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By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

August 29, 2006 07:03 PM | Link to this

The Legend Lives … but the team still sucks.

By Sting'em

August 29, 2006 07:20 PM | Link to this

Mark, great article. Wozzo, go choke on Alpo.

By chuck

August 29, 2006 07:27 PM | Link to this

Thanx Mark, for making my day. Thanks for supporting the home team unlike many of your contemporaries on AJC.

By Grant aka Midnight

August 29, 2006 07:34 PM | Link to this

Let’s Go TECH! Let’s Go TECH!

By gtne80

August 29, 2006 07:48 PM | Link to this

Ga Tech, by way of contrast, has Chan Gailey at the helm Ga Tech, by way of contrast, folded their tents in two of their biggest games last year (VA Tech and their bowl game against a very mediocre Utah.) Ga Tech, by way of contrast, has Chan Gailey at the helm. Oops, did I mention that one before? Prediction? My alma mater goes down hard before a national TV audience showing everyone what a booby trap Dave Braine set upon his departure. Irish 35, Jackets 17

By Rick Haywood

August 29, 2006 07:53 PM | Link to this

Nothing like providing bulletin-board material to the opposition. Every Notre Dame player will no doubt receive an embossed copy of this article and you are now without doubt on the Charlie Weiss Christmas Card list.

By go irish

August 29, 2006 08:06 PM | Link to this

quit giving tech fans reason to maintain hope. while most tech fans have a grasp of the fact that their team will never amount to much under chan gailey, articles like this give them hope only to be shattered by another 7-5 season.

By desertdawg

August 29, 2006 08:09 PM | Link to this

Cole needs a hug

By reality check

August 29, 2006 08:14 PM | Link to this

Dang, I hate it when I agree with Bradley. So I’ll say Notre Dame will probably win.

I would add that Notre Dame may not be able to stop Tech’s running game. It is still axiomatic that must be done to win, and Notre Dame is unusually undersized on the defensive line.

If the game stays close the edge goes to Tech in the fourth quarter because Tech players are used to the heat. The weather in South Bend has been 10 to 15 degrees cooler than here all month. Heat won’t make much difference for a while, but before the game is over it will.

By John Minnix

August 29, 2006 08:18 PM | Link to this

Mark,

You mention ND’s loss to Ohio State (who is incidentally ranked #1 in preseason polls), but leave out the 550 yards GT gave up when they were pounded by Utah in the WeSuck.com Bowl. That’s right…UTAH! I think a loss to Ohio State is a little more excusable than a 38-10 loss to a team from the Mountain West.

As for Ball, some GT fans may be scratching their heads over your apparent description of his “clutch” play in big games. I seem to remember that it was (another) bone headed blunder by Ball that cost Tech a potential victory against the Dawgs last year.

Prediction: Reggie Ball, 2 INTs. Brady Quinn, 3 TDs. The Irish roll 35-10.

By Shivas

August 29, 2006 08:24 PM | Link to this

This is what I have been saying all along. Lot of class there, Cole. But since you’re only 13 maybe you can get back to your Japanimation website. Bradley is actually pointing out facts. No, Whiteboy, ND did not beat a ranked team: preseason polls don’t count. Your D is soft. I would like to see a dominating offensive performance where we pound and pound the ball right between the tackles. Bring up the safeties and then we hit CJ or Dunlap deep. Do not forget Evans the Freshman. He will play a role in this game. Keep an eye on Cooper as well. That’s right Irish, take a cold hard look at the facts, and start to realize the fear that is starting to swell, and ask yourself if you could have beaten Miami and Auburn. Oh, and let me thank Bradley for pointing out that awesome Irish D against the Huskies last year. The wreck is a comin, and it’s a ramblin, so strap on that chin strap reeeaaalll tight, and get ready for some Yellowjacket football!

By Larry

August 29, 2006 08:32 PM | Link to this

Mark:

Wishful thinking on your part Mark ND has its leading receiver back who got hurt the second game Last year. Defense is much faster and improved. ND will win by two touchdowns.

By Larry

August 29, 2006 08:43 PM | Link to this

What a juvenile prediction!

If Tech win Bradley can say he said so; if they lose no one’s surprised.

Not impressed!

By Tech

August 29, 2006 08:48 PM | Link to this

Wow. So the ND defense is “much faster and improved”. Can you send me the game tape of the team your new defense played against. I’d love to see some proof of that. Or is just what Fat Weis is feeding the boosters from practice against his own offense in high grass? The truth is you dont know fast. You may be an Independent, but your still Big 10 speed. Slow.

By GTGreg

August 29, 2006 09:21 PM | Link to this

Good article Mark, that was as objective an analysis as possible with the rampant ND hype. gtne80 or whatever is no alum of Georgia Tech, and Cole, take a long walk off a short pier.

By DandyDan

August 29, 2006 09:24 PM | Link to this

I broke one of the wooden bleachers in the old South Endzone stands jumping up and down when Tech beat the #1 Irish 3-3 back in 1980. It was a win wasn’t it? And opened the gate for a national title run for the Dawgs the same day Linday ran, ran, ran.

Will this Yellow Jacket team pull out an upset VICTORY 26 years later? Let’s put it this way: I wouldn’t be surprised. but then again, I also wouldn’t be surprised if Tech followed up with a loss to Troy State a week later.

Sadly, I see another 7-5 season and a 6th straight loss to the Rednecks in Athens. Let’s just hope Tech doesn’t send its bodies to another Emerald Bowl and leave their hearts at home.

I’ve been a Tech fan since I saw the Jackets whip Pittsburg on TV in the 1957 Gator Bowl as a 6-year old. And I always will be, despite being among the distinct minority in this state.

But the last 4 seasons have been a roller-coaster. What’s that old saying? Something about the lowest of the lows always outweighing the highest of the highs. We’ve had a lot of that at Georgia Tech in recent years.

A win over Notre Dame would be great, but I would swap 10 wins over the Irish for one win against UGA. The Irish fans go home, but…..

By Paul Harvey

August 29, 2006 09:33 PM | Link to this

hmm… I can’t really remember running between the tackles working against ND. Lendale White, who is a higher quality player than any GT player save one, was shut down in the ND-USC game. If anything happens, the Irish run defense will outperform their pass defense. Furthermore, the three teams that ND lost to last year could all have beaten Georgia Tech quite handily. Yes, even Michigan State. After all, didn’t a ‘slow’ Big Ten team beat Auburn in the Capital One bowl? Speed isn’t the be all and end all of football. It is skill. And that is what ND has. They have an impeccably trained QB, and underrated RB who rushed for 2,000 yards in his first two seasons, and a star safety who makes up for his mistakes in sheer speed and grit.

GT gets its upsets because teams look past them, same as any other lesser ranked team. They are a quality team, with good players on both sides of the ball. But they need to be an elite team to beat a Heisman Candidate with two star recievers and a 1000 yard rusher, a coach who has never lost at his opponent’s stadium, and a faster and fiercer defense with a serious chip in its shoulder. GT could be elite. More likely they’ll be 7-5

By Sam

August 29, 2006 09:37 PM | Link to this

I hope you are right! Go Jackets!

By Fish Dodger

August 29, 2006 09:37 PM | Link to this

Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech Tech you will never learn, it’s Gailey ball, it’s Gailey ball. Utah put 550 on your D-fence last year. That was with veteran D-backs. You now have three new ones. MMMMM I’m no brain surgen but that don’t sound to good Lucy.

By suwanee

August 29, 2006 09:51 PM | Link to this

give me a break. what a tech homer column. as long as reggie ball plays like reggie ball, then tech will lose the big games.

yes, they beat auburn and miami, but they lost to uga, utah and a host of others.

they usually play down to their competition, and reggie ball has figured out so many ways to screw up a good performance by the rest of their team and coaching staff that it’s gotten ridiculous.

By Badger and Irish Fan

August 29, 2006 09:52 PM | Link to this

Paul — Let’s be honest, a big, slow Big Ten Team SPANKED Auburn in the Capital One Bowl…..GO BADGERS! Let’s just wait and see what happens on Saturday night — the Irish aren’t asking for the hype — it’s the media, as usual……….

By Cole

August 29, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this

Hey shivas, nice name. Were you abused as a kid? Bradley is spurious in his analysis of the two teams. He also neglects the fact that GT was destroyed in their bowl game by a ahem, powerful utah squad in the venerable Emerald bowl. I don’t even want to know how in the hell you know about a Japanimation website. By the way, cracker, I ‘ll stick to what I said earlier, ND rolls the yellowjackets and the rest of those no name players you referenced. Now go back to your job as a bagger and reflect on how you failed in life.

P.S. Don’t try and challenge me with insults. You will only go home crying and defeated.

By J

August 29, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this

The best thing about this game is that one team is going to lose.

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 29, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

Cole - no class, you sound more like an FSU fan than an ND fan. My apologies Jacket fans, you know I think we’ll win by 28 but that kind of smack is worthless and uncalled for.

Shivas, I don’t even have to post for you to acknowledge me - am I in your head now?

Good article Mark Bradley, support the home team - however from watching the reports from both home town media outlets, this is the first set of “bulletin board material” from either side.

ND is not looking past Tech - those wins against Miami and Auburn are being brought up to the players in South Bend over and over again. Why overlook a top rated defense and Calvin Johnson? That’s why ND is going to be bringing it Saturday night and that is bad news for Tech.

And to the poster regarding the “speed” of the ND defense - hey, that’s why Charlie is getting as many top players out of the State of Georgia as possible (Richardson, Toryan Smith, etc.) He knows where the speed is.

By GINGER

August 29, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this

GOD BLESS YOU ALL TECH

YOU WILL DO GOOD AND WE ARE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU

MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS, WHAT IS FOR YOU IS FOR YOU

LOVE GINGER

By Donzell

August 29, 2006 10:35 PM | Link to this

Dwyer,Nesbitt,and Claytor are going to announce thursday at espn zone in atlanta that they are going to tech. BY Rivals.com

By mtraininjax

August 29, 2006 10:40 PM | Link to this

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNN….

Is it basketball season yet?

By Davey

August 29, 2006 10:45 PM | Link to this

ND you guys lost to Michigan St. Last time I checked Mich St pass d’s not the greatest(See the Northwestern game later in the year, I think it was like 49-14…….impressive). BUT somehow they were able to acheive the impossible and win the game against God’s team. This game will be close and it might be good for both of the teams to lose this first game. Mcknight is unprove since leg surgery. Brady has been spending too much time on sportcenter. ND is ready for a fall. This team reminds me of techs team in 2001. Preseason number 1 in New York Post. Alot hype……BIG TIME offense(sounds familiar) but nothing seem to go right. Luck plays a big role in football you can’t expect it to fall your way. Thats why tech, the team with nothing to lose, will beat ND, the team with everthing to lose.

24-20 Tech

By Davey

August 29, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this

Donzell is Nesbitt commiting on thurs? I hear he might be backing out of it. It looks like we have Claytor though. Why else would he be coming to the ND game unless he his a tech commit.

By Donzell

August 29, 2006 10:56 PM | Link to this

remember tech beat maimi in the orange bowl.with the acc title in stack they come up with the upset. beat aurburn twice to start the year off 03 and 05.I 03 aurbun team had thomas brown, williams and jason at QB.tech win 17-3 in atlanta remember.tech will show up.

By Rich

August 29, 2006 11:10 PM | Link to this

Everybody talks about Weiss’ offense versus Tenuta’s defense, but the critical match up is Nix versus Bill Lewis’ secondary. Lewis’ bunch are in trouble against a seasoned GT offense. Jason Campbell looked mediocre until his senior year, Reggie finally gets in a groove. Besides, Bill Lewis has already proven he cannot win in Atlanta…

By gatech87

August 29, 2006 11:15 PM | Link to this

ND is the most overrated team in a decade. Tech will win.

Thanks, Bradley, for stating the obvious…

By ricky-retardo

August 29, 2006 11:27 PM | Link to this

go jackets! beat irish to hell with georgia

By robdawg

August 29, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

Bradley, you are without a doubt, an idiot. I’ll give you credit. You are consistent. Tech’s problem is at QB. As long as RB is playing, the game is never over.

Even with CJ, the Jackets are still a bunch of losers. It’s just a shame they did not sign Reggie’s little brother!!

GO DAWGS and HOW BOUT THEM IRISH!!

By Frank

August 29, 2006 11:55 PM | Link to this

GT, might have a chance in this game if Reggie Ball wasn’t their quaterback. He is the biggest choke artist I have ever seen. He has had chances to beat Georgia the past two years and has handed them the game every time. Calvin Johnson can’t win this game for them either. I don’t care if he is good enough to get out of double coverage, because Reggie Ball is not good enough to get him the ball on a regular basis. The game will be closer than alot of people think because tech plays defense, but the bottom line is you can’t win more than 7 games a year with Reggie Ball at quaterback.

