"Tech's 1984–1985 teams featured the "Black Watch" defense. The Black Watch defense was created by defensive coordinator
Don Lindsey and featured linebackers
Ted Roof and
Jim Anderson, safety Mark Hogan, and lineman
Pat Swilling.
[38][39] The elite defensive players were awarded black stripes down the center of their helmets and black GT emblems on the side of their helmets.
[39] Curry's leadership and ability to build a winning program sparked interest from the Crimson Tide and Alabama hired Curry away from Tech in
1986. After Curry's departure, Tech hired the talented
Maryland Terrapins Coach
Bobby Ross, who departed a Maryland athletic program in turmoil after the
Len Bias tragedy."
Link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Tech_Yellow_Jackets_football
I have been hoping that the D could find something similar to the vaunted 'Black Watch D' to begin identifying themselves with. Our O very easily builds identities each season since CPJ has been here and we see that with things like 'The Perfect Option', etc. The D however really NEVER gets an identity as a whole, it is mainly a focus upon individuals and their efforts. If we want to win the ACC and be in the discussion for an NC both the O and the D need identities IMO. In places like Bama or other Blue Chip factory programs, the program itself does this or due to the high amount of talent on the roster from which each player gets and gives the needed support. For us it is different because we have NEITHER of these aspects. So that is the challenge in my eyes that could truly unite the D and the team.