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By Ramblin Wrecker

December 26, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

I’m a relatively young GT fan, 31, so I freely admit that I don’t know much about Eddie Lee Ivery or Robert Lavette. But of all the GT runningbacks that I’ve witnessed, I rate Tashard Choice as the best. I liked PJ Daniels, but after watching Choice these past two seasons after Daniels graduated, I have to say he is much tougher and consistent. In my opinion he’s a pro style RB that will be successful in the NFL with the right team. He’s not necessarily a high draft pick talent, but he’s a work horse and a motivated guy who plays through pain. He’ll be well respected in the NFL. But having said all this, here’s looking forward to Jonathan Dwyer being the best of them all.

By gregodawg

December 26, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

Tech has never had a good back, so Choice-an average back, is the best.

Just kidding, I Can’t say where dude ranks in Tech history, but he must have been-accounting for missed time cause of injury- one of the best 5-7/ in all of college ball this year.

By The Big Bug

December 26, 2007 7:16 PM | Link to this

I’ve seen all of them except Eddie Prokop. Never heard of him.Ivery could definitely carry the mail.That said, Lavette may have piled up the yards running behind the studs Ivery ran behind.Choice is a tough runner but could never break a long one like the aforementioned or even Pee Wee Mays. I would prefer P.J. to Choice. I would be glad to have any one of them. I don’t think Lenny Snow could play in this league now, however.

By ben

December 26, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this

I was there during the Pecker Rodgers era. Get ready for many more Eddie Lees. Only Johnson seems less concerned with his “cool” image than Rodgers was.

By Scooter

December 26, 2007 8:12 PM | Link to this

I would rate Eddie Lee the best.He could run over you or around you.He never went down on first hit.

Best heart and will to win would be Choice who I hope has a great NFL career.

By Cal Q. Later

December 26, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this

I understand Tech has been to 9 straight bowls…of course if you add up all of them, they don’t equal ONE BCS bowl, even if you factor in a bit extra for the blue rug visits.

By gtforever

December 26, 2007 9:27 PM | Link to this

A WINNER! I wish him all the best! He was one of GT’s finest.

By The Observer

December 26, 2007 9:28 PM | Link to this

“You can’t spell Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl without Georgia Tech…figuratively of course.

By Ken Kurr

December 26, 2007 9:30 PM | Link to this

Yes, I agree. He is rank. Thanks for asking.

By Scoop Puper

December 26, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

This just received in the newsroom…Atlanta Fallcons joining ACC in 2008. This move is universally hailed as an improvement to both the NFL and the ACC. Phlegm at 11:18.

By Meat Mann

December 26, 2007 9:37 PM | Link to this

Memo to GTAA: This is to confirm August 08 shipment of dozen hot dogs to each (both) GIT season ticket holders. Please confirm…555-MEAT.

By Arthur Rank

December 26, 2007 9:44 PM | Link to this

Well, of course, given a choice, I would choose first. I just appreciate your asking my preference.

By I. M. Curious

December 26, 2007 9:47 PM | Link to this

Is a “Roady” a good thing or a bad thing? I figured one of you insightful techies would know. Just leave a message at the BP.

By "Tick" Holder

December 26, 2007 9:49 PM | Link to this

Is it true that “good” seats remain for the Roady Bowl? I need 35,001.

By Para Frazier

December 26, 2007 9:53 PM | Link to this

In an incredible stroke of irony, I agree with the GIT Ticket Office staff who said “He’s a weiner!”

By Bo L. Ranker

December 26, 2007 9:55 PM | Link to this

I’m sitting here watching the Motor City Bowl INSIDE the Edsel SilverDome. Wish you were here!!!

By Bee Leaver

December 26, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this

Let’s bring back some of the blue grass before they cut it for the winter! Go Jacks!

By A. Rhymer

December 26, 2007 10:02 PM | Link to this

Why does EVERYTHING rhyme with SEVEN? You’ve been a great audience. I’m outta here.

