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I didn’t clarify it. I wrote it. Just like wrote it previously. Gruden couldn’t care less about Tech. He’s not a candidate.

This reminds me of two girls talking. “I will NEVER go out with him!” ”Honey, he will never ask you out. Relax.”

What did I say? Please read it. ”No way he makes a run at Tech.” He’s not coming to Tech, not interested in Tech, so doesn’t it make sense Tech won’t pursue him?

This is consistent with what I hear from my player students. The ONLY thing they are interested in is ... a path to the League. That's it. A coach that has success in college and connections in the NFL has a big leg up on those who don't. I've long maintained that the ideal coach for Tech is a...

It doesn’t happen automatically. Batt will have to explain it, justify it, and predict results. Standard change management.

Third most was “Do they have experience with the mission?” Never, ever send a newbie on a mission to blow up a bridge if he has no experience blowing up bridges. This was my issue with CPJ. He was more successful when he surrounded himself with other coaches familiar with the flexbone. As they...

In my corporate days, I did a lot of work with the US Army and it’s leadership development teams. They have 200+years of data on how to succeed in leadership roles. The number one criteria for success for any leader is “Has he done it in this environment before?” Frankly, it’s not even close...

While I agree that Batt has a list of candidates he's considering, some from his own personal contacts and others from Parker Search, I doubt he's going to run it by Saban. Saban doesn't care about anyone but Saban and he'll probably just say, "I'm sure you will select the best candidate for the...

It looks like John Gruden is getting into the CFB circus again. I wonder if he’s worth a look? Grumour, has it, he’s interested in South Florida. WTF?

Just to be Devil's Advocate, why would BOB need to coach at Tech to do that? He's already done a turnaround. If his goal is to trade up, he doesn't need to pad his resume, he already has the chops to get that job. If that is the argument, that Tech is going to be a stopping point on his way to a...

You could. But Notre Dame doesn't care if you have a winning record at Carson-Newman. If BOB wants to coach a Top Ten team, he should coach a team in that class and turn IT around. Or one that has the resources. I don't see a case for him to lead Tech to a couple of 8-4 years as a prereq to a...

One of the big rules in Corporate America is that if you are a good executive, don't take a job at a Non-Profit ... there is almost no chance you will return. If you are a well-respected coach who has aspirations back to the NFL or a more significant Top 10 gig, Tech is not a great...

I don't think even Auburn will cough up the $40M to buy him out. The SEC has him on a blacklist, so I think his ability to go to ANY SEC school is severely limited.

We AREN‘T going to hire Deion, so Charlie is what we call … moot.

Maybe. But Freeze has issues with Greg Sankey. I have no idea who they will pursue but … they can afford whoever they want.

Lopping off your C game instantly elevates the quality of your A and B game.

Tech has spent a lot of time and energy (and raising money) on the premise that GT can provide a pathway to the NFL for those SA's who want to pursue that and a degree for those who don't. CPJ, and certainly Gus Malzahn, were highly criticized for their inability to provide an effective...

I'm a corporate guy (sad, I know) and I recall when Coca-Cola turned the largest Pepsi distributor who for 50 years, was very, very loyal. It was because there was a long-term strategy to do so. Decades. I am NOT a fan of hiring a coach, who might last 5 years, and giving him the keys to the...

I ask all my players "When making your decision, did you ever seriously consider GT?" No, no and ... no. Why? The number one answer, by far, is "I want to play against my friends." A lot of these kids (not the superstars who have million dollar careers ahead of them), played football against...

I’m just sharing what GOL said. “Tech is going after Bill.” Take it for what it’s worth.