Nothing “witty” today. I’m just sort of bummed to learn that “Navy’s Paul Johnson” is about to be “Georgia Tech’s Paul Johnson.” It’s a fantastic hire by Georgia Tech, a program mired in Chan Gailey Mediocrity for the last several years. Sure, hiring a guy known for running the triple-option is a risk, but Johnson’s career has involved nothing but taking what he’s given and making not just the most of the situation, but accomplishing far more than most would ever dream. He turned Navy into a program that’s won 60% of their games while he was at the helm. I’d have to guess, but it’s a pretty good guess that such a winning percentage is in the top third of all NCAA programs during that same time. And he did it with freaking Navy. I could have played for Navy. Heck, I’d have been a prized left tackle for Navy. And that’s not meant to disrespect Navy. As I’ve said time and time again, the only program in college football for which I cheer other than Notre Dame is Navy, so I’m really sorry to see him go. Johnson deserves a shot with “the big boys,” and Georgia Tech is an excellent venue for Johnson to test his mettle. While Georgia Tech is not on any ND football schedule for at least the next few years, I’ll be watching the Jackets and this experiment with great interest.

The Roundup:

• Here’s the piece on Paul Johnson leaving Navy
• Here’s the obligatory worrying over whether PJ’s option attack will work at GT
• Here’s Pitch Right’s thoughts on how PJ altered his own Navy fandom and here’s how Pitch Right feels today.
• Here’s the obligatory flip-flop from the original source that worried so much.
• Here’s an interview with PJ about the decision.

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