One day after adding a pair of assistants to his first Georgia Tech coaching staff, Geoff Collins has done one better.
Thursday, Tech announced that Collins has hired three more assistants -- Larry Knight, Jim Panagos and Chris Wiesehan. Knight will serve as defensive ends/outside linebackers coach; Panagos as defensive line coach; and Wiesehan as tight ends coach/offensive special teams coordinator.
Additionally, Knight will carry the title of defensive recruiting coordinator. Tashard Choice, previously hired as the Yellow Jackets’ running backs coach, will serve as the program’s offensive recruiting coordinator.
All three of the on-field assistants added were part of Collins’ coaching staff at Temple the past two seasons. Their additions fill nine of the 10 spots available on Collin’s initial staff; the 10th, per one report, is expected to be Alabama offensive line coach Brent Key.
And, finally, in an off-field role, Ryan Horton was announced as the director of applied sports science. The release noted that Horton is the football program’s first-ever individual to serve in that position.
