much better to uproot one’s family and career to move there and start anew? I guess it was for DRad.
Full Metal Jacket
October 29th, 2012
1:26 pm
CPJ’s seat may not be hot, and maybe not even warm, but it just went up a few degrees when DRad left town.
Mark in ATL
October 29th, 2012
1:26 pm
That ship is sinking….he got off of it at the right time…..fan interest is awful…always going to be the second or third or fourth most popular team in the town even….go to a school that allows it’s athletics the opportunity to be successful…can’t be MIT Monday-Friday and Bama on Saturday.
drew
October 29th, 2012
1:28 pm
The Bobby Peterno of Ga. Tech….running with his tail between his legs…
Chuck T
October 29th, 2012
1:33 pm
Can the interim A D fire Johnson or do we have to wait for the new guy ??
Buzzed
October 29th, 2012
1:34 pm
So, you guys are now claiming a golf national championship under Rads reins (”Someone smart” @ 7:28 am)? What year? What planet?
Full Metal Jacket
October 29th, 2012
1:35 pm
I don’t put DRad anywhere near Petrino (Peterno(sic)….I mean really, check your spelling). AD’s take other jobs and as for timing, there is no good time for an AD to leave…..there is always some major and several minor sports going on. DRad did some good things, and made some mistakes too. I do not like it that he left while the FB team is still under probation for some indiscretions on his watch, but all this “leaving a sinking ship” rhetoric is really hyperbole.
Buzzed
October 29th, 2012
1:36 pm
1986: With you all the way to the end. Glad to know we’re always on your mind.
GT is a great school
October 29th, 2012
1:39 pm
GT is a fine school, as is UGA. So are Stanford and Notre Dame.
GT could ….. Could …. Could quickly become competitive IF …IF they hired N innovative ball coach like the W Va coach or the Ole Miss Coach or the guy at UNC or Miami.
This delima has faced GT over the last 45 years. Hire Coach that believes in wide open O and plays some quality D. Then, GT could soon enough be a 7-4 or 8-3 team in the ACC routinely.
CPJ is a ONE ACT CLOWN.
UGA class of 71$73
Reggie's Balls
October 29th, 2012
1:41 pm
YEAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! THIS MADE MY DAY. GOOD RIDDANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have fun with that Clemson……..
Full Metal Jacket
October 29th, 2012
1:42 pm
Thanks to DRad, our facilities seem to be up to date now, so maybe we can hire more of a “sports” guy rather than just a “marketing” guy next time. What’s ol’ Homer up to these days? I know that Bill Curry and Bobby Cremins don’t want the headaches at this point, and they may not be qualified anyhow. But i would still rather go with a seasoned veteran than the hottest new thing, like we did for DRad. The new guy, whether hired this year or next, will definitely need to put the FB coaching staff on notice…..it’s past time to prove your worth and also to check your ego and do the PR work that CPJ seems to disdain. If you don’t want to represent your university/employer with some degree of positive energy and effort, Coach Johnson, then you really aren’t a Head Coach, now are you? You’re acting like an OC. Change your attitude, or change your title.
Dawgone Dan
October 29th, 2012
1:43 pm
Does GATEch still play football anyway? What is all the fuzz about? I thought they stopped playing years ago. I guess I should pay attention to teams outside the Top 25 from time to time. Sick ‘em!
daslicksta
October 29th, 2012
1:43 pm
Run like a scared kid and I hope you can drive a tractor, lol…GO DAWGS!!!!
Flak Jacket
October 29th, 2012
1:45 pm
I could not believe it when TECH hired CPJ in the beginning,but his offense did great against weaker competition.He has had no defense or special teams since his arrival on the flats and this WILL continue if he is allowed to come back next year.He has lost every bowl game and i believe every overtime contest because of his offense.He has not been able to throw the ball on people because he never had the QB that could handle it.I don`t dislike him personally but this is business.I hope TECH will learn how not to jump the gun on dishing out contract extensions to some of these coaches until they fully prove themselves.He had just been pounded by LSU.I hope the money problems work out but it looks like this is going to sting.
Reggie's Balls
October 29th, 2012
1:45 pm
HEY CLEMSON- Hope he doesn’t have to make any hiring decisions for coaches for any of your sports. He’s pathetic………
Dawgone Dan
October 29th, 2012
1:46 pm
Funny how the bees are all up on sending DRad away when what they really want is CPJ to go instead but they can’t get rid of him. It’s a common case of misplaced anger and animosity. When the dust settles, you’re still one decent AD short and CPJ will still be drawing a huge paycheck.
M
October 29th, 2012
1:50 pm
I’m not a Tech fan, but I’ve been saying this for the last two years: the triple option caught everyone off-guard the first year or two, but the last two or three years opposing coaches have adjusted and it doesn’t fool anyone. Miami is still rebuilding and the balance of power in the ACC rests with Clemson and Florida St. (which is why I’m not surprised Radokovich took a job at Clemson). Tech fans should look at it this way, you had 1 1/2 “glory” years in football under Radokovich and you got a couple new buildings out of the deal.
Coach Johnson should move back down to AA where he can dominate with the triple option and not worry about having to adjust his coaching style.
P00P Magee
October 29th, 2012
1:51 pm
LOL at this board. You people are as dumb as a box of hair. Rads ia a good decent man who got as much out of the anemic and pathetic Tech fanbase as anyone could. He’s moving on to greener pastures. And even though Coach Paul may be a big Johnson, he can still beat georgia.
Tommy
October 29th, 2012
1:52 pm
He needs to put a purple and orange tie on his way to Clemson. Good Bye.
Radakovich's exit won't affect Paul Johnson (for now) | Jeff Schultz
October 29th, 2012
1:53 pm
[...] thousands of empty seats at football games and needed to search between couch cushions for funding, for the same job at Clemson, where he won’t have to worry about [...]
Reggie's Balls
October 29th, 2012
1:53 pm
Dawgone Dan-
You could just go down the list of prior National Champions to find Tech also. You would come to them way before you come to UGA….. The most mediocre we have done nothing in the last 32 years but think we are relevant on the national scene joke of a program who will again not win the the SEC or go to a BCS bowl but are assured to have to bail players out of the Clarke county jail…..
