Furman Bisher

By inveniojacket

November 29, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

I’ll take a victory over u[sic]ga instead of the ACC crown this year to break the drought.

And what has happened to the “mighty sec”??? I believe the ACC is up 5-3 on the sec this year!!! …correct me if I am wrong.

THWG!!!

GO JACKETS!!! GREAT GAME!!!

By GTRugby Oldtimer

November 29, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

I agree with you as unofficial spokesperson…beating the Bulldogs is always sweeter. Thank you CPJ!

By THWG

November 29, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

To HELL with Georgia! What a game! It feels great to be a yellow jacket today! I’ll take a win over UGA over any other win ever! The drought is over and there’s a new man in town! Go Jackets!!!

By Billy

November 29, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

We could go 0-11, but if we were to beat GA, it would always be a successful season.

All of that other stuff is icing.

By Calvin

November 29, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

Yes, indeed, the ACC can wait. But Tech did tie for the Coastal division, with Virgina Tech holding the tiebreaker, so it adds up to the finest regular season for Tech in this century.

By GT Alum in Greensboro

November 29, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

I couldn’t believe that it had been 7 years since we last defeated UGA. This was quite a game for both teams!

GO JACKETS!!!!

By Navy61

November 29, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

Tech fans, just wait till he puts in his entire offense and gets a QB that makes the reads even faster. Nat’l champs in two years.

By Rascal

November 29, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

SEC is strong, but ACC is not a pushover FLorida is powerful, Alabama sneaky powerful. Florida wins SEC next week by 14 at least. Need a real BCS championship series with top 8 teams. Lets hope Ala loses so pressure will be on for true playoff

By Eagle 1

November 29, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

Just like watching Georgia Southern in the 80s & 90s. You will always be our coach Paul

By hubert

November 29, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Gt. three men in space,Ga. 11 men in jail. GO Gt.

By snapshot

November 29, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

I told you in several of my posts that if you were patient with PJ he would work his magic. Go Yellow Jackets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Mister T

November 29, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

No fumbles, even in the rain. Great game Jackets. Definitely take this win over a dozen ACC championships.

Where are all those uga bloggers that were mouthing off about how it was never going to happen?

THWG!

By JT Money

November 29, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

Aint no sunshine when you are a dog!!!!

By Red and Gold Fan

November 29, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

As a Georgian and resident of Atlanta by choice - Let me thank you Mr. Bisher. I moved to Georgia from NY 38 years ago and fell in love with the south, UGA GT and your column. I truly believe you taught me what it is to be a Southern Gentleman. Let me always live up to the standard you set. Thank you! And go Jackets!

By Dogwalker

November 29, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

Great game! Where’s Bill Hartman when I want to hear him eat crow?

It’s great to be a fuzzy bee.

By old tech fan

November 29, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

think you paul johnston

By Watson Hall

November 29, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

That was two GT men and a GTwoman in space! Go Jackets.. It is always sweet to win between the hedges.

By gtnate

November 29, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

To hell with Georgia. this is first of many. We better be ranked higher than georgia, since we had the same record, and we beat them at their place.

By GT GRAD

November 29, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this

ACC vs. SEC head to head: 5-3 in favor of ACC.

I did not enjoy watching the first half very much, but after a little retrospect………I really like the fact that UGA was way ahead, because the players and fans became over-confident. Many of the UGA fans were too cocky and over-confident and then the true GT style of football brought a little reality into their lives!

GT tried to throw the ball deep (on obvious passing downs) and was faking the blitz WAY TOO MUCH in the first half. I am SO GLAD we got back to what we have been successful with this year!

THE FUTURE OF THE GT FOOTBALL PROGRAM IS VERY BRIGHT INDEED!!!!!!!

By Dogwalker

November 29, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

Monthly cable bill to watch GT/UGA game: $90.

Drinks and snacks to enjoy the game: $20.

Watching the UGA jersey-wearing guy change direction and walk away from me in the grocery store after spotting my 22 year old ratty GT baseball cap: Priceless

By Ross

November 29, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this

Furman, I wish my Dad, who read you in the 50s as I have done since, and who was always at the Flats back then, were here for this. Well, I guess he’s down there on the business end of the jonboat, for once with both radios tuned to Tech. Hey Pop, how’re they bitin’?

-drl

By Papa

November 29, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this

Sweeter than Southern iced tea and just nigh of “Hallelujah…” yeah, beating Georgia is tops. The young men (and coaches and staff) merit all the huzzahs delivered for their labor. Thank you, Buzz; you da man!

By 400 Yard Club

November 29, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this

Good game Muttlanders. See you next year in Atlanta.

By 400 Yard Club

November 29, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

Good game Muttlanders. See you next year in Atlanta.

By jabster

November 29, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this

Of course, I’d rather have a whole loaf; but if I have to take half, with beating UGA on one end and winning the ACC on the other, I’d rather beat UGA.

Otherwise, we’d hear about how UGA is the ACC champ. Yes, the ACC can wait. We’ll go into a bowl red-hot and maybe get CPJ a 10-win season his first time (maybe even break into the top 10!), and still have plenty of unfinished business to continue to work for.

Meanwhile, the ACC is 5-4 against the SEC this year (assuming FL beats FSU), and could have TEN teams going to bowls, if everyone eligible gets an invite (all but Duke and UVA). Go Deacs!

Navy and GSEagle fans: You’re always welcome on The Flats.

By fortebuna

November 29, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this

After all the bragging that the mongrels did year in year out I had begun to think they were all from Texas. PJ is the man and he showed the mongrels what a game could be played even without his type player.

GO JACKETS THWG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By cewbee

November 29, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this

Sweet

By richmond jacket

November 29, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

The best team in the ACC not in the champioship game We’ll take victory over the pups

By To Hell With Georgia

November 29, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this

how much you wanna bet the AJC will be runnin’ “know your jackets” stories next year with the sophs and juniors we have coming back next year? muttlanders…you just got a look at how the next 3-4 years are gonna be…

GO JACKETS!!! (and ROOOOLLLLLLL TIDE! ROLL!!!) :p

By Full Metal Jacket

November 29, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

Anybody seen “yellowblood”? He seems to be very, very quiet tonight.

By JD

November 29, 2008 8:33 PM | Link to this

Can’t find the record for rushing yards allowed by Georgia on-line. Does anyone know? THWG

By Beat Navy

November 29, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this

“Think you Paul Johnston”? You folks need to try spelling PJ’s full name more often! And I assume you meant to “thank” him.

By Drexel Gal

November 29, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

Paul Johnson will bolt within four years. Someone with deeper pockets and a bigger stadium and larger fan base will grab him.

Dan Rada-moron will still be trying to woo the pencil-necked liberal white-wine crown from Midtown, who wouldn’t know a football from a pedicure … and Johnson will see the Tech tower in his rearview mirror on his way to Notre Dame.

By Got0ut07

November 29, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this

Fantastic column, fantastic win. I’m looking forward to many more of both.

By billgt

November 29, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this

Mr. Bisher, I hope you will write about the next 58 games.

By Old Gold

November 29, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this

Just remember, fellow Tech fans:

Nothing stinks like a wet dog.

THWG!

By HANEDOGG21

November 29, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

Where are all the dogs right now….I don’t see any on this blog…and to the two rude UGA fans at the kroger in Flowery Branch…To hell with Georgia…..

By TMAC6844

November 29, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

HOW SWEET IT IS—THE NADLICKERS BITE THE DUST WITH ASHES OF PRESEASON HYPE DRIBBLING OUT OF THEIR BUSTED CHOPS—GET USED TO IT LEG HUMPERS, THIS IS JUST THE START OF YOUR A* WHIPPINGS—YOUR DESTINY IS TO BE TECH’S B*** FROM NOW ON!!! GO JACKETS!!

By DCJacket

November 29, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this

It’s easy to score when you have a good Johnson!!!

THWG!! Yes, this win is better than a UGA win and VT loss.

By jctech1971

November 29, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this

Who will we play in a bowl game?

By lookin down from above

November 29, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

this one was for my dad. he was a navy vet and a GT EE grad. He would love CPJ and the face smashing attack. GT 1976

To drop 45 on them at home: unreal. nice effort by UGA offense. the weather affected both D’s.