By Cotton

August 30, 2006 12:04 AM | Link to this

Though I’ll catch grief from some fellow Georgia fans, I totally agree with Bradley’s article. Notre Dame may come away with the win, but if anything it should be close. They can’t cover Calvin Johnson. If Ball can step up and make some good throws for a change, Tech should be able to light up that secondary. And Tech’s D (last year)was better than any team the Irish played, by far. It tears my guts out to say so, but Tech SHOULD win this game. Flat out, they’re better. Take the points and run. Forget the magazines and ESPN’s love affair. Notre Dame is the ultimate hype machine and always will be. Good luck Techsters, we’ll see you come November! Go Dawgs!

By Mark

August 30, 2006 12:32 AM | Link to this

Would love to see Tech win Saturday..its up to Ball.I don’t think he a good QB, but what do I know I am a fan. He has disapointed me a many of time.

By Edward

August 30, 2006 12:39 AM | Link to this

Are you playing an April fool joke in August ?

By DuluthJacket

August 30, 2006 12:43 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the kiss of death Mark.

By Reality

August 30, 2006 01:05 AM | Link to this

Hope Tech has their knee pads ready Saturday night because they will be sucking the ‘Big One’ for four quarters. Embarrassing themselves and their pitiful fan base. The Tech alumni should just stay at work serving those hot dogs at the Varsity. ‘Would you like rings with that hot dog, Massa ???’

By LickitySlit

August 30, 2006 01:15 AM | Link to this

Tech should hang with all the other ACC Loser this year but when it comes to playing out of their conference, Tech will get their asses handed to them every time. The ACC represents a lot of second-rate players that could not make it in a real football conference. Some advice…. Just go back to playing in your little sandbox with the other ACC losers and leave the real football to the better football conferences.

By David Duncan

August 30, 2006 01:25 AM | Link to this

If I ever smelled a blowout, this is it. The Irish will beat the Yellow Jackets 42-10.

By WOW DAWG

August 30, 2006 01:36 AM | Link to this

“elongated Johnson” The irish won’t blow this one.

42 to 10 Irish

“elongated Johnson” Nice puff piece

By Bob ND Class of 77

August 30, 2006 01:58 AM | Link to this

Georgia Tech has a great team. Georgia Tech has always had great teams. It is an honor for Notre Dame to visit Georgia Tech. The game itself will not be decided by hype, or bold pronouncements or warnings. The game will be decided smash face football style, in the trenches, in the flats, bone to bone, muscle against muscle, speed against speed. It will be a good game. Keep under estimating Notre Dame, keep your spirits high Georgia Tech, keep thinking you will blow Notre Dame away, after all everyone rating ND up there must be high, huh? :)

By KLR

August 30, 2006 01:59 AM | Link to this

ND….overated as usual!!! They might very well hand it to Tech, but from a DAWG fan to the Nerds….I hope ya’ll roll!!!….and David Duncan, put your crack pipe up! I’d be stunned if they beat anyone by a 32 point margin before the Navy game. Now go pop some popcorn and watch your Rudie movie.

By KLR

August 30, 2006 02:00 AM | Link to this

ND….over rated as usual!!! They might very well hand it to Tech, but from a DAWG fan to the Nerds….I hope ya’ll roll!!!….and David Duncan, put your crack pipe up! I’d be stunned if they beat anyone by a 32 point margin before the Navy game. Now go pop some popcorn and watch your Rudie movie.

By Irish Whiskey

August 30, 2006 02:00 AM | Link to this

MARK - ARE YOU KIDDING ME? As A Notre Dame fan transplanted to Atlanta - I and my fellow Irish have respect for Tech for the institution that it is and what Tech stands for.

As for the football team - Tech will fight a great fight Saturday night - but does not have the depth to beat a national based football program like ND. Defense will play with heart, Offense will show signs of brilliance but will be inconsistent. Your QB play is just plain schizophrenic.

Under Gailey and crew - Tech is a legit top 30 program and a very dangerous team. But is just not deep enough to get over the 7-5 hump this year or next. As a matter of fact, Tech will also lose to the VA Tech Stompers, Clempson Cow Patties, Miami Thugs, and a mere average Georgia team that plays in an over hyped conference featuring the powerhouse teams from the state of Mississippi, Vanderbilt,and Kentucky. Some of these games will be close - some will not as this shows how hard it is to continually overachieve with the lack of depth on your roster. But fear not Tech fans, you will have a chance to avenge your earlier bowl loss against Fresno State in Boise late December!!!!!

Be patient Tech fans - Tech is a tough school to recruit for and Gailey and crew keeps your team overachieving with some amazing victories. His new found recruiting strategy in focussing local state and southern talent will pay you dividends down the road. Tech will be competitive but will have a hard time being Miami’s or FSU’s equal year in and year out because of the caliper of student it takes to be successful at Tech.

Remember, Beamer ball did not take off for several years and only because he lowered the standards of integrity of the thugs - I mean student athletes that he recruits. Your coaching staff is very good. Winning at schools like Tech, Duke, Notre Dame, and Vanderbilt is an incredible achievement. Not winning at schools like FSU or Miami is also an incredible achievement.

Notre Dame has a distinct advantage of being a national private school with a glorius football tradition. Either you like us or hate us….we do have an unfair advantage with the BCS and our own TV network which gives us a leg up on the national recruiting scene. Name another high end academic institution (sorry boys - not a local state college or state universtiy) that continually has winning seasons year in and year out. I can name only one other….GA Tech! I wish your school the best…but Saturday night will be typical for the Jackets. A good hard fight and worn down at the end with an unrealistic fan base calling for a coaching change.

By Donzell

August 30, 2006 02:28 AM | Link to this

Playboy Magazine picks georgia Tech over Notre Dame.

By KLR

August 30, 2006 02:37 AM | Link to this

Irish Whiskey,

You’ve obviously been into some of it tonight! Tech, isn’t a local State University?…with lower requirements for admission than UGA? The last time I passed the trade school I believe the sign said “a unit of the University System of Georgia”! Hmm…new one to me! I’ll trust you’re eminent Notre Dame intellect. By the way, just what does Tech stand for? Rolling a big fat one between halves? Furthermore, Do you recall the part in Bradley’s article about not beating a team in the final AP poll last year???? Does that mean nothing to you? Anyway, prepare for a nail biter.

By Donzell

August 30, 2006 02:40 AM | Link to this

LIKE NOTRE DAME HAS ANY DEPTH.TECH BEAT MAIMI AND MAIMI HAS DEPTH.THE LAST VICTORY AGAINST A TOP 5 TEAM WAS WIN LOU WAS THE COACH

By Goof

August 30, 2006 03:15 AM | Link to this

Come Sunday morning, Notre Dame will realize they were holding anal beads rather than rosary!

By KLR

August 30, 2006 03:22 AM | Link to this

Damn Dandy Dan! Isn’t it past your bedtime?

By Murph

August 30, 2006 05:49 AM | Link to this

Irish Whiskey, you are clearly a victim of the mass delusion that is Notre Dame football. Notre Dame, from a championship football perspective, simply is not relevant, and has not been since Holtz left. Moreover, if you exclude the Holtz era, they have not mattered since the late 1970’s. Charlie Weiss comes in and wins 10 games, has one close call against Southern Cal (a team which ultimately was beaten by a true championship team, tarnishing the luster of that “moral victory” a bit), and he is anointed by the Notre Dame faithful as the second coming of Knute Rockne. I’ll remind you that the inestimable Tyrone Willingham (last seen coaching a woeful 2-9 Washington team that nevertheless put over 400 yards up against the vaunted Irish defense) also won 10 games in his first season, then slid back into the vast sea of mediocrity that is the true recent history of Notre Dame football. So, for all of your disparaging remarks about “state schools” and their lowered academic standards (and your own academic credentials can be called into question simply by your use of the word “caliper” in reference to the quality of the average student at Tech), your references to Notre Dame’s “glorious” football tradition are rooted in things that happened three decades or more ago, a time when none of the players that will line it up Saturday were born.

BTW, do your homework. KLR is right—Tech is a “state school.” And Miami is private. And I would guarantee you that the Fighting Irish’s strength of schedule is not as high as the majority of the teams in the SEC. You criticize Mississippi State and Vanderbilt, yet you play the service academies every year? Put Notre Dame in the SEC, and they would lose 3 or 4 games a season, as there is a potential trap every week. Can you honestly say the Irish, with their see-ya-later defense, would survive weekly battles with Georgia, Florida, LSU, Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, etc? Brady Quinn—or even Touchdown Jesus—couldn’t save them then. So, as a Dawg fan, I have to say…Go Jackets!

By Shivas

August 30, 2006 06:55 AM | Link to this

Nice to hear the Irish fans worried. Frank, please get over this RB bashing and negativity. He’s not the cause of 7-5, he is the best QB we got, and he is better than what these blogs state. Let’s see what happens with Nix calling plays, and stick by RB. Whiteboy, I knew you’d be along so for once I thought I would call you to the carpet before you had a chance to spin the Bradley argument. But really, Weiss is living off an NFL offensive coordinator reputation. He lost to every ranked team he played (pre-season ranking doesn’t count). What makes all you Irish fans so delusional about your soft D, and questionable running game? It’s getting over the hump year, and Irish Whiskey makes some very good points. We couuld rush for 250 against the Irish. Oh yeah Cole, does your mommy and daddy know your playing on these blog sites?

By gt81

August 30, 2006 06:57 AM | Link to this

Good article… Interesting how many emotions a simply article giving both sides a chance can bring out. Either team can win and even R. Ball could play acceptable.

I am curious why all the Clarke County Community College aka PUPS find it so important to write and include their beloved SEC and Dogs into something that has nothing to do with them.

There is football other than the SEC out there. There is interest in football in Atlanta other than UGA. The AJC has to cover something other than UGA.

To all the UGA people that want to consime the Tech blog. Before you bash Tech and Reggie so harshly, take a look at your starting QB. He could be third string at Tech. If not for his ties and his fathers begging he would not even be on the GA campus. I’ll take Reggie over Joe T any day.

By the way we can agree on one thing. We all hate ND more than each other. Yes we would root for the Dogs.

This weeekend is about the Jackets! Get it done and let the real Gold Shine!

By splitatom

August 30, 2006 07:03 AM | Link to this

Good, Inspirational article. However, you forgot to note that last year’s team (as a whole) basically “quit” on at least two occasions. Hopefully the coaching staff has worked with the team to keep this in check this year. The game remains close but at gut check time, GT prevails in a close one. It appears that the cynics are awake early this year.

By ACC Basketblog

August 30, 2006 07:21 AM | Link to this

Slow down, Mr. Bradley….slow down. “We’re talking about you at the ACC Basketblog”: http://accbasketblog.blogspot.com/2006/08/daily-roundup-wednesday_30.html

By DawgBite

August 30, 2006 07:29 AM | Link to this

Tech will beat ND? LOLLOLLOLLOL!!!!

By gt81 To all the UGA people that want to consime the Tech blog. Before you bash Tech and Reggie so harshly, take a look at your starting QB. He could be third string at Tech. If not for his ties and his fathers begging he would not even be on the GA campus. I’ll take Reggie over Joe T any day.

gt81, you imbecile! Reggie couldn’t even run the scout team at UGA. The Dawgs have 5 QBs better than “the foot in the mouth Ball”. Reggie Ball my a&$! LOLLOLLOLLOL!!!

By JB

August 30, 2006 07:33 AM | Link to this

This upset talk ABSOLUTELY cracks me up!

There’s about as much chance of Tech winning this game as there is of them selling out all of their home games.

24-10 ND.

By Russ Brock

August 30, 2006 07:36 AM | Link to this

Hey, Mark, your old buddy, Russ Brock, here. Well, man, aren’t you the least bit concerned you may have given the Irish the bulletin-board fodder they need to bow up and beat the Jackets? I am and I fear you did. Hopefully, they will file you away in the funny file and not get anything from it but I worry Weis will use it if he gets a copy of the AJC. Bet he does. If Tech loses now, it’s your head. Russ P.S. Did you attend or see the Larry Munson roast? Old Lar’ is a dirty old man.

By JB

August 30, 2006 07:37 AM | Link to this

“I’ll take Reggie over Joe T any day.”

I just found something funnier than Tech beating ND and I didn’t think that was possible.

Toooooooo funny!

By Hick from the sticks

August 30, 2006 07:39 AM | Link to this

Heavens!

Such animosity!

Tech kids, this is what you want, so I’ll concede your point. The Irish D was not a force to be reckoned with last year. Not only did we surrender massive yards, but we also choked on the big occasions (see also last year’s Fiasco Bowl, and the infamous 4th and 16 versus USC).

Tech kids, I’ll also give you that Calvin Johnson is a highly touted WR. He’ll see double coverage this Saturday, and still break free for some big plays. I’d be lying through my teeth if I thought for a minute that Notre Dame’s D could maintain him the entire game. What separates mediocre WRs from great ones is that ability to break through coverage and still come up with great plays. Johnson deserves all the press he recieves, and I wish nothing but good things for him this year.

