Tech

By statelinejacket

August 10, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

Matt, great updates and as much as you are allowed to please keep us up to date on Thomas.

By Mike Knobler

August 10, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

Thanks, but this is Mike, not Matt.

More bad news at receiver: Andrew Smith has been helped from the field with an ice pack behind his left knee. Backup tackle Jason Hill has been hurt, too.

Some good news: Center Kevin Tuminello has been able to stay on the field with the No. 1 unit. Tuminello had been having issues with the heat and some illness.

By GT08

August 10, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

What are your thoughts on Yandell and Gardner? I’d find it very hard to believe Yandell could take his spot. Just trying to get him some practice and see what he can do due to his still learning the position I guess, but why with the 1’s and not the 2’s?

Hate to hear about Bebe, keep us updated.

Any thoughts on this afternoon’s practice with the heat and all? Maybe a chance to see CG do a backflip at the pool? (Nice cover story on the homepage by the way)

Thanks Mike

By UGAFan

August 10, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

I’m a Georgia fan, but still enjoy following Tech a good bit… so I guess I’m a bit atypical. I just wanted to note that I think Knobbler does an incredible job providing practice updates. Those fall camp injuries are tough… I’m hoping they stay out of Athens. Good luck.

By Mike Knobler

August 10, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

The No. 1 defense just stopped the No. 1 offense on three plays from inside the 5. Philip Wheeler crunched Mike Cox just shy of the goal line on first down. Taylor Bennett’s pass to Matt Kamp was incomplete. And Tashard Choice went outside and found no running room on third down. The No. 2 defense then stopped the No. 2 offense.

By Mike Knobler

August 10, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

I’ll have more from this afternoon’s session.

And no, Yandell is not taking Gardner’s spot.

By dgbbgt

August 10, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the updates. So Sedric is back up to full speed thats great. Also from your stand point how do these injuries look?

By Wrek94

August 10, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

What’s up with all the injuries this year? Are they doing something different. Or are they all that motivated to get those starting spots?

I guess its a good thing to be aggressive at this point but seriously… save some of it for the Irish!

By oldskooljacket

August 10, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the updates. I think Jamaal Evans a true sophmore, though. Get well Bebe - you’re gonna be great.

By Atljacket

August 10, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

Matt thanks for posting.
On the KO coverage I would love a little more size. T Clark was down field fast last year, but I don’t remember a lot of tackles.

By Atljacket

August 10, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

What the FB getting a carry inside the 5? CPN is truely gone for Tech.

I hope Chambers is OK. He as been battling injuries ever since he came to Tech. I’m happy to see Sedric is healthy enough to step up with Chambers hurt!

By CRB

August 10, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

Wreck94,

There aren’t any more injuries than normal. You’re just hearing about more because these blogs and practice reports offer more information and detail that we typically get.

Honestly…I almost think we’re getting too much information on injuries and etc. It stirs up angst and worry well before we know if its anything serious.

I would ask Matt and Mark to temper their injury comments a bit and wait until they know something before posting.

By Chip

August 10, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

I like hearing the info, great job Mike & Matt. Mike immediately qualified that it is TOO early to tell whether it will be serious. He further said he was walking around.

Good reporting, I’d say !

By Nancy Negative

August 10, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

Not to be negative, but if that is our kickoff coverage team that we start, we are not going to improve our coverages at all this year. We need at least 2 more higher talent tacklers on that unit.

By CRB I Agree

August 10, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

On the injury issue, if Bebe wasn’t carted off the field…I think its safe to say this was a tweak.

By Atljacket

August 10, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

Has Tongo, Chambers, Jefferson, or Q Kelly gotten a shot at KO coverage?

By statelinejacket

August 10, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Oops, sorry about that Mike. Both you and Matt are doing a tremendous job for us fans. How did Coach Bond respond to the 1st team offense getting stop at the goalline on 3 downs?

By Jared

August 10, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Our coverage can only be better after being last in the NCAAs… But no, it will be better…Have a couple veterans… and TClark has more experience now and more pounds. You’ll see barnes and burnett shine—also, look for MJ to be added later on.

By GTGreg

August 10, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

I want to reiterate my appreciation for the job that Mike and Matt are doing. Too much coverage of fall camp is a good problem to have.

I know CCG commented on how lost the frosh OL looked, but have you seen anything memorable from Joseph Gilbert? How is Tarrant doing? I heard he was a burner and a great return man.