GOOOO jackets THWG

By Jason

November 29, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

I tip my cap to the Jackets this year..it took ya long enough after all these years. But I keep reading all this “beating Georgia is better than going to the ACC Championship”. Big, Fat Hunk of Nerdy BS right there. Yes, beating the Dawgs for the Jackets is big for them. But there is no way you can tell me that it is bigger than going to the ACC title game. No way. You may have beat Georgia, and you are all on a huge high from the win, so that is why you are saying it’s “OK” you don’t get to play for the ACC title. That is a bunch of crap. You know you wanted to play for the title. But no, you didn’t, so your excuse is that beating Georgia is “better” than the ACC title game? What kinda crap is that? How is beating Georgia better than winning your conference championship? There is no logic behind that at all.

A great season for Tech and no ACC title game? What a heartbreaker. If Tech had the chance to play in the ACC title game, and they won the game, there’s no way they’d say that beating Georgia is better than an ACC championship. So saying it’s “better” than the ACC title game is load of horse crap. Anything short of a CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP, even a season that includes beating Georgia, may be a “decent” or even a “good” season, but is far from a great one. If you don’t win the Conference Championship, who cares?

By Pot Calling Kettle Black

November 29, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this

To all you UGA fans who belittle GT fans and our empty seats at Bobby Dodd, what do you have to say for yourselves after your lowsy show of support today in Athens? I was there and I saw just as many empty seats as I’ve seen at Tech games, and ZERO EMOTION from the fans that were there. The only time you’re “SEC crowd” got into it was after the last UGA touchdown. Your home crowd was weak at best, even considering the countless honors and recognition handed out to Dooley, Munson, and 2 biomolecular geeks.(and you call us nerds) Seriously, I thought they were gonna break out Herschel or one of his personalities in the 2nd half. You beat the “in honor of” horse to death, and still came out with an L. So before you go pointing fingers about our “Joke by the Coke”, you need to assess your own situation first. Maybe you just expected to win since you all think you’re entitled to a National Championship. Today you were crowned National Chumps and the state championship now resides at Bobby Dodd. And oh yeah, there’s a new sheriff in town named Paul Johnson. He’s 1-0 against the Dawgs and that mighty SEC is 4-6 against the “inferior” ACC. Chew on that mutts!!

By GTMike

November 29, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

Actually, as I type, Wake is leading vandy, 17-10, and if that score holds up, the ACC will be 6-4 against the mighty SEC. And 6-1 against any SEC teams not named Florida or Alabama.

Further, the SEC will drop to 6-9 against BCS teams with their 1-3 showing against the ACC this weekend. The ACC improves to 15-8 against BCS opponents. Anyone out there still think the SEC is all that this year????

By IMatchPoint

November 29, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this

This game is more important than the ACCCG this year. The streak had to be stopped. Now, next year, let’s get the championship and a BCS bowl win.

By ray pettit

November 29, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

I swear,I believe that Paul Johnson is the second coming of Bobby Dodd—-one of the all-time great coaches. Smart,innovative,a great motivator,and a little lucky at the right times. As a member of class of 1954 I well remember the eight straight—-Glory days are back again!!!

By TechCrybaby

November 29, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this

Sweet memories! I could not believe we’d win, with Stafford connecting with his receivers for 20 yards, about any time he wanted to! When we closed to 28-20, I was like, “Well, they’ll march right back down the field, score, and we’ll be right back were we were.” Little did I know that those first seven points in the second half were the start of 26, unanswered by Georgia. Amazing! BRING ON THE BOWL GAME! GO JACKETS!

By T B HOGG

November 29, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this

Happy days are here again. Paul Johnson is our man.

By brian

November 29, 2008 10:20 PM | Link to this

I love how our “high school offense” took that vaunted SEC defense to the woodshed. What does that make UGA - a middle school team???? UGA - National Chumps 2008.

By gt4ever

November 29, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this

Can’t wait for “M” response…. What a game, we were VERY fortunate…..

Go Jackets!

By McJacket

November 29, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

What a great day for Tech! CPJ’s offense can no longer be doubted.So sweet to see the haughty bullfrogs laid low. Humble Bumbles? Nay! Golden Tornados!

To Hell With georgia!

By Tech 79

November 29, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

Mr. Bisher, a friend from church (dawg fan) invited me to the game today and I was surpirsed to be sitting across the aisle from Larry Munson. I had the chance to tell him that we Tech fans salute him as well.

He, like you, know what a rivalry this has been over the years and unlike too many Walmart alumni of UGA always respected both programs. Today we showed the youngster what a truly great series this has been and will be again. I hope we both come into next years’ game undefeated and playing for a National Championship.

and It’s Great to be a Yellow Jacket I said It’s Great to be a Yellow Jacket.

By GP in CNY

November 29, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

Furman…..I watched the game end enjoyed it thoroughly. But enjoy your excellent writing even better. And yes, a victory over the dawgs between the hedges is something to savor. Thanks for bringing the best to sports writing.

By You got to be kidding me

November 29, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

Mister T, congratulations! However, if this victory means more than a dozen ACC championships, then you guys will fall into mediocrity again! Aim higher, man Aim Higher!

By Me Again

November 29, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

You might be ranked higher but if you played a schedule like UGA you would be maybe 6-5 - and that would be a great season according to Tech standards! Let us know how all 300 of you Tech fans celebrated tonight.

By WoodstockGT

November 29, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

Just got back from Athens- sat in the UGA section. Wow, what a game. Unbelievable 3rd Qtr. Will have to say that UGA fans around me showed great class, and it made for an enjoyable football game. One even congradulated me after the game. This was big for us, and I know this really stung them. Should make next year ‘s game alot of fun to watch. Go Jackets!

By Me Again

November 29, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

You really miss ole Bobby Dodd and the good old days don’t you Furman? I guess once Vince started kicking the Techsters around (19-6 record) the game lost some of its luster. You’re a bigger “homer” than was Munson! At least you did a column once apologizing for being wrong about the Beatles!!!!!!!!!!

By Stiing Attack

November 29, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

Dumb A* Eric Zier said that our offense was a high school offense. Guess UGAy’s defense is a Pee Wee league defense.

By flats

November 29, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

Needless to say, as a Tech fan, I am just elated: Huge wins this season over FSU, UM, and UGA. Over 300 yds rushing in each of those games I think. Dwyer needs to be ACC mvp. It’s hard to imagine how you can only pass 3 or 4 times a game and still totally befuddle a defense that knows you are going to run the ball at them. Great job jackets! And D.Rad: make sure PJ is happy.

By Buzzwax

November 29, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

Furman, great WRITING!!!!

High School Offense THIS!!!!!

By wreckmaniac

November 29, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

Mr Bisher: As usual, you SO…OOOO get it. Playing for an ACC championship is so mucho insignificant when compared to beating UGA. The game in Tampa is so irrelevant. The dawgs were focused earlier this year on playing in Atlanta and forgot what was important. The two greatest insults of the past 7 years have been losing to a really mediocre UGA squad and being punished by having to play in the far west bowls.

By Tech83

November 29, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

ACC 6 SEC 4 … Compare that to the media Rhetoric!

By GT and USNA Alumni

November 29, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this

I watched Coach Johnson at Navy play this type of ball and win just like today in Athens… when he came here, I and a few other joint Navy-GT alumni tried to tell the bloggers here at Tech to be patient and watch a real winner move this program back into its former glory days we came to know under Bobby Dodd.

We didn’t lie… did we? Now just wait until he starts recruiting and has all his scholarships back!

You are right Mr. Bisher… the rivalry is back!

Go Jackets… Go Navy!

By Bobby Dodd

November 30, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this

The biggest mistake I made was not leaving Tech for Texas when I had the chance. I advised Bill Curry to leave Tech for Alabama. I would advise Paul Johnson to take the Notre Dame job when offered. If he wins a National Championship in two years, it’ll be there, not Tech. Don’t ever forget, Georgia owns this state. Tech will never really matter.

By wreckmaniac

November 30, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this

I’m really concerned about the effect that playing UGA in the next 2 or 3 years is going to have on Tech’s strength of schedule.

By gtfan2323

November 30, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this

Way to go jackets, You did it.45 points with a high school offense. That’s the way to shut up the trash talk of uga players, and fans. What a sweet taste it leaves. Congat’s to the team and thank you lord for Coach Johnson.

By Ricky Muse

November 30, 2008 12:20 AM | Link to this

I am a Diehard Georgia Tech Yellow-Jacket Fan and I am so Proud we Finally be The Dogs again! Hey Georgia, The Streak is Over and it Ended on Your Home Field. Maybe Now G.T will get some Respect in the state of Georgia!

