Tech Renews Athletic Director Dan Radakovich's Employment Contract Jun 25, 2008
His accomplishments include financial reforms that have put Georgia Tech athletics on a sound financial footing, academic initiatives that have aligned student athlete academic rules with the general student population, and the hiring of as head football coach. In addition, capital improvements are underway that will complete a new softball complex and basketball practice facility by 2009. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Tech athletics director gets five-year deal Jun 20, 2008
Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich today signed a five-year contract extension. The new deal, which goes into effect July 1, will pay Radakovich $300,000 annually, and includes bonuses that could raise his salary to as much as $560,000 this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A good start at Georgia State Jun 13, 2008
The only job he had pursued: Georgia Tech athletics director, and that didn t end well. Like Reeves, he expected only to give McElroy a list of candidates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Difficult to punish greedy amateur athletes May 15, 2008
Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich acknowledged a problem exists but isn t sure what can be done, short of a school filing a civil suit in an effort to claim damages. The people at West Virginia are basically saying they were damaged by the fact Rich Rodriguez left, Radakovich said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AD Radakovich staying put DISCUSS May 15, 2008
Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich would be a logical candidate for the opening for an athletics director at the University of Washington. Mark Emmert, president of the UW, was chancellor at LSU when Radakovich worked there, and Wayne Clough, who hired Radakovich at Tech, is leaving to head the Smithsonian Institution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Coaches bristle at nine-game proposal May 13, 2008
"The reality is that scheduling non-conference home games is becoming very difficult and very expensive," said Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich, whose team is playing I-AA's Jacksonville State and Gardner-Webb this season. "I don't know that this has a chance of becoming a reality but it is a discussion that we need to have.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ted Roof named Gopher DC Mar 4, 2008
High School, 1982Playing Experience Four-year letterwinner at Georgia Tech (1982-85) First team All-ACC and team captain in 1985 Led Georgia Tech to a 9-2-1 record in 1995 and a win over Michigan State in the All-American Bowl Ranks seventh on Georgia Tech's career tackles list with 417 Inducted into Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame in 1998. FEATURED PRODUCT. (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)
Valentine's Day plans vary for sports personalities Feb 15, 2008
Georgia Tech athletics director. "My sweetheart Marcie and I have decided to help our hearts this Valentine's Day and buy a new elliptical trainer for our workout room.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech's Durham Named Georgia Sportscaster Of The Year Feb 14, 2008
ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech Athletics' Director of Broadcasting Wes Durham has been named the 2008 Georgia Sportscaster of the Year, the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA) announced. Durham, in his 13th year calling radio play-by-play for Yellow Jacket athletics, wins the state award for the fifth time and for the fourth time in the last five years. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Frank Hardymon Named To GTAA Staff Feb 8, 2008
"We are very happy to have Frank on board and look forward to his expertise in helping Georgia Tech athletics move ahead," Radakovich said. At William Hardymon served six years as Assistant Athletic Director before being promoted to Associate Athletic Director his last four years in Williamsburg, Va. (Ramblinwreck.com)
NCAA: Too much football time Jan 13, 2008
Hours needed for football shocks NCAA. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/12/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kragthorpe Announces Defensive Staff Additions Jan 8, 2008
Roof, 42, who was enshrined into the Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame in 1998, earned a bachelor's degree in Management in 1987. Delgado heads to Louisville after spending the past six seasons as an assistant at California and helped lead the Bears to five straight bowl appearances. (Uoflsports.com)
Tech talked to 8 about football coach job Dec 9, 2007
After meeting with members of the Georgia Tech athletics staff, Johnson tapes an interview for the Georgia Tech website with Wes Durham, the voice of the Yellow Jackets. At 5:30 p.m., Paul Johnson is officially introduced as the 12th head coach at Georgia Tech. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Coaching Search Over Dec 9, 2007
Your money s green-thank you for supporting Georgia Tech Athletics. By Hatcher Backer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Athletic Association Dec 5, 2007
The most important function of Georgia Tech athletics, however, is academic support ... The hub of Georgia Tech athletics is the Arthur Edge Athletics Center, which houses administrative and coaching staffs, a dining hall, locker rooms,training and weight facilities and the Andrew Hearn Academic Center. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Duke to fight Louisville suit Nov 14, 2007
The Georgia Tech athletics department has been making calls to help Louisville fill the holes since then, Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich said. or (919) 829-4864. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jackets Open Five-Match Homestand vs. Clemson Tuesday Oct 16, 2007
" Match Coverage: Live video broadcast found on ACC Select (gatech.playonsports.tv) and radio broadcast available on WREK Radio (91.1 FM/www.wrek.org). Live stats available at RamblinWreck.com. Match Promotions: The Yellow Jackets and the Georgia Tech chapter of Alpha Chi Omega will be collecting used cell phones to benefit the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program (www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline). Fans can gain free admission to the volleyball match with a donation of an old or unused cell phone... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Jackets End Four-Match Road Trip at Duke, Wake Forest Oct 13, 2007
Pink Georgia Tech Athletics shirts (donated by Russell) will be available for $15 apiece, while $5 raffle tickets are available for a golf bag and two golf umbrellas, donated by Mizuno. The raffle will take place following Tech's match against Boston College Saturday, Oct. 20. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Jackets to Dig for the Cure Oct. 19 vs. Maryland Sep 28, 2007
Pledges and donations for "Dig for the Cure" can be made beginning this weekend as fans enter O'Keefe Gym for the Yellow Jackets' matches against Virginia and Virginia Tech, or by contacting Georgia Tech Athletics' assistant director of communications Cheryl Watts (404-894-5445, cwatts@athletics. gatech. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Tech AD redefines success Sep 5, 2007
