Ross Statue

[TooTall]

With the season just 3 weeks away, many of us will be in Callaway Plaza for pre-game festivities. We will be among Dodd, Alexander and Heisman. But what about Ross? Just wondering if there has ever been an attempt to have a statue of him erected? This would have all 4 coaches who have led us to National Titles together in a fan-centric area. How would we (the GT fan base) go about getting something like this off the ground? ---This would possibly lead to a redesign of the Plaza, moving all statues and erecting info about the titles but he and the team would be recognized.

 

[g0lftime]

i would have voted yes if he had stayed here longer.

 

[85Escape]

Maybe a short statue of him instead?

All joking aside, it is an interesting question. Dodd, Alexandre, and Heisman were national-level names way more than Ross was. But history can be influenced and a statue would go a long way to making Ross a more 'legendary' coach perhaps.

 

[yeti92]

Yea imo he wasn't here long enough to justify a statue. Dodd, Alexander, and Heisman all were here a long time (at least 15 years) and made serious impacts, both on our football program and college football as a whole. Ross won a championship but that's about it for his time at Tech.

 

[TooTall]

Ross won a championship but that's about it for his time at Tech.

So if he had JUST won a championship and stayed for 20 years with 7 and 8 win seasons, THEN he deserves a statue?

 

[pinglett]

He at least deserves a large plaque....

 

[BuzzThePlumber]

I'm gonna say yes, though I did have to think about it. But 1990 is just so huge in our history, he deserves it

 

[BuzzThePlumber]

I'm gonna say yes, though I did have to think about it. But 1990 is just so huge in our history, he deserves it

Now that I think about it, what would be cooler would be a scene recreating him celebrating with players after one of the victories from that season... such as over UVA. That way we'd be honoring that season and the players as much as Ross.

 

[takethepoints]

I'd vote for it. The main reason cited above against is the length of tenure. But … by 1987 the era of 20 year coaching tenures was pretty much over. There were exceptions - Bowden, for instance - but turnover had become the rule of the day. Given that, I see the 1990 championship as the overriding factor in the decision.

So put the thing up.

 

[Jerry the Jacket]

It would just have to be taken down when they find out he did something that made somebody upset.

Go Jackets!

 

[bobongo]

Now that I think about it, what would be cooler would be a scene recreating him celebrating with players after one of the victories from that season... such as over UVA. That way we'd be honoring that season and the players as much as Ross.

A statue, or maybe a mural depicting him and many of the principal players.

 

[GoJacketsInRaleigh]

Yes. He won a national championship. Automatic yes for me

 

[gville_jacket]

I feel like this would be like Auburn putting a statue of Gene Chizic. He won a title but wasn’t a presence nationally for the school or changed the program or anything. Maybe a really nice plaque?

 

[684Bee]

It would just have to be taken down when they find out he did something that made somebody upset.

Go Jackets!

So unfortunately true.

 

[MidtownJacket]

Sure let’s put it next to the CPJ sculpture that will be build out of Navy Blue stone.

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, ok ok just kidding guys. No need to be all worked up..

I voted yes, but with a caveat. I think they should redo the upper deck facing ATL skyline into the beer garden that has been mentioned over and over and put a statue garden there for the National and ACC champs

 

[Fatmike91]

Yes rename it the Waffle House National Championship Park at Callaway Plaza… provided they put up the money.

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[gville_jacket]

Yes rename it the Waffle House National Championship Park at Callaway Plaza… provided they put up the money.

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*Waffle House National Championship Park at Coca Cola Callaway Plaza. Gotta maximize the profits.

 

[gville_jacket]

*Waffle House National Championship Park at Coca Cola Callaway Plaza. Gotta maximize the profits.

And built by The Home Depot

 

[ChicagobasedJacket]

I'm gonna say yes, though I did have to think about it. But 1990 is just so huge in our history, he deserves it

Exactly! The 90 national title is a major accomplishment that programs all around the country would reward with a statue.

 

[SOWEGA Jacket]

It’s a no brained. Boss Ross was one of the best coaches ever at GT and was a presence on campus. The fact he didn’t stay but went to the next level is no problem for me. It’s not like he left to go to Bama. He has brought the greatest memories for any GT fan younger than 60.