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Thursday, November 17, 2005
Distractions galore for Jackets
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This is worst than a hurricane. Georgia Tech has had to deal with some pretty stormy distractions this week. It isn’t like Hurricane Wilma, which forced its Oct. 21 game against Miami to be postponed until this week. But it’s been a lot, nonetheless.
Coach Chan Gailey received a contract extension, taking him through 2010. Cornerback Reuben Houston received a court order which has allowed him to rejoin the team — and play this Saturday since Gailey has indicated he’s likely to use him. Additionally, the NCAA levied its sanctions Thursday.
Do you think this is too much for the players to handle as they enter the Orange Bowl? Players have said all week that they are somewhat insulated as a team, and have a way of keeping outside issues from becoming a distraction. But how often are players, particularly college athletes, able to focus in the midst of so many issues?
