The Longhorns implemented a spread attack with coach Seth Parr, son of rival Palo Duro's coach Steve Parr, similar to the Air Raid style offense of former Tech coach, Mike Leach.

"Tennessee played the greatest defensive game I've ever seen," said Leon Barmore, the Tech coach.

By contrast, none of the five recruits who received illicit benefits from Tech coaches ever played for Tech.

After receiving handouts from Tech coaches, all three went to S.M.U.

Other than his parents and the Tech coaches, Neely refused all visitors.

"We saw the real Georgia Tech today," said a beaming Tech coach, Bobby Cremins.

Alfano, the Tech coach, was philosophical.

Frank Beamer, the Tech coach, expects nothing like that again.

Though referees failed to observe the stomp, television commentators replayed the action, and Tech coaches considered pulling Vick from the game as punishment.

One week before the Orange Bowl, Tech coaches revealed that Ore would be suspended for the first quarter of the game against Kansas as punishment for showing up late to the Hokies' final pre-bowl practice.