Tech

By Spike

November 29, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

Yawn.

By GEB

November 29, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

Nice Class!

http://georgiasports.blogspot.com/2007/11/why-tech-offensive-lineman-was-ejected.html

By GEB

November 29, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

Nice Class!

http://georgiasports.blogspot.com/2007/11/why-tech-offensive-lineman-was-ejected.html

By Chan B. Gone

November 29, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

Bring on the Hatch Attack. Do it right away! And,let’s hear SOMETHING—ANYTHING from D Rad.

By allenlaw

November 29, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

No to Neuheisel. Nothing in his record suggests that he is the right choice for Tech. He has never coached at a school with such academic issues, he has never coached in the South, he has been out of college coaching for quite awhile, he has no contacts among Southern high school coaches, and he left both Washington and Colorado in dreadful condition.

Does anyone remember the last time a Southern team hired a coach from the state of Washington? If not, google “Mike Price Alabama” and read all about it.

These are totally different cultures. Neuheisel is West Coast pretty boy football, not deep South football.

By change in the air

November 29, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

Perfect time for a black coach at Tech. Best group in history to pull from. look all over the nation usc, texas A&M, LSU, the list goes on and on . wANT TO BEAT UGA AND WIN THE ACC. JUST CHECK OUT THE GROUP THEY HAVE CLASS AND ARE PURE WINNER!

By Statesboro Blues

November 29, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Leave the Hatch attack where it is. However, it would be smart of the Bugs to go ahead and pull the trigger on former Eagle coach Paul Johnson so they can contend for the ACC next season!

By Jack G

November 29, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

All of the schools that deny Tech has contacted them for permission to talk to their coaches tells me something.——Why ask for permission when you are not intrested?? That tells me DRAD has already made up his mind and has everything lined up except for the announcement. GO AHEAD AND MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND LET THE NEW COACH GO TO WORK. There is a lot to do——Assemblying a coaching staff, evaluating returning players, recruiting etc.

I just hope that DRAD has made the right decision, but this sounds like a Braine move to me!!!!

By Larry Langford

November 29, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Mike,

Would DRad need to contact Foley in order to talk to Charlie Strong? I know it is customary when you want to talk to a school’s HC, but I’ve heard differing opinions when a coordinator of assistant is involved.

Jimbo Fisher’s name wasn’t mentioned above. Is he no longer being considered?

By Jack G

November 29, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this

Still believe we need someone with Head coach experience——Johnson—Hatcher——Edsall

All 3 would be good choices

By kschizzle

November 29, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

Rick Neuheisel? Give me a break, why would we ever want him. He has no head coaching background besides 3 seasons at Washington. 1 good and 2 Gaileyish (7-4, 6-5). He even got in some sort of trouble for participating in an NCAA B-Ball Pool (Wikipedia). Now he’s the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Raven’s who are about as effective on offense as Gailey’s were at Miami. Mike, this is not a logical choice for a coach unless D Rad has plans on firing and then hiring the same exact coach. Well, I take that back I don’t think Gailey ever got in trouble for betting on Basketball.

By TicklePileJacket

November 29, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

Man, what a bunch of losers. Okay, let’s examine your candidate list…

Muschump: Georgia has averaged over forty points a game the last three times he’s faced us.

Jimbo Fisher: Helluva job at F$U this year (LOL)

Paul Johnson: Triple Option!?!?!? Hahahahahahahahah!

Chris Hatcher: A bald 34 year old at a I-AA school. Go for it!

Seven in a row and counting. Nerds.

By herb

November 29, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

Stay classy TP Jacket

By Buster

November 29, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

Chris Hatcher, period.