Laughing Pete
October 29th, 2012
1:53 pm
Go pound sand P00P. You don’t know Tech. You are a liar and a fraud. I don’t ever want to see you in these parts spreading your lies ever again!!!
pb
October 29th, 2012
1:54 pm
Is D Rad leaving a “sinking ship”, or does he just have a good opportunity, at a bad time for Tech ? Like some have said, if CPJ was not losing games, and seemingly losing control of the situation, would Radakovich be leaving? Don’t think so.
gadawg
October 29th, 2012
1:56 pm
Enter your comments here
James
October 29th, 2012
1:57 pm
“True Student Athletes” ToemeetsLeather, you do understand that GT had a scandal before the recent probation that was all about playing ineligible athletes, lots of them. Then move forward to a separate scandal in which GT had its title vacated for playing ineligible athlete against Clemson in the ACC championship Game. And yes, that athlete was probably the difference maker in that game that Clemson lost. When someone from GT or UNC uses that line these days, people aren’t stupid enough to buy it. GT is only slightly above UNC is completely tarnishing that myth.
How many student athletes had played when they were ineligible in the episode years before the one that cost the title? I remember GT saying it was simply a matter of the institution not fully understanding the rule. Good ole GT pleading ignorance, which is no defense.
GTata
October 29th, 2012
1:57 pm
Reggie B: I think DRad has made some pretty good coaching hires overall, though the CPJ thing isn’t working out too well.
gadawg
October 29th, 2012
1:57 pm
Dan the Man leaves Tech $170,000,000 in debt—-what a guy
Dawgone Dan
October 29th, 2012
1:58 pm
Sounds fitting that Reggie’s Balls would be honoring the Chosen One himself with his online monicker. Is it fourth down yet? You may know ancient history my friend, but you don’t know nothing from nowadays. When was the last time Tech won a bowl? Were the teens texting then or were they using two cans to call each other? Was Paul Johnson still relevant then? Wake up and smell the sewers, Tech should stick to lacrosse and tennis where they may have a chance to compete.
BB
October 29th, 2012
1:58 pm
Clemson gave Georgia Tech John Heisman…
and this is the way they are repaid???
P00P Magee
October 29th, 2012
2:01 pm
Laughing Pete – what’s the beef? You stalking me now? BTW, stop calling your wife. She doesn’t want to talk to you. She told me to tell you that you need to pay the gas bill though. Cheers.
Laughing Pete
October 29th, 2012
2:04 pm
P00P – I am not going to repeat myself: you keep my wife out of this! And tell her to go pound sand too. You are a fraud and a scamster and she’ll come crawling back to me soon enough. Too late honey. That door is shut. Also, tell her I already paid the gas and to stop nagging me.
USMC DAWG
October 29th, 2012
2:04 pm
PREDICTION:
Tech will BEAT Clempson in Football next year when Clempson comes to Grant Field, and all of you Jacket fans will relish a sweet victory over Drad.
GimmeAbreak
October 29th, 2012
2:05 pm
Darn! He and CPJ were a gift from Heaven. Maybe CPJ is only there in body (and omg Techies… does THAT look like an athletic body?)
I so wish D Rad and CPJ could get Reggie Bush back for another couple of years!
Expect the liberals at GT to blame UGA for its troubles as always. Just as your president, Obama Yo Mamma, still blames Bush! And I mean George, not Reggie for all you Tecchies who can’t apply logic…
Reggie's Balls
October 29th, 2012
2:06 pm
Dawgone Dan-
You got rolled by a mediocre USC team and will loose to the TIDE by 40 if you make it to the SEC championship. You are not and have not been relevant as the National power that all of your fans think you are. Buck Belue and Lindsay Scott have graduated, quit living off of that 1980 National Championship. Nobody outside the state gives a rip about UGA……
RWill
October 29th, 2012
2:06 pm
I posted recruiting rankings since 2002 to present back on page one or two. For you people that STILL have trouble wrapping your brains around this, here it goes:
Georgia Tech has higher academic standards than the schools located around them that they must compete with for athletes. Yes there is a large talent pool in the area. A talent pool that is open to most schools, but limited when it comes to GT. CPJ’s recruiting classes have been, at worst, on par with Chan Gailey’s. That’s including being under probation lately. That shuts down the “CPJ can’t recruit” argument.
Question: What type of offense does South Carolina, UGA, Alabama, Tennessee, etc run? You want GT to go to a more conventional offense, and compete against these schools for athletes? Only some of which would even be eligible at GT? How do you figure that would improve things? We tried it under Gailey, got worse results than with CPJ by far.
You want to look longingly back at the George O’Leary era? Don’t get me wrong, I loved that period too. But, remember the failures of the defenses in those golden years? Why did GT lose four games in Joe Hamilton’s senior year? I guess having a more conventional offense to prepare against in practice just wasn’t enough then.
Having a unique system at a unique school isn’t a bad thing. I know it’s not a normal offense, so when there are struggles, it’s easy to make it a scapegoat. But the fact is, even with a weak-armed QB that may be a step slow to run this offense, the team is putting up 400+ yards and 30+ points a game. Same as they used to do under Friedgen, and way more than any time under Gailey.
There are downsides to CPJ, and I outlined them back on page one or two. However, I’d take the occasional down year with CPJ knowing there’s a much higher upside than a steady 7-5 every year type of coach. When was the last outright conference championship before CPJ arrived?
the_athenian
October 29th, 2012
2:07 pm
The world does not revolve around football; it revolves around money. Which UGA is flush with.
Dawgone Dan
October 29th, 2012
2:08 pm
USMC DAWG is rite. The problem is Clempson will probably open the season by beating us. Don’t drink the Richt Koolaid. The man just bought him another contract extension and there aint no way to get rid of him.
geriatric blogger
October 29th, 2012
2:09 pm
Tech has a great university that will never be effected by any UGA engineering program. you just make lousy coaching hires. There are are only so many kids that are interested in running the option on very play, and that limits the athletes interested in going there, not your academics. Then, when it all comes to a head, you default to the old “academics” myth. I know lots of high school kids that have gone there, and they were not “calculus dudes”. So get over it, and get a life. Put those GT skills to work, and hire a competent man. Then and only then will you get your program competitive again.
old gold
October 29th, 2012
2:09 pm
I have a great name to replace DRad. Coleman Rudolph, who played on the 1990 national championship team, and son of the Valdosta coach and former Tech player, Jack Rudolph. He is well respected. He may be making more money from his investment firm though, but a great idea, in my opinion.
pb
October 29th, 2012
2:10 pm
Coach Paul seems to have disdain or contempt for anyone that dares asks him questions, when things are not going well. Not a good PR image for GTech, even if he does beat UGA once every 3 or 4 years… But don’t think GTech can afford to fire him.. Payout too high.
