Mr. College Football

By Irish Jim

September 1, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

My favorite part is that Mr. College Football thinks that Tech needs +3 or more turnover margin to win this game. This is your hometown paper, Tech fans…do you still think Notre Dame is so overrated that you need to hope for such a lopsided turnover margin as the only way to have a shot?

By gamecockgary

September 1, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this

UNDEFEATED, UNTIED, AND UNSCORED UPON…your 2006 south carolina gamecocks…georgia beware!!!

By Buzz

September 1, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

Irish Jim,

You’re right. Tech should go ahead and forfeit. We’re not worthy of being on the same field with the greatest team that ever existed in the history of the universe.

By tim

September 1, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

Gamecockgary:

I wouldn’t be too excited about shutting out a MSU team with a terribly inept offense. Add in that they were missing their starting QB most the game, and the horrendously conservative playcalling, and Parkview could have pitched a shutout against that team (seriously, running it up the middle on 4th and 2 from midfield in the 4th quarter when USC has all 11 men at the line? where’s the bootleg? where’s the playaction?). Glad to see your boys could finally get in the end zone in the 4th quarter on a trick play, though. We will see you next weekend, and I hope your D puts 9 men in the box against us like that because we actually have playmakers at receiver (unlike MSU, who had several drops that could have put them in/near the end zone, particularly at the end of the first half, on the backups first pass).

But, I digress:

1 - I am not a Tennessee fan at all, but I think there is no way they lose to Cal at home. Not with Cal having an inexperienced QB and the disadvantage of playing in front of 104,000 loud and crazy Vol fans. I am sure those kids from Cali have never, and likely, will never again, seen anything like that before. 2 - It’s not such a bad idea to redshirt Stafford, rather than letting him get pummelled by an inept Oline all year. Let him get his first action next year, with Thomas Brown leading the way as a senior RB and future NFL star. 3 - Arkansas will play hard, but get trounced. They lose by 3 TDs at least, though 2 of those may come late in the game to make it look a little worse than it actually was. 4 - Oh, poor Techies. You will keep it close, but lose. Just not enough talent to keep up. Plus, you’ve got that whole Reggie Ball factor. 5 - Biggest upset? UAB over Oklahoma. Stack the line and make Oklahoma’s QB look absolutely terrible; just like TCU did to them in the spanking they gave them in Week 1 last year.

It’s going to be a fun weekend of football!! I can’t wait!

By Jason

September 1, 2006 11:15 AM | Link to this

Irish Jim…Will Jesus be on the sidelines? I can’t wait to see Jesus. We have no chance when God’s on your side.

By tim

September 1, 2006 11:16 AM | Link to this

Thanks for messing up my formatting AJC.com, making it hard for me to even read my own post.

By hammerhead

September 1, 2006 11:21 AM | Link to this

Only a delusional Gamecock fan would be proud of last nights scrum at Scott Field. I saw absolutely nothing to be afraid of from either of those teams. Can you imagine what Quentin Moses and Charles Johnson must be thinking after seeing that Carolina OL last night? I feel sorry for Blake Mitchell.

By SECRules

September 1, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

I don’t know what all the buzz is about….TECH has 2 good players…Memo to Notre Dame coach: triple team Johnson and blitz Ball.. Game over

By Doug

September 1, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this

I may be in a tiny minority of Georgia fans here, but for Pete’s sake, there is absolutely no point in playing Stafford this year. Redshirt him and give him a shot at four full years of being a potential hero. I just don’t see why everyone is already so prepared to throw Tereshinski under the bus.

Anyway, I gotta disagree with Tim about the Cal-Tennessee game. I’ve heard a lot out of Knoxville lately and none of it has been good, even regarding the play of Erik Ainge. Between Ainge’s erratic summer and the heavy losses the Vols incurred on defense, I don’t see UT bouncing all the way back from 5-6 embarrassment to worldbeater in one season. They’ll still win seven or eight, maybe even nine games, but Cal won’t be one of them.

