When Paul Johnson began his time in Atlanta the program was in a state of flux. Chan Gailey had been relieved of his duties following his term of winning seven games in five of his six seasons, which led to a less than interested fan base. That first year for year for Johnson was the year that he breathed new life into the team. An AJC article described the way that he prepared the team by mixing upper and lower classmen and making them more accountable to each other for the successes and failures of the team. This part of Coach Johnson could sometimes be lost in the quirkiness of the offense and the cold shoulder that he could put off during press conferences when he I asked for the hundredth time whether cut blocks should be allowed.
Georgia Tech Football: Paul Johnson’s Legacy and a Thank You