By William R. Smith

November 30, 2008 12:32 AM | Link to this

You are correct Furman…somehting really good has happened and the team is getting most out of the option… two 440+ yards games ina orw and a chnace for a third…. this can be the factor which gets the best available recruits for the O-line and the better backs as well… just hold on to the ball and run it down the field… It was a great game as I enjoyed it from Baghdad, in the green zone on AFN…

William R. Smith BIE class of 80 MS in 87

By AL

November 30, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this

More people were probably watching the game on Saturday, than will watch the ACC championship. I also doubt Georgia would trade the game for an SEC Championship game. A perspective to think about.

Good analogy about Defensive coaches. I do however, think the game plan was solid, the players couldn’t execute at crucial times. Tech seemed to be running downhill the whole second half. The Defensive interior played pretty well. It was certainly no beatdown. Just good football game Tech won fair and square. However,claiming some sort of dominance or superiority is ridiculous.

In the “Hated” SEC Georgia plays these sort of games week in and week out. I’m sorry it’s a fact. LSU, Auburn, Florida, Alabama, UT field this caliber of Atheletes every year. Georgia is in a Brawl every Saturday. If you don’t think so you’re out of your mind (or league). Good game Tech won for sure. Will they ever dominate the team from Athens? No way in hell.

GO DAWGS!!

By Furmans toupee

November 30, 2008 1:12 AM | Link to this

Furman, would your old liberal a* die already. Ive been waiting to p** on your grave too long.

By sljackson

November 30, 2008 1:16 AM | Link to this

God Bless Paul Johnson. Execution at its best! A rivalry revived. Just wait for next year. We’ll be sooooo much better!! Whos going to the bowl game? Show your love for the white & gold!

By Furmans toupee

November 30, 2008 1:17 AM | Link to this

LOL no dissent….and you wonder why your Cynthia Tucker asses are suffering.

By Old 'n Gold

November 30, 2008 4:32 AM | Link to this

Make the ACC vs. SEC record 6-3…wake beat vandy….THWG AND THWSEC!!!!

By Chemcat

November 30, 2008 6:50 AM | Link to this

I think it’s just amazing that Paul Johnson came in as a first year coach and with a team he didn’t recruit and wasn’t designed for his system went to the Dawg’s field and played a team of much higher recruited players and won. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of both the players and PJ. I believe they could have challenged for the ACC title if they had been more comfortable with the system early in year. Nevertheless, what a great season for GT and such promise for the future!

By GTpak

November 30, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this

I’ll take a win over UGA any year.

I recall dawg fans making fun of our win over Gardner Webb by 3 points, well, well, we beat you guys by 3 also. What does that say about your doggie team?

Also, GT is 2-0 against the SEC this season.

I love it!!!!

Go Jackets, great job yellow jackets!!!!!

By KC Kid

November 30, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this

To Bobby Dodd, Al and especially Furmans toupee

You are perfect examples of why we enjoy hating you so much.

No class, can’t admit that your conference isn’t that good, and you’re bitter and mean spirited. Nothing is better than watching you in agony after getting your butts kicked.

It’s a great day to be alive!

Go Jackets and oh yeah…THWG!!

By AMG

November 30, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

Georgian by birth, Tech by the grace of God! THWG! perhaps you bull pups might want to stay silent for quite a while, something is telling me that Paul Johnson intends on winning this game every year. I am betting we will win the next 3 at least. Go ahead say something… you know its true!

By Tech Fan by Choice

November 30, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

THANKS GT FOR BEATING THEM DAWGS - IT FEELS SOOOO GOOD!!! The drought is over! Hooray, Hooray, Hooray! :):)

By AlabamaJack

November 30, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

All of a sudden the dawgs are trying to tell us this game isn’t important. Well as co-champions of the Coastal Division of the ACC, winner over the Atlantic Division Champion, state champions of Georgia and Florida, we would like to tell you your pre-season national championship, your pre-season SEC championship, your pre-season SEC-East Championship, and your pre-season Georgia State Championship have all been recalled. BTW, next year Tebow will be back along with Julio Jones and a bunch of hungry elephants, and 16 Tech starters. You’ll have Moreno and No Show, not.

By John

November 30, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

Tech fans like Larry Munson? Are you mad?! Suppose you clapped when Vince Dooley was honored?! You are not a true GT fan. Winning the game was so much sweeter seeing Vince there getting honored. I loathe him and UGA. Throw Munson in there too. We are GT! We do not like anything UGA….got it!!??

By Show some respect

November 30, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

Apparently some of the UGA/Walmart alums are chiming in to this post. Please, show Mr. Bisher respect. And take your negative talk with you. You lost and you have to start disrespecting the writer. Please. Grow up. Typical and expected behavior.

Go Jackets!!!

By John

November 30, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

Don’t forget, also, Paul did all this with about 65 scholarship players. Next year, we will be back up to the full allotment of 85 !!!!!

By Mark

November 30, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

I hope GT keeps PJ for a long tenue…it would be nice to keep a good coach at TECH..thats been the problem we loose the good ones but I guess even a million bucks aint nothing to these greedy coaches anymore..I remember the last TECH coach to bolt for Notre Dame..what a mess…

By Tron5000

November 30, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

You know how awesome yesterday was? I am a bartender on the weekends, and I actually had my whole bar full of UGA fans congratulating me on the win (like I did anything) and buying me drinks when I got off. Yes, a Bulldog buying your drinks after a Tech win is almost the best feeling there is. I recommend trying it some time.

By sbee

November 30, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

I could watch the highlight of Dwyer second TD, when he cut right, literally leaving Ramarcus Brown on has arse over, and over, and over…

Still….truly some of the worst division one tackling we’ll ever see (both teams). I hope next years game is more about execution than sloppy Defense. So if we win our bowl game (against LSU?) and go 3-0 against the SEC, will the dawg fans quit whining that we’d go 6-5 with their schedule? Frankly, I think we’d do even better than 9-3 if we traded schedules…

By GoldMiner

November 30, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

Tech dominates UGA in academics, in $$ made by our alums, in achievements by our alums, yet mutts give us no credit for all of that unless we beat them in football. Well, we’re back to doing just that. Time for them to crawl back to the trailer (I can say this, growing up in one) and open another beer. I may have grown up in a trailer, but I didn’t STAY there. That’s the difference between mutts & Jackets.

By Outabownz

November 30, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

After thinking this over, I think a win in Athens was bigger than winning the ACC. Of course I would rather have won both. First there is the drought. Then there is the win against a very good UGA team after a win against a very hot Miami team. Momentum is on our side headed into bowl season. We will head to a good bowl, probably Chick-fil-a. We have time to heal. We end the year against a ranked opponent and assuming the momentum continues, end up ranked in the top 15 if not top 10. Not bad for a first year program. UGA, it was our year. You have one hell of a team. I have tremendous respect for Stafford and his passing ability. Massaquoi is an incredible receiver. Go win big against Ohio State so I can talk smack with my OSU co-worker. Furman, you are the class of the sports writers. I have enjoyed reading your columns since I was in my teens (40 years) and once remember “Beating Bisher” with my picks.

By Bleeds Old Gold

November 30, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

SO MUCH FOR THE PRE-SEASON NATIONAL CHAMPS! IF THEY FINISH AHEAD OF GT IN THE POLLS IT WILL BE MORE BALONEY! HOPEFULLY THE UGA PLAYERS WILL LEARN HUMILITY FROM THIS YEARS DISAPPOINTMENTS AGAINST BAMA THE GATORS AND THE JACKETS; THRE IS SURE NO CHANCE IT WILL EVER COME TO THEM FROM THEIR FAN BASE. TO MATT STAFFORD CONGRATS ON THE 5 TD THROWS WITH A SPECIAL THANKS FOR #6 YOU THREW THE JACKETS!!

PAUL JOHNSON IS MY COACH OF YHE YEAR!

By idiot nerds

November 30, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

HAHA, you guys are a bunch of idiots. You’d rather beat one team than win a conference title. I would rather have loss and played for the conference championship. Congrats Va Tech. You will not be hanging a banner for “beating Georgia”. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

By GTMike

November 30, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

AL…you are living on bygone glories with all that garbage about the SEC being so tough. This year, the SEC is 6-9 against other BCS teams. The ACC is 15-8. And, in head to head matchups, the ACC holds a 6-4 advantage over the SEC. In fact, against anyone not named Florida or Alabama, the ACC is 6-1 against the rest of the SEC, and that record was compiled without either of our 2 ACC division winners playing the SEC.

