Gailey meeting at the Emerald Coast YJ Club...

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He could not say much because the press was there:

1) The resultant probation was a miscommunication that was between the GT Registrar's office (not the GTAA) and the NCAA. Pointed out that good student-athletes were penalized because they took Accounting as an elective and it did not count because it did not go towards their major.

2) The recruiting pitch is GT makes up the best combination of academics and athletics in the country and points to the #4 ranking in USNews for public universities along with the fact we are one of only 6 college programs to go to bowls in each of the last 9 years.

3) Joe Gaston will be back for his 5th year

4) He could not say too much there tonight because a member of the press was there.

5) Kenny Scott, Jamal Lewis, and Djay Jones won their spots and the other corner spot was still wide open.

6) He hopes Reggie Ball makes his first big strides in improvement this year and the maturity kicks in, that you never know when they happens for an athlete. He noted Reggie made small strides each year.

7) He applauded Coach Charles Kelly (in attendance) for working the special teams extremely hard and added the kicker and punter were solid in the spring and ready for fall.

Graduate assistant coach Brett Gilliland, who works with WR's, was in attendance.

9) Gailey was thrilled with the play of R-Fr Martin Frierson and Greg Smith in the spring.

10) He thinks our front 7 on defense is as good as any in the conference.

11) He does not favor a playoff system because, in summary, the NCAA has not committed itself to whether the current system is for students who are athletes or a semi-pro league.

12) Recruiting is going outstanding, just wishes we had a full slate of 25 to give.

13) Loves our LB's and said their athleticism will allows us to use them a lot of different ways, including pass coverage.

14) He had traveled in three states the day of the event recruiting...starting in Georgia, going to Alabama, and ending up in Pensacola.

15) Tough games have to play Miami with fire in their eyes after last year, VaTech at Blacksburg a 2nd year, Georgia, and Notre Dame. Obviously Miami and VT being the key to getting to the BCS as beating them could put you in the ACC Championship, in which a win would result in a BCS birth.
 
Did CG take questions? Did he elaborate on Nix calling the plays and how our offense might look different from last year?
 
The press being present? That is no reason not to continue with what he planned on talking about. When the press quits coming that is when it is time to start worrying about the impact of the program upon the regional and national collegiate football scene.
 
Normally the press is not in attendance and he can be more open about what he says. He is speaking to an alumni group not a public function.
 
panther: Maybe I am taking your words to literally but I have several questions about this, Was the party confined to just alumni? How about fans of the program? When he came to Chattanooga last month the News-FreePress advertised is as open to any Tech supporter.

Just what would he be willing to discuss to an alumni group that he couldn't with a reporter there?

If it was not a public function then why was the reporter allowed to attend in the first place?
 
I was referring to the fact that it run by an alumni club. When he spoke at the lunch bunch here in Atlanta, it was run by the alumni club but there were non alumni in attendence including myself. He was able to open up on some things when it was determined that there were no press in attendance. My point, I guess, is that have press in attendence is not going to change the way anyone thinks about our program.
 
panther: I suppose my point is the opposite. I believe a combination of the press reporting with being open and enthusiastic about next year will help change the perception many have, including myself.

As a example, Tennessee's Phil Fulmer practically diagrammed the Volunteers new offense to reporters this spring. And the excitement up here at the border was noticable when talking to Big Orange fans.
 
There has been plenty of talk on the main Tech boards along with recruiting for the fans to get excited. We've done everything short of inviting Charlie Weis to practice.
 
Two questions stateline, first what exactly is it you want to hear? Do you want formations, personnel packages, run/pass percentages? And if you know that, what will you know? Gailey and his coaches have made statements about next year that you can find on the insider's board. Why do we need that in the paper?
 
Y'all obviously don't understand: First more, many more fans read the papers and their internet versions than they do the Hiver Insiders board. That is why it is good that reporters are at these public gatherings. Very good.

Second, no one is looking for the intrinsics of the offense. And I doubt Chan Gailey was planning on divulging any of it to a group of paying supporters. Reporters present or not. But if he planned on discussing the generalities, the revised philosophy of the offense and failed to do because a reporter was present, that is ridiculous.

Furthermore, there is an old axiom "Knowing what we will be running is one thing, stopping it is something else". If I was Gailey I'd set the reporter at the front table to make sure he didn't miss anything.

As for what I am missing on not hearing it from Gailey at a public forum. I'm missing nothing, this is about getting the general public and Tech fans everywhere sold on Georgia Tech football....is it not?
 