Now, Tech kids. Brady Quinn put up 3,919 passing yards last season. Rhema McKnight went out during the game against Michigan. Samarzdija stepped in, and in tandem with Stovall and Walker, ND’s offense wreaked havoc against most teams they played.

That being said, Reggie Ball is not Brady Quinn. He lacks the patience, field vision, ability to read defense, and the tutelage from a good coach. It’s fantastic that Tech has such power in their reciever corps, but unless a quarterback can connect with his target, it’s a non-issue.

Defense can prevent losses in games. Now, are you certain that Tech’s defense is good enough to shut down a Notre Dame offense that seems to be able to score at will?

I’m certain I’m going to get flak for this one, so hit me with it. Before you do though, please learn to spell some things:

Miami. Y’all. (I fail to believe that Dawg fans can not spell southern colloquialisms. Bothersome, at best.)

And please, if you have something to say that I seemed to have missed in this early morning tirade, do not resort to “DUDE, YOU’RE COACH IS FAT.” or something of that ilk.

By the way:

1. You’re= as in “You are”
2. Your= of, or belonging to a party being referred to in the second person.

Ergo,

1. You’re going to lose.
2. Your team has little to no chance.

See? Was that hard?

May God bless and keep Irish football.

By Amelia

August 30, 2006 07:41 AM | Link to this

Reggie couldn’t play for Mark Richt. Just the fact that he is Tech’s QB tells the tale on the whole program on the flats.

By Stinger

August 30, 2006 07:43 AM | Link to this

“Darius Walker is a nice back.” Don’t you mean Darius Walker is a 1,000 back as well as a good blocker and receiver.

Like other AJC writers, the historical emphasis is on Tech’s 5 wins and 1 tie. As usual, the author fails to mention that in the 33 meetings of the 2 teams, the record is 26-5-1 (that’s ND with the 26 wins).

By Stinger

August 30, 2006 07:45 AM | Link to this

“Darius Walker is a nice back.” Isn’t the fact: Darius Walker is a 1,000 yard back who is also a good receiver and blocker.

Like other AJC writers, the historical emphasis is on Tech’s 5 wins and 1 tie. As usual, the author fails to mention that in the 33 meetings of the 2 teams, the record is 26-5-1 (that’s ND with the 26 wins).

By ND Class of 2004

August 30, 2006 07:54 AM | Link to this

Thank you Stinger for pointing out the historical accuracy of the series. Also, thank you Bradley for adding more fuel to the fire for ND players to take in before the game. Everyone is going to be aiming for ND this season. The problems I see here are 1. Chan Gailey is not Charlie Weis (and thank God Urban Meyer ended up in Flordia). 2. Even with our improved defense, our offense is still so much more powerful than Tech’s that nothing Tech has is going to stop all of our weapons. Come over to the Omni hotel Friday night for a real pep rally to see what it’s like to appreciate REAL football.

By don't believe the hype

August 30, 2006 08:05 AM | Link to this

I don’t believe the hype. Think back to how many times the mighty Irish have been highly over-ranked in pre-season polls.

This season will be no different. Tech rolls at home by 10.

By dawgman

August 30, 2006 08:07 AM | Link to this

i agree the techies have a good shot at beating ND,but there odds go down signicantly when they play reggie ball.

why tech sticks with this guy for four years is amazing to say the least.

tech losses to ND because of late turnovers by , you guess it reggie ball.

ND is not the “1 team in the country and they will show why they are not, in a very close win over GT.

By FightingIrish

August 30, 2006 08:12 AM | Link to this

Tech is primed for a good old fashion major whuppin There is not way they can hang with Notre Dame. They’re in a complete state of delusion. They may as well not even bother to show up.

By mart

August 30, 2006 08:21 AM | Link to this

This article is an example of hometown writing. There’s no reason to believe the final score won’t reflect the teams’ rankings. ND 35, GT 10.
That said, Go Jackets.

By Jsonic

August 30, 2006 08:25 AM | Link to this

Great BS article. GT will be up for the game cause they are a great team but you know that Notre Dame return is here. Part of the reason that the Irish didn’t beat anyone in final poll last year is because they were ranked when the Irish did play them and beat them and knocked them out of the top 25. In any case it will be a great game but the Irish will win by 10.

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 08:31 AM | Link to this

Shivas, thanks for the props - I’m really looking forward to this game folks, only three more days. I’ve got fellow ND alums from all over the country flying in to stay at the house and go to the game on Saturday night.

Like many have pointed out, the ND secondary and linebacking corps, heck the whole defense is suspect - I agree. We should all know by the end of the first quarter whether or not Minter and the defensive staff have really turned that side of the ball around or not. If they haven’t - well not to hurt you Tech fans, but our season would look alot like Joe Hamilton’s Senior year - better score 40 against us, because that’s how many ND will have.

By 3rd Generation TECH fan

August 30, 2006 08:31 AM | Link to this

Georgia Tech: the only college team without Hometown fans. I am proud of my Yellow Jackets no matter what the final score is, no matter how the season goes. It makes a win that much better!

By Crystal

August 30, 2006 08:31 AM | Link to this

Tech’s defense might help them a little, but you forget who their quarterback is… Reggie “choke under pressure” Ball. Your comment that Calvin Johnson is a better wide reciever than Jeff is laughable.

By Sean

August 30, 2006 08:42 AM | Link to this

Does ND really have the secondary to stop the freakishly tall CJ i think not, run the ball early with choice, then hit the Irish with playaction pass. Goooooooooo Jackets!!!

By dawgfacedboy

August 30, 2006 08:47 AM | Link to this

I may bleed red and black but come saturday night I’ll be cheering for the gold and black! I agree Notre Lame is one of the most overated teams in a long time. How can you consistently beat nobody and lose to teams who are supposed to be your equals, not play in a conference championship game and be heralded as one of the best teams in the country?!?!? I will be lauging around 11:00 on saturday night as almighty Notre Lame drops their first game to team from the South!!

By jim

August 30, 2006 08:49 AM | Link to this

Notre Dame may be overrated, but Charlie Weiss isn’t.

By Irish Domination

August 30, 2006 08:50 AM | Link to this

I’m retired from the US Army and had the pleasure of doing two years in “Hotlanta”! I was extremely impressed with ya’ll’s southern hospitality and making this Yankee and my family feel welcomed during my stay. But after reading this crap of an article, I believe the heat has gotten to yall’s heads. You would be foaming at the mouth if Charlie Weiss would even answer a phone call from you, let alone agree to coach your fine school. So stop with the slanderous comments about his inability to coach! Three superbowl rings shuts that up, but anyway! This year he has resurrected the ND defense, just as he did the offense last year! It’s like most women say, thankfully, the size isn’t everything! So when the speed kicks in and your “superior” QB is constantly picking himself of the ground, please remember how bad our “D” was last year! ND, as well as it’s media machine, has more class than to talk trash about our opponents, but instead let those issued be decided between the goalposts. Sorry Mark and all Jacket fans, but Irish take this one 38 - 7! God bless the Irish and all of their opponents this year! See you in Arizona January 8th!

By Irish Domination

August 30, 2006 08:51 AM | Link to this

I’m retired from the US Army and had the pleasure of doing two years in “Hotlanta”! I was extremely impressed with ya’ll’s southern hospitality and making this Yankee and my family feel welcomed during my stay. But after reading this crap of an article, I believe the heat has gotten to yall’s heads. You would be foaming at the mouth if Charlie Weiss would even answer a phone call from you, let alone agree to coach your fine school. So stop with the slanderous comments about his inability to coach! Three superbowl rings shuts that up, but anyway! This year he has resurrected the ND defense, just as he did the offense last year! It’s like most women say, thankfully, the size isn’t everything! So when the speed kicks in and your “superior” QB is constantly picking himself of the ground, please remember how bad our “D” was last year! ND, as well as it’s media machine, has more class than to talk trash about our opponents, but instead let those issued be decided between the goalposts. Sorry Mark and all Jacket fans, but Irish take this one 38 - 7! God bless the Irish and all of their opponents this year! See you in Arizona January 8th!

By Swatguy

August 30, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

Do you drink a lot?

By Hick from the sticks

August 30, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this

chortle

Notre Lame.

How droll.

Insults from a Dawg fan.

Do you write your own material, Dawgfacedboy, or do you pay a Tech student to edit it for you?

Just curious.

God bless and keep Irish Football.

By BIG MAC

August 30, 2006 09:01 AM | Link to this

Sorry Tech fans, having Bradley pick you is the kiss of death. Not even “Rudy” could help Tech overcome the Bradley curse. Enjoy the upset prediction euphoria, it won’t last past 9PM Saturday.

By Irish Domination

August 30, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

To Swatguy: I normally don’t drink a lot, but I’ll be celebrating ND kicking your sorry asses Saturday night. Maybe your illustrious sports correspondent can use the paper this article is written on to wipe both your asses and then you eyes! GO IRISH!

By GerryK

August 30, 2006 09:08 AM | Link to this

Well Mark, you are in for a rude awakening. Immediately following the hiring of Charlie Weiss I predicted the following for the Irish: (1) The Irish would win 9 games and go to a BCS Bowl game (although I wasn’t sure if they would win), (2) their final ranking would be in the top 10, (3) Brady Quinn would become one of the top QB’s in the nation in his first year under Weiss and be a dark horse for the Heisman Trophy, and (4) the Irish would not beat USC, but it would put a scare into them after being trounced for 3 straight years by more than 30 points. As you can plainly see, ALL of my predictions were right on the money. This next one will be no different: Not only will the Irish beat Tech, it will not even be close. The much maligned defense of the Irish will suprise all naysayers in this first contest of the season with their improved speed and depth and will blitz GT silly to the tune of 5 sacks, they will cause 2 fummbles and 2 interceptions, which will result in 17 points. The offense will have a field day on Tech’s defense, sending a clear warning to all other opponents that this offense cannot be stopped. Brady Quinnn will kick off his Heisman campaign by throwing four 4 TD,s with no INT’s for a total of just under 400 yards. Final Score: IRISH 42 - Ramblin Wreck 17. I’ll be back after this laugher to see you eating crow and admitting that the Irish are indeed contenders for the national championship.
GO IRISH!!!!

By nic0563

August 30, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this

did anybody else catch at the end where it reads ‘elongated johnson’? that had me laughing.

so gt could beat good miami & auburn teams. congrats! this is a new year. and remember, nd has something those teams don’t have; charlie. yes folks, he’s that good. even if it drives you nuts, he’s good. this is the charlie-chan match-up (charlie chan…anybody…?) i’ll take charlie.

By Tara

August 30, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this

Ga Tech may have a national championship more recently then Notre Dame but no one can beat our 11! Yeah, Tech beat Auburn last year but that was a fluke…The Irish will prevail and beat Tech come Saturday, no doubt about it. GO IRISH GO!! and to my WAREAGLE friends, we are taking them down for yas, its payback time!!!!!

By The Alpha Male

August 30, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

The only victory Tech will achieve is a moral victory of staying in the game until the end. Notre Dame wins by 8.

By Ed LaNeve

August 30, 2006 09:19 AM | Link to this

Can’t a writer ever pick Notre Dame to lose WITHOUT resorting to bigotry and jealousy? Why is that so hard?

By wes

August 30, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

Hae u seen Weiss lately? He must be pretty nervous about playing Georgia Tech. I think he’s pushing 400 lb’s.

TO HELL WITH NOTRE DAME!!!!

By The Alpha Male

August 30, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

The only victory Tech will achieve is a moral victory of staying in the game until the end. Notre Dame wins by 8.

By Sam GT'79

August 30, 2006 09:24 AM | Link to this

I saw Tech beat ND in ‘76, and I was at the ‘98-‘99 Gator Bowl when Tech beat ND, and took a knee at the end of the game to not score again. (The Tech students started cheering “Rudy, Rudy” with about 2 minutes left; it was hilarious.) I don’t know GaTech WILL win, but I know it CAN win.

By GeorgiaIrishDiscDogs.com

August 30, 2006 09:31 AM | Link to this

MARK BRADLEY WHAT A JOKE!!

By GeorgiaIrishDiscDogs.com

August 30, 2006 09:32 AM | Link to this

MARK BRADLEY WHAT A JOKE!!

By Brad

August 30, 2006 09:35 AM | Link to this

Very funny artice Mark. Can we get your rebuttal on Sunday? www.brady4heisman.com

By jerry

August 30, 2006 09:35 AM | Link to this

Some numbers:

5-26-1 GT vs. ND Tech has never beaten ND two in a row. Tech won last meeting.

