ATLANTA (AP) - Taylor Bennett, Georgia Tech’s starting
quarterback in 2007, will transfer to Louisiana Tech and be
eligible for the 2008 season.
Bennett decided he wouldn’t return for his senior season at
Georgia Tech after meeting with new coach Paul Johnson, who is
installing a spread option attack.
At Louisiana Tech, Bennett will play for Derek Dooley, the son
of former longtime Georgia coach and athletic director Vince
Dooley.
Bennett said he hasn’t been promised a starting job by Dooley.
“Coach Dooley said he wants to win,” Bennett said, adding
Dooley said the starter will be “whoever the best guy is coming
out of camp.”
Bennett completed 162 of 327 passes for 2,136 yards with seven
touchdowns and nine interceptions in 2007. He said he plans to
enroll at Louisiana Tech for summer semester and pursue a master’s
degree.

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