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Tech rolls on Saturday night
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sorry for the lapse in blogs. Absent-mindedness did me in yet again.
Tech wins 28-17.
Sure, BC is 2-0 with wins over Wake Forest and N.C. State, but both those games were at home. Wake is not as good as last year, despite playing Nebraska tough last week, and N.C. State turned the ball over so much nobody could win on the road that way.
Tech doesn’t have a turnover yet this season. That will probably change against B.C., but even if it does — unless Tech turns the ball over a bunch — I don’t think the Eagles, even with QB Matt Ryan, have the firepower to really work over Tech’s defense.
And I think BC’s defense stinks. Yes, they have a bunch of takeaways, especially interceptions, but they’re going to need to man up to slow down Tech’s running game, and I don’t think they have the horses up front. Big in the middle, sure, with starters and backups alike, but light on the flanks.
Taylor Bennett might not want to throw too much in the direction of BC CB DeJuan Tribble. Dude has a major nose for the ball.
Bottom line, I think Tech harasses the heck out of Ryan, and runs the ball well. Don’t be fooled by those run defense stats for B.C. I’m not.
Not as close as some think.
Matt




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Comments
By J Dawg
September 14, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this
Matt, You sound really confident… based on the competition Tech has played, it’s hard to say what they have. My guess is Tech wins a close one. Good luck.
By Ramble ON!
September 14, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this
J Dawg WOW!! Nice class coming from our neighbors to the East.
I hope your right Matt! I’m think TC gets about 150 yards on the ground and about 100+ more from Grant, Dwyer, & Evans.
We must control the clock, and pin them deep on the punts.
By JB
September 14, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this
With no Reggie this year and a sound defense and a good running game, this year could be special for Tech. So special that Tech might get their wish. With 5-7 pro jobs opening every year and Chan only making about 1 mil. with retirement around the corner, the NFL and it’s 3-4 mil a year salary will look good to him. He is well thought of in the NFL. That would be irony for you guys, Couldn’t throw him out fast enough 2-3 years ago, and another great season ( 11-1 my guess) staring you guys in the face, I can here it now. Chan ,please stay. Don’t you think for a minute he doesn’t remember how ya’ll felt two years ago. Enjoy your good year, I’m happy for Chan. A good guy and a good coach. ….. Dawg Fan
By Erk
September 14, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this
Tech has proven they can step up in big games from time to time. What they have yet to prove is that they can win consistently and finish above mediocrity.
By TechFan
September 14, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this
Tech still has a lot to prove and will not take this game for granted. They certainly respect Boston College and view them as a strong opponent. Tech’s victories over Notre Dame and Samford have been viewed as meaningless by many, especially in the state of Georgia. This is Tech’s chance to prove that they are a team worthy of respect. They will show up tomorrow. We’ll see what happens.
By TTech
September 14, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this
I’m with you on this one Matt. I think it will be an even greater spread than you predict. I’m convinced that we haven’t given our horses much rein yet. We have played conservatively and have not shown our hand to the enemy as yet. We will begin the game playing conservatively, as in the two previous games, and IF we need to we will “unleash hell” on them. We know what TB is capable of doing given the go-ahead. I only feel sorry for BC if they press us too much. Top ten here we come!
Tech wins big 35 to 17
By ForensicBuzz
September 14, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this
That’s ironic. I’ve been taking crap all week because I think BC’s Rush Defense #’s are inflated by sacks and a relatively low # of rushing attempts. My prediction was 28-10. Don’t expect them to score much unless there are busted plays.
