Jeff Collins had it all: money, future and Plan as if Georgia Tech. A Star Wars nerd, he plans to be a recruiting tool in the Atlanta area for little ol’ Georgia Tech. Except… none of them arrived. Instead, the Yellow Jackets were reeling from the departure of 11-year-old starter Paul Johnson, and moving on from the top three was just the least of Collins’ problems as he tried to turn the program around.

There was a time when Georgia Tech was considered a major expansion state for the Big Ten. Not anymore. GT became punchless on offense, never matching Collins’ promise as defensive coordinator. Mississippi State And FloridaAnd after a 1-3 start in his fourth season (10-28 overall) with three shutouts in his previous campaigns, he got it. He showed the door.

Let’s take a look at the top candidates to replace Collins in Atlanta.

Deion Sanders, Jackson State Coach: Coach Prime could work in a crowded media market Deion was revered as a member of the Falcons and Braves. After a 4-3 record in his first Covid-19-shortened season with the Tigers, coach Prime Jackson State posted an 11-2 record (9-0 SWAC) in his second campaign. The Tigers are 4-0 to start 2022, outscoring opponents 190-37. It is very reasonable.

Sean Clark, Appalachian State Coach: Scott Satterfield is already struggling, so moving up to the Power Five could be a concern for the Sun Belt coach. Louisville. But Clark’s energy is undeniable, and it’s clear that he has the Mountaineers buying into his philosophy.

Todd Monken, Georgia Offensive Coordinator: This is where Monken is last mentioned. A week ago when is Arizona State Herm fired Edwards. He developed Stetson Bennett, won a national championship and sure knows what’s wrong with Tech. He plans a game against them every season.

Tyson Helton, Western Kentucky Coach: This offensive mind is ready to jump into a mortal program. Clay’s brother is 26-17 in four seasons leading the Hilltoppers. Trained at Gainesville, Florida, production UAB And TennesseeHe has a lot of experience in the surrounding area.

Jamie Chadwell, Coastal Carolina Coach: If Chadwell doesn’t snag one of the best jobs this cycle, it’s legitimate to question whether he waited long enough to make the jump. After all, he’s not Brent Venables. His success with the Chantillyers is undeniable, taking the program from 8-16 in his first two campaigns to 25-3 over the past three seasons.

Andy Kotelnicki, Kansas Offensive Coordinator: Lance Leipold is going to hate me for including him, but Kotelnicki is a chess master with creative sets. He spends the entire show dominating the Force Five program at the recruiting station.