By TicklePileJacket

November 29, 2007 5:15 PM | Link to this

Yes, yes, PLEASE hire Chris Hatcher. Dude looks like an equipment manager. He’s also got a gimmick offense to go along with the fact that he looks like Gallum (I’m sure ALL you nerds get that reference). Be honest, how many of you virgins had even heard of him before my boy Bark Madley wrote a puff piece on him? Be honest…

By surfrider

November 29, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

Tech has some thinking and inventoring to do particularly financially to see where it’s sitting before starting interviewing I would surmise. At the same time, input is probably being obtained from everyone on the Board down to the teachers to the alumni to the past coaches/administrators. Everyone is saying go with youth and enthus? Well Tech is a different animal, mental mistakes will kill you ask Bill Lewis and even Gailey on the 10 players who flunked out I guess. Attrition kills at a place like Tech. Recruiting is important but some think Attrition is almost as important and redshirting. Loyalty is important to the old guard as well as beating Ga on more than a rare occasion. Offense will sell tickets and defense will keep us in games. Loyalty will raise money from the old guard. I think many of the names will work some 20 possibly, but one key or advantage would be where we can recruit strong in Ga. and up in the northeast immediately. Names that fit that would include Johnson, Edsal,Oleary, Fridge, Curry, Mcwhorter, Tenuta, Roof. Someo of these coaches will be 60plus years but with good assistants ready to take over we could get some consistency and continuity for up to 8 or so years. Plenty of names to look at including Fisher, Auburn DC, Croom, Strong, Cutliffe, Nehuesal, Hatcher, etc..but the key should be to take inventory and get a balanced offense, strong defense and a strong ga/south recruiter to go along with up northeast and out west.

By black bee

November 29, 2007 5:34 PM | Link to this

D-RAD please don’t listen to those who think hiring Muschamp will be bad because he went to UGA. He is exactly what Tech needs. Rick wouldn’t be a bad choice but Muschamp, Strong of Florida or Johnson of Navy would be a better choice. Bottom line if whoever D-Rad picks doesn’t pan out then D-Rad will face the heat. So please go with your heart D-Rad, hire Muachamp!

By gtne80

November 29, 2007 5:40 PM | Link to this

I’m getting a sinking feeling. Let me say that I shed no tears over the dismissal of Coach Gailey.

That said, it seems that the timing of the move is dubious. Why the rush to get rid of Gailey with no prospects lined up?

With the naming of Coach Tenuta as interim, it appears that the recruitment of a new coach will be protracted. The obvious candidates haven’t been contacted and are unlikely to be contacted in the immediate future. Paul Johnson, Will Muschamp, Charlie Strong, and Jimbo Fischer are all involved in bowl game preparations.

Looks like it will be late January before the situation is resolved. In the meantime, recruiting goes to heck.

Good decision, terrible timing.

By Chan B. Gone

November 29, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

Chris Hatcher was not “hatched” by Bradley. Plenty of people have known about him for a good while. From high school in Macon, to an All-American at Valdosta State…coaching at Kentucky and CFU, back to Valdosta where he won a National Championship and now at Ga. Southern. What’s all this about looks and being bald? (not really—he has very short blond hair) What does a football coach have to look like? Handsome? Phil Fulmer looks enough like Fred Thompson to be his brother. Neither are GQ Tens! Chris Hatcher knows football, and knows how to win, BIG. Winning coaches win wherever they coach. He’s our man!

By Mike Knobler

November 29, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

Larry Langford,

Very perceptive question. I asked the same thing of Jeremy Foley at Florida. He said usually a school will ask the athletics director for permission, not just for a head coach but for an assistant, too.

By ANDY

November 29, 2007 6:11 PM | Link to this

Mr. Tickle pile obviously knows a hell of a lot more than we do about the candidates. Muschamp is an alumni of the Clarke County Criminals and he’s bashing on him. Talking trash about us not knowing Chris Hatcher and he does not even know his own alumni. Nice try.

By TicklePileJacket

November 29, 2007 6:17 PM | Link to this

I think Hatcher is actually on this board posting under different names to tout his candidacy. My advice to the nerds: Go for it!!! Anybody who would actually want the Tech job is a loser with nothing better on the horizon. Yall may never beat Georgia again. Oh, how sweet it is. Enjoy your tickle piles with Boy Blunder Hatcher.

By TicklePileJacket

November 29, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

Andy: I remember Muschump well at Georgia. He was a slow walk-on turned scholarship Safety who was repeatedly burned playing for the abominable Richard Bell defense of the nineties. He was also a trash talking embarassment to the University. Sounds like he’d be a great fit for the Nerd Herd.