By poopdawg

September 1, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this

Hey, Tony saying “if gt has plus 3 turnovers it wins” is almost like predicting if gt has more points it wins.Gt ‘s defense will do great things but the game will be decided on how effective gt offense is.ND will get their points can gt match them?

By GT Fan

September 1, 2006 11:51 AM | Link to this

You mutts are almost as arrogant as Notre Dame fans. Sure, the Gamecocks did not look so good last night, but they almost beat your puppies “between the hedges” last year with a less talented team. Considering your history with Spurrier, you might want to at least wait until you beat USC before you ridicule them and start your annual dribble about how great UGA will be this year. By the way, good luck against those mighty Hilltoppers.

By jackets fan

September 1, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this

Irish Jim obviously doesn’t know who Tony Barnhardt is, referencing “hometown newspaper”. Barnhardt is not a homer columnist you dolt. He’s the southeast football guru for several sports media outlets, only one of which is the ajc. Hell, there is not a single “homer columinst” at the ajc.

By JustMe

September 1, 2006 12:09 PM | Link to this

SECFan…

You may want to stay on a topic that you know more about - like maybe just the SEC. Obviously you know NOTHING about Tech football. Tech has 2 excellent RB as well as others in skill positions. Tech has great returning linemen on both sides of the ball.

You absolutely STUPID comment shows how much of an A* the ugag village really is!

By Doug

September 1, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

“Good luck against those mighty Hilltoppers,” said the guy whose team goes up against the juggernaut one-two punch of Samford and Troy right after facing the Irish.

By Saint Patrick

September 1, 2006 12:16 PM | Link to this

Irish 35 Tech 17 Anything else is denial Tech fans.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 1, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

gamecockgary,

And SC’s leading rusher through the midway point of the THIRD qtr last night was WHO? Hint: The position name ryhmes with Lou Holtz’s favorite drink be airtime: liquor.

By Kendall

September 1, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this

Who is the MORON that said SCu’s team is more talented this year than last? Do you know anything about college football? Anything? They are NOT more talented. The defense lost 10 starters, the offense lost the line. PLEASE, I beg of you, just take a look at depth charts, graduating classes, something, anything, that will help you make more educated posts. This gets so tiring. Tech fans are absolute idiots. The only thing they can do is spew french fry and mutt jokes. So boring and trite.

By The Petty Demon

September 1, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this

hey Justme,

i must say your post was quite interesting. while blasting another for his hyperbolic characerizations of gt’s skill levels, you launched an equally rediculous attack.

“Tech has 2 excellent RB”

ex‧cel‧lent  /ˈɛksələnt/ –adjective 1. possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.

come on buddy, lets try to reserve such terms for people who actually fit the bill. reggie bush, maybe.

you may like your two players, but lets keep the discourse in perspective.

By silent scream

September 1, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this

the point difference will be 2 and tech will have a chance to win it on the last drive

By silent scream

September 1, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this

1 minute and some change, ND 21 - GT 19. Tech will drive deep and kick the game winner. final = GT 22 - ND 21

By Ft Worth Dawg

September 1, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Did anyone notice the names of the 2 recruits from Missouri - White and Gray. We should team them up with Brown (and it’s a shame Browning and Greene are gone).

I was hoping Sylvester Croom would do better than how things worked out last night. His offense will give him ulcers this year unless things improve. Was Sidney Rice playing last night? If South Carolina doesn’t improve in game 2 their year may go into free fall. South Carolina better guard its kicker - if he gets injured, there goes their offense.

My decision rule on which team to favor: 1. UGA, 2. SEC team (unless Florida) over non-SEC, 3. Southern team (not Gators) over Yankees, 4. Underdog team (unless Florida), 5. Will slightly favor Florida if a Gator win helps UGA. I am not applying the decision rule to ND-Tech as I don’t care about that game.

Go Dawgs!

By Dawg Fan

September 1, 2006 01:07 PM | Link to this

Tech Wins 24-17 UGA Wins 45-7 And yes ! Cal beats UT 31-20 Sorry Arkansas Usc has to much talent 38-17.

