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<blockquote data-quote="Heisman's Ghost" data-source="post: 510652" data-attributes="member: 4015"><p>The hardest job in college football is to be the poor soul who follows a legend. Do you remember the guy who replaced Bear Bryant? Ray Perkins was a two time All SEC receiver and All American for the Bear. He had a stellar pro career. He even coached in the pro ranks with the New York Jets. Even with all that he was run out of town quicker than you can say Joe Namath. Similarly, the successors to legends as varied as Bo Schembelcher, Woody Hayes, Joe Paterno, Lou Holtz, Robert Neyland, Charlie McClendon and others came to grief in one way or another in spite of the best intentions and sterling resumes. Poor old Bud Carson had the unenviable task of replacing Coach Dodd. You see his wins and percentage at the bottom. Curry, Carson, Ross and Rogers were hamstrung by poor facilities, an apathetic fan base, and ridiculous academic restrictions. </p><p></p><p>From Heisman through Dodd was a span of time covering two world wars, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement, the Roaring Twenties a span covering more than 60 years. During all that time and tumult, we only had three coaches: Heisman, Alexander and Dodd. All three won national championships and all of them are in the Hall of Fame. Remarkable.</p><p></p><p>Today, we are experiencing a new transition. We are, for better or worse, on the cusp of a new era. Coach Collins has yet to conduct a practice, coach a game, or visit the Varsity but he has already signaled his intention to completely shake up the image of Georgia Tech as a recruiting backwater by brazenly attempting to poach a player from Grayson (whose name escapes me) that is verbally committed to Texas. Imagine the temerity of a Tech coach attempting to steal a four star committed to a factory. Sakes Alive! Doesn't the man realize that sort of thing is not permitted by the ACC or The Hill? As to Coach Johnson, he did the best he could with the hand he was dealt. A future Hall of Fame coach but an even better person. "Well done, thy good and faithful servant".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Heisman's Ghost, post: 510652, member: 4015"] The hardest job in college football is to be the poor soul who follows a legend. Do you remember the guy who replaced Bear Bryant? Ray Perkins was a two time All SEC receiver and All American for the Bear. He had a stellar pro career. He even coached in the pro ranks with the New York Jets. Even with all that he was run out of town quicker than you can say Joe Namath. Similarly, the successors to legends as varied as Bo Schembelcher, Woody Hayes, Joe Paterno, Lou Holtz, Robert Neyland, Charlie McClendon and others came to grief in one way or another in spite of the best intentions and sterling resumes. Poor old Bud Carson had the unenviable task of replacing Coach Dodd. You see his wins and percentage at the bottom. Curry, Carson, Ross and Rogers were hamstrung by poor facilities, an apathetic fan base, and ridiculous academic restrictions. From Heisman through Dodd was a span of time covering two world wars, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement, the Roaring Twenties a span covering more than 60 years. During all that time and tumult, we only had three coaches: Heisman, Alexander and Dodd. All three won national championships and all of them are in the Hall of Fame. Remarkable. Today, we are experiencing a new transition. We are, for better or worse, on the cusp of a new era. Coach Collins has yet to conduct a practice, coach a game, or visit the Varsity but he has already signaled his intention to completely shake up the image of Georgia Tech as a recruiting backwater by brazenly attempting to poach a player from Grayson (whose name escapes me) that is verbally committed to Texas. Imagine the temerity of a Tech coach attempting to steal a four star committed to a factory. Sakes Alive! Doesn't the man realize that sort of thing is not permitted by the ACC or The Hill? As to Coach Johnson, he did the best he could with the hand he was dealt. A future Hall of Fame coach but an even better person. "Well done, thy good and faithful servant". [/QUOTE]
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