By Sean

August 30, 2006 09:35 AM | Link to this

To all those dawg fans who decided to post here who are you playing again this weekend? oh wait a softy Western Kentucky haha come on now Tech has a way tougher schedule than UGA does UGA plays only 3 teams that are currently in the top 25, Tech plays 5,but then again you guys in athens do like getting those easy wins now dont you? No doubt Weiss is a great coach but he cant play defense for the Irish, i see CJ getting 2 tds and over 100 yds recieving, and if you wanna talk about coaching geniuses Jon Tenuta is one of the best at dialing up the blitz, Tech will find a way to win. White and Gold for ever

By Sam GT'79

August 30, 2006 09:36 AM | Link to this

I saw Tech beat ND in ‘76, and I was at the ‘98-‘99 Gator Bowl when Tech beat ND, and took a knee at the end of the game to not score again. (The Tech students started cheering “Rudy, Rudy” with about 2 minutes left; it was hilarious.) I don’t know GaTech WILL win, but I know it CAN win.

By Sam GT'79

August 30, 2006 09:37 AM | Link to this

I saw Tech beat ND in ‘76, and I was at the ‘98-‘99 Gator Bowl when Tech beat ND, and took a knee at the end of the game to not score again. (The Tech students started cheering “Rudy, Rudy” with about 2 minutes left; it was hilarious.) I don’t know GaTech WILL win, but I know it CAN win.

By wes

August 30, 2006 09:37 AM | Link to this

Hae u seen Weiss lately? He must be pretty nervous about playing Georgia Tech. I think he’s pushing 400 lb’s.

TO HELL WITH NOTRE DAME!!!!

By wes

August 30, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this

Hae u seen Weiss lately? He must be pretty nervous about playing Georgia Tech. I think he’s pushing 400 lb’s.

TO HELL WITH NOTRE DAME!!!!

By wes

August 30, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this

Hae u seen Weiss lately? He must be pretty nervous about playing Georgia Tech. I think he’s pushing 400 lb’s.

TO HELL WITH NOTRE DAME!!!!

By wes

August 30, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this

Hae u seen Weiss lately? He must be pretty nervous about playing Georgia Tech. I think he’s pushing 400 lb’s.

TO HELL WITH NOTRE DAME!!!!

By wes

August 30, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this

Hae u seen Weiss lately? He must be pretty nervous about playing Georgia Tech. I think he’s pushing 400 lb’s.

TO HELL WITH NOTRE DAME!!!!

By Kawanis

August 30, 2006 09:50 AM | Link to this

I feel the exact same way about tech no one in the country is giving Tech a chance but I think that they will win

By myykeyy

August 30, 2006 09:51 AM | Link to this

Oh my, let’s be realistic. The inexperience in Tech’s secondary will show vs probably the top passing game in the land. Last year the Irish had to replace 7 of 8 in the 2 deep secondary and it showed. This year, the Irish replace nobody and many analysts predict the Irish secondary to be one of the best in the country. Notre Dame is likely to score 35+, the real question is can the Jackets score enough to keep up. Ball had 11 TD passes vs 12 interceptions last year. Quinn had 32 TD passes vs 7 Intercepts…Do the math.

By Dave Priester

August 30, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this

One word best describes this article….HOMER. Last year ND did suck on defense. Do you folks actually think Weis doesn’t know that and hasn’t addressed it everyday since OSU blew by them? This is 2006, not 2005 and for sure not the 80’s or 90’s. Time for the idiot rhetoric to end. Let’s tee it up and see where each team is. Stick to some safe ground and predict victories against Samford and Troy while ND will be playing Penn State and Michigan.

By dawgfacedboy

August 30, 2006 09:57 AM | Link to this

Hey sean some of us dawg fans were trying to support your jackets but your comments kinda p** me off! The dawgs may only play 3 teams in the top 25 but guess what TECH AIN’T ONE OF THEM!!! We do love those easy games especially the last one of the season!

By Bubba Collins

August 30, 2006 10:03 AM | Link to this

Whether the Jackets beat Notre Dame comes down to how the ten letter words does. REGGIE BALL

By Jan Jarvis

August 30, 2006 10:06 AM | Link to this

Boy is this writer living in a fantasy world. The bull dogs don’t even rank in the same class as Nortre Dame. Dream on guys Notre Dame is going to mop the field with you

By Dr. Love

August 30, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

Who wrote this junk? GT has some players but they are no where near the talent ND has. And Auburn and Miami last year - are no where near as good as ND this year. 42-17 IRISH!

By James Holland

August 30, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this

It is a good thing neither of these Teams are playing the “BLAZERS” of Valdosta State University, The 2004 Div. II national Champions - they are hotter this year than ever before. South Georgia Football at its best!

By Todd

August 30, 2006 10:17 AM | Link to this

Strange that so many people are bringing up the Emerald bowl. If you actually watched it, you saw GT players slipping and sliding all over the place. Fact is, we didn’t bring our own cleats to the game. The ones they provided were not appropriate for a muddy field. Utah was smart enough to bring their own for the conditions. Our mistake. Did we pay for it? Yup. Did we deserve it? Yup. But the game is certainly not representative of our defense.

That said, we are a bit thin all over due to injuries. We have a talented team and might win if we can score early and keep the pressure on Quinn, but we’ll probably have to withstand a late ND surge.

By James Holland

August 30, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this

It is a good thing neither of these Teams are playing the “BLAZERS” of Valdosta State University, The 2004 Div. II national Champions - they are hotter this year than ever before. South Georgia Football at its best!

By James Holland

August 30, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this

It is a good thing neither of these Teams are playing “THE BLASERS” of VALDOSTA STATE UNVERSITY, the 2004 Div. II National Champions. They are hotter this year than ever.

By Wolf-n-Atlanta

August 30, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this

I seem to remember another Irish team that played an ACC team in a bowl game. The Irish came in expecting to dominate and bring the Irish back to the powerhouse program it used to be. That Irish team fell to NC State 28-6.

By NDMan

August 30, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

Good Grief! Tech has NO Chance. ND second and third team will be in before the 1st half ends. Get a grip Tech fans, you got routed by a lowly Utah team, your team has NO HEART!

By Jay

August 30, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

I’m a Bulldog FANATIC and this is my first time posting on this site. But that article could not be more accurate. Notre Dame is the most over-rated team in the country. GA Tech faced a VERY good UGA team last year and gave us all we can handle. Tech beat some VERY quality opponents and LOOKED to be in more games than they were out of. Fact is Notre is ALL hype and they will lost AT LEAST 2 games this year probably 3 or 4. They WON”T be USC, UM and probably won’t beat Tech and some team they are “supposed” to beat. I’m no Tech fan but Tech is substance and ND is hype. GO DAWGS

By Tom

August 30, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this

This article was good for a laugh, and it generated a lot of chatter, so I’m guessing Mr. Bradley accomplished what he set out to do…but no one with a lick of football IQ puts a lot of stock into a career 50% passer. Just think how good GT could’ve been the last few years had Ball not been their best option at QB…or Mr. Gailey their best option at Coach. Of course anything can happen—that’s why they play the games—but an upset will only occur Sat. night if Tech plays PERFECT football while ND plays horribly.

By UGA fan

August 30, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this

I think we can agree on one thing: ND is a perennially overrated team that rides to the top of the polls every time they don’t lose too bad based on their name recognition and on throngs of know-nothing, Yankee, NFL fans trying to look cool and be NCAA fans without doing the homework.

Based on the forgoing (enjoy what’s coming because you won’t hear it too much): Go Jackets.

By techaholic

August 30, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this

Sorry Mark but as a Tech fan - Charlie Weis dwarfs anything Chan offers up on 9/2/06!

Chan may have won a few he shouldn’t - but not on Saturday. The other teams he beat Miami and Auburn had QB problems and did not have the kind of coaching ND has.

ND 34 - GT 14

While Weis revels in positive results in only his 2nd year at ND … we continue to have mediocrity in Chan’s 5th year at GT!

By Irish1216

August 30, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this

Hey GT fans, show some class. If you must make a comment make sure it has to do with the game. Why must you make cheap shots about Charlie and his weight and ND being catholic? Is it because you know that the Irish aren’t overrated and that you are just plain jealous? i never thought i would say this but, Go Dawgs! i have lost all respect for GT. GO IRISH, BEAT JACKETS!

By techaholic

August 30, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

Sorry Mark but as a Tech fan - Charlie Weis dwarfs anything Chan offers up on 9/2/06!

Chan may have won a few he shouldn’t - but not on Saturday. The other teams he beat Miami and Auburn had QB problems and did not have the kind of coaching ND has.

ND 34 - GT 14

While Weis revels in positive results in only his 2nd year at ND … we continue to have mediocrity in Chan’s 5th year at GT!

By UGA fan

August 30, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

I think we can agree on one thing: ND is a perennially overrated team that rides to the top of the polls every time they don’t lose too bad based on their name recognition and on throngs of know-nothing, Yankee, NFL fans trying to look cool and be NCAA fans without doing the homework.

Based on the forgoing (enjoy what’s coming because you won’t hear it too much): Go Jackets.

By UGA fan

August 30, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

I think we can agree on one thing: ND is a perennially overrated team that rides to the top of the polls every time they don’t lose too bad based on their name recognition and on throngs of know-nothing, Yankee, NFL fans trying to look cool and be NCAA fans without doing the homework.

Based on the forgoing (enjoy what’s coming because you won’t hear it too much): Go Jackets.

By mcdwag

August 30, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this

oh Bradley-BTW-Braves are only 3 back in the loss column for the wild card-ND is probably overrated but what team insn’t before the season starts—this game will come down to special teams and turnovers-and Victor Abiamiri-ND 38 GT 21

By techaholic

August 30, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

When Tech fans start making excuses for the debacle in the Nut Bowl last year (too slippery) - you know we’re in trouble!

Utah had the same field to deal with - Chan Gailey coaches Tech and the problem is squarely on his shoulders - wrong shoes, wrong QB, wrong offense, wrong OC, wrong HC! This coach has got to be the coach with more excuses for losing games then I have ever seen in 40 years of watching college football.

By techaholic

August 30, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

When Tech fans start making excuses for the debacle in the Nut Bowl last year (too slippery) - you know we’re in trouble!

Utah had the same field to deal with - Chan Gailey coaches Tech and the problem is squarely on his shoulders - wrong shoes, wrong QB, wrong offense, wrong OC, wrong HC! This coach has got to be the coach with more excuses for losing games then I have ever seen in 40 years of watching college football.

By Charlie

August 30, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter if they beat ND or not, they will lose 4 or 5 games as they always do, and again will be soundly thumped by the DAWGS!

By Old Dawg

August 30, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

Luv my Dawgs but gotta say “Go Jackets”!! to you GT81 - “why are we Dawg fans on this blog?”. Man, one third of the comments on our blogs are from nerds posing as themselves, aubies, gaters, vols, etc.. That, my friend, is why we are on this blog!

By Charlie

August 30, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter if they beat ND or not, they will lose 4 or 5 games as they always do, and again will be soundly thumped by the DAWGS!

By Jack

August 30, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

Mark——I have this bridge in Broklyn

By E

August 30, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

All that talk about what Ohio St. & USC did is not important, I guess Tech would have done much better, huh? I guess this is how the Dallas Cowboys feel, either you love them or love to hate them. I can’t wait to read this guys article after the game, who will get the blame for another opportunity that Tech didn’t take advantage of.

By MIIRISH

August 30, 2006 11:15 AM | Link to this

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 12 HOUR DRIVE TO THE ATL TO SEE THE ND WIN VICTORY 1 ON OUR WAY TO THE NC IN AZ! IT WAS CHEAPER TO DRIVE TO THE ATL THEN SEE THE ND KICK SKUNKBEAR A* AT ND STADIUM ON SEPT. 9! ND TIX ARE GOING FOR $500 A POP FOR PENN ST. & MI; MEANWHILE GA TECH IS EXCITED ABOUT SELLING OUT THEIR STADIUM. ND HAS SOLD OUT EVERY GAME FOR OVER 20 YEARS. I’LL BET YOU THEY’LL BE A LOT OF ND FANS THERE! HERE COME THE IRISH!!! WE ARE ND!!!

By Pencil Neck Geek

August 30, 2006 11:20 AM | Link to this

No way ND comes into our house and wins this Saturday. Who did ND beat last year that was any good? Talk about being over-rated. With this win Tech will storm the Top 10 on way to a magical season. 11-1 or with some luck 12-0 before the big game. It’s the year of the Beeeeeeeeeeeeez!

By Dave In Tampa

August 30, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this

This Dawg would love to see the Jackets win. Both teams going into the lastgame with only one or two loses would be cool. Send ND packing!

By A fan

August 30, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

If Notre Dame wins, no doubt they will award Bradley a game ball! You’re already the talk of the town in Southbend, Mark. Way to go!

By Joel Troyer

August 30, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this

Hail Mary full of Grace. We should saint you for the extra locker room reading material. Notre Dame our Mother, PRAY FOR US!!!

By LickitySlit

August 30, 2006 11:33 AM | Link to this

Hope Tech has their knee pads ready Saturday night because they will be sucking the ‘Big One’ for four quarters. Embarrassing themselves and their pitiful fan base. The Tech alumni should just stay at work serving those hot dogs at the Varsity. ‘Would you like rings with that hot dog, Massa ???’