Dawgone Dan
October 29th, 2012
2:10 pm
Reggie – the BCS called, they want to know if you guys are still playing football too. They haven’t seen you around in a long while and were just wondering. Thanks.
What the Tech?
October 29th, 2012
2:12 pm
RB: you castrated yourself on fourth down when you “clocked” the ball against UGA.
Tech1986
October 29th, 2012
2:13 pm
The prior academic incident in late 90’s involved many athlete’s not making progress on their degree, this was the same time Tech switched from the Quarter system to the Semester system and caused many students, not just athletes to redo the hours and schedule. Those guys just had not made the progress, it was not similar to the “cheating” scandal at UNC or the academic fraud at other places. As has been stated before, we at Tech do not have the “breadth” of majors that many students may want to persue. We don’t have journalism, communications, African-American Studies, Family and Child Development, “Arts and Letters” (very popular major at ND). We don’t have PE majors, Apartment housing management. No Excercise Science and Nutrition majors, social work majors. That’s our problem. We are an Institute of Technology, so most of our majors are going to have a slant to technology than the other schools have. We have no true Liberal Arts degree as Stanford and Duke have, yes they have rigorous academic requirements to get in, but their majors are not similar to ours. Yes our SA’s have to take two semesters of advanced math and science, I am sure that the “Arts and Letters” major’s at ND are not taking a math class. An so what if Survey of Calculus is not transferable as a Calculus course, it is still math, so what if the SA has to take Earth Science, it’s a science class. All managment/Business Admin majors, whether SA or not take these classes, and our College is ranked in the top 40. Facts are facts. Again, if the BOR would give us a PE major we could get those SA’s but sadly, that is not going to happen. THWG
P00P Magee
October 29th, 2012
2:15 pm
Pete is just mad because his old lady is tired of living with a woman and has come looking for a real man. And he’s a CPJ man to boot. No wonder she left you. How can you excuse still cheering for that failure? You deserve what you get looser!!
GFJacket
October 29th, 2012
2:15 pm
geriatric blogger, every degree at Tech requires at least a year of calculus. There are no liberal arts degrees. That is the difference between Tech, Stanford, Notre Dame, etc. Those do have liberal arts degrees to offer. Until Tech can offer Turfgrass Mangement or P.E. degrees (like UGA), it will remain limited in the number of quality athletes it can attract. According to the AJC, its football players have the highest SAT scores of any public university in the country. Even under Gailey, Tech was never in the top-40 in recruiting. Perhaps that is by design – - to provide no real in-state competion for UGA recruiting.
What the Tech?
October 29th, 2012
2:15 pm
This has clearly been in the works awhile, and DRad is leaving at a bad time for Tech. That being said, we knew his contract was up next year so this should be no surprise. It seems to be a mutually welcome move, too, since Tech folks and DRad both are ready for some change. Not sure how this is going down over in Klimpson, though.
Laughing Pete
October 29th, 2012
2:17 pm
DRad is a decent man not like that sack of manure P00P Magee. If you have any decency, you will ignore his hate-filled posts. BTW, he sells Amway and if you dare buy anything he may end up stealing your wife. Inquire within. The man is a fraudster and a filanderer.
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
2:17 pm
Dawgone Dan……………The BCS called and asked with your schedule are you a SEC team or the SUNBELT Champ.
Predatory Lender
October 29th, 2012
2:18 pm
Long drive to Clemson. Maybe Dan will turn around, go back home, turn back around again, Cremins style.
Bobby Jones
October 29th, 2012
2:19 pm
CPJ is here for awhile like him or not. It would cost in excess of 10 Million according to Schultz to buy him out now. Not gonna happen the Athletic Dept doesn’t have the bread. His lack of recruiting is whats killing him. Get better players, win more games. There have been attempts through the years to ammend the curriculum at TECH with some but little real progress. I remember Coach Dodd asked for two changes and never got them. Finally years later we got rid of the Calc but not much else. The Big universities allow you to get as good an education as you want or as sorry as you want. You can take pre-med or hotel management or parks and recreation . Tech doesn’t offer that option so it is harder to recruit, We need a great recruiter, Heck good enought talent I could win with the single wing.
MC
October 29th, 2012
2:21 pm
Paul Johnson can kiss his butt goodbye.
SBinF
October 29th, 2012
2:24 pm
I must respectfully disagree with you who say there are no liberal arts majors at Tech. I received my b.s. from Tech in HTS (history, technology, and society). It’s sort of a hybrid history/sociology major. The Ivan Allen college offers majors in economics, STAC (science, technology, and culture), and a number of other liberal arts areas. Granted, these programs tend to focus on technology, and students are still required to take the rigorous core curriculum as everyone else.
Liberal arts are a small (but lively) body on campus.
Reggie's Balls
October 29th, 2012
2:25 pm
Dawgone Dan-
Thats Hilarious!!!!!!! Did you make that joke up all on your own?? Have fun at the Outback Bowl wishing that for a BIG State school you were more relevant…..
Buzzzed
October 29th, 2012
2:25 pm
Everyone needs to chill out. Sheesh. CPJ will be with us for a few more years regardless. Until his contract is up, we need to give him full support.
Dawgone Dan
October 29th, 2012
2:25 pm
5051 UOAD – #6 in the BCS, they know who we are. Tech? Not so much. Does CPJ even know what century we’re in? Does he know about ipods and iphones? Does he know about the spread offense? I bet he wishes Nesbitt had about 20 more years of eligibility. Sad times for tech = good times for everybody else INCLUDING Middle Tennessee State and other directional schools coming to town. Heck, even the mormons got to beat up on the bees.
Cracker Barrel
October 29th, 2012
2:26 pm
Just saw Radakovich at the Cracker Barrel off of Exit 19 in South Carolina. Looks like he was having some fried chicken and sweet tea.
Habersham Dawg
October 29th, 2012
2:26 pm
I know it won’t happen, but I’d laugh my butt off if Tech hired Damon Evans. Man, we’d see a flock of pigs flying over the Gold Dome for sure.
MC
October 29th, 2012
2:28 pm
I’ll say it again. If anybody here wants to continue to whine about academics, go independent or get in a conference with the service academies. But they don’t whine> Whining is for losers.
P00P Magee
October 29th, 2012
2:29 pm
Well, I rather be selling Amway than being unemployed Pete. Why you laughing? Your life is a mess! You’re a dirty inbred georgia fan who didn’t even go to school.
