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DEL.ICIO.USThe Fearless Friday forecast
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
1: Clemson at North Carolina: Saturday’s game with North Carolina is the kind that scares Clemson fans to death. The Tigers are coming off one of the biggest wins of the Tommy Bowden era at Florida State last week. Clemson is now back in the hunt for the ACC Atlantic Division. In the past, this is when the Tigers tend to let down and lose to an inferior opponent. Playing at home, this Clemson team is too good to let that happen. At least I think it is.
2: Colorado at Georgia: Georgia’s defense is pretty good. It might be great but I have to see it against an SEC contender. The offense is a work in progress under The Kid. Saturday’s game with the 0-3 Buffs is about getting ready to play Ole Miss on the road next week and Tennessee at home on Oct. 7. Just remember that Colorado had a bunch of starters returning and that Dan Hawkins is a good coach. The light is going to come on sooner or later. But it ain’t going to happen Between the Hedges. Not with that defense.
3: Boston College at N.C. State: When his team lost to Akron two weeks ago N.C. State coach Chuck Amato noted that Akron takes academic non-qualifiers. After getting thumped at Southern Miss (37-17) last week, Amato wondered if he set expectations too high at N.C. State and compared himself to Lee Iacocca. God bless Coach Amato. He is the gift who keeps on giving. Saturday he plays another talented, well-coached team. Stay tuned. After three close games, two decided in overtime, BC is ready to break out.
4: Wake Forest at Ole Miss: Wake Forest has lost its quarterback, Ben Mauck, and its best running back, Micah Andrews. Still the Deacons are 3-0. Few people outside the football world know this, but Jim Grobe is one of the best coaches in the country. Can he come up with a plan to allow his little people to beat the big, fast people of Ole Miss? The Rebels ought to win this one despite their struggles of the last two weeks. But a little bird tells me that Wake Forest will do something special on Saturday in Oxford.
5: Alabama at Arkansas: There is no logical reason to pick Alabama in this game. The Tide is 3-0 against Hawaii, Vanderbilt and Louisiana-Monroe. The running game, which is supposed to be the strength of the team, has not been impressive. Arkansas is playing at home and has placed its hope in Mitch Mustain, the talented freshman quarterback. But I just get the feeling that the Tide has been kind of laying in the weeds and getting its ducks in a row for this game. I think Joe Kines is a great defensive coordinator and has a plan for the rookie QB. I think Alabama will win the game. But, as we prove in this space each week, I could be wrong.
Comments
By Wozzo the Wonder Dog
September 22, 2006 10:10 AM | Link to this
If Tech isn’t going to use its stadium on Saturdays, maybe there could be a flea market there. Attendance would probably top most games, anyway.
By K-Dogg
September 22, 2006 10:27 AM | Link to this
Wozzo, you’re a tool.
By The Man
September 22, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this
K-Dogg likes men. K-Dogg likes them when they bend over and touch their toes while unclothed.
By Matt
September 22, 2006 10:56 AM | Link to this
Colorado is in for a rude awakening if they think this Saturday is their breakout game… Stafford, Texas Ranger and Co. will take care of business against a mediocre defense while Charles and Quinten tap the rockies all day long. Dawgs 45 Buffs 6 (no shutout, no problem…seeing that Colorado has the #2 kicker in college football behind Coutu)
By toemeetsleather
September 22, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this
CHAN HAS GOT HIMSELF A POWERHOUSE ON THE FLATS…THEY COULD TAKE IT TO THE BULLPUPPIES ANY DAY OF THE WEEK>>>>ROLL JACKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By brewdawg
September 22, 2006 11:54 AM | Link to this
LOL toemeetsleather. Might want to take it down a notch. You guys are good this year, but you aren’t going to be beating UGA this year or anytime in the near future. And since when did 7-5 seasons make a dynasty? (At schools other than Notre Dame anyway).
By WAR EAGLE
September 22, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this
hey brewdawg-the following schools would consider 7-5 a dynasty Prairie View Vanderbilt Ms. state U Miss Ky Temple Kansas Kent State Duke Indiana any questions?
By WAR EAGLE
September 22, 2006 12:08 PM | Link to this
hey brewdawg-the following schools would consider 7-5 a dynasty Prairie View Vanderbilt Ms. state U Miss Ky Temple Kansas Kent State Duke Indiana any questions?
By Ternor
September 22, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this
It is not hard to see yourself as a powerhouse after beat UVa by 17….if it is January and not September.
By Fuldawg
September 22, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this
For all the Tech fans that are excited by their win over Virgina, just keep repeating to yourself that was the same Virginia team that lost to Westren Michigan the week before. Congrats guys your a shoo in for the GMAC Bowl.
