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Saturday, September 8, 2007
So when does the game begin?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Because this doesn’t even qualify as a practice.
This is even more agonizing than I predicted. We have 5:59 left in the third quarter, and Tech is beating Samford 55-0. I’m not waiting until this game is over, or even nearly over, to blog because I might fall asleep first.
Except that it’s so hot. I don’t sleep well in ovens.
This is gross.
Sure, Taylor Bennett was sharper today. Whatcha expect? He had a week in the pocket each time he dropped back to pass.
Tashard Choice rushed 11 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns in the first 13:59. He didn’t play again. He didn’t play Saturday, really. He practiced timing and execution.
This has been an execution, come to think of it. Samford can hardly even field kickoffs and punts.
Tech beat Navy 70-7 in 2001. Wonder if this will turn out worse?
If Samford scores, will Jon Tenuta’s head explode?
I feel a bit guilty making observations about positive developments. It’s kind of like piling on.
But Jonathan Dwyer is a stud. That guy can really motor. If you didn’t see his 40-yard reverse for a touchdown, you missed a sprint. He’s scored twice today. That gives him three in two weeks. Don’t want to jinx the kid, but if he stays healthy, he’s going to threaten all Tech rushing records before he’s finished. He’s very special.
OK, it’s 55-0, and they’re showing a highlight on the big screen from last year’s win over Samford. There goes Jamal Lewis on a 98-yard interception return. Jamal’s watching from the sideline. No, wait. He’s asleep. Don’t they have rules prohibiting players from sleeping during games?
Just kidding. Nobody’s asleep down there. I don’t think.
I’ve got nothing else. My mind is wandering. My son’s team kicks off in about a minute, and he’s playing his first game at quarterback/linebacker. I’ve got butterflies. It’s hard to write with butterflies.
Later.
Matt
