Tech

By Joshua Barlowe

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

FIRE CHAN GAILEY

By m

November 10, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

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By m

November 10, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

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By m

November 10, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

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By Tony A

November 10, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this

The only way for there to be any sense of appeasement for Tech is for them to win out. Then maybe.

By Stillscrewedbychan

November 10, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

I don’t give a damn if we win out Chan has to go!

By gtne80

November 10, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this

Two offensive turnovers lead directly to 14 points. A blocked punt sets up another 7. Once again, our defense gives up a big pass for a score. SLOPPY. Sloppy equates to poorly coached. With the same talent and a decent coach, the score could have easily been 41-3.

I watched the UNC-NCState game. Our guys better show up ready to play next week. NC State was lucky to hang on. The good news is that with the loss today, UNC can’t get bowl eligible even if they win out, so they are now playing only for pride. If we can jump on them early, they are likely to fold quickly. However, knowing how things go under Chan Gailey, we’ll come out flatter than they are and keep them in the game way too long.

I still think that Tashard should have been held out of today’s game. He’s not healthy. Of course it’s pretty impressive to say that a kid that’s not healthy can run for 175 yards. We need him at full strength against UGAg.

By LAW

November 10, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

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By Concerned Jacket

November 10, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

Relax folks. Duke or not, a win is a win. If we could have had Duke and UNC early instead of BC and UVA on the road, we are likely a top 20 team with a 7-2 mark. I know, I know, but 7-2 late, who knows??

Choice looked great, and frankly the defense was tough all day, especially late. Bell is still awesome, and Durant should win every punting trophy available.

For the last 4 years I’ve noticed how Gailey and staff perform like an EKG. But rest assured, beating Duke won’t give this program any relief. Chan feels the pressure, and Chan ususally steps up when the pressure is on. No atta-boys this week or next. Choice, Tenuta, and company will be ready for ugaG. The D must close the middle and step up on the edge, the same way they did against Clemson to stop the kid from GA. He’s no Walker, but he is damn good in space, maybe the best in the country, but he can be stopped, i.e. Tennessee.

If Chan wins out, I’d keep him. I’d also consider keeping him just because, if he takes two of three to end. But if he drops the GA game at home with a healthy Choice, he must go, and he must take every coach except Bond, with him.

By Curt Moore

November 10, 2007 6:24 PM | Link to this

To discuss this game(DUKE)is ridiculus. Let’s talk about a game after GA game.

By John

November 10, 2007 6:46 PM | Link to this

Can we get a 2-for-1 and fire both Gailey and Hewitt. Time for a change at GT!!

By chuck e

November 10, 2007 7:11 PM | Link to this

Thank God this team is toilet bowl eligible after beating a tough Duke team, fortunately you can count wins against 1AA teams, like Samford. Wow, I am so excited!!!!

By JetBuzz80

November 10, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

I just watched the “blackout game” on CBS. There’s a reason (numerous no doubt) that the team-in-black is ranked 10 (or higher tomorrow), while their opponent in two weeks is unranked. And their coach is one the ACC let slip away…

By Reggie Ball

November 10, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this

Hi folks. Just checking in. How is the new QB?

By old Tech fan (in NC)

November 10, 2007 7:41 PM | Link to this

All you that did not travel to Durham….missed a fun game. Ol Chan hadum guessing at the first of the game…he’s such a gambler!

Seriously, Choice did not look hurt…just slow. Some wanted someone other than Choice to run more…he did but Dook pretty much held him in check. And, so many drops…that looked “catchable”.

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

November 10, 2007 7:45 PM | Link to this

Chan must go. He is terrible at developing QB’s, his play calling (and yes, he is still influencing the playcalling greatly) is predictable and awful, and he has no fire in his belly, but his belly does have jello.

Chan must go now!!

By DecaturTechFan

November 10, 2007 7:47 PM | Link to this

Gotta go gotta go…..Gailey gotta go. After we lose to Ugag, I’ll say I told ya so.

By GTender

November 10, 2007 7:49 PM | Link to this

Hewitt is doing a good job. I hate Gailey’s offense but until we find a quarterback I don’t see how you can blame the head coach. Why don’t you go become a UGA fan?