UGa would have been a 7-5 team in the ACC at best.

Their offense, with Moreno, Stafford, and Massaquoi, is extremely impressive though.

By AL LIVES IN A CAVE

November 30, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

Al,

You really can’t hide dumb. Keep talking up the SEC and “the caliber” of teams UGA plays. The rest of the free world doesn’t live in a cave like you, and realizes that the ACC-SEC head to head is 6-4. And 2 of the 4 ACC losses were to Florida(Miami and Florida State)- who is arguably the best team in the country. Outside of Florida and Alabama, the SEC is soft as baby doo. And you sir, are a complete bumbling idiot. And I was at the game yesterday and would agree that your fans weren’t as good as everyone in the Bulldog nation would like to believe. They honored everyone they could think of- I’m surprised they didn’t bring out Buck Belue and Lindsay Scott to re-enact the play!!

By Nerds just whooped your ----

November 30, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

idiot nerds,

our nerds just whipped that overrated SEC arrss. Go listen to some Munson highlights and dust off that 1980 National Champs hat, cause you guys won’t smell a championship for years to come. And its gonna be a long time before you beat that High School offense. Chump.

By Randy

November 30, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

You were correct to write about Tech, and what they accomplished, for the story here is theirs and not any of Georgia’s shortcomings. Most of the Flats faithful could not have dreamed for this season, and more than a few national writers have taken note of the job Johnson has accomplished here. To watch Florida is to marvel at the various talents at work. To watch Oklahoma is to be stunned by a machine at work. Simply put, GT has become one of the most entertaining teams in the country to watch. Given the lack of players recruited for this type of system (or returning on defense), given the number of fumbles and how inept they looked in the Spring game, it is truly remarkable what this group has accomplished. I hope you or Mark will see fit to research and write about how this young group “bought in” to what the new staff wanted to do, and how the coaching staff worked with and brought them along. Sure, there were disappointing games (and Tech fans will always maintain we lost to VT on one ref’s bad call), but the end result has been how this group of young men hung in, grew together, and became a team to watch. Oh…and wouldn’t you love to know what was said in the GT locker room at halftime! This team brought it home for their fans-kudos to them!

By Veteran Fan

November 30, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

It was DEJA VU! The first UGA-GT game I ever attended over 30 years ago in Athens was in a driving rainstorm, with GT running a triple option, completing one pass, Tech with a first year coach(Pepper), and the UGA stands empty at the end! Three thoughts on this season. First, UGA’s defense is typical of all these highly-recruited, over-hyped, 4 and 5 star high school phenoms. They are over-sized and undisciplined and when you pound them for the entire game they will give up and break! When all you want to do every week is rush the passer in one back spread offenses it is no fun to play against this moster! Second, this win will be the key to many years of recruiting success in the state of Georgia. Coach was hired to beat UGA and recruit in-state, well have you seen the commitments list? This offense is a linemen’s dream and they are flocking to the flats along with the smart running backs that know that sharing the load means fewer injuries and more success! Finally, maybe next year we will not be subjected to all this pre-season SEC hype! Florida, Alabama, UGA, and Mississippi are legitimate but the rest are a joke with South Carolina and LSU barely qualifying for a bowl! Boise State would finish third or fourth in the SEC! Line up and play the games and sort it out at the end!

By Brant

November 30, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

Hey UGA your streak is over with 7, that’s history, but if you want to talk history, we got 8!!!!!

GO JACKETS!!! THWG!!!!

By jason

November 30, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

Its gonna be a long ride home from athens for those bulldog fans. WE LOVE U PAUL JOHNNSON

By idiot nerds

November 30, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

ACC champions=not Georgia Tech. Congratulations Va Tech. I’d rather Georgia lose and Va Tech win, then UGA win and Va Tech loss. HAHAHA, NO ACC Championship. Enjoy the Blue smurf bowl. LOL.

By Tron5000

November 30, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

I’ll give you this, UGA fans. Looking back on the season, GT lost to 3 inferior opponents in games we should have won. At least UGA fans have the solace of losing to 3 superior opponents.

Take that how you will.

By Mark Richt

November 30, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

Has that Roddy Jones quit runnin’ yet? I knew I should have recruited that boy.

Mark Richt

By Don

November 30, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

You know kind of funny how fickle fans can be. Seems how that after the NC game everyone was talking about how sorry TECH was and Johnson’s offense wouldn’t ever win. All I can say is that I am glad we finally have a “COACH” that can instill pride in his players and get the best out of them. Looking forward to the coming years at GT. WAY TO GO COACH JOHNSON.

By J in John's Creek

November 30, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

Hey Idiot Nerds

National Championship = NOT UGA SEC Championship = NOT UGA GA Championship = NOT UGA

And none of the bowl predictions have Tech going west this year.

By NCJacket

November 30, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

Could someone please write an article about the resurgence of the spread option?

Look around. All the “Wild (Insert name)” formations are just a variation on the spread option. The dolphins used to defeat the patriots in NFL even.

Look across the country from Tebow to McCoy; from Big East to Pac-10. Variants of the option are proving successful regardless of base system or conference. It is being run from the spread, pro-style, and the I based attacks.

Georgia Tech depends on it more than most, and runs a currently unique base set, but look around and see the option elsewhere. The Falcons even use it some.

I believe GT is ahead of the new trend in option revival!

By fred

November 30, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

WE WIN , UGGER LOSES.

THWG!!!!!

THAT’s it, DOC!

By billiebee

November 30, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Maybe down there at GT, beating Georgia may be better than winning the ACC. But up here in Virginia, championships are the only thing that count. And please, enough with that “the best team in the ACC isn’t playing in the title game”. If GT were the best team, they’d be playing next week in Tampa. Enjoy your win over UGA and your December bowl game. Then sit back on New Year’s Day and watch real champions play.

By AthensGTfan

November 30, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Barring the lopsided loss to UNC, Tech could have easily been 11-1 and maybe in the BCS title hunt. Can’t wait until next year !

By Ga Tech fan from birth

November 30, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

I am very proud of the Yellow Jackets, you played a great game for 60 minutes. You never gave up, even though I did at the half, I apologize. However, I never lost sight and faith that you could pull it out. This game means more to me than ever this year. My dad has been a Ga Tech fan for life and so have I. This year, this game is more special than any other game. My mom has some serious medical conditions and my dad is facing the possibility of heart surgergy. They were to take a very special 50th wedding anniversary 12/14 of this year, all that is to the side. Watching our Yellow Jackets in the 1st half I could see the let down in my dads face, but he never gave up. He has been through a lot this year with his heart and my moms memory slipping away. Knowing they are not going to be able to get away for their 50th wedding anniversary I did not know what to do for him. Spending time with him during the Ga Tech game was very special. I want to thank you Ga Tech for not giving up. Also, thank you UGA for the sportsmanship you showed after the game. You see, you never know how people watch the game. Yes, we love Ga Tech and for Ga Tech to give us a win on UGA, thank you. Thank you for putting a smile not only my face, but my dad and moms face as well. Thank you for not giving up just as we will not give up on what we are facing. Thank you Ga Tech, I hope the team and coachs get a chance to read this as well. Way to Go Ga Tech. Tradition, this win is better and more special for different reasons. GO GA TECH!

By Tampa

November 30, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

I think I would chosen a chance to play in the ACC game in Tampa….but, I am biased because I live in Tampa and wanted my alma mater to come to town. And a chance to play in the Orange bowl would have also have been great.

But, with that said….. oh how sweet the victory over Georgia was. And now we can begin the streak to 8 wins.

On another note… .I think we should only recruit players that have a last name of “Johnson”. Calvin Johnson was great, Michael Johnson can really play, and Paul Johnson is a great coach.

By Yellow Jacket

November 30, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

For all you Va Tech players, we take pride here at Ga Tech. We dont allow criminals and cheaters on the team. Va Tech is a lousy team that was lucky to beat Ga Tech. Sure, we should should have won and if the officals would have made the right call and had we not made 1 bad mistake, we would be there. Yes, the best team in the ACC will not be playing next week. However, that is okay. We were only suppose to win 4 games this year and look at us. So, I will take this record, wins on FSU, Miami, Clemson and UGA over the ACC championship any day. WE accomplished step one this year. So go back you your little Va towns and do whatever you do. At least the UGA fans have more class than the VA Tech fans and players. GO TECH!

