Since Paul Johnson took over at Georgia Tech in 2008, the Yellow Jackets have gained a reputation for racking up yards on the ground. With its spread-option offense in place, the Ramblin’ Wreck has led the ACC in rushing each of the last seven seasons.
Along the way, a perception has grown with some that Tech’s offense isn’t receiver-friendly. Last season, Duke head coach David Cutcliffe went as far as to ask why a high-end receiver prospect would sign with Georgia Tech.
The curiosity of critics certainly isn’t unfounded, as last fall marked the first year the Jackets finished above last place in the conference in passing offense (ending up at No. 13). But is Georgia Tech really a place where wide receivers can’t succeed? Get access to the rest of this article and unlimited access to the rest of ACCSports.com when you upgrade to Premium Access! Click on the button below to view all the benefits of becoming a Premium Access member.Get the rest of the story right now with Premium Access!
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