SBinF
October 29th, 2012
2:30 pm
Also, not sure why everyone is calling for PJ’s head. GT is doing about as good as you can expect. We’ll occasionally have a 10 win season. Otherwise, we can expect 7 or 8 win seasons, with a few lower percentage winning seasons now and again. It’s the nature of college football, and the climate at the Institute. Tech is a tough school, so it’s going to be especially tough to consistently recruit top tier talent.
I’m a Tech alumnus (and current graduate student). I’ve got season tickets and will buy them again next year. We lose some, but we also win in some exciting ways, and have had two very close losses this year.
@eidsonb
October 29th, 2012
2:32 pm
Guys…the big name alumni are behind CPJ…he aint going anywhere this year or next….now after that is a different story….besides who in the heck you going to replace him with?? Patreno?? The Auburn Coach….who….you fire him now and you have a wasted decade….Kinda like having Barry for a president
Dawgone Dan
October 29th, 2012
2:33 pm
Reggie, I’d tell you to have fun at the Nobody-gives-a-crap pre-Christmas Peanut Bowl or something, but we all know Tech aint going nowhere this year. You can’t change the reality of the present no matter how much you want to focus on the past. Fact: AD DRad jumped off the sinking ship. Fact: stuck with CPJ for years. Fact: gimmick offense failing. Fact: CPJ will not change his scheme. Fact: screwed. How bout them chickens?
Tech Man
October 29th, 2012
2:35 pm
The ship is sinking….FAST.
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
2:38 pm
SBinF
October 29th, 2012
2:24 pm
I must respectfully disagree with you who say there are no liberal arts majors at Tech. I received my b.s. from Tech in HTS (history, technology, and society). It’s sort of a hybrid history/sociology major. The Ivan Allen college offers majors in economics, STAC (science, technology, and culture), and a number of other liberal arts areas. Granted, these programs tend to focus on technology, and students are still required to take the rigorous core curriculum as everyone else.
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I NOTICED it was a B.S. and not a B.A……so that means you took More MATH than 96.99% of College football and basketball players.
DawgNole
October 29th, 2012
2:40 pm
Truth
October 28th, 2012
10:13 pm
How quickly do you “D-Rad” haters forget the words “David Brane ??????” Hellloooooo? Do you remember what he did to Tech athletics? Any tech fan with a brain would know that losing D-Rad would be a huge blow to the GT Athletic Department
___________________
Maybe they forgot because “Brane” wasn’t his name. Duh!
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
2:42 pm
SBinF……I NOTICED it was a B.S. and not a B.A……so that means you took More MATH than 96.99% of College football and basketball players.
Sorry at Every other College that is not The INSTITUTE.
dog
October 29th, 2012
2:43 pm
Was drad responsible for the uniforms? If so, take those too.
headley lamar
October 29th, 2012
2:43 pm
NOTICED it was a B.S. and not a B.A……so that means you took More MATH than 96.99% of College football and basketball players.
Most of the football players take Hotel Management.
Yeah im sure there is a lot of math there.
crackbaby
October 29th, 2012
2:48 pm
DRad was very good for Tech.
Let me remind you that the other finalist at the time DRad go the job was Bill Curry. If any of you think BC would have been a better AD, let’s just agree to disagree
DRad built facilities and raised the level of competition in many programs, including football. He inherited the Paul Hewitt mess from Dave Braine.
Women’s Tennis won a NC under DRad. The Women’s BBall program is at an all time high. Golf is kicking butt. Softball is a force and has great new facilities. CBG appears to have the Men’s hoops on the right track.
DRad inherited serious financial challenges and created innovative solutions. Best of luck in your future endeavors, DRad – many of us appreciate your commitment to GT.
geriatric blogger
October 29th, 2012
2:49 pm
GF Jacket, I do not contest your facts, however, I know there are athletes that go or have gone there that require academic assistance. You, nor any similar institution would hang those kids out to dry without that assistance. And while your (average) SAT scores are indeed high, how is that relevant when you have a player graduation rate at the bottom of your conference. Some scores were not so hot. The truth of the matter is that there are few student athletes in the mold of Calvin, and it also takes the rest of them to make the program go, and GT is prepared to deal with that as they have been historically. You’ve won championships with those same standards, so why keep using it as an excuse for mediocrity. If you had a coach that runs a system that interests more kids, you increase your selection pool whether or not you have so called higher acceptance standards. It worked then, it will work now.
alex
October 29th, 2012
2:51 pm
“fish stinks from the head”, major sports of men’s football and basketball are in shambles. Note Football pays most of the bills for many other sports and if football in not attracting fans and donations, the entire sports program will decline…
Rad has built some nice facilities, a nice facad (sp?), but the product on the court or on the field is mediocre. Good for him to go, perhaps he is tired of Atlanta politics (as reference in “A Man In Full”, wasn’t it a fictionalized GT player that was involved, I know , a long time ago, but the analogy still holds). Clemson is a wholle different kettle of fis,: a fanatic fan base with little else to do except watch the water recede in Lake Hartwell, with little academic pretenses.
Goodbye and Good riddance…
alex
October 29th, 2012
2:54 pm
crackbaby, I can’t tell if you are being facicious or not with reference to Golf and SOFTball, if your serious-well those are some EXCITING-spectator dense activities,WOW! Clemson Golf Team is VERY excited!
old dog
October 29th, 2012
3:06 pm
Yes, academics, etc. are big factors. however, my Tech buddies, some of ya’ll are missing the point. Tech did not just start being a tough school, it has been a tough school. Deep down inside, many of you know the problem is deeper than that. There is a lack of support for the program by and large (not talking ’bout the truly faithful, like Supersize and some others.) Although everyone has a down year, it is like ya’lls football program is kind of floundering and nobody really knows what to do. It may be time for new blood; somebody who can get it back going again. Tech has too long and proud of a tradition to let folks argue on blogs about everything from too-tough academics, wrong coach, etc. None of that will wash…..ya’ll have proved yopuselves in the past with some very dominating programs. I know we at UGA draw the ire of many, but I still honestly believe if our overall program was like things are for y’all now, we would do something. Ya’ll are going to need to go after a first-class coach. There are some out there. And you cannot say it will not make a difference. If (and he is our enemy, I know) Spurrier was there, he would build ya’ll into an ACC champ. Ya’ll have a history. Look at South Carolina…..never done much at all and he has them rocking. I’m not saying ya’ll could get a Spurrier, but you could certainly go after a top-notch person, and get back to playing Tech football. I know, you still could trip us up this year…..but that is not what I am talking about. I am talking about a once proud tradition that has faltered, and has folks wondering “Why??”
