When he was named Head Coach at Tech he had everyone on campus gathered at memorial circle memorial circle for a spur of the moment pep-rally that went well into that chilly December night. Quite possibly one of the best post-Christmas presents ever.
Going into his first season as Head Coach, he brought an energy level that was unsustainable as the head of a major football program. He was very much still an offensive coordinator. But the energy he did bring was infectious. He inspired the team and the fan base to the tune of a 7-0 start and the mantra of "Fortune Favors the Bold".