When Geoff Collins took the Georgia Tech job, he accepted the task of a more extensive overhaul than most new coaches face. And that’s because he was committed to moving Georgia Tech away from the triple-option offense that had been its trademark for so long.
Doing that is not just a matter of locating a quarterback who can throw the ball effectively—though that certainly helps—but also requires shifting recruiting priorities and in the mean time forcing a significant chunk of the roster outside of its comfort zone. The majority of Tech’s offensive players were recruited to play in the triple-option, and in the near term that’s gonna force you to mash some square pegs into round holes.