By Rico

November 10, 2007 7:51 PM | Link to this

Concerned Jacket,

Wow! Glad your not making decisions! 7-2 Mut butt. This team is pathetic, period. Zero play makers. Tashard is cancelled put by the coaching. UNC might beat us next week. UGA, well….this one will be ugly. They play with energy and heart. We play with………..Heck, I don’t even know. Zero passion, zero energy, zero leadership. Tashard cannot do it on his own.

By Stillscrewedbychan

November 10, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

GTender,

You moron it is the coaches responsibility to recruit the QB, it is on the most important position on the damn team. Also, keep in mind Gailey is an “Offensive Mind”.

Reality check, UGA is getting better, and after what I saw today, the game in 2 weeks will not be pretty.

The scary part, is that with Gailey at the helm the distance between GT and UGA will continue to grow. Richt has passion and enthusiasim that drives the players, coaches, and the overall program.

Gailey drives the hurst!!

Concerned Jacket,

IF a frog had wings it would not bump it’s a* when it jumps….we are not 7-2, we played the games, and because our team played flat and got beat we are not where we SHOULD be.

DRAD, Man up and fire Gailey and if Hewitt keeps his crap up, then uload him too. The program is coming to a crossroads….what are you gonna do about it?

By Gordo

November 10, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this

The team remains too undisplined and lacks focus — clearly a coaching issue. Chan has to be gone no matter what.

By GreenJacket

November 10, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this

Even though this year is not over yet, has anyone thought about next year? The Jackets lose a bunch of senior players and will probably be passed by UNC ( may lose to them next week ) who has a very excited fan base with Butch Davis as coach. UVA has passed Tech and is still a young team. Miami recruits better and will be back when they find a QB. I am not sure 2008 recruiting class is looking that great. I have not seen them play with unpredictable, loose, excited personality since McWhorter coached them in the bowl game v. Stanford a few years back.

By Hap

November 10, 2007 9:36 PM | Link to this

My tickets will be for sale for the UGA game (no food and drinks included). I do not know if I can take it.

By Jingo Jimmy

November 10, 2007 10:23 PM | Link to this

Fire Hewitt, he hasn’t done squat since Crimmins players left. He recruits a bunch of prima donna, me first, one and done players, instills no discipline and team concepts and you dim wits think he is great because the team made it to the finals in spite of Hewitt not because of him. Fire the bum.

By Concerned Jacket

November 10, 2007 11:19 PM | Link to this

Tech wins, and can still win 9, but all I see is fire Chan, can Chan, dump Chan. Okay, you’re the AD, who do you hire, or better yet try to hire?

You think Zook would leave Illinois? Want Fulmer if he’s fired? Franchione from A&M? Larry Coker? Terry Bowden? June Jones? S**, I think Ray Goof’s still available. Ain’t no big time coach coming to GT. Paul Johnson’s the best bet and what the hell makes him any better than Gailey. I’m sick of Gailey too. I’m sick of Tuneta’s inconsistent defenses, but I don’t want to be Notre Dame or Minnesota either.

No one coach has done more for this program since Dodd, than O’Leary and that includes Ross. But as good as he was for the program, he wasn’t nearly as good without the Fridge. All of them left, so that must tell you something about GT. The school lacks resources, alumni, fans, and money. Mark Richt is no football Lombardi, but he has the benefit of certain items that few schools have.

Tech will never consistently beat UGA, but there’s no reason they can’t consistently compete in the ACC. Gailey’s doing that now, but what proven commodity can take over next season and do the same or better. And don’t give me no mid-major coach or dusty D1-A assistant, like Jimbo Fischer or Brad Scott. If you fire Gailey, you had better go after someone with experience recruiting in the south and someone with a winning background at this level, like Houston Nutt or Tommy West. Otherwise, get ready for Bill Lewis part II.

By "I've Had It" Jacket

November 10, 2007 11:24 PM | Link to this

I’ve been a Tech football fan since I was a kid (1960s), but I am soooo tired of waiting for the administration on Bobby Dodd Way to manage their major sports programs better. They don’t care for the football program any better than they care for the Ramblin’ Wreck itself!!!