P
October 29th, 2012
3:15 pm
the facilities may be better for athletics, but the athletics are not better….prices went up…play went down….looks like Dan Rad will be eager and willing to take another school’s $$$$
hj23
October 29th, 2012
3:21 pm
Bill Curry is looking for a job….just so long as he doesn’t coach.
CHRISTIAN DAWG
October 29th, 2012
3:22 pm
I AM A UGA FAN, AND WORK WITH A TECH FAN, SOUNDS LIKE THIS VOLCANO IS GETTIN READY TO ERUPT. IF I WERE YOU I WOULD GO GET KIRBY SMART. UGA GRAD IF YOU DONT MIND THAT TECH FANS, HE HAS BEEN AT ALABAMA FOR SEVERAL YRS. NOW. LOOK WHO HE WORKS UNDER. ARE YOU KIDDIN ME, REALLY. NICK SABAN HAS TAUGHT HIM EVERYTHING. OF COURSE HE WOULD WANT A HEFTY SALARY IF YOU SMART FOLKS COULD AFFORD HIM. HE WOULD MAKE A GREAT COACH. SERIOUSLY.!!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
3:23 pm
@ Dawgone Dan……if you really think that this UGA team is the 6th best college team in the country, then you just proved yourself to be as ignorant as Tech fans say that most UGA fans are.
old dog
October 29th, 2012
3:23 pm
@CHRISTAIN DAWG…..
You are right, although I was hoping we would end up with Smart…..lol. He could sure do it for Tech….
Go Jackets
October 29th, 2012
3:29 pm
This exodus offers a glimmer of hope……lets take the time to find the next Homer Rice, not some tired retread or a dead of the nite left his last job guy. First order of business, finding a way out from under Fish Fry. Then we set about rebuilding for the 2nd time in 10 years since O’Leary left.
GT MUST recruit wider base, because
October 29th, 2012
3:30 pm
schools in Georgia are Obama schools. Their primary focus is hiring more teachers to cheat to improve the test scores, so they qualify for more Obama money, to hire more cheating teachers. See DeKalb County and APS system.
For this reason, the local football talent is poorly educated or simply uneducated.
GT like ND, Stanford, Virginia, UGA ( yes, UGA) has to go to NC, TN, Alabama, Florida Texas to get talent, with local kids signing with Auburn, Alabama, SC and UT and KY.
also, GT needs to BUILD their brand with summer camps that DO ATTRCT KIDS from wider area. With the right HC, within 4 years, GT can return to. 8-3, 9-2 squad in time.
this prescription will lead GT to where they hope to be …… Mediocre.
Go Dogs.
Dawgone Dan
October 29th, 2012
3:32 pm
Supersize – I don’t really have to think about it much. It’s on paper. It’s fact. You may disagree, but the fact stands. Today, UGA is #6 in the BCS. Next week, who knows? #10 or maybe #2. Time will tell. But irregardless, Tech, nowhere to be seen in the Top 50 teams. Maybe not even bowl eligible when the season is done. And that’s the fact jack.
Old Fashioned
October 29th, 2012
3:32 pm
Is GT entitled to some financial compensation from Clemson,if DRad’s contract has not expired?
Old Fashioned
October 29th, 2012
3:34 pm
Dawgone Dan—No such word “irregardless.”
vesaversa
October 29th, 2012
3:35 pm
At least this coward didn’t bail in the middle of the night . GT will be just find without him ,.
GT Pa
October 29th, 2012
3:41 pm
GT took Braine from Virginia Tech way back when. VT isn’t doing to badly.
Maybe Clempson just wanted to get back at Tech for taking Heisman away from them many years ago.
Let CPJ be athletic director. Then he can hire a replacement as head coach and we save money.
crackbaby
October 29th, 2012
3:49 pm
@alex
No sarcasm here. DRad is the Athletics Director, not just the Men’s football director. He has helped build other sports programs at Tech to national prominence.
Most people only care about football – is that you? No shame in that, it’s really the only consistent money maker at Tech. Hopefully hoops will regain that status soon.
Honestly, college athletics, particularly women’s sports in the post Title IX era, are an extremely important part of young people’s lives in their formative years. Many of these opportunities, i.e. collegiate team sports, did not exist for young women thirty years ago. Football funds most of this, but we are a better country for it.
Like the as says, ‘most NCAA athletes go pro in a field other than sports…” But they become better colleagues, neighbors and leaders because of the experience. DRad’s leadership allowed Tech to make great strides in this area.
crackbaby
October 29th, 2012
3:50 pm
like the “ad” says… sorry LOL
Ralph
October 29th, 2012
3:52 pm
Man’s smarter than I thought, even if it is Auburn with a lake
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
3:52 pm
@ Dawgone Dan……that just shows how ignorant the pollsters are too…..at least as far as UGA football goes. I’d be willing to bet that two weeks ago you were screaming for Richt’s head, and now look where you are.
Dawgone Dan
October 29th, 2012
3:55 pm
Richt should be fired if he doesnt go to the SEC Finals. We can play Alabama pretty even if we can get all our players healthy and ready to go. We will make minced meat out of the flailing bumblebees with Drama Queen Bee CPJ at the helm. Take that to the bank.
IL Jacket
October 29th, 2012
3:56 pm
Well, this is certainly a kick in the pants. And to go to a conference rival at that. I know it is a free country but I would have expected a little better.
Flak Jacket
October 29th, 2012
4:00 pm
Call Ken Whisenhunt
GSU1991
October 29th, 2012
4:01 pm
Question #1: why Clemson? (oh, they may have small community feel,and less crime, low taxes)
Question #2: can e convice Dr. Rice to come out of retirement, or perhaps just put in 3 work days a week?
bad time
October 29th, 2012
4:02 pm
turncoat must have had that jacket and tie in the car, good luck with yabo dabo doo doo
Delbert D.
October 29th, 2012
4:02 pm
Good move for Radakovich. He gets:
1. A raise
2. Much lower cost of living
3: Black ink instead of red ink on the books
4. Taz Anderson off his back
5. Merely Dabo Swinney issues instead of Paul Johnson issues
6. AD job at a football factory that already has a high APR the football team*
7. Further upward mobility possibilities with the SEC or big Ten
* Most popular majors on the 2-deep this year are Sociology (10 players) and Community Recreation, Sport, and Camp Management (4 players).
