Funny thing about Tech Football. The last time we had a great stretch was 1950-1956. In fact the last 10 years of Dodd might have gotten him fired today. Chan was our most consistent...7 win Chan with CPJ taking us to the most high points. As a Tech fan, and thinking about this, I just want to get us back to CPJ level with no 3 win seasons. And just maybe one year we have a 1990. Our recruiting restrictions will always be an issue.
I think so too. I have my doubts about probable success, but we'll see. As I've said before, Tech coaches normally win 6 - 7 games a year and there's no reason why Collins can't too. The question comes with national rankings and major bowls, something many here seem to expect.
You are absolutely correct. Every coach has had a blind spot they never addressed. My personal opinion is that by hiring older established coaches they are set in their ways and look at them being hired by GT as proof that their way works. Collins is still building his identity and like all young coaches wants to succeed so I see him willing to try any and everything. Patenaude may be the first test in my theory. But, yes, good programs are built through consistency in all three phases which lead to highly successful years when the defense is very good and the QB is outstanding.
It was well before we got blown out by Clemson. The last game of the year was Pitt. It did not look as though we had benefited from the learning experience.
This might be the year. Favorable schedule with no Alabama or LSU. Florida losing a rare combination in Trask and the tight end. Auburn starting over. Ditto South Carolina. Tennessee in turmoil. Sets up nicely with abundant talent and riches beyond the wildest dreams of the also rans of the college football world. If not now...when?
Well, he beat a number one team in Alabama during that span. He beat UGA three years in a row with Lothridge as a runner up Heisman candidate. Good enough to go to the Sun Bowl and beat a Donny Anderson led heavily favored Texas Tech team. Went to the Orange Bowl in 1966 which would not be accomplished until 2014. However, he did come close, real close, to leaving for Texas due to frustrations with the Hill and some subpar recruiting years in the late 1950s. Coaches, even Hall of Fame coaches, go through ups and downs during the course of their careers. Some just go down like Bill Lewis among others but it is hard to stay on top for sure. Even the Bear was griping to Dodd one year that he would win 8, 9, or 10 games and the fans would be bitching about losing a bowl game. Dodd probably consoled him with... IIWII.
Appreciate it Midtown, um, what is this new fangled multi quote feature and how do I use it? I am old, man, like out of touch with technology old.