Maddening! Maybe GSU will represent the city better one of these days.

By What Rivalry

November 11, 2007 12:16 AM | Link to this

You gentleman are excellent at designing skysrapers, performing mathematical equations and scientific analysis, but leave the gridiron to the DAWGS, they represent the state so much better! In two weeks you will really wish Gailey was gone, but take solace in the fact that you beat Duke, and of course the Irish. In the mean time, look foreward to basketball season, and I personally hope you can recruit a few football players, because lopsided victories year after year don’t make for good rivalry!

By Yellowblood

November 11, 2007 12:27 AM | Link to this

Just in from the Duke game. Can’t say I was impressed but a win is a win. However the joint Tickle Pile was one of the best I have attended not to mention quite emotional.

By Yellowblood

November 11, 2007 12:27 AM | Link to this

Just in from the Duke game. Can’t say I was impressed but a win is a win. However the joint Tickle Pile was one of the best I have attended, not to mention quite emotional.

By Yellowblood

November 11, 2007 12:27 AM | Link to this

Just in from the Duke game. Can’t say I was impressed but a win is a win. However the joint Tickle Pile was one of the best I have attended, not to mention quite emotional.

By Gailey Can't Coach

November 11, 2007 1:20 AM | Link to this

“Concerned Jacket”:

The last time I checked, the GT/UGAy series was COMPETITIVE before Chandler Gailey came to The Flats. Of course everyone knows since your man Chan got here it’s “just another game”…

Competitive in the ACC with Chandler? Last year: YES…This year: NO. Coming off a W over the hapless DOOKIES and we’re now 3-4 in the conference. I’m glad YOU think that’s competitive. Maybe you can be a little more specific and explain exactly how GT was competitive against VT under the national spotlight?

Fans like you amaze me. Still trying to make a case for keeping No Top-25 Chandler. So you dump on the school, its “resources” and preach that no coach worth anything would ever come to GT. “Don’t fire him because we can’t get anyone better!” Well I don’t buy your BS.

If you want to be a “Concerned Jacket”, then you should be concerned about the HISTORIC fan base damage Chandler Gailey has inflicted upon GT. Just how many postings do you guys have to read about people REFUSING to go to another Gailey-coached game before you “get it”?

I do agree that GT now has fewer fans, dollars and “resources”…Since Chandler Gailey came to town, of course. And the longer he stays, the WORSE it’s gonna get. (Gailey’s Postulate)

By GTBandit22

November 11, 2007 1:54 AM | Link to this

Back from Dook: 1.)Get Nesbitt more than one series before junk time, and give him more than the sprint option and QB draw to run. 1 pass a game doesn’t make a QB improve. This isn’t the pros, giving a new starter every third series off isn’t a bad idea. 2.)Start Corey Earls against UNC. He runs such great routes and his hands are the best on the team. Bebe has got to start holding onto the ball 3.)Patchwork offensive line started out slow and came on strong in the second half (recurring theme around the team). Tuminello has fought thru injury all year. Even with injuries these guys keep pounding. 4.)Start Morgan Burnett at safety. Our best talent in the secondary should play more than he does, who cares if he is a freshman. Chan, that goes for every spot…. Put in the best players, not the oldest ones! Reese and Butler deserve a shot! 5.)Tashard Choice is the reason I have hope against UGAG. Not 100% but still better than most 6.)Michael Johnson is a beast. He is always pumped and he brings the swagger to our D that Joe A and Daryl Smith used to. 7.)Many GT fans there. We need to let the players know if they don’t quit on us, we won’t quit on them. Not even the can-chan people are against them. We all want what is best for GT in the long-term, but the opinion differs on how to get there.

3 games to go, let’s shock the world!

By Stan Nolte

November 11, 2007 2:10 AM | Link to this

Alabama Jacket…you are correct sir, remember, when he chose AJ Sucks, he advised Andy Hall to transfer down, because he couldnt play at this level…Hall won a 1-AA Nat Title at Delaware and played for the Philadelphia Eagles for 2 years..Enough Said…

By Fall Jacket

November 11, 2007 3:00 AM | Link to this

you are all sating a case for a man name D Radovich. he’ll be the one that bolts after this season b/C of Gaile’s conract and Hweiit’s exluce of losing too many “one and dones’ D Rad may as well go AD fo Nebraska. And don’t think I havea point.