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
4:03 pm
The name thief has been banned, so I can talk football again. This is a good chance for Tech to redefine thr football program, and the new AD may think Coach has taken us as far as he can. Get a new leader in that will sell this program to recruits, alumni, and fans. Thanks, Coach, for all you’ve done, but we deserve much better.
Delbert D.
October 29th, 2012
4:04 pm
I made a typo on the previous post. It should read “big ten”
GTFan
October 29th, 2012
4:05 pm
Out of all the schools you go to, you choose Clemson? Go ahead!!!! I hate Clemson and their fans. They’re some of the trashy fans ever!! It all makes sense now. You didn’t care about the program lately, and I see why.
CPJ must go
October 29th, 2012
4:07 pm
Please fire Paul Johnson NOW! The sooner he is gone the sooner we can recover from this mess. The state of Georgia is saturated with talent, but great players don’t want to run the option!!! It’s 2012 and GT will be mediocre or below until he is gone.
GTFan
October 29th, 2012
4:13 pm
USMC DAWG,
You are by far one of the most classy dawgs fans around.
TDawgMoney quoting Dipper Dan Ran
October 29th, 2012
4:18 pm
Sorry boys……I hate to cut and run. But I just can’t take all the losing around here. We’ve got a fine academic institution……but when we try to sell that to kids that can run a 4.4, they say, “who givs sheet…..where is trophy case?” At least I left this place in better shape than I found it…..as far as facilities go anyway……so give me credit for that. Yes, yes, I know I’m leaving a Brain-Trust for a Tractor-Repair facility……but the football program is on the rise there……and they actually have some neat perks on campus there……like green grass and trees. Sure, they are still living in the past with Frank Howard and Danny Ford, but we do still get to play Duke, Wake and Maryland every year….and throw in a Furman, Presby and The Citadel, and we’re at least garonteed (sp) a winning season. And look, the truth is, I just didn’t have the heart to fire Paula and his triple fumble offense……after all, who would I hire in his place that might actually win? Petrino?…Lou Holtz?….Ditka, Cowher, and Gruden all said….”uh, no thanks, it’s a coaching graveyard….” Anyway, fellas, I wish you the best. Hope to see you at the Varsity 3-4 times a year.
bmlloomer
October 29th, 2012
4:19 pm
Wisenhunt as couch and Curry as AD, Clemson can enjoy Big Boi and his seat licenses
jacketnation
October 29th, 2012
4:19 pm
Can’t blame him for leaving. Our football program stinks and it ain’t going to get any better. Not this year and not next year. We need a real recruiter plus a coach that will not sign 1 and 2 star recruits that no other big league program wants. Tech has no defense because of there are not 11 quality ball players on the field at the same time.
headley lamar
October 29th, 2012
4:21 pm
@ Dawgone Dan……if you really think that this UGA team is the 6th best college team in the country, then you just proved yourself to be as ignorant as Tech fans say that most UGA fans are.
This from the guy who is wrong about pretty much everything.
If supersize says something is X you can bet the house its Y.
fuzzybee
October 29th, 2012
4:23 pm
Dan R. Great organizer and fund raiser, bad personnel manager. Good luck Dan. Just one fashion tip, though. No one looks good in orange.
Flak Jacket
October 29th, 2012
4:39 pm
Whisenhunt ,a Tech man and a good football coach also.He could bring in talent and win here.
Tech1986
October 29th, 2012
4:45 pm
Why would Wiz leave the NFL and his $4M salary,he’s going to stay in NFL. If you want a Tech Man, get Goose Godsey, but he’s a bit young to be HC. If JOhnsons goes, get “The Fridge” and bring in Godsey as coach in waiting.
Flowery Branch Yellow Jacket
October 29th, 2012
4:51 pm
I hate to see DRad go. I like most of the things he’s done over the last six years, including the football and basketball coaches he hired. Granted, this year’s football season has been almost a total bust, but I’m not convinced that the program is on a long-term downward decline. (Another season like this one … and then I’ll be convinced.) It’s still early to know how the men’s b’ball program is going to fare, but I certainly like the enthusiasm and the recruiting in the program. Frankly, if you look at the entire sports program, Tech has been among the conference leaders in virtually every sport for the last few years with the exception of men’s b’ball, swimming, and track & field. Tennis and volleyball have had their ups and downs (no pun intended), but I would rank our overall sports program as high as any in the conference over the last four years.
4 Jacks
October 29th, 2012
4:56 pm
Face it, until the highbrows academa aholes that don’t care about Georgia Tech come down off there high horse it will never get better. Every one of the SOB’s should be made to look at what a plus sports can be for a school, but no not them they are smarter than everyone. I have an idea, if these aholes are not going to get onb board and help and the ugag board of regents are not going to give us a fair break close the whole effing school down and let them see where their money is goingto come from. make the aholes move and the state lose all the money that GT brings in. To helll with ugag, the board of regents and the Tech alumni. What a bunch of snobbish a-holes to have to deal with.
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
4:58 pm
The name thief was indeed banned, but the person who made the post at 4:03 apparently managed to move to a different network and log back in again. Is it really worth all that much effort to show what a jackass you are?
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
4:59 pm
@ Headless……I was man enough to admit I was wrong. When are you ever going to do that, because it’s for damn sure you are not right all the time.
Delbert D.
October 29th, 2012
5:01 pm
Hire an AD who can influence, persuade, cajole or torture CPJ if necessary to hire an offensive coordinator.
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
5:08 pm
headley lamar
October 29th, 2012
2:43 pm
NOTICED it was a B.S. and not a B.A……so that means you took More MATH than 96.99% of College football and basketball players.
Most of the football players take Hotel Management.
Yeah im sure there is a lot of math there.
=================================
Look up the REQUIREMENTS for a B.S over a B.A. you stupid F……
Supersize that order, mutt
October 29th, 2012
5:10 pm
@ Headless…..Tech does not offer a degree in hotel management. Are you man enough to admit that you lied there?
Dawg48
October 29th, 2012
5:11 pm
What’s up guys? Long time.
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
5:14 pm
48……………..48……………….48……………….does NASCAR SUCK now or what? It don’t matter you cheer for it has become BORING.
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
5:16 pm
48 you need to stay intouch some. WE…You know Who would LOVE to have you and the Wife come see us at the UGa v GT game next year. Baby Girl still beautiful? You been in the woods. BAMA buddy just got an 8 Pointer this weekend.
GT1990
October 29th, 2012
5:20 pm
@SS
Do you still have faith in CPJ? Remember a month or so ago i predicted that GT would struggle?