By JAMES B MCcOY

November 29, 2007 6:38 PM | Link to this

THE PEOPLE DOWN HERE HAVENOT HEARD OF NEVHEISEl THAT HAS APPLYED FOR THE TECH JOB.

By The Dude

November 29, 2007 6:42 PM | Link to this

Tickle, we love you, but sooner or later, you’re going to have to realize the fact that you’re a moron.

By TicklepileisaRedneck

November 29, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this

Tickle pile, You remind me of why I hate Georgia so much. You and the SEC slime balls think that you’re invinsible. Lemme remind you that the past 3 seasons you mutts looked pretty pathetic. Tech just looked more pathetic. So if you’re bragging about not sucking as bad as us, then congratulations. …and I bet you work for a nerd, if you’re employed at all.

By TicklePileJacket

November 29, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this

The Dude: By calling me a moron you insinuate that I’m foolish or perhaps absurd. Please outline the foolish or absurd things that I’ve written. It’s all truth. Here’s another truth: Tech has a pitiful football program that is trolling for the likes of 1-AA coaches and other morons who lost their jobs due to sports gambling. Am I lying to anybody?

By Long Suffering Jacket

November 29, 2007 6:54 PM | Link to this

The head coach has already been hired , I fear, and when the announcement is made there will be a roar of “not again” by Tech fans. He will be a middling,mediocre, budjet- comfortable version of Chan,Curry,Lewis,Fulcher,Carson.

By TicklePileJacket

November 29, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this

TPisaRedneck: Before you insult my intelligence, check your spelling. It’s “invincible,” not “invinsible” you idiot. I actually work for a UCLA grad, but if you want to resort to the mythical “intelligence” argument, be my guest. Whatever helps you sleep at night.

By chantheman

November 29, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this

i love how tech expects such great things of themselves. yall were hell back before facemasks. now you are just a middle of the road ACC team whose players specialize in drug deals and becoming academically ineligble. concentrate on badminton why dontcha?

By michaelgee

November 29, 2007 7:50 PM | Link to this

These ajc coaching stories are examples of the hysteria that ajc ties to manufacture via concocted sensationalism vs the reality that has nothing to do with any of these coaches whatsoever.

ajc is famous for stirring hysteria, ask Chan Gailey what the ajc writers just did for him?

ask Michael Vick what the ajc did to help get him convicted?

ask Petrino what the ajc did to try to divide the team in the midst of the Vick dabacle?

ask the ajc writers to just write about the sports and leave the other tabloid stuff to the Enquiror?

ajc, you guys are rediculous most every day! Can’t wait to see what you make up for Friday!

By yellowblood

November 29, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know Neuheisel’s position on Tickle Piles. I think it is important that our next Coach honor this long standing Tech tradition. We need to clean up our Tickle Piles but this innocent, wholesome practice needs to continue.

By Chan B. Gone

November 29, 2007 8:07 PM | Link to this

To suggest that Rick Nueheisel will even get an interview is absurd. Whoever gets this job will be as clean as a whistle, or he won’t even be considered. Muschamp is out because he’s a dog and his language won’t suit Tech’s elite money people nor Clough or D Rad. Tanuta has too many ties to Gailey to get they head job, though I’m sure D Rad wants to keep him. 1-AA background a liability? I give you Jim Tressel. Now, give us Hatcher!

By Malone

November 29, 2007 8:22 PM | Link to this

Neuheisel’s going to UCLA if anywhere. No way he goes to GT.

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

November 29, 2007 10:05 PM | Link to this

UCONN is reporting that Randy Edsall has left to meet with GT officials. It is being reported on this link:

http://www.courant.com/news/custom/topnews/hcu-edsall-1129,0,2465281.story?coll=hctab01layout

Anyway, I thought some of you might like to know.

By trout

November 29, 2007 10:25 PM | Link to this

Who gives a crap about a NCAA tourney betting pool. oh my god. give me a freaking break. if you haven’t participated in a tourney bball pool, then you need to take your hand out of your pants and start living. Rick Nueheisel would be the perfect man to aggressively recruit and has proven to win on the big time stage. Look…do you want to win or do you want to whine??? I getting sick of being a Tech fan. Its getting too fickle with all you fogies. Rick is not the devil and we should give him a shot. If you are to label a negative on Rick N, its his lack of contacts in the south. But I’m sure that can change if he’s aggressive enough.

