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By GT76

August 13, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

All things considered no one should be ashamed of opening with Jacksonville State. Especially with a new coach. Hell, we opened the last 3 seasons with Notre Dame, @Notre Dame, and @Auburn. I am disappointed in the Gardner-Webb game. I thought DRad could have done better on that, but we did get scr?wed by the Army on that. Everybody seems to play at least one patsy a year.

By DB Cooper

August 13, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

But I was surprised to find this last night on Rivals.com: [Purdue] coach Joe Tiller was asked Tuesday about the delay.

“He has to get his transcript cleared from Georgia Tech and they’re dragging their feet,” Tiller said. “That’s out of our hands and probably out of the kid’s hands, too.

Could it be that his transcript has to be cleaned up before it comes to light that he has been ineligible? Maybe the NCAA should take a look to see if there is some “creative course scheduling” going on AGAIN.

By Fred G. Sanford

August 13, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

The “G” stands for Georgia, you big dummy!

GT76, you, nor any GT fans should feel bad about your opening opponent, or Gardner-Webb for that matter. It’s a common practice and I would probably do it as well if I were a coach. You always run the risk of losing (Michigan to App St) but it’s particularly important for GT to start a little easier since you have a new coach and offense. I think GT may do better than many project. Good luck, except for when you play UGA.

By GT4evermore

August 13, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

You’re right GT76. Especially since Tech is good enough to actually lose that game. There are no sure things this year with the potential for all the turnovers. That transfer QB from LSU just might light our secondary up like a Christmas tree too. But I think the #80 team in the nation could certainly upset Jax St.

By m

August 13, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

It is not that important who we play. It is important that we NOW have a REAL college football coach that will have Tech ready to play. THANK GOD AND GREYHOUND that the worst coach in history is gone FOREVER!!! Hallleeeedamloooyah!!!

By Chris

August 13, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Chan Gailey’s my hero! :)

By gTech

August 13, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

GT76- Is that an optimistic, and even slightly encouraging post i see? I agree with you on all points. I do wish that we had scheduled someone other than Garder-Webb, but whatever. BC and VT back to back road games are going to be tough, especially that early in the season…

By StingerSplash

August 13, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

Too bad CPJ couldn’t have gotten the Georgia Southern game worked out this year. That would have been sweet.

By ugablows

August 13, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

m, you are a freaking embarrasment to tech fans….why can’t you just STFU?

By m

August 13, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Note to ugablows…The real embarassment to Tech fans was having Chan Gailey as coach for the last 6 years. And pathetic suckups like you that tolerated it without speaking up were part of the problem. I repeat, Chan Gailey is the worst coach in Tech history. Thank God and Greyhound that he is gone…even if suckups like ugablows still deserve him.

By bb

August 13, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

DB,

That has to be one of the stupidest things posted on here in a long time. First, DJ was a true freshman last year (i.e. there’s no way he couldn’t have been eligible due to course work since it was his first semester). If he wasn’t doing the work, then it wouldn’t have been a problem that needed covering up until this year (i.e. not GT’s problem now, so no reason to doctor the transcripts).

By CarolinaJacket

August 13, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

So the starting qb hurts his shoulder and no one shows any concern? Any news on it yet Matt? So who is taking the reps now?

By BlackJacket

August 13, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Grades were finalized today. He has to wait 3-5 days before transcripts are sent. That’s for EVERY STUDENT. Not just DJ Donley.

By GT2002

August 13, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Matt, how was Nesbitt injured and was it his throwing shoulder? Please don’t leave us hanging with that one-liner.

By Theedge

August 13, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Matt, could you tell me what you have seen of Ben Anderson in practice? He went to high school with my son and we like to keep up with his progress.

By Observer

August 13, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

Matt - Knowing that you will give us a report on Nesbitt as soon as you have one, how does Jaybo Shaw look with the first team in the meantime? I know the kid has run this offense in high school but he’s still a true freshman. Does he look like a viable backup?

By thelegacyx4

August 13, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

GT76: Did you really expect a big name opponent to add us to their schedule that late in the year? If you did, you’re crazy man!

By GT Rich

August 13, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

With GT’s d-line talent and depth, we should eat Perriloser alive w/o even blitzing. The rest of the Tech D can drop back into coverage if need be.

Definitely a good thing to start off easy. Hey, UGA has been playing cupcakes for openers forever, so why not Tech to do so for a change?