By Fuldawg
September 22, 2006 12:46 PM | Link to this
For all the Tech fans that are excited by their win over Virgina, just keep repeating to yourself that was the same Virginia team that lost to Westren Michigan the week before. Congrats guys your a shoo in for the GMAC Bowl.
By bnadawg
September 22, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this
Tech has proven, at least twice in the past, that the easiest way to fill their stadium is to take out seats and make it smaller.
By K-Dogg
September 22, 2006 02:37 PM | Link to this
Why do I get the feeling all the anti-Tech fonts on here are the same person??
By Tift Dawg
September 22, 2006 02:40 PM | Link to this
The vo-tech school looked better in that throw back gold instead of that throw up yellowish color they wear now.Still tech though,lotta empty seats.
By 2N4YEARS
September 22, 2006 02:44 PM | Link to this
GaTech is ok this year, BUT as usual they’ll lose when they’re not suppossed to. You know, kind of like the Duke game last year. The thing true GT fans should worry about is that RBall just had a good game, which means (if History repeats itself) that he’s due for a screw-up. While I don’t know the complete schedule, Miami, although down, will rally back for revenge this year, and Clemson will also win. Add the 1 or 2 games in there that they’ll lose that they shouldn’t, and it makes for a 8-4 or 7-5 season. Same ol’ same ol’ (after they (again) get thumped by UGA).
By ramblin_man
September 22, 2006 02:45 PM | Link to this
Ummm to all dawg fans….and you are so good b/c you’ve beaten WHO??? so far this year?
By ramblin_man
September 22, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this
cause all the GT grads are at work & UGA fans are at home reading classifieds…
By War Eagle
September 22, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this
The Dawgs will win by 30 plus, this week and next week, toss-up at Tenn. and win by 30 plus next to weeks after, Vandy and Miss. State…please Dawgs don`t never say anything nasty thing about Auburn schedule. A great team wins who never they play, so time will tell about UGA and Auburn.
By rgb
September 22, 2006 03:11 PM | Link to this
Hey War Eagle, Auburn is probally better, with no school work and all to worry about. Will never understand why the studs in Georgia that can’t put a sentence together end up on the Plains ? Farming and cows come natural I guess.
By Kraig
September 22, 2006 03:14 PM | Link to this
David Pollack really broke his neck from David Greene ramming him too hard into the headboard in a motel room.
By Kraig
September 22, 2006 03:15 PM | Link to this
David Pollack really broke his neck from David Greene ramming him too hard into the headboard in a motel room.
By Casey Smallwood
September 22, 2006 03:15 PM | Link to this
Ummm…Toemeetsleather…Tech needs to learn how to run the ball before they are considered a powerhouse. I was there last night and Reggie Ball still can’t read a defense. Calvin is one of the best College players I have seen in a while, but it is a shame that he is in the Decoy21 offense or whatever Tech thinks they are running. Dawgs need to roll the next two weeks so we can push Fat Fulmer 1 step closer to a pink slip. I hate Urban Meyer and Tim Tebow…..thats all I got!!!!
By Kraig
September 22, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this
There’s a game that will be played sometime in November that is going to make UGA players all look like Terry Schiavo after they get beat down. What’s funny is… they will always have the same intellect.
By Kraig
September 22, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this
There’s a game that will be played sometime in November that is going to make UGA players all look like Terry Schiavo after they get beat down. What’s funny is… they will always have the same intellect.
By UGA won't cover
September 22, 2006 03:29 PM | Link to this
27 points is a lot. Bringing Ralphie is worth a touchdown.
UGA 31 Colorado 7
By UGA won't cover
September 22, 2006 03:29 PM | Link to this
27 points is a lot. Bringing Ralphie is worth a touchdown.
UGA 31 Colorado 7
By Kraig
September 22, 2006 03:30 PM | Link to this
I think everybody knows the real reason people hate UGA is not because of the school itself. Its that every white trash scumbag who didnt go to college comes out of the woodworks at claims them as their ‘team’. If you didnt go to that school, DON’T CLAIM IT AS YOURS AND SHUT YOUR MOUTH. Not directed at anyone on this blog, but its true for everyone. UGA, please beat someone before your hick, jock redneck fans open their mouths. Inbred mo-mos from ellijay and sister-fondling morons from waycross, we know you like UGA, but this year just isnt their year.
By Kraig
September 22, 2006 03:36 PM | Link to this
David Pollack had it coming last Sunday. If he weren’t such a pillow-biting queerbait by tackling that guy with his face in the other guy’s crotch, it never would have happened. No worries, he probably already got AIDS from David Greene.
By GREG
September 22, 2006 03:38 PM | Link to this
GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL AND THERE 20K SEAT STADIUM!!!!!LOL!!!!!