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 11:33 AM | Link to this

Sorry fellow domers, the best receiver on the field Saturday is definitely Calvin Johnson - not taking anything away from Samardzija or McKnight, but Calvin is “otherworldly” and a class individual. You all have seen my posts and know how much I bleed Blue and Gold and that I think ND is going to roll, but let’s keep these arguments sane, please. Nothing destroys credibility like wild statements, right Davey?

Domers, our defense has played no one yet, so they have much to prove. Let’s hope the word we are getting out of South Bend is true - so far Charlie hasn’t ever embellished anything (like his resume maybe - I still hate O’Leary for that, he would have done so well at ND) and what Charlie has said has been that the D is faster and more experienced and playing more instinctually. What does that mean? Well, we’ll see won’t we. For this particular game, the opposition just doesn’t have enough offensive firepower to go toe to toe with the best offense in the country - but others later in the schedule will. Let’s hope our D is better. Go Irish.

By Anti-Homer

August 30, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

Tech should hang with all the other ACC Loser this year but when it comes to playing out of their conference, Tech will get their asses handed to them every time. The ACC represents a lot of second-rate players that could not make it in a real football conference. Some advice…. Just go back to playing in your little sandbox with the other ACC losers and leave the real football to the better football conferences.

By BEN

August 30, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

Hey Gerry K. I like you bringing stats with your passion. Respectable, but you don’t have stats on GT. I predict with a new OC and 4 year SR QB(doesn’t matter who) that we will be your 10 win team this year. I don’t GT is capable of blowin you guys out, but you will be suprised by your OL’s inablility to stop our blitzkreig. Keep this name in mind DT Daryl Richards. I promise that Quinn will know what his helmet tastes like before it is over. Much respect for Quinn, but never underestimate a good defensive program. Welcome back to Southern Football you fair weathered carpetbaggers!!!!

By 2N4YEARS

August 30, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this

Yeah, ” and in the end Jon Tenuta’s defense will make the stop it has to make”, kinda like he did against UGA last year, ahe? Nah, just kidding Techies. I actually think you guys have a good chance of knocking off ND, and I hope you do (if RBall doesn’t throw the ‘Ball’ away on 4th down). Besides, that just makes the DAWGS look better at the end of the year (unless you lose to Duke or one of those other cup-cakes you guys play after beating ND).

By brent

August 30, 2006 11:51 AM | Link to this

Once again the real question is…does my cable system offer the GEORGIA game on pay-per-view? Woof-woof-woof.

By g-tech sucks

August 30, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this

Ok if Notre Dame has every single threat back on offense and they have basically there whole defense back theres no way ur going to beat this team. Last year there defense was really young and like none of them started a game before last year. So if i was on Georgia tech i would be so scared of gettin wooped by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. And also who played the hardest schedule last year. Ya i wonder? Notre Dame.

By BigJohn

August 30, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this

I’m a Georgia fan but also a fan of all Georgia football. So I hope that Tech humiliates ND Saturday. My son-in-law (a tech fan) will be at the game and I envy him. I WILL be watching and cheering for Tech….

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 11:58 AM | Link to this

I talked about this before, but it still seems that the UGA “fans” are pulling for Tech, but the UGA “alumns” are hoping ND destroys Tech - is this still true as far as the bloggers here??

By BigJohn

August 30, 2006 11:58 AM | Link to this

I’m a Georgia fan but also a fan of all Georgia football. So I hope that Tech humiliates ND Saturday. My son-in-law (a tech fan) will be at the game and I envy him. I WILL be watching and cheering for Tech….

By g-tech sucks

August 30, 2006 11:59 AM | Link to this

Ok if Notre Dame has every single threat back on offense and they have basically there whole defense back theres no way ur going to beat this team. Last year there defense was really young and like none of them started a game before last year. So if i was on Georgia tech i would be so scared of gettin wooped by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. And also who played the hardest schedule last year. Ya i wonder? Notre Dame.

By Mike

August 30, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this

well, you can’t blame this guy for dreaming!!

there’s no way ND will lose this game…they will score on their first drive of the game in a nice pre-game scripted series of plays that will take approximately 2:30 minutes to suck the air of enthusiasm entirely out of the stadium, as they roll on to a comfortable, yet message-sending romp of a pathetic but respectable Yellow Jacket team

my prediction ND 38, GT 17

Quinn: 380 yds passing, 3 TDs, 0 INTs

GO IRISH!!! I’M PSYCHED!!!

By TennDawg

August 30, 2006 12:01 PM | Link to this

Old Dawg - Amen! I believe the word is hypocrital. Tech fans flood our Dawg blogs to no end. Hick in the sticks - my, my, we sure do think a lot of ourselves don’t we? Self-righteous: thinking oneself faultless: esteeming oneself as better than others; sanctimonious. As for the article, at first I thought Bradley had sniffed too much glue, but then it made some sense. Tech does play well in the role of “David” and no one knows yet how different or improved ND’s defense is yet. Such is why they play the games. Should be a good game. As any sane Dawg fan should do, I am hoping for a Tech win so that the boys in Athens climb-up one spot higher in the rankings. Good luck Tech. GO DAWGS!!!

By TennDawg

August 30, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this

Old Dawg - Amen! I believe the word is hypocrital. Tech fans flood our Dawg blogs to no end. Hick in the sticks - my, my, we sure do think a lot of ourselves don’t we? Self-righteous: thinking oneself faultless: esteeming oneself as better than others; sanctimonious. As for the article, at first I thought Bradley had sniffed too much glue, but then it made some sense. Tech does play well in the role of “David” and no one knows yet how different or improved ND’s defense is yet. Such is why they play the games. Should be a good game. As any sane Dawg fan should do, I am hoping for a Tech win so that the boys in Athens climb-up one spot higher in the rankings. Good luck Tech. GO DAWGS!!!

By MIIRISH

August 30, 2006 12:11 PM | Link to this

CHARLIE’S ARMY WILL MARCH INTO YOUR STADIUM AND CRUSH THE GA TECH (JUST LIKE IT DID TO PITT IN THE FIRST GAME LAST YEAR). HERE COME THE IRISH!!! 72 HOURS AND COUNTING … GET YOUR KLEENEX READY TECHIES; YOU’RE GOING TO NEED IT!!! GO IRISH!!!

By BEN

August 30, 2006 12:12 PM | Link to this

Hey Gerry K. I like you bringing stats with your passion. Respectable, but you don’t have stats on GT. I predict with a new OC and 4 year SR QB(doesn’t matter who) that we will be your 10 win team this year. I don’t GT is capable of blowin you guys out, but you will be suprised by your OL’s inablility to stop our blitzkreig. Keep this name in mind DT Daryl Richards. I promise that Quinn will know what his helmet tastes like before it is over. Much respect for Quinn, but never underestimate a good defensive program. Welcome back to Southern Football you fair weathered carpetbaggers!!!!

By msmr

August 30, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

Link:thats the only way THEDAWGS can get rank!!! THEJACKETS are a much better team.

By sam galloway

August 30, 2006 12:20 PM | Link to this

there must be towce as many ND fans as there are Catholics in the USA. Until ND joins the Big Ten where it belongs - I mean most of the big 10 is within 200 miles of south bend- then I will root for ND to lose every game. They play all three military academies for gosh sakes.

By Not disappointed!

August 30, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this

Emotions are riding high on the Flats! I cant wait for the game. Go Jackets!!

By Truth

August 30, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

sam galloway, ND plays the service academies because of tradition. And it would be a dumb financial decision for them to join the Big 10. They have an independent contract with NBC and a sweet deal with the BCS.

By Jsonic

August 30, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

I have the utmost respect for Tech but the Irish will win. As far as the Dawg fans writing about Notre Dame being overated……please, the Georgia Poodles are just as bad. True for the past decade everytime ND did something good the “Return to Glory” would start but at least we were losing to good teams. You can keep your sterling records with teams like Ga Southern, Western Kentucky and Clayton State. You play 1 or 2 tough games in the SEC every year…….blah, boring. The only bright spot in you entire history is when you beat ND for the 1980 national championship. Good job, now just shut up and let the jackets show you some class, they might lose but at least they’ll do it with dignity.

By myykeyy

August 30, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

Irish ranked #10 in total offense last year. Tech played 2 teams ranked in the top 50, #12 Utah (10-38) and #49 Georgia (7-14). I guess if you don’t play the offensive powerhouses your defense can look real good on paper.

By Jsonic

August 30, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this

I have the utmost respect for Tech but the Irish will win. As far as the Dawg fans writing about Notre Dame being overated……please, the Georgia Poodles are just as bad. True for the past decade everytime ND did something good the “Return to Glory” would start but at least we were losing to good teams. You can keep your sterling records with teams like Ga Southern, Western Kentucky and Clayton State. You play 1 or 2 tough games in the SEC every year…….blah, boring. The only bright spot in you entire history is when you beat ND for the 1980 national championship. Good job, now just shut up and let the jackets show you some class, they might lose but at least they’ll do it with dignity.

By Jsonic

August 30, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

I have the utmost respect for Tech but the Irish will win. As far as the Dawg fans writing about Notre Dame being overated……please, the Georgia Poodles are just as bad. True for the past decade everytime ND did something good the “Return to Glory” would start but at least we were losing to good teams. You can keep your sterling records with teams like Ga Southern, Western Kentucky and Clayton State. You play 1 or 2 tough games in the SEC every year…….blah, boring. The only bright spot in you entire history is when you beat ND for the 1980 national championship. Good job, now just shut up and let the jackets show you some class, they might lose but at least they’ll do it with dignity.

By SJGL

August 30, 2006 12:30 PM | Link to this

Jsonic, I guess playing Florida, Tenn, Auburn every year only counts for one or two good games a year right. What a joke. ND played two good teams all of last year, USC and Ohio State and lost to both. So that arguement doesn’t work. And by that reckoning Ga Tech isn’t a tough game either, so I guess ND will just roll over them Sat night right? You will probably win, but only because Tech is so average.

By Shivas

August 30, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this

Great Whiteboy, I’m picturing you and your drunken Irish crew rolling into the 5:00p.m. Saturday mass lighting candles for Knute’s boys. Who cares whether canine fans are pulling for GT? They need to concern themselves with the Cocks, and their Evil Genius. I’ll be in C** country playing golf, then going to Icy’s in North Columbia with my Bama freak B-in-law to catch the game Saturday. Just hope the kids are asleep when daddy gets home, unless of course, it’s a GT win. Then, no sleep. Oh, there’s supposed to be a little chill in the air Saturday morning just to get the college football Chi flowing. I feel like I could love everyone right now, excepting anyone remotely associated with Athens, GA. My trash talk is finished, let’s just allow toe to meet leather, and play the game. 2 wishes only: 1. GT win 2. No one on either side gets hurt. Oh one more, 3. Beeno Cook to shut-up!!!!

By myykeyy

August 30, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this

SJGL, you mention Tenn infering they are a good team when they Georgia, but were they a good team last year when they lost by 20 to the Irish?

By Jsonic

August 30, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this

When the Irish played Michigan, Purdue and Pitt last season, they were ranked at the time of the game. It was because of the Irish that they lost their ranking so……..SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By CAP

August 30, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this

TO BIGJOHN…You can’t be a Dawg fan and cheer for the lowloy Queer Bumble Bees too…ND will rule as will about 4 other teams this year over Tech….

By Anti-Homer

August 30, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this

September 2nd has to be a record for Tech to start crying in their beers. The good news…. Tech will be humanely put to sleep by half-time on Saturday. Then they can go back to spanking their monkeys….

By Sean

August 30, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

dawgfaced boy lol you call 14-7 an easy game? LMAO while tech may have lost the game last year it was still a good one very hard fought on both sides, so sit down,shut up and have fun beating a pansy in western kentucky hahahaha

By JR

August 30, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

Mark —

Overrated, underrated.
Guess that’s why they play the games on Saturday.

Weiss’ teams are always well prepared.. always. While that doesn’t guarantee a win on every Saturdary, the Yellowjackets won’t surprise them or out-scheme them.

So if Chan has them ready to compete, let the best talent prevail….

I will take the Irish and give the 7.

By BEN

August 30, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this

Hey myykeyy, I guess your philosophy could apply to your offense. How many ranked defenses did you face last year to sugarcoat your offense. Don’t bring paper stats, as you will lose the strength of schedule arguement.

By lawdawg

August 30, 2006 12:47 PM | Link to this

Lets be honest, if Auburn had played Tech later in the season in 2003 or 05, AU would probably have won by 2td’s. That being said, Tech will show up against Notre Dame, and its feasible that they could win. Notre Dame is perhaps the most paper football team of the last decade. So they took USC to the last second, Texas spanked USC. The who beat who by how much game doesnt really hold up. As for the slow Wisconsin team beating Auburn, Auburn just sucked in that game. Hell, some outlets were reporting allegations that they (AU) were hungover. So basically, its gonna come down to whether Notre Dame shows up to play. If they don’t, they might lose, like people mentioned Auburn losing to Tech and Wisconsin. If they do, its likely the better, more talented team will win (like AU would have against Tech and Wisconsin).