By Chris

August 13, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

You can bet if UGA was starting of with an Alabama, Clemson etc. as opposed to GA Southern, all of these guys who were arrested during the offseason would not be suspended. These problems would have been taken care of “in house” as Richt says. You would have heard some BS like “I think his attitude is in the right place and we feel like a second chance is in order”. So the early season weak sisters Georgia usually schedules serve 2 purposes: 1. Get a couple of easy wins. 2. Wiggle room for supsensions with no chance of risking a loss in the process. (I know UGA scheduled Oklahoma State early last year but that was the exception not the rule)

By gt45

August 13, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

Would much rather have those second and third games here, regardless of the heat. The heat would play to our advantage, and I would like our chances much better on home court. Give us the word on Nesbitt, Matt, when you hear-

By LESD

August 13, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Why are Tech fans so upset over opening the season with Jacksonville State? Sure, it’s a pick-‘em game on paper, but home-field advantage should give Tech an edge late in the game.

By Carter

August 13, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

What? “pick-em game with a Div 1AA opponent” I hope that is not what the “experts” are saying.

By Observer

August 13, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Bill Sanders is reporting that Nesbitt’s injury is just a “stinger” and he’ll be back on the field this afternoon.

[(http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/gatech/stories/2008/08/13/technesbitthurt_shoulder.html)]

By Brewer for GT President

August 13, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

Fred G. Sanford Thanks for the respectful comments and contributing to the discussion. Seriously man! Please encourage other UGA fans to do the same or keep the trash talking/pointless GT bashing on UGA stories. If a GT fans goes over and talks trash instead of contributing to the discussion of a UGA article, feel free to hammer ‘em. See ya in November.

By Sam

August 13, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

Carter get used to that. We could be the underdog in every game we play with the exception of Gardner-Webb. Sure it’s a pickem with Jax St. The reasons for that should be obvious. Depending on how far Duke comes under Cutcliffe we could be underdogs there too. There is only one team on our schedule right now, today that we should be favored over.

By old gold engineer

August 13, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

I don’t think offensive linemen Uzzi or Yandell have been mentioned lately in practice reports. Where have they been?

By Reggie Ball

August 13, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

YO DOGS! What with all the Jaybo Shaw Jaybo Shaw Jaybo Shaw shi^? Is that mo fo the next great white hope at the git? Taylor Bennett my azz. All I hear when I wuz da man wuz Taylor Bennett Taylor Bennett Taylor Bennett. F&ck Jaybo Shaw dog.

By GT JUGGERNAUT

August 13, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

Yea thanks Fred G. Sanford for actually being reasonable. I appreciate UGA fans like yourself.

Anyway, wouldnt it be nice if Donley stayed and we had him on one side, and Bebe on the other with one on one coverage. that would be great.

By Underdog Techmites

August 13, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

By GT Rich

August 13, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

With GT’s d-line talent and depth, we should eat Perriloser alive w/o even blitzing. The rest of the Tech D can drop back into coverage if need be.

Definitely a good thing to start off easy. Hey, UGA has been playing cupcakes for openers forever, so why not Tech to do so for a change?

What depth GT Rich? What talent beyond the first string? Names please. And by the way, nobody is a cupcake when you’re #80 moron. Maybe you can pull off an upset.

By Georgia Fan

August 13, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

“You can bet if UGA was starting of with an Alabama, Clemson etc. as opposed to GA Southern, all of these guys who were arrested during the offseason would not be suspended.”

Actually Richt suspended 8 players for our opener against Clemson in 2003, which was AT Clemson. Here’s your link:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=232420228

Sorry to ruin your little fantasy world Techie. I know facts are a Tech fan’s strong point. I won’t bother you with the details on how that game turned out. Suffice to say, it was a typical UGA v. ACC Choke Artist matchup.

By Georgia Fan

August 13, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

“You can bet if UGA was starting of with an Alabama, Clemson etc. as opposed to GA Southern, all of these guys who were arrested during the offseason would not be suspended.”

Actually Richt suspended 8 players for our opener against Clemson in 2003, which was AT Clemson. Here’s your link:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=232420228

Sorry to ruin your little fantasy world Techie. I know facts aren’t a Tech fan’s strong point. I won’t bother you with the details on how that game turned out. Suffice to say, it was a typical UGA v. ACC Choke Artist matchup.

By gt45

August 13, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

Sam, you may be right. The only way that would change would be to win two, if not all three, of the first three games. That is a long shot, but not impossible. I just know, with this coach, the kids will fight every play, and not take a play or a series or a quarter off, like some recently. As far as Donnelly goes, if he truly wants to leave, I doubt the admisistration would be holding up the process. It didn’t with any of the other boys that left the last few months.

By Milton Jeff

August 13, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Chris: Your statement is valid some ways. GA usually plays a couple “cupcakes” as you like to call them. We have played Clemson,OK State, Boise St, etc in the first few games. But Central Michigan & GA Southern are actually good teams. So its not gonna be just some blowout. GT plays Jax St, Gardner-Webb, Duke, etc. Same applies to you.