I hope GT wins out against UCN AND UGA.. Regardless, Chan has to go but at least we’ll be left w/ some pride.

And don’t thin that Stafford will eat up our cournes when Tenuta blitzes every down. COuld be the same score as the VT /GT game.

By Zeb McKluskey

November 11, 2007 4:38 AM | Link to this

Ramblin and Yellow, I didn’t watch the game but you guys blog on the dawg site pretty regularly. Some of you guys are pretty nasty towards the DAWGS. It’s OK to hate, but let’s keep it a CLEAN hate. We both love our teams, but dam, there’s so much vitrole spit on the dawg site it’s just crazy. I work with a ton of tech people and we all get along just fine. If we show up like we did against Auburn……..look out.

By I hate to say it

November 11, 2007 7:39 AM | Link to this

I hate to say it, but UGA looks good, really good. Stafford is going to pick apart our secondary. GT allowed a 64 yard pass for a TD, against Duke, I mean c’mon, Duke?!?! UGA is going to spank us for the 7th year in a row. I just don’t think Tech has what it takes to beat them. With Moreno as a RS freshman and Stafford as sophomore, this losing streak could easily go to 9, maybe 10 games. I mean, c’mon, Tech struggled against a pitiful Duke team. They let Duke get 24 points. Just imagine what UGA can do. I hate UGA, I loathe that school, it’s a big joke of school (I know b/c I have a degree from UGA as well), but I know that Tech will have a hard team beating them, and I’m not looking forward to the Saturday after Thanksgiving. To steal a line from Pedro Martinez….UGA is my daddy, my uneducated, inbred daddy, but nevertheless still my daddy.

By Jack G

November 11, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this

Oh Boy——6 wins and another trip to the toilet bowl. I feel sorry for the players who deserve better. Chan —- how can you look at yourself in the mirror without feeling guilt??? An honorable man would resign….

By yellowblood

November 11, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

These are the mistakes that lost the VA game. They are the mistakes that can create a loss to UNC and are the mistakes that will cause a 50 point loss to UGA. This team has no fire because the coaches have none. I would give $1000 to see this team cause our fans to tear down the goal posts. Right now, Notre Dame is more exciting.

By yellowblood

November 11, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

CONCERNED JACKET: Your evaluation is spot on. Chan has to win out these last two games to even have a semi-chance of staying here. Even if this team was 8-2 at this point, wins over UNC and UGA should be required. DRAD should step up, avoid this doubletalk, and tell Chan this week that these two wins are expected.

By 1eyedJack

November 11, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

I bet you guys could get George O’leary to come back and coach. At least he was competitive against the DAWGS, of course, that was when Donnan was around. Well, just a thought, and besides George is probably better off building a program in a state where he has a chance to recruit.

By Lee

November 11, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

Please fire Chan….We can do better. It doesn’t matter if you get great recruits every year if you can’t coach them. He doesn’t want to be here…he just wants to stay employed..If he would have been offered another job in the offseason..he’d be gone.

By Joe Colvin

November 11, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

Hey Matt,

One of these days you are going to say something positive about this very talented group of players.

This team is still only two plays from a 8 and 2 record.

With your reporting for the AJC, it is a wonder we can get any recruits.

By UgaGrad

November 11, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this

I hate to say it:

My wife and I are are Uga grads, an MBA and a dentist, and your bullsh1t about Uga being “a joke of a school” are all you nerds have to say because your football team sucks a$$. We, and many of our fellow alumni, make more money than most of your engineering alumni and entrance into Uga (as well as studetnts grades and SATs) is more cometitive now than entrance into Tech. So now we’re smarter than you and kicking your a$$ in football. And by the way, I have a nephew at Tech and he says it’s a joke. Hmmmmm…

By Emerald Bowl Representative

November 11, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this

Go Jackets!!!! Great win over Duke. This is shaping up to be quite a season isn’t it? Looks like you guys were right about Taylor Bennett. That guy is a stud!!! And the defense is even better than we thought it would be. Not many teams can hold Duke to 24 points. We will be seeing you guys on some random December weekday (I don’t even know when the game is yet). We’ll even let you advertise your SAT scores and average starting salary if you like. See you then!!