By Bradley G
September 22, 2006 03:54 PM | Link to this
Kraig, settle down man. There’s a line between trash talking and outright hate. Tech is 3-1 after playing Notre Dame, Samford, Troy, and UVa. It ain’t like ya’ll are beating up on “somebodies” while we keep beating “nobodies”.
By TennDawg
September 22, 2006 04:07 PM | Link to this
Tech Fans - you are right. Tech looks to be a monster this year. UVA, Samford, Troy and an outrageously overrated ND are serious measuring stick material. What a joke! 7-5 or 8-4 with pitiful bowls EVERY year and yet you come on here and diss the Dawgs? I think that says it all about your grasp on reality. Hate the Dawgs? Fine, you are definitely entitled, but please let’s not even compare UGA and Tech football. You are familiar with comparing apples to oranges, right? Win on the field against the Dawgs and then fine - smack away. 24-7 against UVA? LOL! UVA looked absolutely awful and all Tech can do is pull out a 17 point win. PATHETIC!
GO DAWGS!!!
By The Answer Is
September 22, 2006 04:22 PM | Link to this
The Jackets have nothing to write home about but with the lack of talent in the ACC (Always Crappy Conference) maybe Tech can make it to bowl eligibility. The blue field in Boise seems to be right up their alley.
By Bradley G
September 22, 2006 04:25 PM | Link to this
Real classy, Kraig, real classy.
By GT
September 22, 2006 04:25 PM | Link to this
Tech’s o line is not very good especially the run blocking. They were totally missing blocks all night, not even touching the intented target. Colorado may be the worst 1A team in the country, if not Virginia. Wake will beat maybe the worst team in the SEC in Mississippi. Wake has at least three teams below them in the ACC, one of them in Atlanta last night. Another is playing Clemson this weekend. The only reason this is a contest is bad blood of an old ACC rivalry but Clemson will win big this year. BC will have a harder time with NC State than predicted but will win. Just the way BC plays football with a lot of running makes this one closer than it should be. Alabama should kill Arkansas but the big back for Arkansas that missed the USC game is back and he may keep it close. I would say Alabama by a touchdown.
By The Man
September 22, 2006 04:29 PM | Link to this
Can I Speak To The Manager?
A sexy woman went up to the bar in a quiet rural pub. She gestured alluringly to the bartender who approached her immediately. She seductively signaled that he should bring his face closer to hers. As he did, she gently caressed his full beard.
Are you the manager?” she asked, softly stroking his face with both hands.
“Actually, no,” he replied.
“Can you get him for me? I need to speak to him,” she said, running her hands beyond his beard and into his hair.
“I’m afraid I can’t,” breathed the bartender. “Is there anything I can do?”
“Yes. I need for you to give him a message,” she continued, running her forefinger across the bartender’s lips and slyly popping a couple of her fingers into his mouth and allowing him to suck them gently.
“What should I tell him?” the bartender managed to say.
“Tell him,” she whispered, “there’s no toilet paper, hand soap, or paper towels in the ladies room!”
By Don
September 22, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this
You picked some awful games to make your fearless predictions on. So who’s going to win the games between Wisconsin vs. Michigan; Notre Dame vs. Michigan State & Troy vs. Nebraska (my personal upset special, go Troy). You got to do better than that if your going to call yourself Mr. College Football.
By Don
September 22, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this
You picked some awful games to make your fearless predictions on. So who’s going to win the games between Wisconsin vs. Michigan; Notre Dame vs. Michigan State & Troy vs. Nebraska (my personal upset special, go Troy). You got to do better than that if your going to call yourself Mr. College Football.
By brewdawg
September 22, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this
Wow, a guy breaks his neck and Kraig calls him a homo. Kraig, you are a class act.
By RunningDog
September 22, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this
While Tech’s defense looked good last night, to call the Jackets great after losing to Notre Dame and b* slapping Samford, Troy, and Virginia is overreacting. I attended the UVA game last night, and even the Tech fans next to me were puzzled at how horrible the Cavaliers were in nearly every phase of the game. I believe Samford gave you guys more of a challenge.
By RunningDog
September 22, 2006 04:46 PM | Link to this
While Tech’s defense looked good last night, to call the Jackets great after losing to Notre Dame and b* slapping Samford, Troy, and Virginia is overreacting. I attended the UVA game last night, and even the Tech fans next to me were puzzled at how horrible the Cavaliers were in nearly every phase of the game. I believe Samford gave you guys more of a challenge.
By Geoff
September 22, 2006 04:48 PM | Link to this
Kraig, you are truly scum. Pollack was lucky to not end up paralyzed for the rest of his life and the end of the day, this is only a game. God forbid that should happen to you or someone in your family.
By frankfromthe 'v'
September 22, 2006 04:51 PM | Link to this
there’s a new sheriff in town…CHAN GAILEY’S GEORGIA TECH YELLOWJACKETS….MOVE OVER LITTLE BULLBARKIES…keep playing your patsies because at the end of the tunnel you are going to get STUNG!!!ENGINEERS RULE!!