By Terrorist Roommate

November 30, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Fellow tickle pilers..I must say

We have only beaten the mighty DAWGS 4 times since 1990 (three of those wins were with ineligible players too). Let’s not get too excited.

By Pi$$onaDawg

November 30, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

…..BuLLdawg where are you come out come out wherever you are. I hope your sister/wife made your drunk dumb a$$ sleep on the porch like a good dog.

By Bug Lover

November 30, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Great win Jackets…..but keep it in check. UGA has a great program and good coaches. Tech will never be able to recruit as well as a school offering Poultry Science, Home Ec, Sports Equipment Management and Interior Design degrees. Rivalry is good. I hope everyone went home with a piece of that mangy hedge. Paul Johnson for President!

By surprised tech fan

November 30, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

wow, ever since i became a tech fan when i started school back in 2000, it was hard to see the day all of this would happen. after hiring a guy like chan, i knew from the start we were doomed. but today i wake up and i hear the birds singing, breakfast tastes so much better, and i can’t help but to carry my smile a lot longer wherever i go. honestly, i could care less about the BSC, I could care less about winning a conference, i could care less about a bad recession, because today, our tech pride is restored and we are redeemed. thanks a lot CPJ. to me, there’s no better feeling but to say once again “to hell with georgia” as a battle cry for victory

By KC Kid

November 30, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

billiebee

If my school boasted such esteemed alumni at Micha Vick, Marcus Vick and MeAngelo Hall, I think I’d just stay under my rock.

None of those three clowns would have been admitted to the real Tech. And by the way, you got lucky this year on a bad call.

By RR

November 30, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Not a surprised spectator.. We at Georgia Southern always knew that PJ could take his offense anywhere and be successful with the right personnel to run it. One of the saddest days in my football days was to see Paul leave GSU. I have followed his career since then and will always support PJ regardless of his record or where he coaches.. He is a great coach. My only wish is that he would have stayed at GSU and moved it to a I-A program.

By GT is the worst

November 30, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

it shows how pathetic you Tech fans are that beating Georgia makes you p** your pants, its one game, your program is a joke

By JR

November 30, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

There sure are a lot of whinny hurting puppies on here today. What would you be saying if you had won?

By JR

November 30, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

Georgia Tech beat the team that was rated #1 before the season, so which program really is a joke?

By GTBALTFAN

November 30, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Hey, Where’s ACC Stinks, a trashtalker who has been denigrating our conference on here for weeks? I just checked out the latest Sagarin rankings and the ACC has 8 teams in the top 32. (For you math cjalenged mutts, that’s 25%.) SEC as 4 teams in top 32. ACC has all 12 teams in the top 51. SEC has 6. ACC beat your conference head to head all year and if you take away 3 wins by Fla and Ala against ACC teams, the head to head would be an arse kicking in favor of the ACC. And by the way, if GT had played Ugay’s schedule, we’d be 10-2. The Sagarins show UGA was 0-3 against top 30 teams while GT was 4-2. As for those GA fans who don’t understand how beating GA yesterday was bigger than going to the ACC C’ship game, look me up in 2015 when you are trying to beat Tech after losing 7 in a row. Then you’ll know how it feels. This is as swet as it gets and makes THWG all the better.

By WetHog

November 30, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

I don’t want to say “I told you so”, but I did on this site back when Johnson was first hired. As a Navy fan I can understand Tech fans euphoria. The man has skills. Just wait until he actually has players he recruited in his program. The skies the limit, and to think it will just be run run run, it won’t.

I became a Tech fan the moment Johnson was hired and I followed the team all year. Progress was made throughout the year and yesterday was the result. Me personally, I can’t wait to see Tech full of Johnson recruits. It should be exciting. Enjoy

By Navy82

November 30, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Hopefully (for GT), CPJ has brought his “Army-Navy Game” touch to the BIG GAME here in GA.

Beat Army!

By SlimG

November 30, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Great Game! Instant Classic!

This just in. 22 GA. players questioned in point shaving investigation. Vegas reports huge payouts to Athens residents. “The Game was Fixed”

Hahahaha

Dawgs players didn’t care about this game techies. They knew their season was a bust after the florida game. “New Sheriff in Town” what a joke.

How many penalties does it take to help tech beat georgia?

How many kicks out of bounds does it take to make it a game again?

How many tech fans will be making the trip to Tampa?

How many times has tech beat georgia this decade?

How many points would florida score against tech?

You guys crack me up!

By Old Dog

November 30, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

As a Georgia graduate, I have been increasingly embarrassed by the behavior of Richt and his players. I really can’t figure Richt out. Arthur Blank spent a huge amount of money coddling thugs and criminals. When he got rid of them, things got better. I think that the turning point in Richt’s career at UGA was when he ordered his team to dance in the end zone against UF. That unsportsmanlike act, and the violent, criminal behavior of his players, contradicts his public persona and exposes Richt as just another dirty coach. He has made Georgia the poster child for all that is bad in college sports. I wait for the day when Richt and his sponsor, Adams, give us back the University. Until that time, Georgia fans can look for more disappointing losses—particularly to Florida and Tech.

By JR

November 30, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

SlimG, Good to see you realize that Florida is the program to be compared to. Hopefully, you will remember this before proclaiming UGA to be the NC next year.

By wreckmaniac

November 30, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

FURMANS TOUPEE: You are such an ignorant fool. Please shut up. Mr Bisher was, as still is, one of the great writers of the AJC when it was in its heyday back in the 50’s,60’s, 70’s. This would include Jesse Outlar, Paul Hemphill and several others back in a time when journalism was first quality which it no longer is. Respect that and show you have some sense of history.

By wreckmaniac

November 30, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

THE ACC was created to beat the SEC. There is no other reason for its existence other than the desire for a few elite mid-atlantic schools of high academic requirements to band together.

By wreckmaniac

November 30, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

Is it possible for CMR to turn UGA around as much in one year as PJ has done in one year at Tech ?

By wreckmaniac

November 30, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Word out of Athens this morning is that CMR is planning to arrange for 2 or 3 scrimmages against high school teams next year the week before the Tech game. Good move. That CMR. You just can’t get ahead of him.

By wreckmaniac

November 30, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

I appreciate my fellow Techsters for informing me with facts, of course, how superior the ACC is to the SEC. I had really not realized the full extent of the ACC superiority. Thanks, fellow Jackets.

By wreckmaniac

November 30, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

BLOODDAWG: Yea thats right. We really get our jollies when Tech whips UGA. D__m straight. What do you expect when we have “To HEll WITH GEORGIA” in our great song. Why do you thinks its there ? We certainly don’t sing: “To HELL WITH VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE”

By Z Man

November 30, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

Today, I’d take a victory over UGA. Tomorrow when beating UGA is ho hum, I’d take the conference championship. After all, even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then ;>)

By GT 90

November 30, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Does anyone have any idea where we might end up in terms of a bowl game?

Champs or the Chick Fillet? Can’t wait to see the new BCS ratings too. Watch UGA lose another to GT this week!!

By Peter

November 30, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

You manhandled the allegedly resurgent CANES and beat on the DAWGS. That’s impressive and you did it with class.

By drewbear

November 30, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Howling and lamentation of scalded doggies. Sweet music in the air.

By whyucry?

November 30, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

slim g, Tech #15 and GA #17 in AP poll. Bet it matters to the team now. Retard!

Is that the best you got? Acting like it doesn’t matter? What number do you wear for the dogs? Since you’re obviously on the team and know that the teamdoesn’t care about this game.Ask Stafford if being ranked below Tech matters or not?

Keep talking please. Your ignorance makes me laugh!!

By CGA

November 30, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

If I had to choose between winning against UGA or going to the ACC Championship this year, I would have chosen beating the Dawgs. It was the #1 goal of the TECH team this year to end the seven-game winning streak. They accomplished that goal.

In the meantime, UGA accomplished NONE of their preseason goals. NO National Championship, NO SEC Championship, No eight-game winning streak over Tech. Having this streak end during the year that DAWG Nation had dreams of another National Championship dancing in their heads makes the win even sweeter!