By Fact Checker

November 11, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

Woah there UGAGRAD.

Maybe a little research would do you some good. All objective data out there shows GT entrants have higher SATs and grades than uga entrants. Tech’s SATs are second highest nationally among public universities. Hint: uga isn’t #1. Do some research…but I wouldn’t imagine you’re real good at that.

Also, let me know when electrical engineers start making less than journalism majors. Another thing you put out there.

The only joke out there is a school that offers “History of Beer” and “Basketball” as credit hours. I’ll let you decide who that would be.

By 91Wreck

November 11, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this

I hate to say it, but the UGA grads are lying again.

If you truly are an MBA, you should know better than to post a lie that is easily refuted with a quick web search.

Your vaunted TerryCOM undergrads have an average SAT of 1212. GTCOM undergrads have an average SAT of 1261. And know this, engineering students make fun of management majors at Tech because it is the easiest program we have. Almost all of our football players are management majors, so their SAT’s figure into our total!

I am sure your nephew is smart - he had enough sense to pick the right college!

By Joe Colvin

November 11, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

Concerned Jacket,

You are right on the mark.

By yellowblood

November 11, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

Wow, we may go to the Emerald Bowl !! Maybe we can play Georgia. I would love to beat them twice.

By GT

November 11, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

I love how Chan was worried about an empty stadium slowing his Jackets down. Tech is so use to playing like they are in a empty stadium with low energy and all why would Wade Stadium concern Gailey?

By Liguria

November 11, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

It’s too bad there is not a TicklePile Bowl. By golly, maybe we can initiate a TicklePile Bowl and play,, hmmmm, let’s see, hmmm, with ourselves! I like it!

By DanRad

November 11, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

Now fans, get off Chan’s back. He is a great coach and proved it yesterday the way the team bounced back against a very tough Duke squad. I think we can still win the ACC if things just fall right. Also, I think we had a fine outing Friday with the basketball squad against a very tough opponent, UNC whoever. I also see an ACC championship this year for Paul Hewitts cagers. Lets all back the team against its next opponet who I believe is Tennessee, ranked in the top ten. Until next week thanks for all your support of our program. And let me also say we are very much in debt in the Athletic Dept and I know all you alums make a lot of money because I hear you say it in the vent all the time. So send us some. Thanks. D/R

By Reasonable fan

November 11, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

DanRad, great post man. I appreciate you insights. Keep up the good work. I think Big Boi was great

By What Rivalry

November 11, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this

For Reiteration: You gentleman are excellent at designing skyscrapers, performing mathematical equations and scientific analysis,but please leave the gridiron to the DAWGS!! They represent the state much better!! In two weeks I can’t wait to hear how much you complain about “Gay”ley. Take solace in your wins over 1-10 (?) Notre Dame, and the most excellent Dookies. Look foreward to basketball season, and I hope you recruit some real players so that in a few years you might be able to at least make our final game of the season interesting!

0-7 isn’t much of a rivalry, you should listen to “I hate to say it.”

By Up again

November 11, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

What Rivalry

We read your crap once, don’t need to read it again. Your mama is calling you to dinner so log of and get along now.

UGA Grad

You may have a degree but you have no class to go with it. The facts are there for the looking if you want to spend a little time on line doing something besides showing the world your lack of intelligence. And by the way, my son was immediately accepted to UGA (as a back up choice) but was on the waiting list for Tech so, tell me again how UGA is better (we are thankful he is at Tech). Maybe your nephew says what he says because he doesn’t know any better and you have tainted him. What’s the matter with it in his eyes? Not rated high enough as a party school??

Go back to the UGA blog where you belong

By T

November 11, 2007 7:51 PM | Link to this

What a pathetic piece of journalism.

I still say you look like a goat!