By War Eagle

November 29, 2007 10:34 PM | Link to this

GT coaching job could be a Mecca to the right coach, Metro Atlanta, Columbus area, state of GA and Florida has the potential for consistent Top 25 team or better. He would have to be aggressive, open and intelligent because he would have to change pattern of UGA recruiting, which has territory rights in Ga. CMR proven to be a hardcore recruiter, but their is enough talent to go around..Any coach who accepts the Tech job realizes Coach Richt path probably leads to NW Florida when CBB steps down…Tech needs a proven coach who will bring in a top notch staff and is willing to pay #####

By kshizzle

November 29, 2007 11:49 PM | Link to this

To Trout. Oh I forgot about Nueheisel coaching at Colorado. I think he got let go from that school also for doing something against the rules. Hey, don’t get me wrong, betting on March Madness, allowing recruits to get it on with your Colleges’ coed’s to persuade them to come to your school; while not all bad in concept, they just don’t fit a school is just now coming off probation. Give me a break, there is no sense to hiring anybody with a shaky past at GT at this point. If we have another violation of any type we would be hosed.

By Malone

November 30, 2007 12:16 AM | Link to this

NEUHEISEL ain’t coming to GT! I wouldn’t mind if he did, be he’s going to UCLA after Carroll creams Dorrell on Saturday.

I don’t have a problem with him at all and I went to USC, but he isn’t what GT needs nor is looking for.

Won’t happen.

By B

November 30, 2007 12:17 AM | Link to this

ESPN still thinks its Donnan?????? I think Johnson would be the fans #1 pick. I really like Jimbo Fisher, he could give our haters a run for their money.

By Mike

November 30, 2007 1:31 AM | Link to this

TPJacket, you truly are a fool. For someone that hates and thinks so lowly of 1-AA coaches, how did you feel about your beloved Erk Russell? He left you for GSU and then turned down the head coaching job for UGAY when Dooley was gone. If 1-AA was good enough for a great man like Erk, it sure as hell is good enough for me. From everything I’ve seen and heard about Hatcher he is a great coach and Tech would be lucky to have him. TPJacket just doesn’t want him to coach at Tech because he knows what will happen, Tech will catch up with the dogs.

By NYJACKET

November 30, 2007 8:25 AM | Link to this

I sure am glad the AJC sportswriters aren’t going to pick the new Tech coach.

Mike, here is a newsworthy article.

Tech hasn’t contacted me about the job either.

By old gold engineer

November 30, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this

I’m still lobbying for Jon Tenuta to take over as head coach. Neither Edsall nor Neuheisel have the experience Tenuta has with Tech and its current situation. Edsall has had one really good season at UConn. Tenuta has had a top ranked defense for years. Neuheisel has been out of the college game for years and seems to have a lot of baggage. We already dismantled a successful organization when Gailey was hired instead of MacWhorter. Let’s not repeat that by bringing in an outsider now. The only area needing vast improvement is the passing game and I trust that Coach Tenuta shall address that issue swiftly and positively.

By ugablows

November 30, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this

ticklepile, you sir are a classic example of why ugay fans are the most despised in all of college football. instead of enjoying your programs recent glory and success you have to come over here and try infect us with your worthless drivel and hatred.

By GT Phys88

November 30, 2007 9:25 AM | Link to this

Tech needs to find an offensive expert if they hire from outside. That is clearly where our problem lies, and why we are not winning more games. I’d like to see QBs get better over the years at Tech, not stagnate. Paul Johnson is my preference.

If they hire a defensive guy, it should be Tenuta. Our defense has been consistently good. He has earned the right, plus it would probably help with continuity in recruiting.

They should stay away from anyone with a hint of NCAA scandal, and that rules out Neuheisel. Sure, a lot of us participate in NCAA tourney pools, but I’ve never put up more than $5. And there were other NCAA problems with him. We don’t need to take that risk. Not worth it.