And if you haven’t noticed yet VT fans, your team may be going to the ACC Championship game, but they ARE NOT EVEN RANKED!!!!! The BEST TECH team, the one that is 15th-ranked in the AP and 16th in the Coaches’ Poll, is GEORGIA TECH! Your team is in the “Others Receving Votes” Section in both polls. The other team going to the ACC Championship game is Boston College, a team who TECH beat and is also ranked lower in both polls than GEORGIA TECH. Even a win in the ACC Championship game will probably not get you ranked higher than the REAL TECH!

And for all you DAWG fans: TECH is now ranked above UGA in both polls! You never expected that to happen this year, did you?

By Tom Rogers

November 30, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

I wish Lewis Grizzard could have seen this one. I would love to read his column in the the Atlanta Constitution tomorrow morning!!

Probably another one like years ago when he said “Frankly, I don’t want to talk about it….” and then he left the whole column in the paper blank. Classic! Love that guy, even though I am a Tech man.

By VegasJacket

November 30, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

Paul Johnson got it. Chan never did. Chan put emphasis on the ACC schedule over the Georgia game. There is only one game on the Tech schedule and it’s at the end of the year. The rest are scrimmages to prepare us for the only game that matters. We certainly want to win all of ‘em, but if we lose ‘em all and then beat the Dawgs we have had a winning year. Had Auburn found a way to beat Alabama yesterday, the War Eagles would have had a good year. The in-state rival game should mean the most. Watch tapes of the old Vince Dooley show. At the end of his show after the Auburn/UGA game he always ended it by saying “See you next week after the biggest game of all.” Well that game was the Ga Tech game, no matter what the records of either team was. Coach Dooley got it. Paul Johnson gets it. Richt will learn it. Go ahead and jump up and down with a stupid smile on your arrogant face before the game Richt…maybe you get it now. So all of you VT and UGA fans who don’t understand or believe that beating our rival is more important than any conference championship…We don’t care if you believe or not, because for now we have a coach and a team that knows what’s truly important for a winning season. Current UGA fans and players put the emphasis on beating Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina…great, I love it. Coach Dooley was right, and Paul Johnson knows it too.

Go Jackets! Thanks for the win.

By GT1979

November 30, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Fellow Tech fans, I am very happy with the win that we posted yesterday - great comeback win on UGA’s home field!!! That being stated, I think all of this trash talk and giddiness is unnecessary since I expected Tech to come out on top of this one even when we were down after the 1st half. Think about it - UGA has no run defense at all and they are a very poorly coached team so all of that talent that they have is all for naught (a la Notre Dame) in that regard. We did nothing special except put a halt to the GT losing streak in this series. From now on I think all of the attention needs to be directed at how Tech allowed such an atrocious air assault on our vaunted defense. Think about it. No other team has even sniffed 42 points against us all year. That needs to be fixed right away! If the pass defense is not corrected then I don’t think we’ll be happy with the bowl game since our opponent will closely study our pathetic inability to stop the puppies when they went to the air. Also, factor out two turnovers and we would have lost!! Just trying to keep it all in perspective. GO JACKETS!!!!

By NYJacket

November 30, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

**Great regular season finish by a great GT Team with the emphasis on Team.

Great Job Coach Johnson.

The pre-season number 1 USA dawgs are now number 2 in Georgia.

Florida and Georgia Tech have something in common. Both beat Miami, Fla. State, and Georgia.

It is really hard to get better than this.

Doing it between the hedges with the old guard at UGA putting pressure on Richt to win 8 in a row to match Tech’s streak is priceless.**

By Bama Fan

November 30, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

Hey, rectum maniac, let’s see your awesome team line up against either Bama or Florida. Bama whipped the ever-loving black hen $hit out of Klumpson in their season opener. The Gators punked North Havana (UM) and Free Shoes University (FSU) so let’s hear it for the mighty, mighty bees and the ACC. You barely got by a UGA team that is coached by an array of inept, overpaid douche bags. Yeah, I hate them too but your team BARELY got by them and both of us whipped them like a red-headed step child. So don’t try to throw off on the SEC because deep down you know - you know - that Bama, UF or even LSU and Ole Miss could clean your GT insect clock any day of the week. I think you’re a punk, rectum boy. I hope your homosexual hero (Paul Johnson) has enough ballz to put a real SEC team on your schedule. Until then, STFU about the SEC, rectum girl. No NC for the ACC - no ma’am. It’s all SEC for many years to come and you know it, punk.

By Pi$$onaDawg

November 30, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

BAMA FAN where have you been? Bama has one good year in the last 7 and wants to Talk Crap. Just take care of the GATORS then run your mouth. I remember that Wake already beat Ole Miss and LSU please. DUKE I mean DUKE beat Vandy this year so why don’t you just STFU and to your own BLOG

By TechLover

November 30, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

LSU 7-5,Tennessee 5-7,Auburn 5-7. The strong SEC?

By Carolina Jacket

November 30, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

Great comeback win, but I must admit my bird learned some choice and not repeatable words every time UGA got the ball and threw those screens and flat passes for 15-20 yrds. I knew that the Dawgs would pull out another end of game win (all too often related to a questionable interference call). But the Jackets hung in there. I do, however, agree with GT1979 that we had better improve our pass defense before we think “big time”. That was scary. They cut through us like a warm knife on warm butter. But we have some young guys back there and appear to be bringing in some good ones. So I will keep the faith.

Will the Dawgs got get Sly Croom for defensive coordinator? They could do worse.

By jacketnation

November 30, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

Yes the SEC is stronger than the ACC. The cellar team Duke, beat Vandy. LSU had a terrible year as did Tennesee, Auburn and Miss State. SEC strong? Pre-season #1 beaten by Georgia Tech who had over 400 yards rushing. They did it ALL on the ground. Yes it was stormy in Athens as they felt the sting of death from a swarm of Yellow Jackets. How do you like our flip and fly offense now you big mouth slobs! And don’t tell us what you did the last seven years, last year oor last week. Yesterday Tech ran the ball down your throat and you choked!

By okeefe59

November 30, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this

Run Roddy Run Run Jon Run Wekicked them in the face with a hob nailed boot and smashed their nose..Wah Wah Wah get back in your little dawg house. as always Furman you are the best. I’ve been reading you for over 50 years —keep up the good workTHWGA IE66

By okeefe59

November 30, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this

SEC is definitey the best conference in the country, just ask UGA, just ask S Carolina, just ask Vandy.Oh yeah they have those power houses from Arkansas, Miss State,Auburn,Kentucky and oh yes I forgot that powerhouse just west of me —-Tennessee. Wow the SEC is really strong aren’t they.Did I forget LSU? What a shame. THWGA GO Jackets

By okeefe59

November 30, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

Great Job Coach Johnson and Staff What a win and what a great 1st year. Congratulations.

By jacketnation

November 30, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

Bowl Game committee selects UGA Despite a dismal loss in the rain to the Yellow Jackets, the season is not over for the Dawgs; as UGA has accepted a bid to play in the inaugural Tucks Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes Bowl. The game site has not been chosen, but two likely locations are Parkview High school and Bay Springs Middle school. The game will be shown on a post game basis on ESPN-9, after the Division III championship game; which will be shown live.

By GT Engineer 04

November 30, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

This year - the ACC is 6 and 4 against the SEC, and 5 and 1 outside of the first 2 weeks of the season. Average SEC record of these SEC teams: 5-3 Average ACC record of these ACC teams: 4-4 The decent from the ACC defeated the good from the SEC, on the whole (with exceptions being UF and Alabama - I must’ve missed UGA’s wins against them…) Pre-season # 1 GA has significantly fewer quality wins the Tech. Beyond all that, we beat UGA @ UGA in “Georgia’s year”. I hope Moreno and Stafford join Massaquoi in leaving for the pro’s, because our freshmen and sophomore QBs and RBs will enjoy a career full of this.

By john

November 30, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this

How bout them underachieving over-rated dawgies. For TECH fans it was beautiful for bull-puppies it was U G A ly. the guard has just changed . See you at our place next year. D’ Rad and Paul Johnson …thank you, thank you! We’ve got 7 years of bragging stored up…get ready to listen dawg pound.

By Me Again

November 30, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this

Terry Bowden went undefeated with players he inherited at Auburn - everything went down hill in rapid fashion after that. The same will hold true for PJ at Tech. Quarterbacks want to throw the ball - Nesbitt probably wouldn’t even consider Tech had he known he would end up being just another running back. You earned the win yesterday but not really the right to brag about anything! Enjoy this streak of one because that’s all it will be!!

