Rod MacKenzie

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Finishing Out the Georgia Tech 2026 Recruiting Class on Defense

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Rod MacKenzie |Rod Mackenzie

Things aren't as cut and dry on the defensive side of the ball as they are on offense. There are still a lot of decisions to be made in the 2026 class. The defense currently has five verbal commits. The third official visit weekend went a long way to meeting the defensive goals. Secondary – The offseason saw the Jackets add four secondary players from the portal.
Georgia Tech Set to Hold Third Weekend of Official Visits

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Rod MacKenzie |Rod Mackenzie

This will be the final big weekend of visits. VIPThe third official visit weekend for Georgia Tech will see the Jacket staff hosting the smallest group of the three official visit weekends. Even though it is the smallest it will still include a double-digit group. The visits will give the staff a clearer picture of where things stand with their targets. Athens defensive end Anthony Lonon has narrowed his list to Georgia Tech, North Carolina State and Wake Forest.
GoJackets.com Q&A - 6/12

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Rod MacKenzie |Rod Mackenzie

We answer our subscribers' questions in this weekly feature. VIPQ. Have football player ratings in general been rising in the past few years? Or does it just seem that way since we're in on higher rated players? A. Nothing has changed in the rating system. Things are different with this staff in that they are not afraid to compete for the higher rated players. Q. In tracking baseball pitching counts, how are the warmup throws between innings counted by a coach that monitors such things?
How Will Georgia Tech Finish Out the 2026 Class on Offense?

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Rod MacKenzie |Rod Mackenzie

Georgia Tech currently has five offensive commits. VIPGeorgia Tech has now completed two of their three official visit weekends with the final one being held on the 13th. There will be individual visits after the final weekend. Five of those recruit commitments come from the offensive side of the ball. Today we'll look at where things stand on offense. Quarterback – The Jackets only plan to take one quarterback.
Ramsey Has Been Mentored by Two of the Best and Now He is Ready to Start His Journey

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Rod MacKenzie |Rod Mackenzie

When Georgia Tech baseball coach Danny Hall announced his retirement in late March, it was a foregone conclusion that assistant coach James Ramsey would be his successor. Hall's early announcement was to have a coach in place and ready to go at the end of the season. As part of his retirement announcement, Hall recommended Ramsey as his successor. The decision was a quick one and players were notified allowing for a smooth transition.
Georgia Tech Set to Host a Top Group of Offensive Recruits

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Rod MacKenzie |Rod Mackenzie

Georgia Tech is hosting their second weekend of official visits. VIPGeorgia Tech is set to host their second weekend of offensive recruits. The group includes some of the top offensive targets that they are recruiting as well as an interesting package deal. Sand Springs, OK athlete Easton Webb is one of those top athletes. Like Marist tight end Jack Richerson, who visited last weekend, Webb is also being recruited for baseball.
Georgia Tech is Set to Host Second Group of Defensive Recruits

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Rod MacKenzie |Rod Mackenzie

Georgia Tech is ready to host week two of their official visit weekends. Once again, they will be hosting a double-digit group of recruits. The defensive group includes two defensive backs currently committed to the Jackets The defensive group is headed up by Manchester cornerback and Georgia Tech recruit Jaedyn Terry. The physical four-star recruit is another of the top in-state track stars that the Jackets have been recruiting lately. Kentucky and Mississippi State continue to recruit him.
GoJackets.com Q&A - 6/3

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Rod MacKenzie |Rod Mackenzie

We answer our subscribers' questions in this weekly feature. VIPQ. With the transfer portal opening next week for baseball, one would think we would have a head coach named for next year (hoping for Ramsey). Any word or rumors on our next coach? A. They are not going to announce during the season. They do, however communicate with their players. They are tuned in to who the new coach will be. I'd be completely surprised if the next coach wasn't Ramsey. Q.
McKee and Hernandez Lead Georgia Tech to Win over Western Kentucky

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Rod MacKenzie |Rod Mackenzie

The Jackets now advance to play the winner of Ole Miss and Murray State. VIPWinning the opening game in a regional is a must and Georgia Tech accomplished that Friday afternoon with a 9-2 win over number three seed Western Kentucky. The win was the 41st of the season for the Jackets and it moves them into the winner's bracket. Sophomore Tate McKee worked seven innings, allowing only one run on seven hits to move his record this season to 8-3.
Patel Enjoying His Final Year at Georgia Tech

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Rod MacKenzie |Rod Mackenzie

Mason is ready to carry the load in the bullpen. VIPLooking back at the season and looking ahead to the regionals, Georgia Tech Coach Danny Hall mentioned that Jacket senior relief pitcher Mason Patel could arguably be the most valuable player on the team. Heading into the Oxford regional, Mason has won 11 games, saved 5, and he has an ERA of 2.74. As the season went on, Patel settled into a role on the weekends working out of the bullpen. The role changed after having a good fall and spring.