SLJ I don't think the general public cares about any of this. For them, it's simply who is winning games. But, we have had numerous newspaper articles that have spoken to a more open office, using Calvin more, etc. ATL, Macon, etc., papers have all written on that theme. What I think Gailey wants to do at these events is talk on a more relaxed level with fans and alumni. When he's talking to the papers he's more circumspect because things are apt to be taken out of context. I don't think he was going to give any real detail anyway, it's just a matter of whether you talk to the press the same way you do to people who are with you.
 
N.C.: On the contrary, I do think the general public cares....if they are a college football fan....if they are even remotely interested in Georgia Tech football. And I think many fans care more about wins and losses but how well the team played. Or else the 7 win plateau wouldn't be damned as often as it is.

I don't want to drag this out just to get the last word. But if Chan Gailey approaches these meetings as you say he does then I believe that is the wrong approach. And I believe that whether you are in Chattanooga, Pensacola, or Macon.....the excitement of the college football fan about the head coach of Georgia Tech being in town to speak is far beyond the norm and stories related to the event will farshadow any ole generic write up passed along by a network correspondent.
 
One on one coaches can obviously be much looser with what they say than in large groups. Thrown in the press which can distort or misquote anything...and you better be careful.

This is not different than any business on an analyst call...the President of a university speaking publicly, or a politician holding a news conference.

It is the same reason that one on one you may discuss with an investor about concerns you have with certain personnel. However, you would not open up an analyst call or a 'all hands' company meeting talking about your weakest people.

You have to be smart.

Yes...he took questions from the audience for 30 minutes or so before having to catch a plane.
 
Your exactly right. He takes questions at every appearance he makes and that's where you'll get most of your information. Anyone can ask a question and he will answer it. There is nothing cloak and dagger about his appearances. Those attending never seem to have a problem with the format.
 
I'm not sure we're communicating well here SLJ. I said the general public cares about wins and losses not hype, etc. I think you agreed with that?

I guess I'm still trying to figure out what you're looking for though. Chan talks about individual players quite a bit I think from what has been said from these meeting. He tends not to do much of that in the press. That's just one example. An alumni meeting is different than a press conference and he treats them as such. I don't see the problem.
 
N.C.: I can't get y'all to understand.

I suppose different coaches are going to approach these regional club meetings in whatever way they wish. And y'all can condone the way Gailey does it. I don't. I believe Gailey could do a lot more at these meetings to boost the excitement of Tech football by stepping out of his 'comfort zone' and giving the fans and the local media a reason to want to see and hear more.
 
He does give the fans what they want at these meetings. Maybe if you'd attend some you would understand that.
 
Stateline

I have been going to Gailey appearances for all 5 years, and spoken to him away from the mic multiple times. Before Gailey, I attended tons of engagements for Curry, Ross, Lewis, and O'Leary.

I can tell you the Gailey gets it now...without a doubt. He is FAR more comfortable with the alumni crowd and also understands the mentality of the kids on the team (emphasize kids) and what it takes to recruit. He has the sales pitch down now to all people.

He is extremely engaging and you really do feel good about him representing our program when you hear him now...and when you meet him (I always liked what I heard one on one).

I can also say that I did not feel comfortable with what would have gone on behind closed doors in the past with some coaches.

btw...Ron Rogers was in attendance last week for Gailey and told me that he loves Gailey, as do most of the players that are choosing to stay close to the program. He is excited about the progress being made and loves the fact the academic standards are set high.
 
panther: I'm not the one who says Gailey is holding back if the press is there. Others have. But why would I like to travel to Atlanta, Augusta, Marietta, Birmingham, etc. to visit with a coach holding back because of the presence of the media when I for one believe that the presence of the media is a good thing?

Hivered: I hope that Gailey 'gets it' now. Better late than never. I have been outspoken in the belief that our recruiting is finally starting to shape up. I hope this fall on the field it will show that Gailey gets it there also.

P.S. It is good to hear from Ron Rogers again.
 
Why go? First reason is to show support and get to know the men that represent our institution as our coaches. That means a lot.

Second reason is to get questions answered that you want to know. Now...with press there you are much less likely to hear that "Joe Blow just does not have what it takes to cover in the ACC." "Joe Blow just isn't strong enough of fast enought to compete in the ACC." or "We are recruiting Joe Blow out of X County". In the NFL you would hear that at a press conference, but not at all in college...it is simply not appropriate for 17-22 year old kids in college. However, one on one he will make more detailed comments, particularly to those who show support on a regular basis, because he knows the information would not be misused.

So...in a nutshell...other than the examples given above...I could not foresee any question being asked that he would not answer in any setting. Heck...in my summary...as is also probably the case with other summaries out there...I temper some of the comments that are made. He was far more colorful with some comments on rival schools, other ACC competitors, etc...and the facial expressions sometimes tell it all. That....is exactly why you should go.
 
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