By TechCrybaby

November 30, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

By Me Again, you were bold enough to say that Nesbitt “probably wouldn’t even consider Tech had he known he would end up being just another running back.”

It’s a bit risky to speculate what somebody would or wouldn’t do. What Nesbitt DID say, as reported in 11/30 AJC, was this: “Beating Georgia, he said with a grin, ‘is what I came here for.’”

By Stephen

November 30, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS GA TECH FOOTBALL on a great surprise victory in Athens. I am oh so glad that the Yellow Jackets were able to shut up the arrogant UGA fans. WOW what a great win for the players and new coaching staff…UGA from #1 pre-season now ranked all the way down below GA Tech…

By Stephen

November 30, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

CONGRATULATIONS GA TECH FOOTBALL on a great surprise victory in Athens. I am oh so glad that the Yellow Jackets were able to shut up the arrogant UGA fans. WOW what a great win for the players and new coaching staff…UGA from #1 pre-season now ranked all the way down below GA Tech…

By Bill

November 30, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

Everything that is Wrong with the state of Georgia comes from UGA. Crooked politicians of the good old boy net, lawyers, judges, businessmen…they all have that highly hairsprayed salt and pepper combover, and think that their shat don’t stink.

By Idiot turds

November 30, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

Hey idiot turds,

Check out the rankings pal- thats right, scoreboard you little undeducated punk.

By WYATT EARP

November 30, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

Next year, we’ll have hell all warmed up for the dawgs in ATL.

But for the record, I warned you dawgs I was bringing it to athens.

By Idiot turds

November 30, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

Idiot turds,

Start drinking to another preseason national championship for your Dawgs. You guys are going downhill fast along with most of the other SEC teams. ACC is rising up and your dumb arrss is too stupid to realize it…

By jacketnation

November 30, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

Bowl Game committee selects UGA Despite a dismal loss in the rain to the Yellow Jackets, the season is not over for the Dawgs; as UGA has accepted a bid to play in the inaugural Tucks Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes Bowl. The game site has not been chosen, but two likely locations are Parkview High school and Bay Springs Middle school. The game will be shown on a post game basis on ESPN-9, after the Division III championship game; which will be shown live.

By Goo goo ga ga

November 30, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this

idiot nerds- Brandon has weed!!

By Goo goo ga ga

November 30, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

Bama fan sure is all about the rectum…Oh well, it’s a thing in Alabama…when your momma or sister ain’t around!

By KJ

December 1, 2008 12:53 AM | Link to this

If the typical NATS fan had to choose between losing to UGA, and watching their daughter get anally raped, they’d be handing their daughter a KY packet and saying “find a happy place”.

1-7.

By Goo goo ga ga

December 1, 2008 1:48 AM | Link to this

Brandon? Brandon? KJ needs weed…

By @KJ

December 1, 2008 1:50 AM | Link to this

You’ve got it all wrong. Gailey vs. Richt 0-6 Johnson Vs Richt 1-0

By Goo goo ga ga

December 1, 2008 1:50 AM | Link to this

KJ should meet Bama fan…similar fantasies…

By To Jason

December 1, 2008 7:07 AM | Link to this

Get a clue loser…read it and weep…”#1 goal - kick UGA’s ars.

Mission accomplished. Enjoy your year thinking about it.

By Boise State Fan

December 1, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

Congrats GT!

Yes , we hope and pray they pick UGA to play us in a Bowl game. Oh, please bring the Idiot nerd with you and we’ll givin a good ole A@@ whipping.

By rt

December 1, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

GT1979, You are correct about our defense. Stafford ate us up on any down that we failed to blitz. He’s like Peyton Manning, if you leave him untouched in the pocket, he’ll tear you up. Especially since he has Massaquoi to scoop up anything thrown within 5 yards of him. Beating UGA is more important than anything else.
Our D did a GREAT job not allowing any yards after the catch. Our offense made great decisions and future NFL hall of famer J. Dweyer ran like he meant it. UGA has a good team, the SEC is a good conference and that makes a GT WIN all that much better. Beating UGA is more important than anything else. The NCAA can’t even decide who is the best team in the Big 12 South; bowl games and “National Championships” are summaries of a bunch of opinions. Beating UGA is more important than anything else. Beating UGA is more important than anything else.

By rt

December 1, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Come on Dawgs. I know you are reading these posts and are mad as he##. The only reason you may actually have believed that the Tech UGA game is not that important is because you’ve handed it to us for the last 7 years. You’ll see, as you hear all the smack talk the rest of this year (Oh yea you’ll hear it) you’ll get a fire in your gut every time you see a tech t-shirt at the Piggly-Wiggly. It will get worse in September. By November of next year, whatever your hopes or dreams for the dawgs you’ll want to beat GT more than anything else. I love hating you guys. I raise a toast to a real brawl next year on the flats. THWG

By oledawg

December 1, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Notre Dame wants Paul Johnson really bad. He’ll head to South Bend in two years.

By moonbuzz

December 1, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

This game reminded me of my freshman year in 1969 when we broke a 5 game uga streak with a 6-0 victory in a rain-soaked game at Grant Field.

Go Bees…

By msim 84

December 1, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Y’know, oledawg makes a good point. Whether it be Notre Dame or another school, I suspect that there will be very much interest in Paul Johnson over the next few years. Although Tech’s football history is grand, it’s most recent past is not exactly spectacular. I hope Dan will put together a package that will at least make it very difficult for CPJ to leave, and for him to do that, the rest of us must show our support. It’s not enough to make comments on the AJC blog, we need to fill the stands … for EVERY GAME! I attended every home game except one this year, and I can testify that there were plenty of empty seats available. Let’s support the team and the coaches, not only with our opinions, but with our presence!

Great game against the Dogs. Great to see that the ACC, the so-called “weak” conference, finished the regular season as the strongest overall conference in the country, while the “superior” SEC was ranked THIRD!

Go Jackets!

By BLAZER

December 1, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

NOTHING IS SWEETER! 45-42

By Floridadawg

December 1, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

If tekkies get to have the big O once every 7 years so be it cause I don’t want any of you to go blind !One more thought maybe you should post this in your locker room too because it wont happen again this decade…..Have fun with yourselves !!!GO DAWGS

By Pitbull

December 1, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Tech. The team that played the best won. My beloved Dogs committed two turnovers that led directly to 14 Tech points. Tech to their credit did not turn the ball over at all. Turnovers will kill you in football and with a 45-42 score, I think that was the difference.

I have been following the Dogs for 40+ years and never thought a Dog team that scored 42 points would lose a game. I don’t think either of our defenses were anything to get excited about. However with the exception of the final score, it was one of the most exciting UGA-Tech games in many years.

I hope some of you bloggers get your ugly hate under control. I would hate to see this rivalry game discontinued because a handful of fans on both sides cause it to spin out of control. It has happened with Alabama-Auburn and a lot of other natural geographic rivalries. Please don’t cause it here.

It is evident though that Furman Bisher still has his framed picture of Bobby Dodd on his night table next to his bed so it is the last thing he sees at night.

So Tech, enjoy your win and we will see you next year.

By Scoots

December 1, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Tech as a football program is rising - the future looks bright, and an ACC championship is a very reasonable and attainable goal for next year.

Georgia fans will be on pins and needles hoping Stafford and Moreno come back next year. UGA’s a really good football program, but they can’t seem to do better than 2 or 3 losses per season.

Right now I’d much rather be a Tech fan, and glad that I am. So great to see both Tech and the Falcons win this year - lots to look forward to with both teams!!

By Sam Jones

December 1, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

So after seven long years it finally happened. Please don’t ever say anything about the “lack of class” that GA players have … seeing the pictures of Tech players with hedges in their teeth, that really shows a lot of class. Maybe with the money that Tech makes on their big Bowl game can be used for the replacement of the hedges. That would be a hoot! When is the parade? Do you get rings this year? You won a football game, not the Super Bowl. Try to have a little class and act like you have been their before.

By JQDogUNC

December 1, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

Where are all those bulldog fans that used to lurk on the tech site? I got into it with one of them this summer. I am so proud of the jackets for beating uga as I think they tend to be an arrogant bunch plus they’re from the sec. ACC kicked butt last Saturday, 3-1 vs the MIGHTY SEC. And we still get no respect in the media for last weekend, at least that I’ve seen. Not to mention 6-4 overall this season vs the MIGHTY SEC!

Go Heels! Go Tech! Go ACC!