By Murph
September 14, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this
Is BC overrated? (1)Wake has not the talent they had last year. (2)O’Brien in his years at BC led them to most wins&bowlgames in BC’s history. BC’s defense got 5 interception v. NCState.Telepathy? After last year, O’Brien AND his off. coordtr. left BC for, of all places, NCState. Without those interceptions, a VERY close game. (3)In the NCState game BC’s QB Ryan was only 15 for 34(that’s 44% and 140 yards).NCState’s QB threw for 350 yds. Porosity? (4)BC, like Tech, has a new off. coordtr. (5)Wake and NCState combined for 162 total plays against BC’s defense. 71% were pass plays(of which 65% were completions!!);only 48 plays(29%)were run plays.’Though BC’s D gave up only 1.2 yds/run, why only 2 sacks to date??Too fat? (6)In the 90’s John Tanuto was D.coordtr for Oklahoma and Ohio State.Enuf said. I hope he keeps fresh legs on Tech’s DL as well as the OL so they can wear those 300+pounders down to the bone. My only question is - and nobody’s talked about this - the quality, bench and experience of BC’s OL. Comments appreciated.
By The Truth Hurts
September 14, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this
BC’s defense “stinks?” Really? Wow, to have created 8 interceptions and two fumbles—10 turnovers in two games—and still “stink.” Wonder what you have to do to impress.
By the way, I’m of the opinion that Wake will beat some teams this year—Skinner/Moore are underrated and Wake played most of the second half of the BC game and the entire Nebraska game with their second-string QB.
Not saying Tech isn’t or won’t be good, but, come on, ND and Samford are the two weakest teams on Tech’s schedule. Nobody knows how good Tech could be—the same blitzing scheme that works so well on some also might be taken advantage of one of these days. I also think there’s a bit too much hype for Bennett based on the throws he’s made. I think he’ll be good, but don’t get ahead of yourselves. CJ helped him a lot in the Gator Bowl. I think you’ll see what I mean when you watch Ryan play. Win or lose, you’ll probably be impressed with him. He played the entire year last year with a broken foot, literally in a soft cast between games and not practicing—and was still the league’s best QB.
By Brian Jones
September 14, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this
Tech will not wind big will have to make late drive to win I am a tech fan and while our defense is top 5 in country our pass defense is awful except i think te x factor in this game is the big frosh #1 tech wins 24-21
By not disappointed
September 14, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this
Tech Rolls!!!!!!!!!!!!
By LongBeachJacket
September 14, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this
Matt. I appreciate your bravado. That said, I’m a bit more cautious. Any time you have a solid QB like Ryan, that QB can get a “hot hand”. I know our D will do everything it can to keep him off balance. I’m just not ready to predict “Tech rolls”. I’ll be happy if “Tech wins.”
This game is just as big for BC as it is for Tech. They want it real bad. We want it real bad.
Who wants it more?
We’ll see tomorrow night.
GO JACKETS!!!!
By AlabamaRamblinWreck
September 14, 2007 6:45 PM | Link to this
Matt: It comes down to this: If GT can harass the QB, then we will win easy, but if Ryan has time to throw, we could get beat. I really hope our coverage is better than I am giving them credit for. But just in case, we need to hit Ryan, hit Ryan, and hit Ryan again!!
By JustMe
September 14, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this
I think the Tech players will be up for this game. Also, keep in mind that we haven’t needed to open up the offensive play book at all yet. If you can win simply by running, why do anything else?
BC will first have to prove they can stop the run before Tech trys much else. If they can slow the run, watch for Bennett to complete short passes and move the ball.
Tech’s defense will stop BC. They won’t show many points.
The home field advantage will be huge here. The Tech fans must show up and be LOUD!
21-6 Tech wins respectably against a top 25 team.
By Historian
September 14, 2007 7:04 PM | Link to this
About Chan, let me counter with Bud Carson. He was also successful out of gate. Some even remember Carson’s Raiders (excellent defense). He didn’t cultivate any good relations with the Alumni/financial supporters. One bad season and he was gone. Chan started off the same way by firing all of the coaches, even though he couldn’t get any good ones. Acted if only he knew how to win games. He support RBall beyond reason, even though his performance never got beyond his freshman year. Everyone will be quiet this year, but will also be quiet when he leaves. Alumni can be a bad mistress when they don’t get praise heaped on themselves.