By lawdawg

August 30, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

Lets be honest, if Auburn had played Tech later in the season in 2003 or 05, AU would probably have won by 2td’s. That being said, Tech will show up against Notre Dame, and its feasible that they could win. Notre Dame is perhaps the most paper football team of the last decade. So they took USC to the last second, Texas spanked USC. The who beat who by how much game doesnt really hold up. As for the slow Wisconsin team beating Auburn, Auburn just sucked in that game. Hell, some outlets were reporting allegations that they (AU) were hungover. So basically, its gonna come down to whether Notre Dame shows up to play. If they don’t, they might lose, like people mentioned Auburn losing to Tech and Wisconsin. If they do, its likely the better, more talented team will win (like AU would have against Tech and Wisconsin).

By Sid Stone

August 30, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this

Love the article. Took guts to write. Rest assured this will be taped to every ND player’s locker today.

You think ND made any defensive adjustments since the Fiesta Bowl? Just maybe? After getting reminded every day since then, I’m guessing they’ve about had it with the comments. Weis himself said last week that he hopes people keep talking about his lousy D.

Weis is pleased with his D in training camp. That’s enough for me. Sorry, but this won’t be close. Irish win big.

By SJGL

August 30, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Shivas, here are some stats for you. Tech played exactly two teams ranked in the top 50 nationally in offense last year and lost to both(Utah and UGA). So maybe their D was built up playing mediocore offenses. Just some food for thought there.

lawdawg, Texas didn’t spank USC. They beat them on a td in the last minute.

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this

Shivas, unfortunately Saturday night you won’t get any “honey on your stinger” - ND is rolling. I do agree that I hope there are no injuries on either side of the ball and that Beano Cook should shut up. By the way, our coach is the one that looks like the homeless guy - gee couldn’t he have not picked that trait up from Bellicheck??

By AU Tiger 83

August 30, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this

Bradley is out of his mind…again.

This is Charlie Weis vs John Tenuda. I’ll take Charlie.

By BC'87

August 30, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this

Hey Big John, I got YOUR queer hanging. You and Anti-Homer need to talk directly to each other about your monkey’s. Leave us out of it. Save the space for someone who knows something about football. GO JACKETS!

By Rob

August 30, 2006 01:18 PM | Link to this

Ok, Tech fans we get it…our defense was less than stellar last year…you beat 3 top 25 teams…yadayada. I mean nobody expects any of you to say you are going to lose. Just don’t be blind. Given the ranking and expectations coming into this year you are underdogs at your own place.

Just sit back…enjoy it b/c this is a win/win for you. You win…it is HUGE…you lose…it won’t hurt you given ND wins 10 games. And I’m sure you’d agree if ND can beat the MIGHTY GT in Atlanta…they will surely win 10-11 games, right?

By Padraig

August 30, 2006 01:19 PM | Link to this

It is interesting how a supposed “expert” neglects to mention how aruably the #1 offense in the land is facing a very inexperienced defense and a awful d. backfield. Interesting indeed.

By Anti-Homer

August 30, 2006 01:21 PM | Link to this

You don’t need to know too much about football to know that Tech Sux. What a no-brainer ….

By Reality

August 30, 2006 01:23 PM | Link to this

Even your monkey should know that …. DAH ….

By bob cary

August 30, 2006 01:24 PM | Link to this

Mr Bradley hit this one on the head. I look forward to his recap in Sunday’s edition. He might want to tap into Bob Davie (he’s working the game for ESPN) to get meaningful insight and perspective.

By bob cary

August 30, 2006 01:24 PM | Link to this

Mr Bradley hit this one on the head. I look forward to his recap in Sunday’s edition. He might want to tap into Bob Davie (he’s working the game for ESPN) to get meaningful insight and perspective.

By Gman

August 30, 2006 01:24 PM | Link to this

The only, I repeat, only reason Wisconsin beat Auburn was emotion - Alvarez’ last game. Look at the facts before you put up a bone headed, one game, fact. Look at Big 10 versus SEC bowl records for the last five years. You guessed it Big 10 (which has 11 teams by the way - how stupid is that - they can’t even count) 16-18 where the SEC is 19-15. Don’t bring your yankee, can’t read, idiot self to the south and think the Big 10 is better than the SEC. SEC always has at least 4 teams gunning for a national title where the Big 10 has 1 or 2. Don’t believe me, just count how many teams are in the Top 10 from each conference. Yankee go home!

By Mike

August 30, 2006 01:25 PM | Link to this

Wow- here we go again as in years past…the jackettes are thinkin a possible upset….could it? would it?…you say Auburn in 2002- was that the 6-5 Auburn? Nope…sorry jackettes- different season- same results….Try to keep it respectable- your on national TV for gosh sakes!!! WOOF!!

By Bags

August 30, 2006 01:28 PM | Link to this

Bottom line. You are correct in your assessment that Weis, at ND, has never beaten a quality opponent.

And after ND beats Tech by 3 TDs, Penn State fans will start chanting the same mantra, cause Tech doesn’t qualify either.

By bob cary

August 30, 2006 01:32 PM | Link to this

Mr Bradley hit this one on the head. I look forward to his recap in Sunday’s edition. He might want to tap into Bob Davie (he’s working the game for ESPN) to get meaningful insight and perspective.

By Reality

August 30, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

It seems sad that Tech fans will view a close loss against Notre Dame as a win in their book. I guess that shows the level of education (or lack of) that they provide down in the Georgia Tech ghetto…. Can you say ‘Who’s Your Daddy??? ’ I thought you could. And the answer is ‘Anybody Tech has on their second-rate schedule.’ ACC can only stand for one thing …. ‘Always Crappy Conference’ What else could it be ???

By shivas

August 30, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this

UGA held to 14 points. There’s no exuse for Utah, except the team seemed disinterested, and that is a problem for GT when playing inferior opponents. ND is primed for a huge let down, and it will begin Saturday night. Tell me one good reason we should believe the D will be better? GT D will force ND to become one-dimensional with the pass. We can run down Walker, and watch our Middle LB, Philip Wheeler. He will have an explosive game. JS is no longer a secret and we’ll see how he follows up last year. What were your quality wins last year? Your best game was a loss versus USC. ND is basically a top 25 team and no more. The media wants you to be in the top 5-10, but there is no realistic reasons for that ranking. You are going on the reputation of Weiss, and the jury is still out on his effectiveness as a head coach. A 9 win season over unranked opponents proves nothing. Once again, Ty. The wreck will ramble because it is a better team.

By toemeetsleather

August 30, 2006 01:35 PM | Link to this

chan has the most underrated team in the country..we were a couple of plays away from games against georgia and others last year to being a top 10 team…the green bowl was a non-factor although utah was no slouch….this will be the year we take the domers, fsu and georgia….10-2 and new years day play sounds about right…GO JACKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Mark

August 30, 2006 01:38 PM | Link to this

ND’s offense improved from mediocre to exceptional under Weis in Year 1. Somehow, we’re to understand that its defense is incapable of improvement, however. The D will be identical to last year’s, we’re told.

Please keep repeating the myth that ND lacks speed and ‘athletes’ on D. Say it 100 times over.

Hear me now - the Notre Dame D will be a Top 30 defense this year. Mark it down.

By Mark

August 30, 2006 01:43 PM | Link to this

ND’s offense improved from mediocre to exceptional under Weis in Year 1. Somehow, we’re to understand that its defense is incapable of improvement, however. The D will be identical to last year’s, we’re told.

Please keep repeating the myth that ND lacks speed and ‘athletes’ on D. Say it 100 times over.

Hear me now - the Notre Dame D will be a Top 30 defense this year. Mark it down.

By ChampsIn06

August 30, 2006 01:44 PM | Link to this

I think I just had a premonition:

While sitting here reading this (wishful) article, a yellow jacket flew in the window. I watched it stumble around for a little while, kind of confused and looking like it didn’t know what to do next. After I got tired of toying with it, I squashed it with my shoe, and moved on with my life.

Then I thought, huh, that seems to be an accurate portrayal of how Saturday’s game will go, and the truly ironic part is that I’m Irish….What a coincidence!!!

The characters in my little story are very accurate too; The yellow jacket was much faster than I am, and it had one very potent stinger (read Calvin Johnson), but when it came down to it, the Irish guy was much larger, much stronger, and a hell of a lot more prepared to deal with the situation. The battle was over before it even began.

ND will not even break a sweat in this one. Let’s say 42-10 as the final, in favor of the Irish…

By David Sergio

August 30, 2006 01:47 PM | Link to this

The AJC just can’t say anything good about Notre Dame. Tech is going to win?! You guys are out of your minds. Here’s how it will go. Our “nice” back Darius Walker will return home to Atlanta and run for over 100 yards. Brady Quinn will throw for 200 and the game will be over by halftime. Reggie Ball: more yards running than passing. At least one interception. Then, the defense will stifle Tech for two quarters, just to show they can protect a lead, a big lead. Final score ND 34, Tech 0.

By CC

August 30, 2006 01:49 PM | Link to this

The title of this story makes no since and try putting “Yellow Jackets vs Fighting Irish”. And yes, Tech is “state” vs ND “private. DO YOUR RESEARCH AKA HOMEWORK before you write a story, unless you are a UGA fan, then you must be a moron.

By GTVegas

August 30, 2006 01:56 PM | Link to this

I got about halfway through this ranting and raving, reading a few good comments, but mostly cheerleading, from both sides.

Anyway you look at it, ND SHOULD win. Will they….I hope not.

Tech has proven that they CAN win games they Should not. They have also proven they know how to lose games that they should not. The only consistent thing about this team under Gailey is inconsistency.

All this back and forth about who will win is great for the GAME hype, but they still will line up and play Saturday night. I will be rooting for Tech on every play. I just hope I am not covering my head at the end of the game. With this season, all I ask is that the team play every play with 110% effort and heart and not to embarrass itself by mediocre efforts.

Like a previous poster so aptly put it, this article by Bradley is a “no-risk” article. Write for the home team, the underdog and if they win, you are a genius, if they lose, they should have lost this game anyway.

Oh yea…….the poster-child Cole (obviously a DAWG fan who got lost on his way to their own Blog) the name (and the attitude) reminds me of something…a Destroyer………..with a hole in it).

If you ask me who I think will win and who I hope will win, those answers may or may not be the same. I am just hoping that it is a game I will want to watch until the very end. I also hope that Tech is in no position at the end of the game to f* it up.

By CC

August 30, 2006 02:02 PM | Link to this

and morons like “anti-homer” should not even be allowed to post on this blog. He has a dirty mouth and a mind in the gutter. TECH would never let you and your IQ of 15 in to their fine university. As for the rest of the jerks above who put “tech sucks or sux” - get a life and a vocabulary.

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 02:03 PM | Link to this

Shivas, Walker put up stellar numbers against “the”OSU in that Fiesta Bowl game. Hawk, Carpenter and the bunch didn’t stop him at all. Wheeler’s a good one, but he’s not a first rounder. And he’s “coming home” - which can work to be a positive. Look for a big play from Toryan Smith (Rome, GA) on special teams too. Paul Duncan (Dallas, GA) is going to get some time at right tackle. Folks, we are rolling in this one, but Tech scores 21. 49-21… you aren’t going to keep Calvin out of the endzone the entire game.

By Drew

August 30, 2006 02:07 PM | Link to this

Boy are you going to be eating crow Saturday night…just for people like you I hope Weis leaves the starters in the game long enough to drop 50 on your boys…

By South Bend 770

August 30, 2006 02:12 PM | Link to this

I know the hometown Tech fans really would like to see Tech beat ND. However, Bradley, I can’t believe you wrote such a silly article, you can’t be serious, stop giving these Tech fans false hope. GA Tech is known for putting our great engineers, not football players. Tech beating ND would be like the Falcons beating the Colts, not gonna happen! Notre Dame will win big on Saturday, and run the table this season. Bradley, you heard it here FRIST.

By DTS

August 30, 2006 02:13 PM | Link to this

Isn’t it great that this game is GT’s WHOLE season! I love it. For us, this is jsut another game. Plan on the Irish to lay in the weeds, easily win by three TDs and save the flare for PSU in the home opener. These GT fans love to hang on the “UM” game and the “AU” game. What about the rest of the crappy season? Go Utah!!! ND 35-14.

By SJGL

August 30, 2006 02:19 PM | Link to this

Shivas, was GT disinterested when Va Tech took them behind the woodshed? Or was that just the Utah game? Heres the problem for the Techies. If you get behind early, you guys quit. It happend against Va Tech and Utah last year and against Duke and UGA several years ago. You better hope you stay close in the first half. I also like how all of your arguements are based on last year. You don’t think Weis and company realized they needed to change some things on defesne? They had a great recruiting class and even moved a RB to LB to give them more team speed. Tech is in big trouble Sat night and this will just confirm that Tech will never be more than an average D 1 program with Chan the Man and Reggie at QB.