GT1990
October 29th, 2012
5:23 pm
@14 Gt
Remember a month ago you bashed me for saying CPJ sucks? How do you feel about the future of GT football with CPJ in charge?
Dawg48
October 29th, 2012
5:23 pm
5150, I’m watching a little NASCAR right now. I missed the race comming back from Jacksonville.
She is growing like a weed right now. Starting to say dadadadadad. Moma does not like that lol.
Marietta Buzz
October 29th, 2012
5:24 pm
Thanks Rad and good luck.
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
5:26 pm
DADDY’S GIRL and you are going to teach her how to SHOT BUCKS and a few boys too. LOL
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
5:27 pm
Looking at a GLOCK .45
like the Knockdown power just 7 in a clip.
Dawg48
October 29th, 2012
5:31 pm
5150 UOAD
October 29th, 2012
5:27 pm
Looking at a GLOCK .45
like the Knockdown power just 7 in a clip.
_________________
If you want the 45, get the double stack clip. Model 33 ( i think )
Subcompact. I have the 45, wish I went with the 40. Has good power
And it shoots better.
Dawg48
October 29th, 2012
5:36 pm
Sorry, model 30.
http://www.glock.com/english/glock30.htm
Vroom
October 29th, 2012
5:39 pm
Have fun dressed like a blind transvestite. Scumbag!
Arob
October 29th, 2012
5:41 pm
Can you blame him?
Good for us I guess but,
Sure left us in a pickle….
michael
October 29th, 2012
6:11 pm
keith brooking as linebacker coach. ted roof as def. co. (penn state will get their alumni soon). but isn’t bill curry a bit old to be a.d. ralph, gosh how old is he?
Old Dog
October 29th, 2012
6:45 pm
Hey Toe MeetsLeather, I think Tek actually has a Music Appreciation Major. Be careful. To Hell with Tek, today , tomorrow and every other day!
Tech Fan For Life
October 29th, 2012
6:53 pm
Mutt – glad to here that you admit you are wrong.
Maybe now you will join with us who have stood against this foolish 1960’s football all year.
Let’s hear it Mutt. Johnson WILL NOT succeed – join the ban to end Johnson
Capt. Obvious
October 29th, 2012
6:53 pm
Don’t cry Techies… You will still get your free hot dogs… Supersize LOVES hot dogs!!!!
1 4 GT
October 29th, 2012
6:56 pm
Old Dog can go to Hell today, tomorrow Sunday & every other day except Sunday when he can go twice. And fyi, Tech offers a Masters & a PhD in Music Technology. Quite a bit different from a music appreciation major.
Pop T
October 29th, 2012
7:05 pm
A good day for GT.
jeffjacket
October 29th, 2012
7:21 pm
e tu brutia? bunch of traitors ! I stick with CPJ , quality coach!
Clyde
October 29th, 2012
7:34 pm
Things are looking up, two positions to fill (AD and DC).
BigTimeTECHFan
October 29th, 2012
7:35 pm
best of luck to D Rad, wish him well at Clemson.
No huge loss, there are thousands of people who could be an AD. for every 1 AD job there are 1000 people who would want the job. Job is not nthat hard.
Raise money
Balance budgets
I may even apply.
hire / fire personal
3-5
October 29th, 2012
7:36 pm
LOSER!!!
BigTimeTECHFan
October 29th, 2012
7:37 pm
I would like to see Coach Johnson as AD and head coach, that would be awesome.
Or Bobby Crimmens as AD
GT1990
October 29th, 2012
7:37 pm
@14GT
HAHAHAHAHAHA Are you butt hurt because you PREDICTED TECH to be so good and their not? Face it CPJ is taking the program into the dirt!
tigergruff
October 29th, 2012
7:41 pm
nice suthern name. Wonder how many sillibuls. At least he don’t have two first names ….. wait a clem and son minute we don’t know dat fo sure.
ToccoaDawg
October 29th, 2012
7:52 pm
This can only be GREAT news for Tech. Now if they would just find a REAL football coach that will help UGA keep Georgia players in Georgia. The is NO reason for Tech to be this bad with all the talent there is in this state, NONE. Tech should be challenging for the ACC title EVERY year. Keep your head up Tech things are looking up.
Clyde
October 29th, 2012
7:58 pm
Agreed ToccoaDawg. Unfortunately people are shunned if they’re not a UGA fan, even at a very young age, by their peers. Saw it going on Saturday night at a restaurant here in PTC. Pretty sad that people have that sort of mentality to flat out pick on others over a school.
Reformed Toady
October 29th, 2012
8:00 pm
“their” should be “they are” or” they’re”. 1990 or GT joe or GT schmoe or whatever you go by this hour.
“HAHAHA” indicates you are juvenile and “butt hurt” indicates experience on your part. Sorry for you child. Get the parents involved before you’ve been corrupted beyond redemption.
The dwag blog offers lollipops. Take advantage
GT1990
October 29th, 2012
8:01 pm
3-5
Charleston Jacket
October 29th, 2012
8:02 pm
Adios!
THWG
Clyde
October 29th, 2012
8:04 pm
Are you referring to me, Reformed Toady?
Reformed Toady
October 29th, 2012
8:08 pm
Dawgone Dan—No such word “irregardless.”
Hilarious! That is UGA “fan” all over it! They get those words mixed up!
Reformed Toady
October 29th, 2012
8:10 pm
Not unless you are GT 1990 Clyde. You used the word correctly.
Reformed Toady
October 29th, 2012
8:13 pm
Ask yourself…
regardless?
Irregardless?
What makes one of them different?
Use both in a sentence.
Clyde
October 29th, 2012
8:17 pm
No, I use on handle, my great-grandfather’s name.
Clyde
October 29th, 2012
8:19 pm
one
papa doc
October 29th, 2012
8:24 pm
What’s the good word? DRad made a FEW good moves during his tenure. The football program hasn’t been one of them. The next move would require admitting he made the wrong hire in CPJ. His exit indicates he couldn’t admit it. Hate it for him when gets to place where fan expectations include double digit wins every year rather every decade.
I’ll still be sitting in the north end zone, though; a GT fan no matter what or how bad. And next year the elevator line won’t be as long.
Still pulling for the players.
whiskey clear
October 29th, 2012
8:37 pm
To Bill in Dacusville.. I’m on the other side of mud hole Hartwell from you. We should get together and discuss GT over some skins hot dogs in Seneca sometime….