By reebok

November 30, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

Why Edsall? He’s a defensive guy. We’ve got one of those, his name is Tenuta. Hatcher hasn’t coached in division 1. Paul Johnson or Jimbo Fischerare the best options, if either one will come to the Flats.

By reebok

November 30, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

Why Edsall? He’s a defensive guy. We’ve got one of those, his name is Tenuta. Hatcher hasn’t coached in division 1. Paul Johnson or Jimbo Fischer are the best options, if either one will come to the Flats.

By GT Tic ket Holder

November 30, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this

If Tenuta is being seriously considered for the job, which I think he is, then there will be no decision until after the bowl game.

Someone mentioned Tenuta being tied too closely to Gailey. It’s possible that those two didn’t get along all that well. The offense didn’t hold up their end of things which I think the defense resented. There are a number of players who are not sad to see Gailey go.

Why is Bobby Johnson of Vandy not being mentioned? He’s had some success at a school where it’s even tougher to win than at Tech.

By BlueandWhite

November 30, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

I like how lickPile seems to have forgotten who quiet the ugey fans where tween the bushes in the first half of the 2004 game vs. Georgia Southern’s triple option. Even though Paul Johnson left Georgia Southern for Navy in 2001 it was PJs offensive scheme that ran for around 300 yards on VanGoobers vaunted defense that day. This offense with our best running back going out in the game in the 1st period hung more points on your defe nse that day than anyone else. Ugey won the game on offense & special teams not because they stoned the flexbone. A PJ coached team at Tech would be ugey fan`s worst nightmare. It’d be awfully quiet tween the bushes every other year.

By Chris

November 30, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

GT Ticket Holder -

Probably because he hasn’t yet had a winning season. He’s been close, but close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

I do agree that if we are hiring from the outside, it should be an offensive mind UNLESS there’s some indication in interviews that Tenuta isn’t the best choice for head coach.

On the radio last night, Jim Donnan made a pretty good point. Many times, the staff a coach brings with him makes the coach way more appealing than the coach would seem from the outside. Maybe Slick Rick has a good OC and some great position coaches and that’s why his name is inexplicably sticking around.

The point is that we know a tiny fraction of what’s going on in the AD’s office and in the interviews, so sometimes things that seem idiotic from the outside are completely rational decisions when the full picture is considered.

By realyellowblood

November 30, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Remember, we must get the approval of the UGA nitwits before we can hire a new coach. Honestly, if I were DRAD I would go slowly and take 2-3 weeks, if needed. What’s the rush ? We do need an offensive minded coach IF we get to keep Tenuta which we need to do. Also, a contract should be no longer than 3 years.

By Mike Kenn Rules

November 30, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

First, Mark Richt will not be leaving Georgia for Florida State. He has stated over and over his intentions of staying at Georgia for a long time. Second, I believe Jimbo Fisher will be the next head coach of Florida State. Third, Muschamp is not a good fit for Tech(you need to keep Tenuta, whatever you do). Fourth, the Tech job is probably the fourth best option out there: Michigan, Arkansa, Nebraska. The Tech Job will further drop if the LSU and UCLA jobs open up. The key point is alumni support and facilities. All the schools listed have alumni that will pony up a great deal of money for coaches and facilities. These alumni show up to games win or lose, unlike most tech supporters. Just be realistic when it comes to your coaching search that is all I am saying. Your new coach will have many, many battles to face: alumni, fan support, facilities, attitude of the team, recruiting, and then the x’s& o’s.

By theUniversity

November 30, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

BlueandWhite - this board is for Division I schools (I’ll begrudingly include the techies). Shut up and try to figure out how to beat Wofford. Wannabe.

By Spike

November 30, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

TicklePileJacket GATA!! Nerds.. The longer this lasts the worse it will get for you guys. I don’t see anybody decent making it known publicly he wants the job. After reading some of these posts from the Tech “fans”, who could blame them?