By tjs

December 1, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this

uga was great on paper in Aug & Sep…And all their fans were waxing BCS,,,hmmm what happened to that SEC superiority ? Maybe you will lose Stafford and Moreno…hmmm Next season does not look so good does it?

By BWAHAHAH

December 1, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

I love all the UGAg trolls spewing their wishful thinking that CPJ will be at ND next year. Guess what, GT wasn’t the first school that came knocking while he was at Navy. There was something about Tech that made him leave. Secondly, after being able to do so much in his first season, he’s well on his way to getting the National Championships he believes he can win at GT. Yes, plural. CPJ is a proven winner and hates losing more than anything. He cares not for money, just winning. GT is already paying him a comfortable living and we have an AD / fan base that won’t come with the pitchforks after 9 win seasons. Finally, with his time at GSU, he has already built up a network of recruiting channels in the state - something that takes time to do. In short, keep smoking the crack because he ain’t leaving.

By OLD MAN

December 1, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this

TO PIT BULL

WE’LL BE THERE! WHY DON’T YOU SHOW SOME “CLASS” THAT YOU CLAIM TO EPITOMIZE!!

By GT Alum 1974

December 1, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

This is in reference to Jason who posted a comment on November 29. Jason, you asked, “How is beating Georgia better than winning your conference championship?” You have to be a true Yellow Jacket to understand the frustrations of SEVEN long years without a win against UGA. When it has been this long, beating Georgia becomes you entire focus, almost your primary purpose of of life! You eat, breathe, sleep, dream of “BEATING GEORGIA”!!!! Everything else, including the Conference Championship pales in comparison. If you are a true Georgia fan, then in seven more years, you will be in a position to better understand what we’re talking about. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! THANKS TO COACH PAUL JOHNSON, THE COACHING STAFF AND THE ENTIRE GEORGIA TECH FOTTBALL TEAM!!!

By scottbravesfan

December 2, 2008 12:37 AM | Link to this

Me and the rest of the nation never wants to hear about that joke of a football program in Athens again. You guys aren’t big time. You will never win the national championship. You won’t even get to the SEC championship game again as long as Florida and Alabama continue to have their coaches that they do. Georgia you had a nice run while the real teams of the SEC where down but you are a joke.

By jwatl

December 2, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this

What was made very clear on November 29 was that Paul Johnson is just clearly the more competent coach than Mark Richt. What a THIRD QUARTER!!

By Chuck Uga

December 2, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

Been hearing the same crap for years from Tech fans. Ceck the series record over the past 30+ years. Nothing is going to change. Hey CPJ and GT fans, UGA isn’t going to roll over. Next season when we have our 18 players back who were lost with injuries, we will be a lot tougher. We will roll over your D like a steamroller over an ant, and our D will be much improved. Yep, you will be tougher competition under CPJ, but we will continue to own you in football. Would have won this year if not for the fumble on the kickoff! Richard Samuel will make you pay in 2009. Oh yeah, say goodbye to CPJ if the Notre Dame job opens up!!

By Chuck Uga

December 2, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

Mr. Bisher, Just like Larry Munson, you are a gift to those of us in the State of Georgia and the Southeast that follow sports in this area. You bring a lot to this grand, historic rivalry as well as many other events. Thanks for your many years of noble work. Chuck

By Chuck Uga

December 2, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

To those of you morons who think UGA is all of a sudden going to collapse and lose out on all the top-rated recruits because of one loss to Tech (one which we gift-wrapped and handed to you with our turnovers), you are sadly mistaken. There is absolutely no damage done other than a single-game loss. No recruits have changed their minds. Think about it, 4 wins and 14 losses since 1990? That is pretty pitiful. UGA only loses a small number of contributing seniors, and we get back all those players lost with injuries. Stafford will be back in 2009. We will see you at Grant Field where we have only lost once since 1990. Prepare for a Bulldog revenge fest!

By OneMoreDawg

December 3, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Rest assured GT fans, the triple option is not the offense to lead to perpetual success in Div 1A College Football.

One win does not a rivalry make. Georgia is still far above GT in talent, and is considered a NC contender year-in-and-year-out….something GT will never be able to claim.

By Grand Termination

December 4, 2008 1:35 AM | Link to this

To: Chuck uga, OMD, and all you other sorry, whimpy puppy dogs…..

The only NC title you boyz from Athens will ever contend for is “no comprehende”.

After your “games” against Bama, Gators, and Tech this year, its Richt who will be sneaking out of town for South Bend soon enough….that is if you can find enough politicians in the Capital who couldn’t hold a real job but will use the taxpayer’s money for a UGA buyout.

Your recruiting base needs to start from the slammer, because thats where most of your team’s absentees end up.

Keep swilling your beer and driving your pickups over the speed limit….and, please, please….find a way to live weekend to weekend when your team is NOT winning. :=)

By Dawg51

December 4, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

I think Ga Tech should close the Football program. This is as good as it will ever get 9-3. Go out on top.

By CPJFan85

December 5, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

To all you DOG fans saying that GT can’t contend for National Championships and that’s all UGA does:

College Football recognizes ONE (1) National Championship for UGA. UGA claims two more, but they’re the only ones who do.

College Football recognizes FOUR (4) National Championships for GT. We don’t need to claim any more.

UGA has not contended for a National Championship since 1980 - GT won one in 1990.

Any questions?

By Chuck Uga

December 5, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Our defense has figured out your silly little offense and next year watch out! haha. All we have to do is get disciplined players to control the dive, pitch and qb. UGA is full of those. I mean to get 11 arrests you really have to put your mind to it. Making an ‘arse’ out of yourself in Athens is a hard thing to do.

By bull-dykes

December 7, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

the bull-dykes are a bunch of wet poodles. Listen to all the smack talk. You should be ashamed of yourselvs.

Don’t worry - you’ll have a chance to embarrass yourself next year at Bobby Dodd.

later bull-dykes. Get on your strap ons and start humping yourselves….

By John Rioux

December 9, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Would you please explain to me how Paul Johnson is not a finalist for Coach of the Year? It is absolutely atrocious, bewildering, and outrageous that he is not a finalist? I believe all the comments on the voting site and the fact that he was leading vote getter speak for themselves. I know you don’t need to hear them, but I will mention a few things that Coach Paul Johnson did to deserve this award: 1) Completely turned the offense upside down by introducing the Opition Offense, and was extremely successful in his 1st year. 2) Took a team expected to go 3-9 and finish fourth in their division to a 9-3 record and tied for first in the division (realistically should’ve been in a BCS bowl). 3) Produced the ACC Player of the Year 4.) Produced and All-American DE 5.) Did what his predecessor could not do in the 7 years he coached…BEAT GEORGIA. What is a Coach of the Year? To me, the Coach of the Year should be someone who exceeds expectations in their coaching and with their team. Sure, Urban Meyer, Joe Paterno, Mack Brown, Nick Saban, Jim Tressel, and Bob Stoops are good coaches, but they have great teams and were expected to do well. A few of those actually under achieved and didn’t meet expectations. Even Kyle Whittingham and Chris Petersen were expected to do big things, but only met expectations. The coaches of Ball State and Northwestern deserve to be on the list. I’ll even agree with Urban Meyer, Nick Saban, and Bob Stoops. The nation’s best (not near best) teams’ coaches obviously deserve a shot at this title. If getting the most votes by the students, paying customers, and regular followers of college football is not enough to at least earn him a finalist vote, the criteria ought to be reevaluated. Please explain this to me. I sent this same message to the only two emails on the CotY website and both are either conveniently out of office or undeliverable message. Thanks for your time.

By Dick

December 20, 2008 6:53 AM | Link to this

When I attended Tech, we beat Georgia all four years I was in school. ACC championship…I could care less. We were in the SEC back then and I still prefer the SEC. A winning season is defined by the Georgia game. Let us win four in a row and see how the Dawgs feel about the game. We always had sellout games in the SEC, not so in the ACC. Who cares about beating North Carolina, Maryland, etc. Not me. Worst mistake Bobby Dodd ever made was leaving the SEC for the ACC. Thanks to Dooley, it was his vote that kept us out of the SEC again. Losing the all except Georgia but beat the Dawgs…the definition of a winning season.

By Go Dawgs

December 30, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this

What a sweet story. Tech is gonna get some rings to remember one of the few times they actually beat UGA! Ahhhhhhhh! What a sad, sappy, sack of !!!!!!!