By JetBuzz80

November 11, 2007 8:51 PM | Link to this

UgaGrad, I too have a nephew at Tech, second year architecture. By no means is Tech a joke for him, even when he does get a few hours sleep. Alumni, like his uncle, and faculty would concur…definitely no joke. And, spare us the resume talk. We don’t need it here, and aren’t impressed.

By curtrob2000

November 11, 2007 9:01 PM | Link to this

why are UGA fans on this blog again, you won against Auburn, congrats now how about you guys stay on your blogs and celebrate over there. we won, let us respond to the article and express ourselves on the Tech blog. sense you are so superior and so mighty go flex your muscles on your own blog, you’ve earned it and i wont even dispute the fact. you will have plenty of time in a week or so belittle our team.

i will say this, i cant wait for the day when our little average ACC GT squad is matched up against the big bad bull dawgs of the SEC and squash the dawgs like a pancake. you guys are riding real high right now and rightfully so, but its a long hard fall to the bottom, and i think the Jackets might be up to push you guys off the top.

Go Jackets and to hell with Georgia

By GTLOSTRESPECT

November 11, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

Tepid Mediocrity.. How awful it is ..Who can go to the Tech games now?In the glory days of Hamilton and Shawn Jones passion to win was paramount..Every game day was at least a hard effort…;However when the passion to beat UGA in recent years became mundane by the Schoool,coaching staff and academic and athletic administration..Tech went DOWNHILL>

Georgia turned its Program around when they Lost to TECH three times in a row…

Now look at their sucess…

ITS time to punt the Mediocre staff and attitudes.. CLEAN HOUSE

By Matt274

November 12, 2007 8:44 AM | Link to this

I was at the game - this was an ugly game that showed the lack of energy and leadership on this team’s offense. The team needs leadership on offense (preferably from a quarterback who doesn’t have the mental toughness of a teletubby - come on - how can a division 1 college quarterback dress up as the effeminate teletubby for halloween and continue to remain on the team much less start!).

Keep Tenuta and get rid of everyone else. I find it unreal that receivers can drop pass after pass and no one says a word to them - like they (coaches and quarterback) are afraid they are going to hurt someone’s feelings - further teletubby toughness. The quarterback throws a really bad interception and goes and sits on the bench by himself to cry it out. Where are the coaches? The mediocrity everyone talks about is rooted in a lack of energy and accountability from the coaching staff. It is alright to fumble and throw interceptions at Tech now. Just don’t hurt anyone’s feelings and we will all be ok(mediocre).

By Chris

November 12, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

Our secondary had better step up this weekend. UNC can throw the ball really well and our corners have looked pretty bad the last few weeks. You can bet your butt that T.J Yates is going to try to go deep on the first series that UNC gets the ball. Our entire secondary better come ready to play.

By TechCrybaby

November 12, 2007 12:01 PM | Link to this

INFALLIBLE FORECASTS

GA.TECH-NO.CAROLINA Tech’s running was pretty successful; ball control drained clock with great circumspection and prevented turnovers, but Tech scored only one TD. UNC’s passing attack connected repeatedly, sometimes spectacularly. Tech 13, UNC 21.

GA.TECH-GEORGIA Stronger, faster Bulldogs overcame tendency to discount Tech-UGA rivalry, swatting the Yellow Jackets in almost every category. Dawg defense was pumped, Stafford was Stafford, and Bennett was Bennett Tech 10, UGA 47.

At 6-6, Tech accepted undisclosed postseason bowl bid reserved for Emerald Bowl rejects, in effort to struggle to obligatory 7th win. Crystal ball clouded as to opponent and result.

By I hate to say it, again

November 12, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this

UgayGrad, I’m so glad you take pride in that toilet paper degree from the “University” of Georgia, that just goes to show how much lower your standards are than mine. My degree came from your precious Terry college and it was an absolute joke. Unlike you, I have first hand experience from both schools, my views were not influenced by a 19 year old kid. Now quit posing as a dentist get back to your register, Wal-Mart isn’t paying you to read AJC blogs.

