I would say Scott Satterfield would be at the top of my list if I were Todd. I don't think you bring in another similar option guy with all the angst it has caused over the years. Does it negatively affect recruiting? Did Russell? I mean you can't put a number on it, but yes. If you're looking to really light a fire under the Administration, fans, etc., I don't think you bring in another service academy-like guy.
Satterfield would likely keep most of the defense, and continuity would be a big plus. I think your risk of taking a 7-8 win team and creating a rebuilding 2-3 years if if you wholesale change everything. He's got a proven track record. He has done more with less. He's faced uphill battles against recruiting and resources. You could make a move most quickly with him I would think. We could afford him - and don't forget how much we all hate that, but its a real thing.
I won't go any further than that, but there are other good options.
If time is of the essence (back to one of the purposes of this thread), I think this guy checks a lot of those marks. If we go after anybody else, I think the vetting and timing process would take a lot longer. Both ways too - Satterfield would trust what Woody and company tell him about what its like at Georgia Tech. Other potential candidates won't have that inside info and will likely shop themselves around and take more time with their own reverse vetting.
Just my 2 cents.