By scooter

September 1, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this

The only thing I can figure out about the c**’s offense last night was that they were trying to lure the Dawgs into being overconfident. I’m sure Spurrier will make some changes, but Quentin Moses or Charles Johnson will no doubt create key turnovers coming off the end… Can’t take anything away from the c**’s defense though… Linebackers look strong, good kicker,…. It would be nice to see the Dawgs stretch the field with a few downfield passes. Unless the Dawgs are actually pretty mediocre, the c**’s better bring a different game to Columbia next week if they want to get embarrassed..

By shivas

September 1, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this

Who cares if a freshman QB gets time to take snaps in a scrimmage with WKU. GT steps up every year and plays stiff competition in it’s first game and is not afraid to go out of CF. You’d think the SEC necks would shut-up after being drilled year in and out in bowl games and out of Cf games. 3 turnovers??? I say we win if we do not turn the ball over once. Irish Jim, don’t drink so early in the morning, it makes you say stupid things you wouldn’t if you were sober. Puppy fans just mad because they see the Tech train rolling in recruiting, and know we’re buzzing at their ears. Sounds like Stafford is a problem already, and will be enrolled elsewhere before the season is out.

By Lane4411

September 1, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this

The primary concern shoud be the offensive line lack of depth total of 6 OL’s for the 1st 2 games - hope there are no injuries. MR, has signed 22 OL since 02, only ll are around. Majority of the losses have been because of shoulder injuries - this is more than unusual - we are signing a number, cerainly hope they stick.

As for the qb’s-MR, is one of the best evaluatiors of talent in CF, do not bet against him. He will make the right call.

By RFP

September 1, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this

Shivas-

You nailed it again. UGA has an easy out of conference schedule (we play Tech every year, 5 wins in a row). Meanwhile, Tech has to play Samford and Troy…that is one tough schedule.

Also, Tech is done with recruiting. You only have 16 scholarships, remember? You’re on probation!!! And remember, Dwyer is the second best recruit at RB in the state. The other one hasn’t committed yet. I wonder where he will go?

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 1, 2006 01:31 PM | Link to this

scooter,

Kicker 292 yards, Offense 273 yards. I guess one way or another they change the field position a little bit.

By Munson's Call

September 1, 2006 01:40 PM | Link to this

SHIVAS…SEC gets drilled in Bowl games? The SEC has more bowl wins than any other conference. Tech trin rolling in recruiting? What a laugh. 4 4 star recruits doesn’t equal train rolling. UGA already has eight. You may want to try stringing together more than one decent recruiting class before bragging about signing a few players people have heard of before.

By **Irish #1**

September 1, 2006 02:01 PM | Link to this

No way does Charlie & the Weis Guys come in over confident. They will be focused and ready for a spirited GT team that just won’t have the firepower to match the Irish.

By tim

September 1, 2006 02:05 PM | Link to this

Doug:

Agree with you on Stafford. Tereshinski will do just fine (Richt won with lesser QBs at FSU), and if not, Cox will be more than ready to step up.

I say we redshirt Moreno (the RB from NJ) too. We are deep at that position already. Why waste a year for a few carries.

As for the Cal/Tenn game - I actually will pull for Tenn to win (ouch, that hurts to say that) just because of the SEC connection, and by no means do I think the game will not be extraordinarily close. I just think it will be hard for Cal to play on the road in front of that giant crowd with the losses they had from their squad of a year ago.

And you Tech fans crack me up, seriously. At least your “points” or “arguments” have already been debuffed by the time I have come to read them. Just like your former AD said, “Tech is a team that will win 6-7 games a year”. Enjoy those six-seven wins, and have fun watching the DAWGS play on New Years Day once again. When was the last time Tech did that?

By Play that funky music whiteboy

September 1, 2006 02:17 PM | Link to this

Three turnovers… what decent team couldn’t win a game with a plus three turnover margin??? ND only once had three total turnovers in a game (2 fumbles, 1 Int) and their opponent in that game had two turnovers of their own.