By Andrew

August 30, 2006 02:27 PM | Link to this

Did someone switch Bradley’s daily teaspoon of crack with baking soda?! GT should be scared of getting embarrassed on national television just like Pittsburgh last year. Calvin Johnson is one hell of a player, but he can’t throw it to himself … and if he could, well then I do believe I’d like to see that. 34-10 Irish

By AFinPC

August 30, 2006 02:33 PM | Link to this

Crack is a very strong drug, Mark. Nice try but Ga Tech is nowhere near the calibre to even begin to play with Notre Dame….Remember Utah? Oh, and Notre Dame doesn’t have a weak QB like Miami and Auburn last year…Dream on and good luck with rehab.

By T Bone

August 30, 2006 02:54 PM | Link to this

I am a die-hard Tech fan and always want us to win. However, I think we are outmatched against ND. Their talented offense will more than make up for their suspect defense. Also, Tech has glaring holes in our secondary that Coach Weiss and Brady Quinn will exploit unless we can hit Quinn early and often. For Tech to win, Nix needs to call a smart game and Ball needs to make good decisions and execute! Everyone must contribute for Tech to win.

By Greg

August 30, 2006 02:56 PM | Link to this

Hey there, Tech. You’ve been drinking the kool-aid again. If the Big 10 is so slow (which I would agree with you as it pertains to some of the linebackers and defensive linemen only), then how was Wisconsin able to SHRED Auburn’s vaunted defense last year?

By MIIRISH

August 30, 2006 03:02 PM | Link to this

IS THAT CHARLIE’S ARMY I HEAR? THERE’S NO WAY IN HELL A BUNCH OF BUMBLEBEES ARE GOING TO STAND A CHANCE AGAINST THE MIGHTY IRISH IF NOTRE DAME! IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR IRISH ON BOYS, BECAUSE HERE WE COME … 72 HOURS AND COUNTING … HERE COME THE IRISH!!!

By John

August 30, 2006 03:06 PM | Link to this

Mark, just like everyone else who plays the Irish you count it as a famous victory if you win, we (The Irish ) see it as just another win on our way to the championship.

By GTBALTFAN

August 30, 2006 03:08 PM | Link to this

Can’t we have our own blog site without a bunch of leprechauns and dawg fans spoiling our fun? Next thing you’ll be saying is that ND will beat the Steelers in the Super Bowl. I figure if you weren’t a wee bit nervous about getting stung, you wouldn’t be trying to overwhelm us with all this trash talk. I can’t wait til Saturday night. The only way you’ll experience the thrill of a Notre Dame victory over GA. Tech this year is to go back to South Bend, pull out your nearly worn out copy of “Rudy” and watch it again … for the fiftieth time. It will be a lot more enjoyable for you than watching Saturday night’s game film.

By kyle

August 30, 2006 03:14 PM | Link to this

nobody is going to care about this game anyways because when its all said and done, the florida gators will be your national champoins, and they wont have to contend with the overrated fighting catholics or the ramblin whatevers. i will be watching the game though and thankful every moment that urban meyer isnt wearing ND colors, for tech’s sake.

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this

I must say how pleased I am with all the ND fans getting in here. I have been carrying the banner, alone for the past three weeks - Now I will sit back and enjoy the smack of others. By the way, my #3 Jersey showed up today - I am now having it altered to Chris Zorich half-shirt style for the game - Tech gets crushed, gets healthy against Troy and Samford, and runs the table in the ACC. (That’s the native Atlantan in me talking).

By gdawginkalamazoo

August 30, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this

Todd,

LMAO! Cleats? Did you say cleats? You didn’t say cleats did you? No, I didn’t read that did I? LMAO. Cleats

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this

kyle - go wash your cutoff jean shorts and make sure your mullet is nice and bleached for the game. Urban Meyer’s gimmick will never work in the SEC - I don’t care who you have playing Quarterback. Boise State doesn’t have Defensive Ends like Quentin Moses and linebackers like Alabama’s. Urban Meyer is the Alex Rodriguez of coaching - where they go, the champagne will never flow. Go Irish - by the way kyle ND 39 - Florida 28 January 1st 1992. Scoreboard.

By domerforlife

August 30, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this

Nice article….whatever. ND will not slight Georgia Tech in the least bit. They will come in ready to play. Georgia Tech is going to upset us this year, because our defense was lousy “last” year. How original. I haven’t heard that one before. As far as Mr. Hall running his mouth..what should we be worried about? Hype is a part of every preseason. We’ll be ready for Tech’s emotional play early on and then the Irish will win. With Reggie Ball as your quarterback, it will be hard for you to put up 30 points. You’ll need to score at least that many. Calvin Johnson won’t be able to beat us himself. Alot of writers are saying our defense was lousy. However, they don’t bring up the fact that there was no depth last year. Against MSU and OSU, we played base defense (4-3) almost the entire game. Of course, Santonio Holmes can outrun a linebacker. We have depth this year in the secondary. I just don’t think Tech has a QB who can exploit any weakness our defense may have this year. Thank you for the bulletin board material Bumblebees. You’ll see how worried we are come Saturday.

By captainlou

August 30, 2006 03:35 PM | Link to this

You have a better shot at shaking hands with Jesus Christ than GT beating the Irish. Ya hear!

By fuzz

August 30, 2006 03:56 PM | Link to this

mark my words the jackets will loose againts ND.

By GTBALTFAN

August 30, 2006 03:58 PM | Link to this

To all you ND fans — You will have captainlou, the blasphemer, to blame for the a* whuppin’ the Bees are gonna lay on you Saturday night. The pot of Gold at the end of your rainbow is gonna be the gold on CJ’s helmet as he dives into the end zone for his 4th TD of the night.

By JimP

August 30, 2006 04:04 PM | Link to this

WOW….. what a Homer of a prediction. If you were betting your last dollar on this game….. would YOU bet it on GT to win. Of course not. ND 38 GT 10.

By ryan

August 30, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

about time that we have a journalist in our own town to not just support the mutts, but actually support their home town team! Once in a blue moon…

By O'Leary, you're fired

August 30, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the motivation, I had a nightmare that ND lost, but after reading this uninformed chest thumping (along with the ND football team) I am quite focused on ND crushing Tech, Purdue style.

I don’t understand the angst in this post, what did we ever do to Tech, other then prove that they don’t background check coach’s resumes?

By ftn fan

August 30, 2006 04:42 PM | Link to this

Man this is fun. I would think this was a gt v ga game.

Last time ND played a one demensional game was Byu. I think quin set some NCAA records that day. I think we rushed for thirty yards and passed for 600, 6 tds, etc. Weis takes what he gets. I think this game will be close and fun to watch

By gpburdell

August 30, 2006 04:43 PM | Link to this

I’ll be glad when they actually play this game. I’m getting overconfident that Tech will beat ND. Keep Reggie on the move like Joe Hamilton and CJ running all over the field, but it’s going to be Tech’s defense that ultimately wins this game on The Flats.

By ftn fan

August 30, 2006 04:45 PM | Link to this

Man this is fun. I would think this was a gt v ga game.

Last time ND played a one demensional game was Byu. I think quin set some NCAA records that day. I think we rushed for thirty yards and passed for 600, 6 tds, etc. Weis takes what he gets. I think this game will be close and fun to watch

By gpburdell

August 30, 2006 04:47 PM | Link to this

Jesus is going to be at the game too captainlou?

By gpburdell

August 30, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

Jesus is going to be at the game too captainlou?

By YipYap

August 30, 2006 04:56 PM | Link to this

Your criticisms of ND’s defense and its failure to beat a ranked team all concern last year’s notre dame team. Different team this year.

By thebiscuit

August 30, 2006 05:04 PM | Link to this

I love the over-serious ‘analysis’ and predictions that go on on these boards. Don’t any of you have jobs?

GT may stay with ND early on, but regardless of what you say GT is overmatched at most positions, except maybe linebacker and RB. RB sucks, Quinn is good. You have a great WR in CJ, but we have 2. ND has 2 veteran lines, and both teams have young/unproven DB’s. And ND has CW coaching, you’re screwed.

By The Truth

August 30, 2006 05:05 PM | Link to this

This season is going to be no different than every season is for Tech. Losing record against some of the weakest competition around. The Always Crappy Conference (ACC) will wet the bed yet again this season and be as irrelevent as ever. After this weekend, Tech will be walking around with the their asses in one hand and their pecker’s in the other hand. That will be a site ….

By GTBALTFAN

August 30, 2006 05:24 PM | Link to this

To: O’Leary, you’re fired, ANGST? I don’t know about everybody else but I’ll tell you why I hate ND. I was a Tech senior in 1969. Tech stunk that year, going 4-6 (We did end the season with a 6-0 win over highly ranked UGA which made the season a success.) Tech played ND on a November Saturday night, national TV game in Atlanta and GT was at least a 30 point underdog. Tech played better than expected and,late in the game, ND lead 38-21. ND was ranked in the top 5 and was anxious to move up in the polls. With a couple of minutes left, ND had the ball and tried desperately to get another score — calling timeouts, sideline patterns,running out of bounds, etc. (I guess 45-21 would look better to the pollsters than 38-21.) As you might expect, the Tech faithful were not too happy about coach Parseghian’s tactics and for the last couple of minute, the entire stadium repeatedly chanted “GO TO HELL NOTRE DAME, GO TO HELL.” Tech played tough D to the end and prevented the Irish attempt at the late score. I started hating ND during the last 2 minutes of that ‘69 game and I still do. I’m sure there are hundreds of other plausible reasons to hate the Irish - arrogance, over-confidence, cockiness, even jealousy. Yet, I have my own reason and I hope we STUFF you on Saturday.

By gojkts1

August 30, 2006 05:31 PM | Link to this

Thanks for finally stating the facts Bradley! GOOOOOO JACKETS!!

By Davey

August 30, 2006 06:10 PM | Link to this

THANKS FOR GETTING THE GAME MORE NATIONAL RECOGNITION! PTI……AROUND THE HORN WAY TO GO MARK.

Whitey why even post on this blog? You realize that it is just a mad rush of the smack that you and me been having for the last month. This blog is YAWWWWWWWWWWNN……..Boring! Nice to see that so many tech fans care about the game! I suppose after Bradley shows everyone all these facts I can only up my prediction.

34-20 TECH

By tom

August 30, 2006 06:13 PM | Link to this

Dream on Georgia Tech— This is the type of thing that Charlie will share with the team and it will fuel their fire. Georgia Tech is a few years from being a mid major and Notre Dame is on its way back to being a national contender year in year out. Notre Dame will torch Techs defense. See you at the game I will be the one with the irish hat that will say told you so. GO Irish.

By columbiadawg

August 30, 2006 06:16 PM | Link to this

Bradley stated what facts? None that have anything to do with 2006. It’s all conjecture (Tech fans: I’ll pause while you look up the meaning of “conjecture”)…… Don’t get me wrong- I HATE Notre Dame with every fiber of my being. BUT- Irish roll..gonna be ugly…

By PJ McGuigan

August 30, 2006 06:18 PM | Link to this

Typical dillusional southerner. Are you going to throw fish at the Irish on the sideline too? You point out many facts that are true, but leave out the context. The yards given up to Washington were in a blow out where Charlie cleared the bench. Let’s talk about point differential, in which the Irish doubled their opponents output in 6 games and just missed doubling in 2 others. That would imply that many reserves made it into the game and gave up yards after the game was in hand. Mark my words, Tech will not run the ball between the tackles or anywhere else. Mr. Ball will have to throw it to beat them. Maybe if he were throwing hand grenades, he’d be able to hit a few more throws, but he’s not.

IRISH 34 Tech 10

By mark

August 30, 2006 06:24 PM | Link to this

finally someone else thinks ND is overrated…to hell with em….Go Tech

By Tony Spilotro

August 30, 2006 06:43 PM | Link to this

I can hardly wait to reread this article on Sunday morning and laugh my a*s off. Go Irish…

By Shivas

August 30, 2006 06:52 PM | Link to this

SJGL, VT jumped on us and we never recovered. There was no quit in that game, but they rolled like s*happens sometimes. We’ve all experienced that. Utah, we were never there. What we need is a game, you see, that will take us to another level. Something like a game against a storied ND, ranked in the top 2-3 in the nation in almost every poll. A game that no one expects us to win. An opportunity, if you will, to get talked about. This is perfect, and we can accept our role of being in a win-win. Lose, everybody expects it. Win, Irish dead and done. Some good omens are occurring— Terry Bowden is picking BQ to win the heisman. Call us “quitters” if you will, but there’s one other thing we do: Come to play against the best. Let’s see what you got. P.J., you are right about us Southerners, but please make sure you bring the correct change to the alligator farm next time you drop by, and those knee high socks with the sandals, they are just another symbol of northern superiority.

