New-look defense offers fresh start for Georgia Tech

Over the next few weeks, we'll be chatting with each ACC coach to go over the highs and lows of 2017 and take a look at what's in store for spring practice and the season ahead.

Next up, Georgia Tech's Paul Johnson, whose Yellow Jackets missed out on a bowl for the second time in three years, but could prove an intriguing team in 2018.

What's the take on last year? You were in virtually every game, saw your offense really blossom despite a lot of turnover, and yet, you finished 5-6 and missed a bowl.

Johnson: It was frustrating and disappointing. We had a lot of close games and we couldn't find a way to pull them out. I think in four different games, we were up two scores in the second half.…