Reaching there a bit aren’t we Tony?? By the way, ND had ZERO turnovers against that all world OSU defense in the Fiesta Bowl.

By Dawg

September 1, 2006 02:20 PM | Link to this

Shivas,

You are quite an idiot. As far as schedules go, we both have our share of weak OOC opponents UGA - WKy & UAB. GT has Samford and Troy. If you look back to the time when the 2006 schedules were made, Colorado was doing quite a bit better than ND. The programs have gone in different directions the last 3-4 years. As far as your comment about bowl games, the SEC has the least favorable bowl matchups of any conference (ex. Peach Bowl SEC #5 vs ACC #3), and we still have a winning bowl record almost every year. How did that 2005 Peach Bowl end up? And as far as your comment on recruiting, you must be joking. We have had a top 5 recruiting class for 4 years running. We have 17 commitments already and haven’t played a game. If you guys ever crack the top 15 in recruiting, we may take notice. Stafford is a real problem already? Thats like saying that Calvin Johnson is a real problem and will transfer because he only gets the ball twice a game. We all know that you Jackettes are jealous of UGA and thats OK. We expect to hear smack talk when you win (That would be about twice per decade). However, its hilarious when you try to put down our program when we have OWNED you for the past 12 years or so. We are your daddy, and you know it. Now stop talking nonsense and go to your room.

By BUREAUDAWG

September 1, 2006 02:23 PM | Link to this

IF SC CANT BLOCK AN AVERAGE LINE FROM MS, HOW ARE THEY GOING TO BLOCK THE BEST ENDS IN THE COUNTRY, DAWGS MIGHT HAVE 10 SACKS AGAINST SC.

By Reality

September 1, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this

That’s great Tony….You stitch Matthew Stafford(a 3rd string qb) and UGAGS scrimmage against a high school team into the 5 biggest questions of the weekend in college football….Got news for you pal, other than 80,000 local rednecks….NOBODY CARES !

By SECRules

September 1, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this

Hey JUSTME…

You obliviously have your beer goggles on. Notre Dame is going to put up some points that TECH cannot answer with its avaerage talent. Once Ball gets sacked and pressured it’s all over.

By Dawg

September 1, 2006 02:34 PM | Link to this

Reality,

Call us rednecks if it makes you feel better. You are a loser. You cheer for a loser school. And, you run your mouth on an internet comment board. You probably have an ugly wife and kids that get picked on a lot. How’s that for reality?

By GO IRISH

September 1, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this

Well, we have the best wideout in the country against a secondary that got shredded last time they hit the field.

ND needs some new blood in the secondary.

I was on the field when we were #1 and got tied 3-3.

Got a bad vibe about this………

By Dawg

September 1, 2006 02:38 PM | Link to this

Go Irish,

I hate Tech and all, but you don’t have anybody as good as Calvin Johnson on your team.

By Gomer

September 1, 2006 02:52 PM | Link to this

OK,Let’s GO The season is here all the bull sh—ing is over it’s time to Finish THE DRILL, Let’s turn the program back to the COACHES AND LET THEM DO THERE JOB. I CAN NOT BELEVE OUR FAN ARE ACTING LIKE GEORGIA TECH FANS, I CAN REMEMBER WHEN WE HAD SOMETHING TO BIT-H ABOUT. WE HAVE TALENT ALL OVER THE FIELD JUST STOP AND LEAVE THE GAME TO OUR GREAT COACHES.?????????

By sgaonline

September 1, 2006 03:28 PM | Link to this

I don’t like Georgia Tech. I can’t stand Auburn. And the F word I’m not allowed to say. But, in the deep South we do not care for Our Lady, Knute, or any other Southbend legends. This dawg is for Tech and a Drink! Here’s to that North Avenue crowd to defend our Southern Heritage!

By what the?

September 1, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this

I guess the Heisman favorite isn’t considered as good a player as Calvin.