By buzzdon

December 26, 2007 10:07 PM | Link to this

He will rank among the top 4 or 5. Those unintelligent blogs should be banned. Go Warriors!!

By Quizzer

December 26, 2007 10:17 PM | Link to this

How many times does 5 go into 100? 20. 6 into 150? 25. SEVEN into 84? 12. Tech into Boise? In today’s thinking, it’s three, but it appears to be an infinite number.

By Buzzed On

December 26, 2007 10:23 PM | Link to this

As you requested your blog will be banned. Thanks for helping up keep these suitable for intellectuals.
p.s. You must be more exacting in your ranking. As a techmite, you have a reputation to uphold.

By The Intellectual

December 26, 2007 10:25 PM | Link to this

Well, before he is ranked, one must ask how many times did his team defeat Georgia? Go Fresco! Go Blue!

By John

December 26, 2007 11:17 PM | Link to this

Eddie Lee has to be #1 because of the NCAA single game record that stood for 6 years. Ramblin Robert Lavette is 2 and Choice is 3.

By Chief Nokahoma

December 26, 2007 11:30 PM | Link to this

Choice is a real class act. First he gives up a scholarship at Oklahoma so he could be close to his mother. He is a constant source of motivation for his team mates and the fans alike. When Tech was in need of a play, on a team that lacked play makers, oftentimes it was Choice that made it. Sore legs and all. All that said, the thing that really impressed me most about Choice is learning today that he earned his degree. God speed “Coach” Choice and when your career in the NFL is over, I hope you come back to Tech as a paid coach so you can continue to lead young people in a positive way that makes your mother, family and fellow Tech alums proud. God speed. God Speed.

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

December 27, 2007 2:26 AM | Link to this

As a warrior, TC is right up there with any I have seen, and I did see Eddie Lee. EL was much bigger than TC, but TC has just as big of a heart. His vision and running ability remind me a lot of Emmit Smith. I have no idea if he can turn his ability and desire into a great NFL career, but I am rooting for him.

GT fans have so much to be thankful for as we remember this past year. The Chan era is over and CPJ has arrived with a new attitude and a passion to be great!!

By surfrider

December 27, 2007 2:32 AM | Link to this

From what I hear Castleberry may have been the best but only played one year in the 1940’s. The one’s I’ve witnessed I would put Eddie Lee Ivory as the top, then Lavette, Then Choice then Joe Burns, Then Lenny Snow, Then Jerry Mays. Then two that should be right up their would be William Bell and Dorsey Levens. The coaching change after Ross hurt those last two and a lack of a good passing game hurt Eddie Lee Ivery and Lavette to some degree. You put those two guys on a Ross or O’leary team and wer’e talking unstoppable offenses because they were complete backs who could make people miss and break tackles, get that extra yardage. Daniels was also excellent and unfortunately we did’nt have the balance to help out. Burns was a good one who did’nt have the size or breakaway speed of Ivery but had some similar characteristics. David Sims and Brent Cunningham were pretty good if memory is right in the early 70’s.

By yellowblood

December 27, 2007 7:36 AM | Link to this

Tashard is the best!! His enthusiastic participation in Tickle Piles sets him apart from all others. He just seems to consider himself one of the guys.

By Herschel

December 27, 2007 7:44 AM | Link to this

All are average backs at best. There is a freshman that is already half way to having back to back 1,000 yard seasons named Moreno. Of course there was myself that always appreciated playing GT every year because that was always good for at least 200 rushing yards.

All fun aside, I enjoyed watching Choice. He will do well in the NFL. Good luck Tashard!

By WFC

December 27, 2007 8:19 AM | Link to this

Choice is a great back and as a leader, clearly #1. Ivery, also a great back, is clearly #1 in talent. Lavette, Mays and Cunningham were great traditional GT “scat-backs.” Bell,Levens, Burns and Daniels were very good power backs. Lenny Snow, before injury, could play anytime for anybody… the best at reading blocks but helped greatly by being paired with great QB Kim King. I’d take Choice, though, if I were starting a college team from scratch.

