PJ's system not only severely hamstrings who they can get on offense, but IMO it extends to elite defensive talent as well. Why would a defense want to go to a school that A) the offense is super quick so you're on the field most of the game B) you go against a gimmick offense in practice every day C) you likely won't compete for much nationally? It's a perfect storm.

Tech is in the unenviable position of being in a very tough spot regarding PJ because there will undoubtedly be at least 2 years of massive rebuilding when he his gone based on his system. The next coach is going to have to essentially start from scratch, so I'm guessing the PTB at tech are just delyaing the inevitable bandaid pull-off and accepting 7-9 wins now rather than making a move and winning 3-5 games for a few years in exchange for a higher ceiling.

I (and I imagine most opponents) would be MUCH more worried about tech if they didn't have PJ. Granted his system is archaic and something you simply must devote a lot of prep for, otherwise it'll kill you, but again it's so specific that it's rarely going to draw much high level talent. When they go back to a pro-style system (or any other system) with a different coach, they will absolutely begin to see better recruiting and attract more talented guys and will eventually be a lot tougher of an out.

Those late 90s tech teams weren't title caliber by any means but they were darn good.