Why is Thacker still employed?

[yellowjacket]

Someone close to the program please explain why a coach involved in one of the worst defenses in Tech history is still around.

 

[bobongo]

Someone close to the program please explain why a coach involved in one of the worst defenses in Tech history is still around.

I'm not close to the program, but I'll speculate that the biggest reason might be recruiting. If he were fired, we might have lost our two rare as hen's teeth 4-star defensive line signees.

 

[33jacket]

I'm not close to the program, but I'll speculate that the biggest reason might be recruiting. If he were fired, we might have lost our two rare as hen's teeth 4-star defensive line signees.

Dumb reason if true. Our stellar recruiting after year 3 still couldn’t supplant many cpj guys. So far not seeing it on the field

 

[GoJacketsInRaleigh]

Because the head coach wants him on staff.

 

[Gtswifty81]

I’m not connected to the program, but some of my friends who have a little more info just said Collins wanted him and he knows how Collins likes to run his defenses.

 

[Sheboygan]

I think it's one of those relationships where they trust each other and will succeed, or ultimately fail, together.

 

[JacketFan137]

Dumb reason if true. Our stellar recruiting after year 3 still couldn’t supplant many cpj guys. So far not seeing it on the field

it shouldn’t really come as a surprise that freshman and sophomores weren’t beating out 4th/5th year guys

 

[chewybaka]

Because the head coach wants him on staff.

Fair enough…they are the boat together toward the end of their own creation…let’s hope to be pleased and surprised!

 

[LargeFO]

I will say for some reason I feel Thacker has a better shot of "rallying" than Pat did.

 

[cthenrys]

I will say for some reason I feel Thacker has a better shot of "rallying" than Pat did.

I actually think this might be right

 

[gville_jacket]

247 posted a podcast today (it’s free, I do not have a subscription) and they mentioned they had heard Thacker was on his way out either somewhere else or to an off the field position. They also mentioned that open spot would probably go to a dedicated Special Teams coach. Don’t know how “in the know” they are but sounded like they were connected to the inner circle of GTAA.

 

[SOWEGA Jacket]

I definitely like Thacker as a person and hope his defense can turn around. With 1, 2, and 3 gone maybe he has a chance to succeed with players who want to learn and improve.

 

[bensaysitathome]

247 posted a podcast today (it’s free, I do not have a subscription) and they mentioned they had heard Thacker was on his way out either somewhere else or to an off the field position. They also mentioned that open spot would probably go to a dedicated Special Teams coach. Don’t know how “in the know” they are but sounded like they were connected to the inner circle of GTAA.

This is interesting. Mostly because Collins promised new leadership on both sides of the ball at the end of the season. Maybe he was just dragging it out until all the other hires had been made?

 

[ChicagobasedJacket]

247 posted a podcast today (it’s free, I do not have a subscription) and they mentioned they had heard Thacker was on his way out either somewhere else or to an off the field position. They also mentioned that open spot would probably go to a dedicated Special Teams coach. Don’t know how “in the know” they are but sounded like they were connected to the inner circle of GTAA.

Where did you find the podcast? Rod McKenzie or are you referring to Bryce’s locked on podcast?

 

[chewybaka]

247 posted a podcast today (it’s free, I do not have a subscription) and they mentioned they had heard Thacker was on his way out either somewhere else or to an off the field position. They also mentioned that open spot would probably go to a dedicated Special Teams coach. Don’t know how “in the know” they are but sounded like they were connected to the inner circle of GTAA.

Thanks for sharing…my head is spinning! Its very confusing and impossible to keep up with! Hope when this wheel stops turning it works out for all.

 

[gtphd]

Someone close to the program please explain why a coach involved in one of the worst defenses in Tech history is still around.

Because the person making the decision is the coach involved in the worst 3-year performance in Tech history.

 

[yeti92]

This is interesting. Mostly because Collins promised new leadership on both sides of the ball at the end of the season. Maybe he was just dragging it out until all the other hires had been made?

I'd be surprised if he hired a new DC, his "I'm regarded as an elite DC" comment made it sound like he's taking personal ownership of the job and willing to put his reputation on the line that the defense improves significantly. Hiring a new DC but not letting him run his defense would be odd, but I don't think Collins has the connections for a home run hire type DC that he could totally trust, based on the other recent hires.

 

[gville_jacket]

Where did you find the podcast? Rod McKenzie or are you referring to Bryce’s locked on podcast?

Rod McKenzie

GoJackets Podcast - New Year, new football staff, and new Covid issues

The weekly GoJackets.com podcast covers all things Georgia Tech.

247sports.com

 

[bensaysitathome]

I'd be surprised if he hired a new DC, his "I'm regarded as an elite DC" comment made it sound like he's taking personal ownership of the job and willing to put his reputation on the line that the defense improves significantly. Hiring a new DC but not letting him run his defense would be odd, but I don't think Collins has the connections for a home run hire type DC that he could totally trust, based on the other recent hires.

Yeah, I agree. I think 'Collins as DC' would be considered new defensive leadership if Thacker is let go, though.

 

[gtphd]

This is interesting. Mostly because Collins promised new leadership on both sides of the ball at the end of the season. Maybe he was just dragging it out until all the other hires had been made?

Plan A was likely to hire a new DC with Thacker as LB coach. CGC looked for a new DC, couldn’t find anyone good willing to jump on the sinking ship, so he went with Plan B: Thacker as DC and new LB coach.

CGC didn’t know if he could get a new DC so he was intentionally vague about Thacker’s new role in the post season press conference.