By reebok

December 27, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

Eddie Lee Ivery was a total stud, he could do it all. Lavette was very good, but labored in the shadow of Herchel for three years and then even wound up backing up Walker when they were both with the Dallas Cowboys. Levens was better in the pros than he was in college. Daniels and Choice were both terrific backs for Tech, and the Jackets were incredibly fortunate to go straight from Daniels to Choice. Sorry, but I don’t think Mays ranks with those guys…IMHO.

By Steverino

December 27, 2007 9:47 AM | Link to this

Jerry ‘Scooter’ Mays deserves a mention,just for running thru UGA’s defense like Metamucil. But Eddie Lee Ivery has to be #1, IMO.

By Buzz Belle

December 27, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

Tashard - We are all going to miss you and wish you the best in whatever you wind up doing. Congratulations on your degree and don’t stay away - we need you with the hammer!

In order: Eddie Lee Ivery Robert Lavette tie with Tashard Choice

Go Jackets - Go Warriors - THWG

By Ramblin Wrecker

December 27, 2007 10:31 AM | Link to this

Herschel,

That has to be one of the most ridiculous statements I’ve ever heard. “There is a freshman that is already half way to having back to back 1,000 yard seasons named Moreno.” I guess Stafford is “halfway” to winning a Heisman too, right? What kind of logic is that anyway? Moreno had a very good season, in fact he WAS the UGA offense and in my opinion just as responsible for UGA’s turn around as any of Mark Richt’s motivational tatics. But he’s done it one season. UGA has had several freshmen RB’s who made an impact and everybody started the inevitable comparisons to #34 and then they don’t pan out (Lumpkin and Ware come to mind). I like Moreno and his style of running. But he aint halfway to back to back anythings. Next season when he cracks 500 yards rushing, THEN he’ll be halfway to back to back 1000 yard seasons.

By Herschel

December 27, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

Ramblin Wrecker: CHILL OUT FRANCIS!!

Did you not read the entire blog. It was said in good fun. I’m sorry that your team stinks. Don’t take it out on someone that was just having a little fun. And if you think Moreno will only have 500 yards rushing next year I have swamp land to sell you in the Mojave desert.

Go Dawgs!

By King of Sense

December 27, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

Ramblin Wrecker: If back-to-back 1000 yard seasons equals TWO 1000 yard seasons, then ONE 1000 yard season would be half of “back-to-back” 1000 yard seasons. Good day sir.

PS- Choice would have been 4th string at UGA this year, before injuries.

By bb

December 27, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

Choice is a great back, and who knows what he could have done if healthy all year this year. But Eddie Lee Ivery was the best I have seen at Tech.

It’s interesting to note that the day he ran for 356 against Air Force he had the flu, so he only played about 2/3 of the game. His backup also ran for 100+ yards that day.

As someone else pointed out, Tech didn’t have much of a passing game back then to take the focus off of him (of course the same was true for Choice this year).

By Buzz Belle

December 27, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

King of Whatever - What a dumb statement. Choice didn’t want to go to UGA, he wanted to go to Tech. If your coach would have been dumb enough to make him 4th string, that shows the lack of intelligence on your coaching staff. I suppose your coaching staff would have put Clavin Johnson 4th also. Choice was more than a football player, he has class, he has a degree from Tech, and he has the whole Tech nation behind him because of who he is, not just because of what he does. Go Jackets, Go Warriors, & THWG!

By yellowblood

December 27, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

I have known each of the backs mentioned in this Blog. Met them all at Tickle Piles.