By BME81

November 30, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this

I remember watching a game last year on TV where coach Tenuta was watching GT squander an offensive opportunity after a turnover. He looked as angry as any fan in the stands. I like his passion and his attacking strategy and I think he will find an offensive coordinator who is like-minded. It may even be that coach Bond is the right OC, but if so, he needs to show us something in the “bowl” game. I don’t think we need to be flashy, but we need to attack with the best offensive weapons we have and those are TC and the O-line. I am sick of 20+ yard passes to receivers who cannot catch. We need a consistent 5 to 10 yard play action passing game or we will continue to play against 9 or 10-in the-box defenses. Hopefully, we can continue to recruit well and develop some other offensive weapons, but we don’t have those options now. I would rather see us play a game with no passing than to see another 20+ yard duck - even to a wide open “receiver.”

By Stephen

November 30, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

Tech has had to really step it up and get a new coach who will get after it more. CCG did a admirable job, but remember, just a few miles down the road the bar has been raised. GOT to hire a Coach who will raise techs bar as well….CMR did it over there in Athens

By Chris

November 30, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

BME81 -

I’ve been saying that we needed to rethink how often we take deep shots downfield all season (to my friends, not on the blog…). Our receivers tend to have mitten-hands, so lets not make them have to catch the ball over their shoulder. Lets have some crossing routes, 10 yard comebacks, and other quick, short passes.

To be honest, the quarterback who looked best on these plays against Georgia was Booker. He wasn’t lofting the ball like Nesbitt tends to, and he wasn’t trying to bounce-pass like Taylor seems to. He was just throwing lasers into the players’ chests. Greg Smith dropped one that hit him square in the numbers, and that was his only incompletion. Granted, he had a few sacks, but some reps in the bowl practices would clear off the rust and hopefully make him a little more aware in the pocket.

I’m not saying he should start, but I am saying that if Taylor comes out with the Suck level cranked to 11, don’t just stick Nesbitt in to run some QB draws and lob a jump ball 60 yards downfield. Give Booker a series or two.

By realyellowblood

November 30, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

I like the idea of Edsall. He knows our traditions. He even attended Tickle Piles while he was here. Quite a hit by the way.

By StingerSplash

November 30, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

For the love of God, the man Tech needs to hire is Paul Johnson. All other candidates pale in comparison.

By old gold engineer

November 30, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Chris, I told my guests at the Georgia game that the receiver dropped the laser pass from Booker that hit him in the numbers because he had never seen such a well thrown pass before.

By superstinger

November 30, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

TENUTA: A SABOTEUR? Has anyone considered that Tenuta intentionally positioned himself into the “BIG CHAIR” audition with his blitz at any cost philosophy? GT held nice leads in 6 of their last 8 losses but still the “stat happy” Tenuta called blitz after blitz. Was this a win-win move by Tenuta? When the blitz worked he padded his stats and posed on his tippytoes for the sportsworld to admire. When they failed and the opposition scored a touchdown (which occured many times during those 8 losses) only the most astute fan would recognize Tenuta’s selfish and childlike motives. Just hours after good guy Chan got the can, this little Blitzoholic claims that he had been auditioning for the “BIG CHAIR” for years! It is true that Chan made mistakes (all coaches do) but Chan’s biggest mistake might have been trusting GT’s defense to a self serving glory hound like Tenuta.

By George P

November 30, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

While I’m not buying superstinger’s conspiracy theory, I’m not totally sold on Tenuta. His system leaves the secondary on an island, which is ok if you’ve recruited blue chippers back there. We’ve had a good line and great linebackers, but were carved up by good QB’s this year.

By Chris

November 30, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this

old gold engineer -

Booker really was throwing some lasers, wasn’t he? Greg basically got hit in the hands by a letters-high fastball. I hate to be jumping on the backup QB bandwagon, but he really did look like he was in synch with the receivers.

As they say, the backup quarterback is the most popular player on a football team. Unless your name is Kirby Freeman and you go 1-14 (though the 1 was an 80+ yard TD…) in your first chance of the year starting.

By RxDawg

November 30, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this

You guys want Rick N.