By The Truth Hurts
September 14, 2007 8:05 PM | Link to this
BC’s OL is down about 20lbs per man this year as the new coaching staff switched to a zone-blocking scheme. It’s a pretty big change, given that BC likes to pride itself on being the unofficial Offensive Line university. I think that’s a big reason why BC’s run game has suffered in the first two games—they’re still in an adjustment period. I’d be pleasantly surprised if BC were able to run the ball against Tech. If they do, it’ll be up the middle, they’re not fast enough to beat Tech to the edge.
Murph, you asked if BC is overrated. Why couldn’t you ask the same about Tech? At least BC has two conference wins already. You said “without those interceptions (vs. NC State), a very close game.” What? Isn’t the point of creating turnovers so that you win by 20? Like BC did? And BC only has two sacks, so the rushing yardage against is NOT skewed. Like I said before, BC has trouble generating a pass rush. BC likes to sit back and react. They won’t blitz much. There will be two contrasting styles of defense in this game.
Memorize this name: DeJuan Tribble. He’s BC’s big-time cornerback. Bennett would do well not to test him too much.
By JacketFan
September 14, 2007 9:25 PM | Link to this
Jackets NEED to win big. No way around it. If the Wreck is going to break into the top 10, they will have to beat BC in every way - offense, defense, and special teams. I am 70% positive that this will happen, but there’s still that part of me that is waiting for Reggie-Style football to rear its ugly head. Go Jackets! To hell with Georgia!
By Tick
September 14, 2007 9:37 PM | Link to this
TECH WILL BE UP FOR THE GAME!!!! COACH GAILEY AND HIS STAFF WILL HAVE THE JACKETS READY!!! ALUMNI LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE——SUPPORT OR SHUT UP!!! GO JACKETS!!!! TICK
By JustMe
September 14, 2007 9:39 PM | Link to this
The Truth Hurts…. I am fairly certain that everyone can easily see that you hate Tech. Therefore, whatever you say is completed discounted here because of most of what you say is outrageous. Feel free to go else where.
By ngjacket
September 14, 2007 9:49 PM | Link to this
I dig the confidence Matt, really. But this is the game where Tech fans of the past five years are going to (and should) hesitate. Games where Tech may have the advantage, and the program and fans have developed a little swagger always end in a letdown (recently in the hands of Reggie Ball). Even when all indications point to this team winning big, many won’t believe it until the game is over. Its freudian conditioning at its finest. I will still cheer Tech on, wear gold and get loud, but won’t hedge my bets… yet.
If Tech can (and should for reasons already mentioned) dominate this game and go win a few more including Clemson, it will go a long way to rehabilitate the fans who have been jaded from these past 4 or 5 seasons plagued with letdowns. If this really is a special year for Tech, I look forward to regaining some of that confidence and swag.
Go Jackets!
By IronMike
September 14, 2007 10:10 PM | Link to this
Notre Dame and Samford were not true tests. Admittedly NCST’s loss to O’Leary and UCF makes BC’s win less impressive,too. Beating Wake showed me something. We couldn’t do it. I believe Tenuta and Chan will gameplan to stop the run and challenge Matt Ryan to beat us thru the air. This guy is not Peyton Manning, but he is pretty good, has some experience, has some decent targets, is well coached, has been in big games and has been on the road. Their new coach is an offensive guy and certainly head and shoulders above Chan or Bond. Tenuta may pull it off, but I am not convinced. Long time Tech fans know that being 2-0 is nothing special. This game is of course the toughest so far this season. I will be pulling for the Jackets, but I sense a disappointing return to reality about 11:30 Saturday night. Chan Gailey still coaches this team and he has thus far found a plethora of ways to lose a game here and there that we should otherwise win. BC 24,Georgia Tech 20.