By DD

December 27, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

Buz Belle: Typical comment by a Techie. The “Whole Tech Nation” you mean all 31 of you? What cracks me up the most is the fact that you Techies always have to root for the team that UGA is playing because your sorry team can’t beat them. After we beat Hawaii, then who will you root for to beat us? Get ready for 8 in a row next year.

Choice is a very good running back; no doubt that he could have played anywhere. Too bad that he selected an institution that can’t really appreciate him AND the team by selling out that High School Stadium of yours every home game. It takes the UGA fan base to fill that pitiful stadium. You guys should have been embarrassed for letting UGA fill over half of your stadium with their fans. Now that is sorry.

Have fun on the blue turf in Boise.

By JS

December 27, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

He’s one of the best. P.J. Daniels was amazing, but Choice is hard to stop when healthy.

By Buzz Belle

December 27, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

DD - Blah, blah, blah. I root for the team Ga is playing since the dawg fans got so obnoxious. I went to the last Sugar Bowl and rooted for Ga when they played Notre Dame (it’s been a looooong time but I remember)- I chanted “Hail Mary, full of Grace, Noter Dame’s in second place” after the game - right there on Bourbon Street. Something changed from then however and the dawg fans got nasty, mean and unsportsman. Now don’t get mad - it isn’t all dawg fans. But when you go out of Ga. and people (not Tech fans) say the same thing about how dawg fans are so bad, it becomes embarrassing to root for them. So I stick to Tech because I’ve loved them since I was a child, they have class, a rich history and tradition. I’m not saying Ga. doesn’t, I’m saying I like Tech better. We have our obnoxious fans but you have already admitted we can’t have near as many since we only have 31 fans - right? At the end of every football season, all players from every school idle one of our coaches for the coveted Heisman Trophy and life is good. As far as who will beat you? Hmmm, Tebow without being injured, Tenn, possibly SC, how about LSU, and after this year’s game, maybe Troy, they just about had you this time huh?

By DD

December 27, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

Buzz Belle: I agree that not all fans are bad, but please don’t say that Tech fans have more class because while attending the UGA/Tech game folks wearing Yellow shirts kept hurling liquor bottles and came very close to hitting my 7 year old son. LOTS OF CLASS Right! Then went on cussing and swearing at my son and he was not even saying anything. Before you start all I did was asked them nicely, to which you can ask my Tech friend sitting with us, to watch what they say around this section because there were children around. Not only mine, but Tech folks as well and they did nothing about it. But because we were wearing Georgia attire they continued on their way. It took away lot of the excitement for my son’s first football game. Please don’t mention class after that experience.

Again typical that you have to use other teams that have beat us recently, but of course you can’t mention TECH as a team that has beat UGA.

By Dr Tech

December 27, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

DD

what did you expect after sitting in the student section with your SEC officials blowing call after call, students will be students, so maybe you should grow a brain or maybe save some of you crappy salary to buy better tickets and go sit amongst the classy GT alumn

By DD

December 27, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

Dr. Tech:

Funny that you should say that being that I was a guest of a friend that is a TECH GRAD. Open mouth insert foot. I laugh at you comment about the salary as I read these blogs in Ft. Lauderdale on my 38’ Sea Ray. How’s the weather in Atlanta you tool!

Hint; it was not the student section I was in, but te Alumni Section.

By Buzz Belle

December 27, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

DD - what Dr. TEch said - gotta go but will be back tonight.

By DD

December 27, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

Buzz Belle & Dr. Tech:

OK, Truce. Let’s face it. Both sides have their fans that we would like to get rid of. The subject is on Tashard. Yes, he’s a very good back and I do look forward to seeing him against Fresno St. He will have a great game. Good way to go out!

Good luck in your Bowl Game!

By Dr Tech

December 27, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

Agreed overly rowdy fans ruin the game, Tashard is great, and I’m sure Florida weather is better than what we have in Atlanta right now.

