Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson is among 19 coaches announced Wednesday on the watch list for the 2017 Dodd Trophy.
Named after Bobby Dodd, the winningest coach in Georgia Tech history, the Dodd Trophy celebrates the head coach of a team that enjoys success on the gridiron while also stressing the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity.
Johnson is entering his 10th season at Georgia Tech, having amassed 70 wins with the Yellow Jackets. Only Dodd won more games (82) in his first nine seasons on The Flats.
Johnson won the Dodd Trophy in 2004 while the head coach at Navy.
The winner will be announced in Atlanta ahead of the 2017 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, which will be played Jan. 1, 2018, at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
2017 DODD TROPHY WATCH LIST
Paul Chryst, Wisconsin
James Franklin, Penn State
Justin Fuente, Virginia Tech
Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State
Jim Harbaugh, Michigan
Clay Helton, Southern California
Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech
Butch Jones, Tennessee
Gus Malzahn, Auburn
Jim McElwain, Florida
Urban Meyer, Ohio State
Ken Niumatalolo, Navy
Chris Petersen, Washington
Mark Richt, Miami
Nick Saban, Alabama
David Shaw, Stanford
Bill Snyder, Kansas State
Dabo Swinney, Clemson
Kyle Whittingham, Utah