By CCjacket

August 10, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

KO coverage is far more crucial this year with the kickoff being moved back 5 yards. This is my biggest worry going into the season.

By ME

August 10, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

What is the major differences you see in P. Nix vs. J. Bond? Interaction w/players; schemes; vocal; looking over shoulder for direction. Do you believe Tech is better with Bond?

By Tallahassee Jacket

August 10, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

Nice report. Thanks for the quick update.

By Tallahassee Jacket

August 10, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

nice report and thanks for the up to the minute news. Makes it great for a Tallahassee man.

By Jared

August 10, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this

The major difference is Bond knows what he’s doing with a lot of experience. Nix just pretty much ran the offense for the other team.

It’s that simple.

007=good nix=bad, very bad

By Mike Knobler

August 10, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

Whoops. Oldskooljacket is correct. I goofed. Jamaal Evans is a sophomore.

More on the Yandell/Gardner thing: Coach Chan Gailey said Gardner was a little nicked up. It’s still noteworthy to see Yandell working so much with the No. 1s, though. I think he’s got a shot to play as a backup this season.

To the question about how Bond reacted to the defense stopping the offense on the goal line: Great question. I talked to him about it. He was obviously less happy than when the offense went 6 for 6 in a similar situation a couple of days ago, but he was upbeat about Cox getting almost to the goal line on the first play and pointed out that play selection in a game might be different from what Tech ran in today’s practice.

To the question about Nix vs. Bond: That’s also a great question, but it’s too complicated to get into in a blog. Things are much different, especially in the passing game, and in the way the coaches work on the field.

To the question about some of the players who have gotten a shot at kickoff coverage: That’s deeper than my notes allow me to answer. Frankly, there are so many bodies out there that on kick coverage I just jotted down the No. 1s.

I second the feeling about Travis Chambers, who has been through a lot with his foot injury and seemed to be coming into his own. It would be a shame if this shoulder thing slows his progress.

By TechIsGay-ley

August 10, 2007 1:36 PM | Link to this

Awww, did wittle Demaryious hurt his knee? Poor baby.

By DGBBGT

August 10, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

I agree that Yandell with all his reps could nnot redshirt. But if Howard comes back, AJ comes back and then with Jake and Gardner I don’t see any way he plays unless we have major injury issues

By TechIsGay-ley

August 10, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

If you pull for Tech, then the terrorists win.

By ConyersDawg

August 10, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

I sure hope Thomas is ok. I hate hearing about injuries for any kid.

By FourGen

August 10, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

TG, What a scumbag. Come out from behind the keyboard and meet me outside.

By Knute

August 10, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this

Thomas made and abrupt turn when someone yelled that a Tickle Pile was being held on the other end of the field. Another Tech Girlyman!

Win one for the Tickler!!!

By Darren in the Springs

August 10, 2007 2:15 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the updates Mike. Dont get any Tech coverage out here in Colorado, except for what I see on here and a few other Tech websites. I will be attending the Air Force Academy games again this year to get my “live” fix (will see how they do since DeBerry is gone).

I have been rather impressed on how well Tech looks so far this year. It looks like a lot of the Freshmen have come in and fit in rather quickly, which is good. I just wish 1 Sep would hurry up and get here.

On a side note, my dad (IE ‘66) will be starting his 41st year with season tickets on the flats. Wish I was still there to attend the games, but I love it out here in Colorado too much.

Keep those updates coming.

By TechIsGay-ley

August 10, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

FourGen: Yeah, I’ll bet you’re big and bad. Get back to your band instrument, nerd.

By G-Man

August 10, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this

I’m OCONUS working and my son is a GT player. Thanks guys for keeping me in the loop! I will be back for ND!!

By StaffordBOHICA

August 10, 2007 2:40 PM | Link to this

As supporters of a fine academic institution is important for us to educate the less fortunate about the tickle pile myth, grounded in nothing and based on no evidence.

Wow, incredibly original Knute. You must be the first one to come post that on the Tech blogs in the last 6 months. Maybe if Stafford wasn’t busy spooning his backups in his own tickle pile he might be able to reduce his INT-TD ratio from 2:1 to 1:1. Don’t even try to come back with something about Reggie Ball or heaven forbid…Hershel Walker. No one here cares.

By Jared

August 10, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

TG, you’re as much a nerd as the rest of us for even getting online and reading the tech football blog. Dawg fans would be unashamed… then again, you’re probably just another barker on the wagon without a degree from UGA.

