 Curry had no experience as a head coach but was a refreshing change after the flamboyant Rodgers.Curry's early years saw Tech reach its lowest point in modern history.His first two Tech teams from 1980–1981 went 2–19–1, with the only bright spots being a brilliant 24–21 victory over Bear Bryant's Alabama team at Legion Field to open the 1981 season and a 3–3 slug fest in 1980 with then No.1 rated Notre Dame at Grant Field.