Post-playing Career
He returned to school, and received his degree in History, Technology, and Society in August 2007. He was named the Assistant Director of Player Personnel at his alma mater, Georgia Tech. On May 6, 2008, Hamilton was arrested by the Georgia Tech Police Department for DUI, hit and run, marijuana possession, and violation of the open container law. Hamilton resigned from Georgia Tech on May 7. On May 7, 2008, Joe Hamilton offered his resignation to Coach Paul Johnson and Georgia Tech Athletics Director Dan Radakovich. Quoting Coach Paul Johnson, "Today, I sadly accepted Joe's resignation. I know he has great love and concern for this program and always will. Both athletic director Dan Radakovich and I made it clear to Joe that we would offer any support he requires in the coming weeks and into the future. Joe will always be a part of the Yellow Jacket family."
In 2010, he resurrected his coaching career when he became a recruiting intern at Georgia State, which had launched its Georgia State Panthers football team that year. In June 2011, he joined the Panthers' full-time staff as running backs coach.
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