Quote: It didn't take Paul Johnson long to make his feelings known about Georgia Tech's in-state rival.

Johnson received a standing ovation when introduced at halftime of the Yellow Jackets' basketball game against Kansas on Tuesday night.

Johnson quickly earned another ovation with his brief comments as he held a microphone at midcourt.

Johnson said he has been busy recruiting and working on building his staff at Georgia Tech in his first week on the job.

"The one thing I have learned in those seven days is to hell with Georgia!" Johnson bellowed, drawing an immediate response from the Georgia Tech fans.