I met with them just prior to the first news conference, the Georgia Tech athletics director recalled Tuesday. I said, Guys, I don t have a whole lot of time here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
All-Access On RamblinWreck.com begins this weekend Aug 30, 2007
ATLANTA - Beginning in 2007-08, online audio and video programming featuring Georgia Tech athletics will be available through on the school's official athletic web site, RamblinWreck ... Georgia Tech Athletics, ISP Sports and CSTV Online have partnered together to bring fans this exciting opportunity to follow the Yellow Jackets online. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Womens Sports Pass Now On Sale Jul 19, 2007
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Jackets among drafting elite Jun 27, 2007
Tech players among three drafting elite Johnson, Wieters to be joined by Crittenton and Young near top of pro picks. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 06/27/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech's baseball tradition is rich May 8, 2007
New motto for Georgia Tech athletics: We win enough just to be mediocre. By Hood. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Back to LSU for Tech AD? Feb 17, 2007
Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich said he has not been contacted by LSU officials about becoming the Tigers' next AD, but he may be a candidate for the job a year from now. In a Thursday news conference, LSU's Skip Bertman announced he would retire as AD on June 30, 2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Revenue crisis at Georgia Tech Feb 10, 2007
Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich points to a bar graph on the computer screen in his office a jarring representation of how the athletics association's cash reserves dwindled from $17. 3 million in 2003 to a projected $1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech gets cooler Feb 8, 2007
The reason I write this comment is to educate some of the nonsensical writers of the previous comments as to what Georgia Tech athletics are all about. First, to the UGA fans, I want to extend my congratulations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Georgia Tech Institutes the TECH Fund Feb 7, 2007
ATLANTA--Georgia Tech athletics has instituted a new donation program for priority seat locations in Tech's football and basketball venues, Director of Athletics announced ... "Our goal is two-fold: Create financial stability for Georgia Tech athletics and thus achieve excellence in the programs and services we offer," said Radakovich. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Tech's Gailey staying Jan 20, 2007
Chan Gailey's two-week flirtation with the NFL ended Friday with Gailey declining to rule out the possibility it could happen again next year and Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich saying he would consider putting language in Gailey's contract to make that less likely. Gailey announced at a 4:30 p.m. news conference he would remain as Tech's football coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jackets Hall of Famer Beck dies at 75 Jan 10, 2007
GEORGIA TECH ATHLETICS. Jackets Hall of Famer Beck dies at 75. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NCAA struggles with text messages in recruiting Jan 8, 2007
Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich said it's more than difficult, it might be impossible. It's easy for compliance officials to check bills to see calls an assistant coach made, but text messages aren't auditable the same way, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NCAA study: Athletes choose majors to accomodate sports Jan 7, 2007
Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich suggested many athletes don't get the major they want because they choose to attend a university that doesn't offer it. "They wanted to go to that school. They wanted to play for that coach. They wanted to play in that league," Radakovich said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Transfer ruling may hurt Tech's Richard Jan 7, 2007
Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich said Tech voted against the override. Tech defensive tackle Darryl Richard might be hurt by Saturday's outcome. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
TV adds some weight to Bennett's abilities Jan 4, 2007
Your colors may be red and black, but your money s still green and still supports Georgia Tech Athletics. 000005A8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Join the Jackets in Jacksonville Dec 22, 2006
Georgia Tech athletics will gladly donate the tickets to local charities in Jacksonville on your behalf. With this donation you will receive the Alexander-Tharpe Fund priority points corresponding with the value paid. (Ramblinwreck.com)
ACC, Gator may still be at odds Dec 2, 2006
Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich has referred requests for comment to the ACC.. Sponsored Links. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech AD: Booster reform on its way Nov 7, 2006
Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich told a Touchdown Club of Atlanta gathering Monday that plans are under way to change the way the school gathers financial contributions in an effort to become less mysterious to fans. "We're going to be doing some things, some paradigm shifts in the way we raise and collect money," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tech Gets to 17 with 4-star Corner Oct 30, 2006
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Peppering you with opinions Sep 8, 2006
Thanks for your interest in Georgia Tech Athletics. By jim. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Post a Comment Aug 17, 2006
The Macon Touchdown Club season tips off in less than four weeks when Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich opens it Sept. 11. The speaker list: Richt, Chris Hatcher of Valdosta State, Heisman winner George Rogers, Brian VanGorder of Georgia Southern, Central Florida's George O'Leary, Bobby Ross of Army, Navy's Paul Johnson, Watson Brown of UAB, Ted Roof of Duke and sports writer Tony Barnhart. (Macon Telegraph -- Sports)
Giles finally coming around Jul 6, 2006
Seems like I ve always had an interest in North Carolina because of Georgia Tech athletics, golf, fishing, furniture and family tree but, it s their speed traps I remember most they seemed worse than those in South Georgia so I always drove slow. The Highway Patrol on the Orlando - Miami tollroad were always the nicest I was once stopped for doing 87 I told the trooper that the reason that I was speeding was that I saw I was running out of gas and wanted to get to the next service station as... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
What do you think of Cremins' new job? Jul 2, 2006
My favorite coach in 43 years of follwing Georgia Tech athletics. No offense to our current coach, but the administration made a mistake in forcing him out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Q and A: Dan Radakovich Apr 29, 2006
GEORGIA TECH ATHLETICS ... Georgia Tech athletics director Dan Radakovich closed on the purchase of a house in Marietta on Thursday and completed his fourth week on the job on Saturday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
