Parker Braun transferring

[GTballer21]

I think he'll go to an FCS team that runs an option offense

Bet he goes to UF with his brother

 

[Eli]

I think Paul and Braun were close just by listening to interviews. Paul always spoke very highly of Parker any chance he got. Example. "We had 80 missed assignments but Parker Braun had zero."

 

[TheSilasSonRising]

Some people can't help but crap on the last 11 years.

Or the future.

 

[Gold1]

Bet he goes to UF with his brother

Wouldn't mind that one bit actually

 

[The InstAtute]

College Athletics is a business for both the coaches and the player. The players dedicate countless hours and in return get an education and a chance to play at the next level if they are good enough. I am sure Parker evaluated his situation and determined that it was in his best interest to continue his graduate education and eligibility elsewhere. Perhaps he’s looking to get an advanced degree in something not available at Tech? Perhaps he’s concerned that our transition to a Pro Style offense will be bumpy and that our offensive line unit will have some inevitable growing pains that will hurt his chances to play in the NFL? Definitely an impact to Tech, but the sun will still come up tomorrow. Thankful for his career at Tech and wish him nothing but the best.

 

[GaTech4ever]

CGC probably looked at Braun as a walking representation of the CPJ era. Braun probably looked at CGC as a walking reminder of the end of the CPJ era. I could see how this wouldn't be a match made in heaven, as much as it sucks.

 

[Bule]

College Athletics is a business for both the coaches and the player. The players dedicate countless hours and in return get an education and a chance to play at the next level if they are good enough. I am sure Parker evaluated his situation and determined that it was in his best interest to continue his graduate education and eligibility elsewhere. Perhaps he’s looking to get an advanced degree in something not available at Tech? Perhaps he’s concerned that our transition to a Pro Style offense will be bumpy and that our offensive line unit will have some inevitable growing pains that will hurt his chances to play in the NFL? Definitely an impact to Tech, but the sun will still come up tomorrow. Thankful for his career at Tech and wish him nothing but the best.

I think this is spot on.

 

[TooTall]

PB is CPJ reincarnated as a player. He marches to his own drum and nobody else can even hear the beat.
Thanks for the memories PB. Best of luck down the road you're traveling.

 

[lv20gt]

Not surprised at all, and also not overly concerned.

It is abundantly clear that some fans thought Johnson was mistreated, pretty clear that Johnson felt that way based on some remarks, and I can't imagine that wouldn't be true for players at all. . No way to know if that was the case with Braun but seems to be the case to me. That mentality breeds resentment, look at certain posters here for clear examples, and we don't need that, especially when trying to rebuild things.

Regardless, our OL was going to struggle next year in transition and Braun, while good, wasn't going to fill all those holes or make it not a weakness.

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

Braun was one of my favorite players here at Tech. He will be a big fave next year as well wherever he lands. Hope he wins a natty, hope he’s the 1st OL drafted next year. I’m gonna try and watch every game he plays. He an incredible talent and I just love how he mails. Godspeed.

 

[neb llarmus]

Could strictly be based on the advanced degree he desires. May not be football related at all. We will miss him. Great player and reported all around good guy.

 

[SteamWhistle]

Don’t forget about Mike Maye.

 

[GTL]

He won't be the last

And the GT curse strikes again...and maybe again.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

CPJ actively recruited the best returning players of the Gailey era and they stayed. Collins and Co are supposed to be exponentially better recruiters. Seems to me for any new coach, recruiting starts at home with your returning star players.

 

[Silk3]

Was not expecting this. Tough blow to the squad next year.

 

[The InstAtute]

Could strictly be based on the advanced degree he desires. May not be football related at all. We will miss him. Great player and reported all around good guy.

According to AJC. “Braun is majoring in literature, media and communication...”. Based on this undergraduate degree, I am not sure what type of graduate degree Tech could offer for his continued education.

 

[herb]

According to AJC. “Braun is majoring in literature, media and communication...”. Based on this undergraduate degree, I am not sure what type of graduate degree Tech could offer for his continued education.

According to this there would seem to be multiple options https://www.gatech.edu/academics/masters-degree-programs

 

[HurricaneJacket]

Btw Parkers reasons for leaving make no sense

What reasons were given?

 

[Em_Jae20]

CPJ actively recruited the best returning players of the Gailey era and they stayed. Collins and Co are supposed to be exponentially better recruiters. Seems to me for any new coach, recruiting starts at home with your returning star players.

Couldn't wait to make the CPJ vs CGC comparison could ya Cheese...lol

 

[Em_Jae20]

Couldn't wait to make the CPJ vs CGC comparison could ya Cheese...lol