By jtg2626

August 13, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

I believe Reggie Ball just showed us his true colors…. Red & Black

By reebok

August 13, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

Thursday Night, the dawn of a new era, under the lights, in a glorified scrimmage…the Wreck, the fight song, the new unis…pack a flask, show up and enjoy. No disgrace in opening with a soft team to let you play at game speed against somebody you are a virtual lock to beat. But the Gardner-Webb game…yeah that’s a shame.

By Matt Winkeljohn

August 13, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

Actually, I believe Uzzi sprained an ankle. And Yandell has worked mostly with the second or third teams of late.

If there were a game this Thursday instead of in two weeks, I think the back up left tackle would be Nick Claytor. On the right side (it may end up being the same player backing up both tackle spots, or a guard might end up becoming the backup tackle as few college teams play more than seven O-linemen) might be Austin Barrick.

But it’s early. For example, Cord Howard and A.J. Smith (still out after suffering concussion last Saturday) are in the hunt to start at guard, but played tackle last season. They might, and I stress might, be more likely to slide in at tackle in the event of injury.

But I haven’t seen them work any at tackle yet.

Not enough information to do anything but theorize yet.

Nesbitt, as you know if you read Bill Sanders’ short story, does not appear to be hurt serious.

Paul Johnson acted amused, though, by the semi-hysterical reaction of media (that’s an exaggeration, folks) to his boo-boo.

The Donley situation is complicated. Obviously, D.J. was not eligible to transfer to Purdue at the time the decision was made in April, or he would not have returned to Tech for summer classes.

Whether he did enough in summer classes to become eligible to transfer remains an open-ended question.

I’ll try to get more information, but there is not a fountain of it readily available on him.

By jtg2626

August 13, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

I believe Reggie Ball just showed us his true colors…. Red & Black!!

By GT76

August 13, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

thelegacyx4,

I know Army pulled out late but I just have to believe there was someone a little better hanging out there, but I hear you.

Headline on AJC home page:

“Tech starting QB injured in practice”

Then you read it’s only a stinger and he will practice this afternoon. I know “papers” use headlines to gain readers but the AJC is way out there sometimes.

By Brock

August 13, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Georgia Fan,

Thanks for the insight in the past opening games for the dogs. I would have enjoyed reading the rest of your comment but you just had to bring the attitude like so many other “classy” GA fans. Way to be consistent with most of the Bulldog Nation.

Next time just post and move on. It has become really boring to sift through the garbage to get to some comments that have a little substance and maturity.

By THWG_Dan

August 13, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Matt: I appreciate the updates. What’s our secondary looking like? Any thoughts on who’s starting at both safety positions and corner positions? Any updates would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

By Matt Winkeljohn

August 13, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Burnett will start at one safety. Transfer Mario Edwards or Dominique Reese at the other. Reese was the starter until Edwards was cleared to play, and he’s been working most with the first unit since.

Freshman Taylor Cooper would be a long shot.

Jahi Word-Daniels at one corner, Mario Butler at the other. He took over for Jarrard Tarrant after Tarrant was charged with rape last month.

Bottom line answer: the secondary looks young because it is, starters (other than Jahi) and backups alike.

Better to hope that vaunted D-line rushes the passer like mad than to count on the secondary to change games on a regular basis.

By Alabama Jack

August 13, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

Better to be an underdog than a UGA dawg.

By #25

August 13, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Well we’re #25 on Playboy’s preseason poll and Georgia is like #5. So as long are we referencing meaningless preseason polls, I’m going with that one. Top 25 and Johnson hasn’t even coached a game yet, now that’s respect!

By surfrider

August 13, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Be great if Donley ends back up at Tech. As for QB I think Tech’s going to need 5 qb’s on roster who can play and it looks like we have them in some sort of role plus some walkon’s. As Nesbitt said every play you get hit and each QB may bring a different slant to the offense. We now have 6 players who may get their hands on the ball on any given play. This Defense is starting to look pretty good with the front 4, three good lb’s if not more and two excellent safeties and corners evolving.

By Inquiring Minds

August 13, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

gTech, are you really Paris Hilton?

By Jorge

August 13, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

I guess we know what you do in your little cubicle all day huh #25? You ought to be ashamed of yourself.

By gTech

August 13, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

With the talent we have here at Tech there is no reason that we can’t win a national title this year. Who on our schedule can beat us?

By vamosjackets

August 13, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

Matt, what about the possibility of moving D.Reese (back) to corner? He could really shore up that position, probably starting opposite Jahi W-D. Have you inquired about this?