By JohnGTFan
September 14, 2007 11:54 PM | Link to this
I believe we all can agree neither or these teams have been tested. I will say this, I highly doubt this game will be a blowout. Ryan is an OUTSTANDING QB. No way around it. The only thing is, does the rest of the offense have the talent around him to withstand the GT defense. I think Ryan will have 3 - 5 big play “opportunities”. If he hits 3 of those, we’re in trouble. My guess is he only hits one. He will have to throw a bit earlier than he wants for the most part. I think Tech wins this game, but I do believe a close one. I’m thinking 26 - 20…with a scare near the end. However, if Tech does blow BC out, no doubt, should be a top-10 team. My main concern is the “W”. Don’t care if it’s by 1 or 30. Tech will run the ball well in this game, but not as well as last week when it was men against boys. Bennett will need to have a good game for Tech to win. He has to ease up on the short passes. Also, I don’t like how nervous he gets under a little pressure and throws as hard as he can on a 3 yard dump-off…kinda reminds me of this idiot getting ready to go to prison…LOL But anyway, here’s hoping Bennett has a good game and we continue to avoid the dreaded “injury bug”.
GO JACKETS!!!!!!! GT 26 BC 20
By GT Super Senior
September 15, 2007 1:26 AM | Link to this
As a fifth year GT Super Senior, I think I can provide some valuable perspective.
For several years now, Tech has been able to start strong and finish poorly. Often, it is a midseason clash that comes right as our boys start to believe the hype and become complacent. I’m not saying this is it; I think the Clemson game is the one we should watch out for, particularly after they gashed our defense last year, scoring the second most points we gave up. Only West Virginia scored more…oh and some of my friends and I were the ONLY Tech fans at ESPN gameday that morning in a sea of orange. I was actually punched in the chest at that game for screaming during the game…but I digress.
There are a few points I want to address about some common themes:
1)Untested teams 2)Coaching 3)QB’s 4)Intangibles
First, we’re only in week 3. Neither team has been tested. After tomorrow (or today I guess), both will have been.
Second, there are two reasons our offense put up a combined 102 points on the Notre Dame and Samford teams that we only scored 48 points against last year. The primary reason is they had a lot of new players, which is true. But I think the other reason is our new offensive coordinator, John Bond, really has this offense believing they can be explosive and high-powered. When you comment on how well-coached Tech is, I still hesitate to credit Chan. I think Tenuta and Bond have more to do with our success thus far than Chan does. At the very least, their presence and control over both sides of the ball allows Chan to focus on the overall management of the team, which makes everything work better. But as for declaring Chan as suddenly being a coveted coach; I think that’s a little too much praise for a guy who’s only won 2 games this year, and still hasn’t beaten U[sic]GA.
The same goes for Taylor. He’s a good guy (and a lefty, a trait we share), but he doesn’t have a history of success upon which to base some of these claims of greatness other fans are espousing. I hope he turns into a great QB, the kind with the mental tenacity of a Tom Brady, even if he doesn’t have the physical skills of a Michael Vick (like him or not, Vick does have talent). I liken Taylor to George Godsey; he wasn’t as physically talented as other QB’s, but he was mentally tough, and he won a lot of football games, even when our defense was soft. So give Taylor a chance, but don’t annoint him as savior just yet.
Oh, and Ryan is as good as they come. Hopefully the Falcons can draft him.
Last, let’s not forget the intangibles of Tech football. Every year we lose one game we should win, we win one game we should lose, and we get our hopes up only to have them dashed. It’s happened every year for at least a decade; since Joe Hamilton was running the plays at least. It’s always tough when Tech loses, because I care so much for the team and for Ma Tech; while I may not have been around as long as many other Tech fans, the passion I feel for Tech football is so intense, and the rivalries so real, it’s heartbeaking to see them fail. I remember the euphoria when we tore down the goalposts vs. Auburn, and I remember the bitterness and anger and the long drive home when we lost in the ACC championship game. I’ve seen the highs and the lows. But I’m as excited about this season as I have ever been. I was talking to Demaryius Thomas in History the other day, and he was confident that our receivers are going to step up this week (that’s right, insider information). I believe Choice will run wild all night, and in the end Ryan could throw for 400 yards and it won’t be enough.