By GT SCOTT

November 30, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

sure are talking all that smack you uga geeks, beat us in basketball or baseball and you have done something. lol at uga athletics. You wanna know a true uga fan ask them about there basketball team or baseball team and you will get an answer like this, who cares about basketball or baseball hahahahahaha at uga athletica hahahaha uga goons. And get charlie strong in here he’s a black coach and he will recruit great, gt needs a black coach in atlanta so we can get the top notch players in atlanta

By Johnson is a Johnson

November 30, 2007 3:09 PM | Link to this

Trust me on this one guys. Chan is not really gone. This whole thing is just a brilliant ploy to catch our bowl opponent sleeping. Imagine the shock and awe when we come running out on the field in Boise with Chan the Man leading the team on to the field…the idea of it makes me wet with yellow and white.

By son_sir

November 30, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

The top 4 resumes out there for GT: 1. Paul Johnson -Laugh at the perceived triple option-only look if you want to, but those who know this offense know that it is a very effective passing threat also. (See Tracy Ham’s passing stats under this system for your evidence). I hope the reason there has been no reported contact is that GT is respecting the Army-Navy contest. Please contact the Navy folks next week DRad.
2. Randy Edsall - I did a little research and this guy seems to love a challenge and seems to always deliver. He’s worked for some great football minds and what he has done at UConn in a very short period of time speaks for itself. 3. Jon Tenuta - Audition in progress. Seems to have the emotion that Chan lacked. Blitz package has made for a lot of excitement…..either with sacks by the DL or TD’s given up by poor corner coverage when the blitz was picked up.
4. Charlie Strong - Obviously would be a great asset with recruiting. Not sure if he has the head coach management and PR skills or not. Maybe he does. It would seem if Strong is in, Tenuta would be out as DC for sure.

Not in my favs list:
Neuheisal -Sorry, The loss of control at Colorado is just too much baggage to bring along. Chris Hatcher - Hatch attack is effective, but I’d like to see another NC flag or two at Paulson Stadium before he gets consideration. Besides, leave GSU alone. Three coaches in three years in Statesboro would derail the train that is just making it back on the track after VanGorder (and Sam Baker I might add) blew up the engine.

By GT SCOTT IS GAY

November 30, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

GT SCOTT: You’re so stupid it’s depressing. Check the head to head record of UGA vs. GT basketball and baseball records for the last decade. Jesus, you dork. Before you throw a bomb, know the facts. Ooops, wait a minute, facts just get in the way of Tech arguments. Loser.

By Chris

November 30, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

GT SCOTT IS GAY -

Pretty sure that was sarcasm/mockery from GT SCOTT. Nobody could possibly be so dense that they think beating someone in baseball/basketball is more important than football unless they’re a Duke or UNC fan…then it’s semi-understandable.

Any scuttlebutt floating around on talk radio or the Hive? (at work, no radio, scout.com blocked)

By Toccoadawg

November 30, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

As a Bulldog fan I will always pull against Tech in Novenber. But I must ask. Why isnt Mcwhorter being interviewed? If my memory serves me correctly, they players played their hearts out for the guy. He knows GT like no other. And he can recruit. Why isnt he being interviewed.

By Conserned Jacket

November 30, 2007 7:36 PM | Link to this

I’d take Tenuta over any other current assistant we are considering. It easily makes the most sense, i.e. current players, recruits, and immediate success. On the other hand, Tech would be insane not to interview other Head Coaches with proven success.

What the hell’s so great about coaching at South Carolina, Arizona, West Virginia, Colorado, Boise State, and Iowa? All these coaches are proven winners. None of these schools have the tradition of Georgia Tech. For the most part, they underachieve. Unless you like snow, these cities can’t compete with Atlanta. I can’t believe the other Stoops would prefer the stinking desert over Atlanta. What’s Spurrier thinking?? USC Columbia is a coach killer. Never had any sustained success over 100 years. Who in the world would want to live in Iowa?

D-Rad needs to sell this job as the best opportunity available. Don’t accept a Charlie Strong, Jimbo Fischer, or Randy Edsall. Tell one of the greats you’re interested in their services because your product is better. There are a select few out there that have better situations, cities, and programs, but there is no way Georgia Tech isn’t at least a top fifteen opportunity for a proven coach.

The stadium is fine. The facilities for the coaches and athletes are as good as any. The fan base will respond to a consistent winner. We may never persuade the state’s rednecks and grease monkey’s to support Tech over UGA, but we can convert transient Atlantans to Tech fans with a consistent product.