By Marietta Dawg

August 10, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

TechIsGay-ley,

On behalf of all of us UGA fans with class (and yes, we have plenty of them), please shut the hell up.

I can’t count how many times we have felt like our team was “snakebit” because of our injuries. We have had our fair share and I don’t wish it upon anybody.

By Josh

August 10, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

The lack of class from the U(sic)GA folks knows no bounds.

By Darren in the Springs

August 10, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

I have mentioned it before in past blogs, but most UGA fans who actually graduated from UGA won’t stoop as low as some people on here making posts. At least that is my experience with the UGA folks I know. Good natured ribbing is fun, and all part of it but as you can see most band-wagon fans just dont know when to quit.

By Grady Wasp

August 10, 2007 3:00 PM | Link to this

Ha Ha Ha It is so funny when a player gets hurt. TechIsGay-ley don’t come cryin to me when you burn youself on the BBQ this fall. I woun’t care.

By Mike Knobler

August 10, 2007 3:02 PM | Link to this

This just in: This afternoon’s practice has been canceled. My guess, and it’s just a guess, is it’s the combination of heat and injuries and the scrimmage scheduled for Saturday a.m.

Also, this clarification: Before this afternoon I hadn’t been able to get a clear answer about why Matt Rhodes wasn’t participating in practice. I have been told he is NOT one of the players with eligibility questions.

By Davey

August 10, 2007 3:02 PM | Link to this

Yeah Disregard Josh, Marietta Dawg. Thanks for the support. I hope when we play this year that both teams are at full strength so we know who the better team is.

By TechIsGay-ley

August 10, 2007 3:04 PM | Link to this

MariettaDawg: Frankly I don’t care what you think. You’re probably another Yankee transplant in East Cobb.

By DawgFan

August 10, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

Josh, Since message boards are anonymous forums, your ability to stereotype a group based on a message board post says more about you than it does about us.

By dawgystyle

August 10, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

That was pretty low from Gayley, but not nearly as bad as when the entire Tech student section was cheering when they thought Brady Quinn was hurt last year. That was one of the worst displays of sportsmanship I have ever witnessed.

By Casey Smallwood

August 10, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

* TechIsGay-ley* Why talk trash to Tech fans when all we need to do is handle our business on the field. It sucks for them that they had a guy go down, lets hope the same doesn’t happen to us. Kickoffs are going to be pretty exciting this year with the backing up of 5 yards. Go Dawgs and let’s try and stay Healthy and Classy!!!

By GT80

August 10, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

The difference between Nix and Bond…Bond is a professional, Nix is a wannabe. This change is the biggest improvement in GT football in years. Watch how Miami struggles on offense this year with Nix at the helm.

By Josh

August 10, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

MariettaDawg, I appreciate your comment. To the rest of you, I love how you jump all over me rather than your redneck fans that are disgracing your school.

By wes

August 10, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this

Dawgystyle, classy name by the way, they were cheering because Brady Quinn got pile-drived by Joe Anoai. It was an awesome play. Quinn was slow to get up but it wasn’t anything serious like a knee. Good entertainment right there. Most folks cheer for stuff like that and cringe at knee injuries and the sort.

By truthteller

August 10, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

It seems pretty clearthat “TechisGayley” has some real serious issues with his manhood. I have read quite a few of his posts on the Tech blogs, and his latent homosexuality comes through pretty clearly. My guess is that his father abused him sexually, and he now is a dedicated cross dresser, and wishes he could get a sex change operation. I wanted to point this out so in the future when he comes on the blog with his pathetic attempt at manhood we can all have a little sympathy for him. After all, his little forays on the football site with the chance to interact with manly men are probably quite thrilling for him.

By charles

August 10, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

I was at the ND game. You know what, I like the fact that the fans cheered Quinn getting hurt. It’s about time Tech fans actually got excited and emotional about the game. I realize that it was distasteful, but you cannot honestly tell me that any other school wouldn’t have done the same.

By GT80

August 10, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

Amazing how many UGA fans are always reading the TECH blog. I never check the UGA blog but I hope there aren’t any psuedo Tech fans stooping to that level.

By Ramble ON!

August 10, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

charles - are you serious? You and TechIsGay-ley should hang out. Distasteful.

By JustMe

August 10, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

TechIsGayley is that same idiot that also posts the stupid ‘tickle pile’ comments - it is Sam Cunningham from Emory U (a baseball player). He likes to often pretend he is from UGA.