By Shivas

August 30, 2006 07:03 PM | Link to this

Oh, I am so sorry, but I forgot that good old GT fan, T-Bone. That was the best analysis I have read in a long-time. Let’s see, you say Nix must call a good game and RB must play good and execute. T-Bone, I am on the phone right now to Chan, and he says he agrees, and RB agrees to play a good game. No worries mate, we’ve won!!!!

By techaholic

August 30, 2006 07:22 PM | Link to this

Let’s just start at the top …

Weis vs. Gailey ND wins big!

Gailey in 4 years at Tech IS STILL trying to make it into the Top 25 (what a dud)!

By techaholic

August 30, 2006 07:23 PM | Link to this

Let’s just start at the top …

Weis vs. Gailey ND wins big!

Gailey in 4 years at Tech IS STILL trying to make it into the Top 25 (what a dud)!

By Rich

August 30, 2006 07:26 PM | Link to this

As a young boy, fifty-five years ago, I was a Georgia Tech fan—I always admired the school for its academics and its football. I ended up attending Notre Dame (‘66)—but still acknowledge the Rambin Wreck’s football prowness. Let the best team win.

By Donzell

August 30, 2006 07:28 PM | Link to this

Playboy magazine picks GT over ND

By Donzell

August 30, 2006 07:34 PM | Link to this

Tommorrow is going to be big for GT recuriting.Landing some top talent in georgia ask coach wiss about the talent in goergia. Indiana talent sucks

By the biscuit

August 30, 2006 07:37 PM | Link to this

You want facts? Check out these:

A year ago, Georgia Tech’s defense finished No. 13 in the country against the running game, but No. 52 against the pass, allowing 103.9 and 213.6 yards per game, respectively. They finished No. 22 nationally in total defense.

Now you’re talking about a better defense than ND, but you’re returning only FIVE GUYS on a team that was average at best against the pass. Guess what ND will do? PASS.

Hmmm, where’s that great D now?

By techaholic

August 30, 2006 07:37 PM | Link to this

And I also eat my own poop.

By the biscuit

August 30, 2006 07:41 PM | Link to this

Donzell, you kill me with your blatant ignorance.

You say that talent is better in GA than in IN? No one would disagree…but that’s why ND’s latest recruiting class includes some of the best from GA. But not only GA, but also NJ, CA, PA, NY, IL, etc. etc. etc.

Read a little, my friend. Then you might understand why all the players leave GA to play in IN under coach Weis. And trust me, Saturday will only pull more of those great players away.

By Donzell

August 30, 2006 07:41 PM | Link to this

people are talking about ND depth what depth. we beat Miami and they have depth and they were ranked #3.Remember we beat Clemson in 2001 and they were ranked #3,and it was homecomming for clemson.

By James

August 30, 2006 07:43 PM | Link to this

Biscuit, they can’t pass if Tech is blitzing in Brady’s face all day. Which is what they always do. So why don’t you go fall off of a house.

By Donzell

August 30, 2006 07:50 PM | Link to this

Brady Can’t run they going to be throwing this screening pass to walker and GT d will get walker. I for sorry for walker.

By duane

August 30, 2006 07:53 PM | Link to this

As a tech alumni, my favorite team will always be GT. For all the reasons mentioned above, my second favorite team every Saturday is whoever is playing against ND. My favorite game of all time was played in South Bend by a lackluster Tenn team that was behind by 30 points at half time. They were ahead by 3 at the end of the 4th quarter and Irish eyes were not smiling. I was, though!
I hope to be smiling again Saturday, but RB has choked so often that I’m not placing any bets. Go Yellowjackets!!!

By Shivas

August 30, 2006 07:55 PM | Link to this

Hey bisquit, you forgot to quote the ND D stats. Throw it baby. If we hold ND to under 300 passing we win. I love Playboy, they have the best Preview of any publication.

By Donzell

August 30, 2006 08:03 PM | Link to this

Most georgia fans what tech to win. and saying something we don’t like yankess.The best football is in the south.

By goirish02

August 30, 2006 08:17 PM | Link to this

wow. that is probably the most horrendous article i have ever read. i hope Bradley goes and hides in a hole when ND blows out GT by 30

By goirish02

August 30, 2006 08:17 PM | Link to this

wow. that is probably the most horrendous article i have ever read. i hope Bradley goes and hides in a hole when ND blows out GT by 30

By goirish02

August 30, 2006 08:17 PM | Link to this

wow. that is probably the most horrendous article i have ever read. i hope Bradley goes and hides in a hole when ND blows out GT by 30

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 08:29 PM | Link to this

Donzell - ebonic voice of the Jacket nation

By IrishLeveller

August 30, 2006 08:34 PM | Link to this

Charlie don’t surf and he sure doesn’t take his season opener on the road for granted.

This Kool-aid chatter is reminiscent of the Sugar Bowl where FLorida was supposed to wax ND. Southern icon Spurrier got outcoached by Lou and pounded by Bettis.

Charlie, tactical genius, will bring his A game this Saturday. Can Chan the Man do the same? And does ND need an A game against Tech’s A game. Nyet.

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 08:35 PM | Link to this

James - it’s called a three step drop and hot routes; trust me, Weis and Quinn would LOVE GT to blitz on every down.

By Ed

August 30, 2006 08:41 PM | Link to this

Did you forget that Georgia Tech let up 550 yards to UTAH and lost by 28 points?!?!

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 08:44 PM | Link to this

Ed - you didn’t know??? The field was slick and Tech had to go to the west coast - so you know that’s worth 30 points right there, so Tech actually won that game - right Shivas??

By bigpimpin

August 30, 2006 09:15 PM | Link to this

Brady queer is going down “like young joc” d-fenss baby.like a said d-fenss.Tech will be blitzing and Mr Queer won’t pick it up and if you does he will throw screen passes to walker and the tech linebackers will be ready for that.

By R Dewey

August 30, 2006 09:19 PM | Link to this

I would take Tech every time on opening day. All that stuff about 1 game at a time means they’ve had 30+ weeks to prepare for this one. I’m more worried about Duke than Notre Dame.

By bigpimpin

August 30, 2006 09:26 PM | Link to this

southerpigskin.com has tech with the win.

By Forever_UGA

August 30, 2006 09:43 PM | Link to this

sigh………To be honest, I’m hoping for a double forefeit, cuz Notre Dame sucks and is overrated, and I’d root for Iraq Tech before Georgia Tech..sigh……..

By LickitySlit

August 30, 2006 09:56 PM | Link to this

Now I have seen everything….. The Tech fans are even dumber than I remember from last football season. I did not think that ‘A Pile of Dung with Arms and Legs’ could get any dumber but it has happened. If you think it is even going to be close then that just proves my point. Notre Dame is going to embarrass Tech on national TV and then those Tech fans can go back to work on Monday at the Varsity. ‘Would you like some fries with that chili dog, Massa???’ Lots O Luck Tech Turds….

By Play that funky music whiteboy

August 30, 2006 10:05 PM | Link to this

bigpimpin - I graduated from ND but I grew up in Clayton County (Riverdale represent) so let me give this to you how you can understand… Eyes to the curb - don’t be looking at the Irish in the eye, less you choose them - their pimp hand is so mighty you may get slapped back to 4th grade carrying your A-Team lunch box with Kool-aid in the thermos. ND is sportin 11 fat championship rings that’s two for the thumbs plus one - Okaaaaaayyy. So you and Devin Hester go slang some more rock, and leave the ballin to the ballers. Go Irish.

By Irishfan

August 30, 2006 10:16 PM | Link to this

Here are some Irish facts (Good luck Tech, you will need it!). The Irish offense was the number 9 offense last year and you claim they played no defenses. What about Tennessee, Michigan and Ohio State. Forget the fact that ND lost to Ohio State. Quinn threw for 295 yards against 5 first round draft picks! No SEC teams could put points up against Tennessee like the Irish (41).

As for ND’s terrible defense: While the defensive backfield has been horrendous, the defensive line has consistently stopped the run. Someone stated how undersized the ND d-line is, are you kidding? Abiamiri is 6-4, 270, Ronald Talley, 6-4, 270, Laws 6-2, 283, Landry 6-3, 277. Tech’s D-Line is also big at 245, 285, 280 and 265. The ND D-backs will be much better this year with depth to play schemes using 4, 5 and 6 d-backs. If you missed the recruiting facts (ND #4) the Irish picked up 2 of the best cover corners in the nation and they are not starting! Last years starting free safety played defense for the first time since high school and Weis had him lose 25 pounds and he will be much quicker both mentally and physically. As for the other D-back (Zbikowski) he is listed as a second team all-american on many lists. Look for big improvements although I am not saying they will be the next Ohio State D.

The fact is that Tech just doesn’t match up well enough. Tech is good but they will need more than one great receiver and a on/off quarterback. They most likely will not succeed running the ball and will only drive well when Ball gets out of the pocket and scrambles.

Go Irish

By Reality

August 30, 2006 10:47 PM | Link to this

September 2nd has to be a record for Tech to start crying in their beers. The good news…. Tech will be humanely put to sleep by half-time on Saturday. Then they can go back to spanking their monkeys….

By doc

August 30, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this

bradley, you are just baiting your fellow colunmnist, sir t. moore. cant wait for the rebuttle and to find out your wagers for the game after this article and his.

By JT

August 30, 2006 11:01 PM | Link to this

One thing Bradley did manage to do during this ridiculous rant was state the most important fact: that Reggie Ball is still the QB at Tech. On Saturday night whenever he is on the field it will seem like ND is playing the Jackets 12 on 10. Brady Quinn throws 3 TD’s, Reggie Ball throws 3 interceptions returned for TD’s. ND rolls 45-10.

By bigpimpin

August 30, 2006 11:14 PM | Link to this

I seen a ford pinto with a nd flag on it. when I was pimpin on the corner of p’three and edgewood. It must be funky music white boy from riverdale trying to buy a rock.

By tech who

August 31, 2006 12:37 AM | Link to this

georgia who????? Is Tech a prep school for the real school in Georgia the bull dogs?? Oh yea they are at best a slumping mid major team in a rebuilding year with one great receiver and a sub par quarterback. Can you get a degree from georgia tech?
Notre Dame ends this tune up game in the first half and the idiot tech fans in the stands will be crying with their toothless girlfriends. Tech will always be a 6-6 team or 7-5 and not give any of the REAL teams in the ACC a fight. Go Irish and put these pathetic losers in their place.

By TECHsweetie

August 31, 2006 12:37 AM | Link to this

Reading all this gets me SO EXCITED about Saturday. Win or lose, TECH fans and students alike will have an AWESOME time!!! When we do well we are so proud—in case you dont know, Ga TECH aint the easiest place to be a student athlete.

Our academics and the standards our football team is held to are ridiculous! We cant help but be proud—smart and athletically talented—GO JACKETS!

I know the game is going to be somewhat of a crazed carnival atmosphere as my buddies from 15 different schools have offered top dollar for my student ticket! For those U[sic]GA fans, most of my offers have been from Athens—the game will definately be entertaining!

I’ve talked with alot of our players and they seem to be pretty confident—GOOD LUCK MY JACKETS!

By TECHsweetie

August 31, 2006 12:42 AM | Link to this

And by the way ND…ya’ll play in the south…ya’ll are gonna lose in the south :)

By tech who

August 31, 2006 12:44 AM | Link to this

Are you kidding me? You mention academic standards and do not mention Notre Dame. Notre Dame is always in the top 4 or 5 schools in graduation rate— where is Georgia Tech? I guarantee that Notre Dame has higher academic standards for their program (and results) than lowly Georgia Tech. The game will be exciting and your football pals should be excited— excited to be dominated by this years national championship team Notre Dame. Go Irish and once again put these pathetic frappachino sipping losers in their place.

By tech who

August 31, 2006 12:52 AM | Link to this

Hey Tech Toothless sweetie— go back to your devry institute education and remember real football is played in the midwest not in ya’ alls neck of the woods — in the south— with all your deliverance and waterboy pals.

By TECHsweetie

August 31, 2006 01:08 AM | Link to this

R-I-G-H-T…you both clearly have perspective. Step foot in a classroom on wednesday afternoon…then see if you can keep up with us a few hours after the game on Saturday…we will wear you out and still beat you for jobs when we graduate, plus be way better looking (lol)…The South is undisputed to be the best all around in this matchup-even if yall win—we’ll give ya a black eye in the parking lot, but invite you over for mimosas and brunch sunday morning, toothless most definately makes me think of the mid-wests corn-fed boys (and girls)…check your resources darlin’

By tech who

August 31, 2006 01:25 AM | Link to this

tech sweetie — don’t take my commnets personally agree that the south is certainly the home to the best looking women however words like you will lose in the south etc make me laugh— GT should not be compared to a superior athletic or academic school such as ND. Not from the midwest from the west and can’t wait to be partying in buckhead tomorrow night with all my travelling faithful irish fans— GT stadium is being invaded by the Irish— you may want to stay home and brush your hair going to be ugly