By squirrel
September 22, 2006 04:51 PM | Link to this
Leave Kraig alone, he is late for his terrorism class over on the flats.Is is 1 or 2 trade school students that were terrorists?Maybe that is why they can only get 35,000 people to come over to that high school stadium to watch them play, they have terrorists enrolled in school.
By Lane4411
September 22, 2006 05:36 PM | Link to this
Kraig you may have more problems than the BuLLdawg.
Suggestion, go for a run, play a little tennis, maybe some sprints, get laid or maybe even more importantly GET A LIFE- you need one.
You need help!!!!!
By Slide Rule Steve
September 22, 2006 05:44 PM | Link to this
What a night we had last night on the ole flats. I got in free since there were about 20,000 empty seats and the AD did not want the nation to see all the empty seats. Hah….. We had more fans there this time than the other team. Everyone was dressed just like me. I felt right at home wearing my leisure suit. All we needed was some disco and I would have been a boogie fever. Reggie completed more passes to Calvin than he threw interceptions. You know these Yellow Jackets are coming around. I bet we could beat NC State by at least a touchdown if ole Chan does not go back to calling plays again. I am calling my boss and getting a few days off for bowl season. I know we are going bowling. I hope it is not Idaho again. It gets cold up there and frankly I had no fun last year in California either. Maybe we can go to a warm weather climate like Shreveport or Mobile for a big time game. This year ole Reggie is gonna have a big game and not whine to the refs and pout. Go Jackets…. sting em. bzzzz bzzzz bzzzz
By CRDawg2
September 22, 2006 06:33 PM | Link to this
I bleed red and black but I pull for Tech sometimes because they recruited me to play baseball. Here’s what I have to say: Calvin’s phenomenal, your defense is awesome to watch but for crying out loud….Reggie Ball is an absolute embarassment to your program. He complains every time he gets hit, it almost makes you not want to pull for Tech, he can’t read a defense, I’ve never seen a QB throw away more balls out of bounds and tuck and run while he has an open receiver. I’ve also talked to a couple of guys that were drafted from Tech last year and they hate him too. Can you guys do something about his behavior?
By Mountain Man from Ellijay
September 22, 2006 10:19 PM | Link to this
Kraig, we don’t inbreed up here in Ellijay anymore. We’re into kidnapping nerds, breaking their protractors, and making them watch replays of a 52-7 spanking a couple of years back. I think a couple of your boys soiled their panties during such acts in the past, but it was hard to tell, being they were wearing yellow underoos with a GT symbol on the seat.
By Mountain Man from Ellijay
September 22, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this
Kraig, we don’t inbreed up here in Ellijay anymore. We’re into kidnapping nerds, breaking their protractors, and making them watch replays of a 52-7 spanking a couple of years back. I think a couple of your boys soiled their panties during such acts in the past, but it was hard to tell, being they were wearing yellow underoos with a GT symbol on the seat.
By ternor
September 22, 2006 10:38 PM | Link to this
Kraig, it sounds like you have some serious latent homosexuality feelings or some feel some strong need to project your desires onto others. Either way, my question is this: What do you have against homosexuals? Besides your pelvis I mean.
By Matt
September 22, 2006 10:48 PM | Link to this
Kraig, aka, Reggie Ball?
By Kraig
September 23, 2006 12:17 AM | Link to this
OK Fine, I hate black people. We should round them up and ship them mooncrickets to the moon
By Kraig
September 23, 2006 12:19 AM | Link to this
OK Fine, I hate black people. We should round them up and ship them mooncrickets to the moon
By hooper
September 23, 2006 12:42 AM | Link to this
Kraig,…..never mind you might like it and it would make the pigs mad
By Eric
September 23, 2006 07:51 AM | Link to this
Hey rgb, what the hell is “probally”? Forget putting a sentence together, try putting a word together. Hey The Man, I get the feeling you like men too. Especially when you bend over and grab your ankles, unclothed. War Eagle ! !
By Rudy's Back
September 24, 2006 04:58 AM | Link to this
The Dogs are a joke as usual.Pansy A* schedule and they almost lose to an 0-3 Scandel Ridden Colorado team. I can’t wait for the Dogs to play a REAL team and get blown out. Bridsmaids AGAIN Boys!!! Rudy,Rudy,Rudy,Rudy!!!!!!!
By J C Manning
September 26, 2006 05:00 PM | Link to this
Kraig, you are one sick boy. To imply that David Green and David Polack are homosexuals and the way you do it is sick. How many times have you porked your sister in the last 7 days. Kraig, get real and be a gentleman if you possibly can be. Respect will earn respect and you have none plus you have absolutly no class at all. You got to be a Tech or Auburn fan.