By Navigator

December 27, 2007 7:09 PM | Link to this

Let me first say that Tashard Choice is probably the best back going to the NFL. He’s got the strength and IQ to run in the NFL. However, when you compare any of these players, Ivery has always stood out amongst all of the Tech running backs. He was the closest to Herschel Walker at Tech in one category. He could get short runs for most of the game, but on any play he could score from anywhere on the field. Before you bull puppies get excited, no I’m not saying Ivery was as dominant as Herschel, but Ivery had the speed and moves to break any play. In my estimate Walker and Ivery were the two best running backs to play in the state of Georgia in the last half century.

By ZGOLDATOWN

December 27, 2007 9:07 PM | Link to this

DD- When I was 7 I went to games at Tech and Georgia. I heard many swear words. So what? Its a FOOTBALL GAME IN THE SOUTH. Its a war. Tech vs Ga is clean old fashion hate. if you can’t handle a few bad words then don’t come to a football game at Tech or Uga, or any of the 15 Sec/Acc stadiums I have seen games at (They even curse at Wallace Wade at Duke). Lets get real, its a rivalry football game and this guy is complaining about cursing. Thats a joke. If you had told me to keep it down I would have kept enjoying myslef at a football game. Anyways, Duece is the man. Tashard, thanks for the great times, and always keeping us entertained with your humor on and off the field. Will make a fine NFL back
go Jackets, send out the coaches and seniors right, beat Fresno. go Warriors. To Hell With Georgia go Jackets, fight, win, drink, get naked!!!

By Buzz Belle

December 27, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

DD - Truce - The subject is Tashard and we are all very proud of him and hate to see him go. This bowl game will be a bit sad for me in that we are losing not only some wonderful players but also Coach Tenuta. The wind is changing though - get ready for the rivalry to take a couple of steps up.

By DD

December 28, 2007 7:55 AM | Link to this

Buzz Belle: Yea I have to agree I see Tech as a much tougher opponent. Everything is a cycle so you guys will be due just like us and UF.

I truly always like to see Tech win every game except against us obviously. I want to see this rivalry grow again.

ZGOLDATOWN: I’ve been going to game since 1980. Probably longer than yourself. I do hope that you will not have that same experience in Athens. I know that there will always be cussing at games. I’m one of them. It was the flying liquor bottles all of us, including Tech fans, did not care for.

Let’s hope for a State of Georgia sweep in our bowl games. Good luck both teams

By Buzz Belle

December 28, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this

DD - See, I could sit with you and have some good old fashioned rivalry fun. I’m learning the Ha’a dance the Warriors do just to taunt the few Ga. fans in my family. (Good old fashion fun). I hope the Sugar Bowl won’t be the easy win you guys think hoever. I do love football and a close game is always better than a blowout - unless Tech is doing the winning, of course.

By DD

December 28, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this

Buzz Belle: There are the few and I mean few that think it will be easy. Most of us know that this will not be an easy game. A lot of us see this as a possible WV game if we are not careful. By no means will this game be easy. Believe me, most UGA are very nervous about this game.

It is all good fun. Some do carry it too far and that’s a shame, but it is the way some folks are about their team. I’m not saying it’s right. My wife is a graduate of UF so there is one day it is always interesting.

By Knowshon Moreno

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

All you people needs to be talkin bout me instead of dat. I be being the talk of this nation and all yalls needs to remembr dat.

Choice aint gonna be being sucesful like I gonna be being in the NFL. Choice is a good back. I be being a freek of nature tale back.

By Insectinside

December 30, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this

DD - With all due respect, to imply that Georgia Tech has not been a tough opponent is silly. UGA, with a good team, only put the game away late and the previous 2 years have been extremely fortunate to win.

Tashard is a class act and deserving of all the praise. He’s in the top five.

By hedge puller

January 4, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

William Bell, Daniels, Snow, Brent Cunningham, Jerry Mays and Leon Hardeman were all better than TC. Choice is a good back, but there is an annoying habit of declaring the latest….the greatest of all time.