By rebel ron

September 1, 2006 03:42 PM | Link to this

First off, Irish Jim has already slogged down too much liquor. Take your fatass coach and come back after you’ve played 11 games and see where your overhype has gotten you. It’s obvious you have a bad case of being, well, an ignorant yankee. And ignorant yankees don’t know much about football.

As for Georgia, don’t waste ink. They schedule somebody like Western Kentucky and call it a game? Outside of slugs like Larry Munson and other necks, do the stats even count against schools like this?

These non-games are scheduled simply so the dozen or so criminals charged with crimes over the summer can be “suspended for the first game” as punishment. Second degree stuff gets you double secret probation.

Get real. Win or lose at least Tech is playing somebody.

By The Truth

September 1, 2006 04:27 PM | Link to this

rebel ron, so what does it mean that Tech is playing Troy and Samford. So Tech plays two creampuffs and UGA one(two if you count Tech). You arguement is not very sound or logical. Of course thats what I would expect of a fan from a school that thinks its a national program when in reality it is at best an average program. If you want proof look at the fact that you have only won 10 games twice in the last 50 years.

By gdawginkalamazoo

September 1, 2006 04:31 PM | Link to this

Rebel Mo,

GT Fans like you that make it hard for me to pull for you Saturday night. Never have liked ND either, just too much “given” to that program without earning a damn thing.

Makes you wish that games could still end in a tie!

By Hunk Erdown

September 1, 2006 04:43 PM | Link to this

Give ‘em hell Tech!!! Send them Irish yankees home crying!!! Yankees are like hemorrhoids…They’re a pain in the a$$ and won’t go back where they came from.

By Schwarz

September 1, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

Everyone in here needs to stop tryin to say o but we have Calvin JOhnson an he is going to kill the irish secondary an the irish fans say we have brady quinn an he is amazing an will pass for a thousands of yards. Im a HUGE Irish fan an i will be at the game, watching it to see what happens!!! So why dont we all stop Bit**in about how are team is better then the other an sit down on Sept 2 at 8:00PM an find out who is better. Remember how good the Vols looked on paper last year and how did there season turn out. So lets wait till 2morrow after the game is over to talk some trash! GO IRISH!!!!

By mb

September 1, 2006 05:55 PM | Link to this

As an Auburn fan, I know all too well that once a year or so, Reggie Ball actually plays up to hype that came with him to GT. If he does so Saturday, and Quinn has some sort of Heisman jinx meltdown, Tech has a chance. Otherwise, they’re not sneaking up on anybody…every “prognosticator” online has selected them as an upset special, just giving ND plenty of incentive to wax the bees.

Without McFadden, Arkansas doesn’t have a prayer. If they keep it within 20 I’ll be surprised. Carroll would love to show people that USC isn’t dead yet.

If I had any faith whatsoever in the Tennessee offense, I’d give them the benefit of the doubt.

I’ll be hoping for some surprises and for the SEC to go 3-0 against the Pac 10 Saturday.

By gamecockgary

September 1, 2006 06:14 PM | Link to this

FANTASTIC HOW georgia fans fell for deception last nite…steve played as you will against western klutz…we showed nothing…the real ‘O’ will show up next saturday nite and as for the ‘D’…we’ll take ZERO everytime…we did get to practice our 9 man line so joe slow can attempt to throw a pass over 10 yards downfield…BRING IT ON!!!GAMECOCKS RULE[THE SEC EAST]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Don

September 1, 2006 06:35 PM | Link to this

As a longtime CAL Bear fan, let me assure the SEC fans, that CAL views this game as a true test. This is a chance to show the nation of its multi-dimensional offense, yet unseen, and its highly rated defense. More importantly, it will provide the fans a chance to see the level of competition in the PAC 10. SEC fans get ready, cause you are about to see what can happen to you when you can not pass the test. CAL 35, TEN. 17

won’t be this close.

Don: Go BEARS!!