D-Rad, please don’t settle. You’re sitting on a royal flush. I would demand nothing less than Spurrier or a Spurrier type.

By Concerned Jacket

November 30, 2007 7:36 PM | Link to this

I’d take Tenuta over any other current assistant we are considering. It easily makes the most sense, i.e. current players, recruits, and immediate success. On the other hand, Tech would be insane not to interview other Head Coaches with proven success.

What the hell’s so great about coaching at South Carolina, Arizona, West Virginia, Colorado, Boise State, and Iowa? All these coaches are proven winners. None of these schools have the tradition of Georgia Tech. For the most part, they underachieve. Unless you like snow, these cities can’t compete with Atlanta. I can’t believe the other Stoops would prefer the stinking desert over Atlanta. What’s Spurrier thinking?? USC Columbia is a coach killer. Never had any sustained success over 100 years. Who in the world would want to live in Iowa?

D-Rad needs to sell this job as the best opportunity available. Don’t accept a Charlie Strong, Jimbo Fischer, or Randy Edsall. Tell one of the greats you’re interested in their services because your product is better. There are a select few out there that have better situations, cities, and programs, but there is no way Georgia Tech isn’t at least a top fifteen opportunity for a proven coach.

The stadium is fine. The facilities for the coaches and athletes are as good as any. The fan base will respond to a consistent winner. We may never persuade the state’s rednecks and grease monkey’s to support Tech over UGA, but we can convert transient Atlantans to Tech fans with a consistent product.

D-Rad, please don’t settle. You’re sitting on a royal flush. I would demand nothing less than Spurrier or a Spurrier type.

By brad in KY

November 30, 2007 9:14 PM | Link to this

Hire Paul Johnson.

The guy’s been a big-time winner everywhere he’s been (have you SEEN his record at Navy and GA Southern? It’s ridiculous…).

By Chan B. Gone

November 30, 2007 10:22 PM | Link to this

CHRIS HATCHER!!!!!!!!

By MisterT

November 30, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this

I just read the article below in the Hartford paper. Sounds like Edsal could be The One…either that or he is using us to get more money out of UCONN.

http://www.courant.com/sports/college/football/hcu-edsall-1130,0,5576580.story

By MisterT

November 30, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

Just read the article below in the Hartford paper. It sounds like Edsall is either interested or using Tech to get more money out of UCONN.

http://www.courant.com/sports/college/football/hcu-edsall-1130,0,5576580.story

By GTFan91

December 1, 2007 12:26 AM | Link to this

Our best bet is a person that can develop a quarterback and open up the offense. The only times we have been really good in the last 20 years were when we had Ralph Fridegeon. We will never have the horses to slug it out game after game in a defensive battle.

Hiring an offensive guys will also give us the best chance of keeping the best defensive coordinator in college football. If we hire a defensive coach, Tenuta’s gone and we still don’t have anybody that can bring something new to the offense.

Fisher and Hatch are the clear choices here.

By chibuzz

December 1, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this

ESPN just announced Tenuta going to Michigan with Miles

that sucks - but not surprising

By Tenuta Already Gone??

December 1, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

Story from ESPN.com - Miles going to Mighigan and taking Tenuta with him…

(http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3136391)

By gtstudent09

December 1, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

just heard about Tenuta going to Michigan…..oh $#!t. Looks like DRad is going to have to find 2 coaches now. Recruits are not going to like this either.

By chantheman

December 1, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

Heard Hatcher is still available. Big Surprise! Get him DRad! The munchkin on the flats will be hilarious!

By Tenuta at Mich.

December 1, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Hey ESPN.com reports Les Miles will be named head coach at Mich. It also said he is taking Tenuta with him to be DC.

By zgoldatl

December 1, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

D-Rad, offer Tenuta the HC position right now and try to keep him from leaving. We are screwed with no tenuta, best DC in the country

By Miles

December 1, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this

Miles is staying at LSU what is goin on? I wonder what Tenuta is gonna do

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

December 1, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Hire Paul Johnson now. He is through with the rivalry game!!!

Keep Tenuta, and let Paul do his offensive magic.