I believe we’ll win because, well, I have to. If I didn’t, I couldn’t justify the fact that I paid $2685 to stay in school another semester! It’s not the second degree…
Go Jackets! ACC champs!
PS- both my parents are USC alum, and last weekend was terrific…THWG!
By GT Super Senior
September 15, 2007 1:29 AM | Link to this
As a fifth year GT Super Senior, I think I can provide some valuable perspective.
For several years now, Tech has been able to start strong and finish poorly. Often, it is a midseason clash that comes right as our boys start to believe the hype and become complacent. I’m not saying this is it; I think the Clemson game is the one we should watch out for, particularly after they gashed our defense last year, scoring the second most points we gave up. Only West Virginia scored more…oh and some of my friends and I were the ONLY Tech fans at ESPN gameday that morning in a sea of orange. I was actually punched in the chest at that game for screaming during the game…but I digress.
There are a few points I want to address about some common themes:
1)Untested teams 2)Coaching 3)QB’s 4)Intangibles
First, we’re only in week 3. Neither team has been tested. After tomorrow (or today I guess), both will have been.
Second, there are two reasons our offense put up a combined 102 points on the Notre Dame and Samford teams that we only scored 48 points against last year. The primary reason is they had a lot of new players, which is true. But I think the other reason is our new offensive coordinator, John Bond, really has this offense believing they can be explosive and high-powered. When you comment on how well-coached Tech is, I still hesitate to credit Chan. I think Tenuta and Bond have more to do with our success thus far than Chan does. At the very least, their presence and control over both sides of the ball allows Chan to focus on the overall management of the team, which makes everything work better. But as for declaring Chan as suddenly being a coveted coach; I think that’s a little too much praise for a guy who’s only won 2 games this year, and still hasn’t beaten U[sic]GA.
The same goes for Taylor. He’s a good guy (and a lefty, a trait we share), but he doesn’t have a history of success upon which to base some of these claims of greatness other fans are espousing. I hope he turns into a great QB, the kind with the mental tenacity of a Tom Brady, even if he doesn’t have the physical skills of a Michael Vick (like him or not, Vick does have talent). I liken Taylor to George Godsey; he wasn’t as physically talented as other QB’s, but he was mentally tough, and he won a lot of football games, even when our defense was soft. So give Taylor a chance, but don’t annoint him as savior just yet.
Oh, and Ryan is as good as they come. Hopefully the Falcons can draft him.
Last, let’s not forget the intangibles of Tech football. Every year we lose one game we should win, we win one game we should lose, and we get our hopes up only to have them dashed. It’s happened every year for at least a decade; since Joe Hamilton was running the plays at least. It’s always tough when Tech loses, because I care so much for the team and for Ma Tech; while I may not have been around as long as many other Tech fans, the passion I feel for Tech football is so intense, and the rivalries so real, it’s heartbeaking to see them fail. I remember the euphoria when we tore down the goalposts vs. Auburn, and I remember the bitterness and anger and the long drive home when we lost in the ACC championship game. I’ve seen the highs and the lows. But I’m as excited about this season as I have ever been. I was talking to Demaryius Thomas in History the other day, and he was confident that our receivers are going to step up this week (that’s right, insider information). I believe Choice will run wild all night, and in the end Ryan could throw for 400 yards and it won’t be enough.
I believe we’ll win because, well, I have to. If I didn’t, I couldn’t justify the fact that I paid $2685 to stay in school another semester! It’s not the second degree…
Go Jackets! ACC champs!
PS- both my parents are USC alum, and last weekend was terrific…THWG!
By The Truth Hurts
September 15, 2007 2:01 AM | Link to this
JustMe, you’re retarded.
I went to BC, so I have a perspective of this team for the past 15 years. I grew up going to Tech games. Season tix in ‘90. Citrus Bowl, too. Been watching Tech since I was a little boy.
And you know what all that means?
You’re still an idiot.
