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Why does GA Tech not recruit better?
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:12 pm
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:12 pm
I guess I shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, but I can't figure out why the nerds don't recruit better than they do.
1) Located in an urban area in one of the most talent rich states.
2) Decent, if not spectacular tradition.
3) P5 conference where programs like Clemson, FSU, VT and NC do just fine.
They really should recruit a lot better than they do, but instead they seem to compete against mid majors for 2 and 3 stars.
I guess it could be academics, but I know they have jock tracks to make sure they keep folks eligible. Calculus is not really calculus if you are being spoon fed by a tutor every day.
Also before you say it is triple option scaring elite recruits away, they weren't recruiting any better when they were running a pro style.
Like I said, I should be happy that the dawgs whip their arse on the field and in state recruiting every year, but I can't help but worry that they will figure it out one day.
1) Located in an urban area in one of the most talent rich states.
2) Decent, if not spectacular tradition.
3) P5 conference where programs like Clemson, FSU, VT and NC do just fine.
They really should recruit a lot better than they do, but instead they seem to compete against mid majors for 2 and 3 stars.
I guess it could be academics, but I know they have jock tracks to make sure they keep folks eligible. Calculus is not really calculus if you are being spoon fed by a tutor every day.
Also before you say it is triple option scaring elite recruits away, they weren't recruiting any better when they were running a pro style.
Like I said, I should be happy that the dawgs whip their arse on the field and in state recruiting every year, but I can't help but worry that they will figure it out one day.
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Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:12 pm to GAAtty70
Most underachieving athletic department in the country.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:14 pm to GAAtty70
I don't think many people want to get ready in the same locker room Reggie Ball got dressed for games. It's bad juju.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:14 pm to GAAtty70
quote:bingo
I guess it could be academics
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:15 pm to GAAtty70
Currently part of it could be running the triple option. At least for offensive players.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:17 pm to GAAtty70
Do they get good fan support? That could be a reason.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:18 pm to TT9
Their academics were top notch in the 90's but they managed to compete in athletics.
This post was edited on 1/29/16 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:19 pm to GAAtty70
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I guess it could be academics, but I know they have jock tracks to make sure they keep folks eligible. Calculus is not really calculus if you are being spoon fed by a tutor every day.
i'd imagine 90% of P5 CFB players don't take calc
everybody at GT has to take calc, and it doesn't get easier after that. there isn't a "blow off" curriculum there
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:20 pm to GAAtty70
Russell uniforms
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:21 pm to WaltTeevens
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I don't think many people want to get ready in the same locker room Reggie Ball got dressed for games. It's bad juju.
He was awful
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:35 pm to BZ504
The support they do get is really old. I have attended a bunch of games there over the years with family and friends,but the folks there were ancient. I swear the average age was 102.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:45 pm to GAAtty70
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Calculus is not really calculus if you are being spoon fed by a tutor every day.
sure it is.
what you really mean is: such people are not being tested as to their gumption and willingness to buckle down and by golly, you did the work (and you resent that they are given help). Do you disapprove of using computers too?
Ga Tech won a national championship in the not too distant past.
It all depends on the coach.
This post was edited on 1/29/16 at 7:45 pm
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:49 pm to GAAtty70
The female scenery compared to a school like UGA
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:49 pm to GAAtty70
Engineering.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:53 pm to TheWalrus
Isn't tech 75 percent dudes?
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:55 pm to GAAtty70
Atlanta sucks
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:03 pm to GAAtty70
Most good football players don't like calculus
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:07 pm to tigerpimpbot
So what do you think would happen if they dropped the calculus requirements?
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:07 pm to TheWalrus
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The female scenery compared to a school like UGA
Again, that is not trying hard enough. They haven't figured out how to funnel Spelman broads on campus for their recruiting weekends. Selling a 18 year old southern black male that they'll be the kings of Atlanta should be a huge recruiting advantage for them.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:26 pm to saintsfan22
OK, so lots of people here blame actual handicaps of the school, but you say they underachieve. That means they could easily do much better. That raises the obvious question....why do you think they underachieve?
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