By Darren in the Springs

August 10, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

It does not matter what team you like or dislike, but cheering for some kid getting hurt is just wrong.

By charles

August 10, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

Ramble On, fans like you are the reason our stadium is half full and completely silent some of the time. Football games aren’t lovefests. Sure, I don’t support injuries, but if Anoai completely decks a guy, I’m going to go crazy. I’m just saying, I’ve been a Tech fan since I was 4 years old. Heck, I used to live on North Avenue, literally across the street from Bobby Dodd. Tech fans have been so fickle and passive. When do you ever see a full sea of gold? Every home game at Georgia, the stands are a solid red and the crowd is rockin. With recruiting picking up the past couple of years, Tech has a chance to become a great team. As fans, we need to become more passionate and supportive. I don’t expect everyone to agree with me, but that’s how I feel.

By ckiller

August 10, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

I don’t cheer for anyone to get hurt, but I’ll be in Southbend in 3 weeks watching Tech run all over ND.

By Larry Munson's Gin Blossom

August 10, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

I don’t know that I buy that Techisgayley is Sam Cunningham, but it’s clear it’s a young kid or teen.

Spelling “Gailey” as “Gaylie”….well, my 10 year old nephew would probably laugh at that, so there is tip off #1 it’s a kid.

Laughing at an injured football player…well, he’s never played organized sports or he would know what it’s like to practice everyday,… and a grown mature man (regardless of who his favorite team is) would never come on a message board and throw his manhood away by laughing about an injury like that……again, it’s a kid. What do you expect?

By ckiller

August 10, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

I agree. I don’t want to see anyone get hurt, but let’s get fired up. I would love Bobby Dodd to be full and rockin for once. This could be an exciting year. Let’s do all we can and try and give the guys an actual home field advantage. Tashard Choice is gonna run all over Notre Dame!!

By charles

August 10, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

If you don’t get emotional at games, you haven’t been a Tech fan long enough. It has been so frustrating. Even the years when we have so much potential, something goes wrong. Joe Hamilton leads Tech to a win in the Gator Bowl in 1998. In 1999, we have absolutely no defense after the departure of Randy Edsall. In 2000, Godsey surprises everyone by developing into a top notch quarterback. In 2001, we beat Navy 70-7, then 911 delays the FSU game. Clemson comes to town and wins in OT, and the season never lives up to its hype. In 2002, Tony Hollings starts out the first four games of the season with 633 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns, leading the nation. Then, he tears his ACL. Last year, we head to GA 9-2, full of hope that finally, we can beat Georgia; finally, we can possibly win a championship the next week. We lose both games by 3. The defense plays its heart out both games. I can see the frustration and the pain on the players faces. I am not embarassed to admit that I shed tears after those two games. So when good things happen for Tech, it is something special. The 2004 Final Four run was one of the most memorable times of my life as a fan. I guess I just can’t properly express myself on this blog since some people are already grouping me with Tech is Gaylee.

By Darren in the Springs

August 10, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

One thing you have to understand is that comparing UGAg support against Tech is not a good comparison at all. Georgia has a large fan base, and the school is considerably larger. Just have to realize it is not “hip” to be a Tech fan, and therefore the fan base is much smaller.

Anyway, I did not graduate from Tech but I have followed them for over 30 years since my dad was a ‘66 grad.

Cannot wait for the season to start.

By BUZZsterRhymes

August 10, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

is it any surprise that the UGAgger read our blog? they should up when we play North Carolina in football with UGAy gear on. They show up on every message board related to Tech to make their dumb remarks. Then they turn around and say that Tech isnt really a rival. No, it doesnt make sense, but dont forget that they dont have to, they are dumb and couldnt think their way out of a paper bag. if it was any of the intelligent Dawgs, they wouldnt be on our blog.

also, remember that class is not taught at UGAy. you have to do 2 of the 3 of: 1) peeing from the upper deck onto your own fans; 2) boo and rail on a player that gave 4 years of blood, sweat and tears (along with his brother), and then dropped an important pass. the family of the player has not since been involved with UGAy; or 3) spoon with the UGA quarterback for 15 minutes and agree not to file a sexual harassment case

By charles

August 10, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

I can sense a change in the “coolness” of Tech though. How else to explain recruits turning down the likes of Auburn, Florida, FSU, Georgia, Tennesee, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, etc to come to Tech? I do agree that Georgia has a larger fan base. However, even when new people move to Atlanta, they seem inclined to jump on the GA bandwagon. If somehow we could get more bandwagon Tech fans lol…

By Jay

August 10, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

Mike, What time is the scrimmage Saturday?