By Yellow Jacket
September 15, 2007 3:56 AM | Link to this
THE TRUTH HURTS: STOP acting like your Lee Corso and just watch the game tomorrow. You can only judge GT on the games they have played. The fact is GT is 2-0 and they out scored their two opponents 102-17 would be 102-3 but GT let the 3rd string and cheer leaders play the entire second half against Samford. P.S. GT will still have much to prove after this game because BC is very over rated. Clemson, VT and FSU will be there with GT @ the end. Just because BC plays in Tech’s league doesn’t mean they belong in it! THWG AND BC ;)
By Terry
September 15, 2007 5:33 AM | Link to this
Tech has not been noted for their pass defense in the past, so the best way to defend Ryan is to keep him on the sidelines.
The O is going to have to do their job of ball control and putting points on the board. No 3 and out, and must convert those 3rd downs.
To me the hardest thing to gauge is the strength of the two opposing lines, until you see them go at it man to man. If BC’s O line can protect Ryan, it will be a tough day. If BC’s D line can stop our run, it will be a tough day.
I’m looking forward to a really good game, but hope my GT boys blow their socks off!! Go Jackets!!!
By WFC
September 15, 2007 6:27 AM | Link to this
GT has a fierce defensive team and very good running attack. Both our passing offense and passing defense are relatively untested. BC hasn’t played on the road and doesn’t seem to have a lot of team speed. Ryan is a good experienced QB. Lots of questions but I see the Jackets winning 27-17. GT’s tackling seems much improved and the kicking game is solid.
By Cuz
September 15, 2007 7:22 AM | Link to this
As a proud member of the FANS OF CHAN, I say go Jackets and beat those carpet baggers. I think with your running game, excellent by the way, a stable QB, a very good defence and of course CHAN, you win walking away. Now go and show those Sherman retreads how we play college ball in the South. My prediction Tech 31 BC 17.
By m
September 15, 2007 7:54 AM | Link to this
Tech would beat BC handily if we didn’t have the albatross of Chan Gailey holding us back.
By Garo
September 15, 2007 8:28 AM | Link to this
ROLL TECH…. Good “D”.. GOOD running game…and a QB that I don’t think will turn the ball over. With that said, I think this Tech could well be an 11-1 or at the very least a 10-2 team when this season is over.Hopefully that will be enough to make it to the ACC championship game and AND in the process beat then dang DAWGS.. I’ve loved this school for 45 years and with any luck maybe I can say “GO JACKETS” for 20 or 30 more years
By NavarreJacket
September 15, 2007 8:44 AM | Link to this
*Tech has not been noted for their pass defense in the past, so the best way to defend Ryan is to keep him on the sidelines. *
Wholeheartedly agree Terry….and since I won’t be at the game …I’m hoping for rain and a crushing ground attack with TC leading the charge.
Go Jackets!
By Paul
September 15, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this
Matt,
Your analysis is way off. What does Techs defense do well? Zone blitz and stop the run. What does BC offense do well, short slant passes and lots of them. Your zone blitzing defense will be so sick of watching Ryan complete those short slants over the middle, they will have to back off before half time. On defense BC will commit to stopping the run and our outstanding defensive backs will have no trouble stopping your Calvin Johnsonless passing game.
Final: BC 35 GT 17
By eagleonthebeach
September 15, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this
Matt,
Some other info about BC.
BC will comit to stopping the run — Bennett will need to throw.
BC kickoffs have been horrible and the BC kick returners are very average — could be big field position advantage for GT. On the other hand BC has one of best punters in country — pro potential.
Ryan is the real deal but his receivers are average — no studs and no long ball threats. The running backs are proven veterans but not a big threat.
BC is very disciplined — won’t make a lot of mistakes — turnovers will probably decide the game.
By Tech Sucks
September 15, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this
You must be the worst fans in college football! How do you not sell out a huge game at night in your little high school stadium? Go to Athens when UGA plays a terrible team like Western Carolina at 1:00 and 93,000 show up. Tonights game should have been sold out when the season started yet as of yesterday, there were 3,000 seats available. SAD!
