You come to Ga Tech for the history, tradition and opportunity to compete with top flight competition. That is a key selling point that I believe some of the current players do understand and do not fully appreciate that opportunity that has been given.
Perhaps over time, as a player you work hard, pay your dues, develop and now are clearly recognized as being overlooked by the perennial elite (sorry to use that word I couldn't resist)...
These past three years we have been thoroughly humbled by those folk (Ga, ND, Clemson,
Miami etc)...
Transferring seems an admission to have given up, acknowledging to be unable to compete at that level (JG a noted exception who is sadly the anomaly).
With historically poor performances and multiple and perhaps pending 3 win seasons it certainly follows attendance suffers and people leave... sad...
I sincerely hope those who make the effort and stay find their way and guide us all out of this quandary...supporting them all along that difficult path...
I think we were expecting game changing play and a leadership role...just didn't happen...not sure who the defensive leader was? #4 sort of?