Meanwhile, at Georgia State...

[TechTravis]

So, I remember so years back when a lot of folks were CONVINCED that Georgia State football was going to demonstrably take a bite out of GA Tech's business. Doesn't look like much enthusiasm for this program to me. They couldn't fill the Rome Braves' park, and they're gonna play at the Ted?

 

[SteamWhistle]

You got it all wrong. That was their annual Red Out game. They packed the house!!!

 

[kg01]

You got it all wrong. That was their annual Red Out game. They packed the house!!!

 

[CuseJacket]

Georgia State, 2-8 this season, fires coach Trent Miles

Georgia State fired coach Trent Miles on Sunday after nearly four seasons.

Miles went 9-38 at Georgia State, including a 2-8 mark this season. Georgia State made its first bowl game last season but dropped its first five games this fall. Wide receivers coach Tim Lappano will serve as head coach for the Panthers' final two games.

 

[TechTravis]

I saw that. IDK who they think they're gonna get that's better.

 

[Techster]

I saw that. IDK who they think they're gonna get that's better.

LOTS of good coaches out there. You can win at GA State with the deep recruiting in GA and southeast, entrance requirements that are fairly easy, and how the complexion of the city has changed in the last 5 years. GA State academics is pretty well respected, so they have that going along with a deep academic offering. They get a good coach in, with the new Stadium being built, and GA State could actually be a nice team and annual contender for conference crown.

GA State will probably be a stepping stone type job for a while, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Schools like Houston, Western Kentucky, GA Southern, W. Michigan, Cinncinnati have been viewed as stepping stone jobs, but they've also been good teams. If leadership does the right thing and gets a good coach, GA State can be just as good as those teams.

 

[TechTravis]

See, I thought that for a while, but it's pretty clear the administration doesn't support football the way those schools do. And the last guy they brought in had no Southeast recruiting ties, to the point that in a lot of ways they've been passed by Kennesaw State. KSU has better facilities, a better campus atmosphere, and less competition in their region.

 

[Techster]

See, I thought that for a while, but it's pretty clear the administration doesn't support football the way those schools do. And the last guy they brought in had no Southeast recruiting ties, to the point that in a lot of ways they've been passed by Kennesaw State. KSU has better facilities, a better campus atmosphere, and less competition in their region.

You think they won't support FB after spending all that money and resources on the new stadium?

 

[TechTravis]

We'll see. They got a sweetheart deal from the city for the Ted. I think it's as much for PR as it is football. Besides, people still don't go to games. I'm not sure why Georgia State thinks people will go to the Ted when they won't to the Dome...

 

[GTNavyNuke]

I saw that. IDK who they think they're gonna get that's better.

NM

 

[Techster]

We'll see. They got a sweetheart deal from the city for the Ted. I think it's as much for PR as it is football. Besides, people still don't go to games. I'm not sure why Georgia State thinks people will go to the Ted when they won't to the Dome...

I think you have to put a winning product on the field. Same with any school. If GA State doesn't put a winning product on the field, they will have just as many fans show up to the new stadium as they did in the dome.

I'm not saying GA State is destined for greatness by any means. Just saying that things set up well for them to potentially have a good team if admins don't eff it up.

 

[Techster]

Others who see the potential of GA State:

http://footballscoop.com/news/early-thoughts-and-candidates-georgia-state/

 

[TechTravis]

usce OL coach Sean Elliott takes the job. Pretty "meh," imo...