A 'humbling opportunity': Gainesville High grad Andrew Thacker eager to hit the ground running as football defensive coordinator for Georgia Tech - Gainesville Times

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A 'humbling opportunity': Gainesville High grad Andrew Thacker eager to hit the ground running as football defensive coordinator for Georgia Tech

Cartersville native returns to home state with chance to revamp Yellow Jackets program alongside Geoff Collins

Andrew Thacker — a Gainesville High graduate — is introduced as Georgia Tech's defensive coordinator during a basketball game at McCamish Pavilion. — Photo by Danny Karnik

Andrew Thacker — a Gainesville High graduate — is introduced as Georgia Tech's defensive coordinator during a basketball game at McCamish Pavilion. — Photo by Danny Karnik

In furthering his coaching career, Thacker follows in the footsteps of stepfather and former Gainesville High coach Bruce Miller.

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