By Geno
September 15, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this
BC will kick the snot out of GT. The author shows no respect for the best linebackers in College football. You will all be talking about #40 tomorrow.
By Geno
September 15, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this
BC will kick the snot out of GT. The author shows no respect for the best linebackers in College football. You will all be talking about #40 tomorrow.
By jabster
September 15, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this
The one thing I am worried about is our pass D, especially the secondary. We should be fine everywhere else.
Run offense should be more productive than everyone is saying, particularly as the game wears on. Bennett will be able to pass enough, good enough, to be successful. We may see Bennett get mixed up with some other QBs to make it interesting.
Needless to say, there’s not going to be a lot of room for error or sloppy play for either team. Watch the turnovers and penalties….maybe we can pick some of BC’s passes off.
By UGA posers fill the stands
September 15, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this
Hey Tech sucks, part of the reason it hasn’t sold out is BC returned half of their tickets. Not to mention many Tech grads are able to obtain jobs outside of Georgia, because Tech has high national recognition, and they can’t make it to every game.
Oh, and the reason Western Carolina will draw 93,000 is because UGA might actually win.
By Yo
September 15, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this
Dawg Fan…your comments about Techs treatment of Chan a few years ago (are possibly correct). Now take a look in the mirror as to how Dawg Fans are treating Richt this year. Seems what goes around comes around….Be careful…FSU is rehiring their old coaches these days too…..Tech Fan
By Rogue-O
September 15, 2007 1:11 PM | Link to this
I don’t think the GT defense has an answer for Ryan other than take him out of the game. Bring the blitz and he is going to beat you deep — he has the field vision of a 5-year pro. With all the interceptions, it has been tough to really appreciate how strong BC’s run defense has been for the past two weeks. BC’s biggest problem on defense are injuries and a key ineligible player. Yes. this may well indeed be a GT tea, that goes 11-1 — but, you heard it here first — this will be the 1 then. Figure BC 20 GT 10.
By Shane
September 15, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this
“and N.C. State turned the ball over so much nobody could win on the road that way.”
That might be one of the dumbest comments a “sports blogger” could make. Great defenses force turnovers. Defenses that “stink” do not force turnovers.
Thank God you write for some rinky dink website and don’t have big job, where this country relies on your output.
Good day, coward.
By Winklejon blows
September 15, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this
Twinklejon,
You sir are a hack. That is why the Falcons players hated you so much, Finneran even stated this as truth. You are a hack troll. Great job at slamming BC without provication.
BC 27-24
By jabster
September 15, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this
Good point, Yo.
If Richt keeps getting dumped on by the Bulldog Nation, he could be just one gold watch away from a return to Tally.
By IWrecken
September 15, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this
ROLL OVER BC????????
I thought you knew more about football than that.
BC didn’t win those games against better competition that GT with no talent and ability.
Tech’s passing game is going to have to work if they want to win this one … Bennett has a long way to go before that happens.
You are taking BC too lightly ..
By msupporter
September 15, 2007 11:32 PM | Link to this
iwrecken, you got that right…bc in fact has just rolled over tech. that pass defense has been utterly exposed and the vaunted run game just got shut down.
i’m disappointed in chan gailey’s ability to get the jackets motivated for games like this. he’s a good coach, but he’ll never be a great coach and this game is yet another confirmation of that judgment.
By Big GT fan
September 16, 2007 12:24 AM | Link to this
Great call, Winklejohn: Tech rolls over BC. Keep your day job! Never underestimate the ability of Chan to embarass our team on national television. I’m selling my season tickets.
By steve
September 16, 2007 12:25 AM | Link to this
You are a stupid man!!! Don’t talk s** before the game. Good luck next week.
By steve
September 16, 2007 12:25 AM | Link to this
You are a stupid man!!! Don’t talk s** before the game. Good luck next week.
By Thorpe
September 16, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this
Tech Rolled Over.
Go BC!