After Al Groh was let go as defensive coordinator in the middle of the 2012 season, Paul Johnson made it clear that he wanted to simplify the defense and move away from Groh's 2-gap defensive front. Johnson chose Ted Roof, known for his "bend but don't break" style of defense, to replace Groh. Roof sought to limit the breakdowns that led to Groh's defense giving up big play after big play. In Roof's first season, he was successful in improving the defense, but subsequent seasons have shown some cracks Georgia Tech's passive style.
Statistical History
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