By reality check

November 12, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

All… a couple of years ago, there was an AJC story that declared UGA SAT scores now higher than GT. School counselors started telling their students this “fact” without doing any research (one told me, and when I showed her the Georgia Board of Regents document, she was shocked because that is what she had “heard” from other people), and it has now settled in as “truth.” The article, after you got past the headline, stated that only in state students on the HOPE scholarship at UGA had higher SATs (but only slightly) than GT students who were also in state and on the HOPE. There are reasons for this anomoly that we don’t have the space for here, but it isn’t really that big of a deal.

The truth is this: Tech averaged 1328 total and UGA 1237 in terms of SAT in 2005. Let me tell you that is a significant statistical difference. That data is the Georgia Board of Regents (look up the report on line), not from some poorly written sensationalist headline.

Anything posted by any Tech or UGA fan about their nephew, next door neighbor, friend at the office, etc. is nothing more than anecdotal and doesn’t speak to the facts. One UGA’s nephew’s opinion that “Tech is a joke” doesn’t mean anything about the level of academics.

All of that said, the two football programs both were at a crossroads at the time they both hired their current head coaches. UGA sought a passionate visionary who had been at a winning program, and had proven as an OC he could make use of talent at the college level. GT sought a coach who has FIVE losses or more in EVERY season as a head coach since 1993 (1 loss in 1984 and 4 in 83 in 1AA). He is a coach who squandered talent at the Cowboys and really had no place to go, and Tech was pretty much a soft landing for him. They are both respectable people, but have led their two programs, who were both in similar situations (rich tradition hadn’t been consistently at the top of their conference, fans clamoring for success and championships) in very different directions.

I would argue that even for UGA, in the long run, it is better for Tech to have a strong program. Better strength of schedule might mean getting an at-large BCS bid if you don’t go to the SEC title.

So, I truly believe that the difference in the two programs is because of the coaches, and I believe it is time for him to go. It isn’t the academics (George Godsey was a masters industrial engineering student – the undisputed #1 program on the planet) or the fans (yeah, Tech has fewer local fans, but they don’t coach the team). It is the coach.

By JustMe

November 12, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

My dear reality check….

Your post is way too logical and includes too many facts for any ugay fan to understand or follow. Remember that you must use words that are at most 3 syllables for them to have a shot at understanding.

By PROUD TECH FAN

November 14, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

i know it seems wrong justifying what happened at the Duke game, but for those who dont know that game was never really close and Duke never had a real shot at beating Tech. Yes we came out slow and scored on the first drive in three plays. Tashard fumbles the next possesion (which he rarely does, but something that happens from time to time, sorry for him being human) and they scored off the fumble. they get the long touchdown on a busted coverage which also happens and i’ve seen happen a number of occassions to UGA this year, and they get a rare blocked punt that sets up another score. Our defense dominated and our offense moved the ball well with the dropped passes and a Tashard Choice who was obviously about 85% healthy. so dont think we really struggled because they put up 24 points. i recall Troy putting up 34 on the dawgs a couple of weeks ago.

i will say this, the Jackets will be ready vs the Dawgs next week. and i foresee a huge upset to crush any BCS at large hopes for the doggies.

Go Jackets!!!

By Music City Bowl at best

November 14, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

“Right now, the one in Nasvhille [the Music City Bowl] would be a big-time game, going to play an SEC team,” linebacker Shane Bowen said. The Jackets are out of the running to represent the ACC in the Orange Bowl, and it’s a virtual certainty they won’t land in the Chick-fil-A or Gator. Similarly, the Champs Sports Bowl (Orlando) is a very long shot. Tech is tied with Florida State for seventh place in the ACC, and in the running for the Music City, Meineke Car Care (Charlotte), Emerald and Humanitarian (Boise, Idaho) bowls or as an at-large team in another bowl. Tech’s trip to the Emerald Bowl was a disaster in 2005, when the Jackets lost 38-10 to Utah. But the Pac-10 now has a tie-in, perhaps making a trip to San Francisco more attractive.

By PROUD TECH FAN

November 14, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

well Mr. Music City Bowl at best what exactly is your point, we’ve struggled and the prediction of what bowl Tech will be in has no baring on whats going to happend Thanksgiving weekend. the Dawgs do have weaknesses and they can be exploited

Go Jackets!!!