Reformed Toady
October 29th, 2012
8:37 pm
Certainly would love “The Goose” as HC but he’s still young. I doubt Whisenhunt would leave the NFL unless he’s on the way out. I’d also love to see the “Fridge” back on GT’s sideline. Too much speculation. I’m not sure he would be good at recruiting except maybe getting JUCO transfers which is hard for Tech.
I’m afraid the team has quit on CPJ. Sorry, that’s my perception. Having said that the dogs should just overlook this Tech team because they don’t care about beating UGA. That’s called sarcasm but please continue with the insults. Please give it all you’ve got. Go Jackets!
Gr8 2B aFuzzyB
October 29th, 2012
8:46 pm
I checked in hoping to see if johnson mighta been fired but this is the next best thing. I don’t envy johnson’s position at this point but he brought it on himself. He should have started Lee after the Miami game but is still struggling with it now. Guess what paul, it is too late. The ship is nearly under and you as the captain had better go with it. Bon voyage!
Clyde
October 29th, 2012
9:02 pm
They have to buy an AD and a DC now.
techie
October 29th, 2012
9:15 pm
Well at least UGA will never win a championship with Richt as their coach.
Clyde
October 29th, 2012
9:20 pm
Yeah, hate for those Dawgs but getting whooped by SC closed their shop for the year. They’ll have a great bowl though, good advertising (if they win). I love it when they win, the women I date are always in a good mood.
whiskey clear
October 29th, 2012
9:33 pm
GT vs BYU on direct TV 374.. “its like deja vu all over again…..”lol
Dawg89
October 29th, 2012
10:21 pm
Now you have to wonder who is going to fire CPJ at the end of the season? CPJ is such a genius he may fire himself (without using a play sheet).
Ekim56
October 29th, 2012
10:37 pm
Dave Braine: “Georgia Tech can win nine or 10 games. They will never do that consistently. That’s my feeling … because of the type of program this is.”
He was right, and he was basically fired for it. And I’d rather Tech have “the type of program this is” than be a football mill. Or basketball mill. Or puppy mill.
Go ahead, haters. Pile on.
1 4 GT
October 29th, 2012
11:10 pm
Ekim56….I have said it before & I’ll die believing it. All any of us as fans us have the right to expect of our chosen school or team is that they be competitive on a fairly consistent basis. That they put themselves in a position to win. That they be competitive enough to win the occasional title, maybe the big ‘un, the Crystal Football. To do this takes focus, determination, dedication, desire & heart. If a team does this & plays up to near their potential consistently, how could we dare ask for more. I, for one, would be very pleased to watch, support & cheer for this type of team. It would be nice to be on top of the heap. But what goes up comes down, Even the mighty Alabama can not hope to stay on top forever. All I ask is that I see my team play hard, be competitive and give thier best effort. If one does that, there is no shame in not winning. If one gives his best effort, he can stand tall & proud! This is all I have the right to ask for, TRY!!!
Tech93
October 30th, 2012
12:16 am
He may have made some decent capital improvement decisions in reference to facilities, but he made some bad hires and locked Tech into some very expensive contracts to get out of. The football program under his watch has gradually sunk into the abyss under his watch and will take a few years to come back. A terrible D, an inconsistent O and no recruits coming in to speak of(especially on the D line). Also, the talent will continue to dwindle due to the fact the better athletes don’t want to play in the option and I can’t blame them. Thanks Dan for jumping ship once you helped sink it!
ESPN reporting this mornng that Johnson is out as GT HC
October 30th, 2012
12:40 am
OK, OK, so I was dreaming. But it was such a nice dream.
ESPN reporting this mornng that Johnson is out as GT HC
October 30th, 2012
12:48 am
I, too, would rather win with dignity and high standards like a Stanford, for example. An occasional conference title and consistent wins without NCAA violations and bad behavior is fine for me, and I suspect, a large number of Tech supporters. NO top-tier academic university in the last three decades has produced a consistent top-tier football program (regular NC contender) and under the current NCAA, no school will. But CPJ needs to step up and represent the Institute better, and also field more competitive teams. We have looked sloppy and even a bit like quitters, and that is never acceptable.
ESPN reporting this mornng that Johnson is out as GT HC
October 30th, 2012
12:53 am
Never mind the option, just execute! The offense was producing points, but we have not made good adjustments during games on either side of the ball, and the players have not been executing well at all. Missed blocks, dropped passes, consistently horribly thrown passes, and repeated missed tackles are both bad coaching and bad playing. Do your jobs, coaches, and reclaim your team. You’ve obviously lost it this season.
ESPN reporting this mornng that Johnson is out as GT HC
October 30th, 2012
12:54 am
As I said, I’m just dreaming.
Washington & Lee
October 30th, 2012
1:15 am
Good ol’ southern university. Lousy QB tandem. Can’t we recruit better?
Washington & Lee
October 30th, 2012
1:16 am
Great news! Who is the interim HC? Any names for permanent replacement yet? How will they do this with no AD? Will griffin do the hiring?
Techboy23
October 30th, 2012
7:22 am
Fine with me! We need another Homer Rice!
In 1990:
Football-> Undefeated Nat’l Champions
Basketball-> Final Four
Baseball-> Top Five with Nomar/Varitek
Golf ->Top Five…loaded with AA’s
That is what I expect every year;nothing less!
An Ear To The Ground
October 30th, 2012
9:19 am
I hear Tech is interviewing Damon Evans for the vacancy.
Washington & Lee
October 30th, 2012
10:10 am
Sure hire Evans…..undress ‘em in white and gold
Washington & Lee
October 30th, 2012
10:10 am
pay him in red undies
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October 31st, 2012
12:38 pm
[...] job. #SomebodyElesOpinionCountedMore— Bart Wright (@bartwriter) October 29, 2012Two requests by a Atlanta Journal Constitution for criticism from Radakovich left Sunday dusk were not returned as of Monday morning.While [...]
dry dirt road
October 31st, 2012
4:58 pm
was wondering why Radikovich did not hire Mark Price, why he allows PJ to run an offense that is not like all the other offenses that run shotguns exclusively
dry dirt road
October 31st, 2012
5:13 pm
maybe Curry’s last game coaching at Ga State and Radikovich leaving is designed to coincide with getting Curry hired as AD
Vett
November 1st, 2012
10:55 am
Student perspective on GT Athletics and DRad resignation: http://www.rcsoatl.com/2012/11/hopeful-for-change-in-gt-athletics.html
icons pack
November 4th, 2012
11:04 am
I protest against it.
icon set
November 4th, 2012
4:40 pm
The authoritative message
, is tempting…