By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

September 1, 2006 06:35 PM | Link to this

That’s it — Put a brave face on it. You sure put a number over on the mighty Miss. State team. Sidney Rice had nothing. Running game had nothing. Your defense managed to shut down a second string QB (freshman, right?) who wasn’t planning on playing. One miracle gadget play somehow managed to score the only TD. All of that just like your brilliant coach drew it up before the game, right. Go down to the South Carolina Wal-Mart and buy some offensive linemen. If Wal-Mart is sold out, you’d better get about a dozen caskets instead. You’d better stock up on Depends too; you’re going to need them.

South Carolina fans need to memorize the TWO DON’TS: 1. Donnan and Goff don’t work here anymore. 2. Don’t think Spurrier has the old Florida’s talent level.

By John

September 1, 2006 06:45 PM | Link to this

I’m sure the evil genius purposely let Mississippi State kill his quarterback, just to prevent showing Georgia the real deal…Man, that guy is really evil!

By Doug

September 1, 2006 07:11 PM | Link to this

“Got news for you pal, other than 80,000 local rednecks….NOBODY CARES !”

Keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better, but the fact is Georgia will put nearly 93,000 in the stands for Western Freakin’ Kentucky, while Georgia Tech can’t even fill its stadium for some conference matchups. And for a good portion of the seats they do fill, they have to throw in drinks, hot dogs, and a Range Rover along with the deal just to get people to buy tickets.

As for gamecockgary … well, that spew doesn’t even merit a response, and even if it did I’d be laughing too hard to give it one. When have the Gamecocks EVER ruled the SEC East?

By wild thing

September 1, 2006 07:20 PM | Link to this

kudos doug….my thoughts exactly///lamecocks

By The Alpha Male

September 1, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this

Any UGA fan that pulls for Tech in anything should turn in his man card. And as for GT Fan, you Techerheads are experts in “almost”….. maybe one day you’ll almost kiss a real girl.

By dawg in b'ham

September 2, 2006 08:49 AM | Link to this

i think ga. tech and south carolina should play in the inaugural Almost Bowl. never seen two teams brag so much about ALMOST beating uga. in other news, southern cal ALMOST won the rose bowl, cynthia mckinney ALMOST got re-elected, and England ALMOST won the revolutionary war.

By wemedge77

September 2, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

Here come the Irish! Charlie will toy with Tenuta’s defense for a quarter, then destroy it. Something like Sherman v. Johnston, circa 1864. ND 38- GT 17. By the way Rudy was not offside. I was there.

By ND41GT17

September 2, 2006 03:52 PM | Link to this

I think there’s a chance GT can win this game; however, an honest analysis of the facts suggests otherwise.

ND averaged 36 points a game last year; GT averaged about 18. GT allowed an average 20 points per game, while ND allowed 24.

Let’s compare players instead of just saying the Notre Dame’s consensus All American sucks next to the mighty CJ:

QB’s Brady Quinn: 64.9% comp, 3919 yds, 32 TDs, 7 Ints Reggie Ball: 47.9% comp, 2165 yds, 11 TDs. 12 Ints

RB’s Darius Walker, 1196 yds rushing, 351 yds rec., 11 TDs

WR’s Jeff S: 77 rec. , 1278 Yds, 15 TD’s CJ the Great: 54 rec, 888 yds, 6 TD’s

Comparing these two offenses is like comparing the Army with the Boy Scouts (with GT being the latter). Sorry folks, if GT wins this game, it’s because either ND forfeits or Bob Davie trades places with Weis and coaches ND while Weis does the play-by-play in the booth. It’s not going to happen.

And for the record, Rudy was not off-sides. But, even if he was, it was 24-3 sweetheart.

By Trey

September 7, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this

ND41GT17… hey man…congrats on the win the other day, but honestly, an “honest look at the stats” really doesn’t say very much. putting up 36 points a game is a little misleading with the schedule you guys had last year. I’m no Techie, in fact, I’m a Dawg, but the stats really don’t say anything. They just say how badly you beat navy and Northwest Illinois State Community College.