By GT

August 10, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

What Tech has and people just don’t understand is Atlanta. The fastest growing metro area in the last six years in the country is Atlanta. The prettiest Afro American women in the country are in Atlanta along with opportunity. The largest press concentration in the Southeast and top 5 in the country is in Atlanta. You think it is paradise to be a black man in Athens. Barney Fife cops working you over because there is nothing else for them to do. You imagine for one second the cops in Atlanta are chasing mopeds? I bet some of the Tech boys made that big lawyer’s party last night if practice hadn’t wore them out. 900 wealthy black people at the Omni hotel, you think that scene plays out in Athens. Barney would have had his gun out and shooting his one bullet through the ceiling.

By Matt Winkeljohn

August 10, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

What are you people talking about?

By TechIsGay-ley

August 10, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

That comment was supposed to be a joke. I realize it wasn’t funny. I apologize to everyone offended, and believe it or not, I hope Demaryius is ok. I would not wish a serious injury on anybody. It was in poor taste, I readily admit that. Everyone have a great weekend.

By Knute

August 10, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

When all the insults end there is only one that has credibility. Georgia Tech alums are mostly Girlymen. Otherwise Tech would not be known for it’s Tickle Piles.

Win one for the “Tickler”.

By Davey

August 10, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this

I understand what Gaylie is saying now. He’s probably just bored off his a* at work and decided to have some fun. In the real world I bet he wouldn’t say anything like that.

Scrimmage is 11:45

And Matt I have no idea what Charles is talking about. Sidewalk fans? Wasn’t this blog about Bebe?

By ATL-Irish

August 10, 2007 9:00 PM | Link to this

Oh you losers! This blog is a joke…just like your program. I know you can’t wait to come to South Bend and see a full stadium full of the home team fans. Look forward to the beating!!

By Taco

August 11, 2007 12:02 AM | Link to this

I need two tickets for Tech / ND no matter who is hurt. I have a hotel in Chicago, airfare, train tix and Cubs seats for Friday. I just need to get in to South Bend and see us kick a*! If you can help a brother out I will bring the flask and provide great dialogue. I also have a smokin hot wife you can look at during the game. She is also wicked smart and can talk on all issues with whoever you bring.

By WhiteNGold

August 11, 2007 1:00 AM | Link to this

Look forward to the beating!! Obviously ATL-Irish is a masochist.

By Tech Fan

August 11, 2007 2:55 AM | Link to this

Matt; Mike, Is there no way to just delete the stupid, childish remarks that some people write on this blog when you guys see them. I really enjoy the insight but get frustrated when I start reading stupid stuff from people just trying to rag Tech. And if not, we Tech fans should not lower ourselves to answer those morons.

By WAK

August 11, 2007 6:56 AM | Link to this

What is so wrong with Tickle Piles. I was a student at Tech(class of ‘72) when they started. They were innocent fun. Guys just being guys. I never saw anything remotely sexual about them. How sexuality was introduced into this tradition puzzles me. Lets get back to the days when Tickle Pilers kept their clothes on and no sex was involved.

By wes

August 11, 2007 8:21 AM | Link to this

Matthew Stafford’s theme song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfyK1BRE5U

By Kendall

August 11, 2007 8:41 AM | Link to this

“We’ve got a bunch of guys in that same category”. Nice bunch of “student athlete’s” you have over there at your glorified trade school.

By ATL-Irish

August 11, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

wah, wah, wah. What a bunch of losers! Matt, Mike, can you please get these mean people off our blog? They are saying mean things! Cmon..it’s college football!!!!! A little smack talk is all in good fun. Quit being such a baby!

By yellowblood

August 11, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

Should’nt practice be moved indoors during this heat ? At least confined outdoors to the 7:00am-9:00 am period ? There are no dehydration incidents reported here but this intense heat has got to be an injury factor.

By not disappointed

August 11, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this

Go Jackets!!!

By Cecil

August 11, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

I also remember the days when our Tickle Piles were just a group of frat boys having a good time. Apparently those were simpler times. Today’s Tickle Piles seem a bit dark and dangerous. They, in their current form, need to be stopped. If they get back to the original tradition they can be resumed.

By dawg pound

August 11, 2007 7:29 PM | Link to this

Get well Bay Bay, we love u in Dublin,West Laurens.