By D.J. Donley

August 13, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

There is no way in hell that you can judge the quality of your defense when all you have to quantify it is your offense. One of Tim Tebow’s powder puff league teams could look good against that stumblin fumblin circle jerk of an offense at this point.

By gTech

August 13, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this

Maybe the Nesbitt injury is a dark cloud with a silver lining. Jaybo Shaw has the ability to win the Heisman this year if PJ will just go ahead and pull the trigger on giving him the starting QB job. My inside guys tell me that PJ is already having to get tough with the NFL scouts swarming around this kid.

By Perry Mason

August 13, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

Is anyone else here starting to smell a rat with this D.J. Donley saga? What kind of academic/eligibility hanky panky is Tech trying to hide this time. The NCAA needs to get an investigator in there ASAP. You know what miscreants Tech can be when it comes to eligibility issues. Is another probation right around the corner?

By Tokyo jacket

August 13, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

Fred, I wish more fans were like you. I’ve been to two games up in Blacksburg and that’s how most of them are. They’re amazingly fired up before the game. But, before and after the game everybody’s drinking together and shaking hands. Definitely my favorite road spot!

By GT GRAD

August 13, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

Donley is a VERY talented player. I would like to think there is still an outside chance that he might reconsider staying and playing for GT. Maybe not in 2008 because of missed time and his grades, but if he can get back to school and hit the books, maybe he will be catching balls and scoring touchdowns for GT in 2009. I think all of the nonsense about PJ’s offense being heavy on the running plays and light on the pass plays played a big part in his decision to transfer. He would be a huge asset for our offense if he decides to stay at GT!

I hope he realizes now that GT will be throwing the ball and will probably have great success (many huge gains and touchdowns) because of the offense. Most defenses will sell out to stop the run which will lead to big gains in the passing game; see the results of the scrimmage and look at the records at GSU and Hawai when PJ was the coach. I would like to see Donley playing for GT in 2008, but that does not seem likely at this juncture.

I am from a small town in middle Georgia (similar to Folkston) and I will admit that I really did not like the Atlanta area during my first year at GT either; but I stayed and graduated. I really enjoyed my remaining time at GT and I have GREAT memories. It is safe to say that I am VERY glad I decided to stay at GT. I graduated in December of 1990 which was an excellent year for GT atheletics by the way!!

By Tom

August 13, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this

*

Someone tell the Grady School intern (honors program, I’m sure) in charge of weblinks that it’s “receiver”, not “reciever”.

Sheesh.

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By TJ

August 13, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

Trust me, Donley will not be back

By M's fan

August 13, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this

“M You are the man!”

By gTech

August 14, 2008 6:45 AM | Link to this

Convince Jarboe that Tech is the place for him. Whatever it takes to get him to leave Troy. do it.

By Get a Grip

August 14, 2008 7:08 AM | Link to this

WOW! Such genious GT GRAD! All the other stupid coaches winning championships at higher levels need to stop what they’re doing and immediately adapt that offense. I’m surprised that all those guys making 2,3 mil a year are so stupid as to not be wanting to win 5 maybe 6 games a year with such a great offense. Their ignorance is just unbelievable.

By gTech

August 14, 2008 7:12 AM | Link to this

If that Donley punk doesn’t want to play for a national title contender like Tech he should not play anywhere. End his career PJ. Teach him a lesson and send a message to anybody else that wants to leave. Punish them for their stupidity.

By gTech

August 14, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Haha. Wow, i had no idea that this guy was running around, posting so many comments by me. Only the first one was by me, but im sure that the imposter will be back soon.

Imposter gTech- were you the guy who took gt45 the other day? And were you getting off the nightshift from Waffle House at 6:45am?

Im really impressed that I made you so angry, that you would spend so much of your time going on to different boards (yes the ugay boards too) and post so many comments by me. Congrats

By Sam

August 14, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

You certainly are a legend in your own mind aren’t you gTech? You probably posted all that stuff to draw attention to yourself. You seem to be one of those insecure people that will seek attention anyway you can get it. You are one pitiful specimen gTech.

By gTech

August 14, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Sam - You figured me out you genius. I stay up all hours of the night, posting both positive and negative comments under this name, just so people will notice me. I need attention SO BADLY.

Was my comment directed towards you in any way? Was it offensive to anyone besides the person who hijacked my name? Or do you just have nothing better to do than randomly throw out insults?

You probably hijacked my name in the first place. These bloggers are hilarious. Sam, you are one of the many pety, delusional, pathetic losers on here that brings nothing to the table except for random insults.

By GtGrad92

August 14, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

You’re an embarrassment to yourself gTech. Maybe you’re off your meds or something, but you really do need to chill out. All you are doing is proving that you aren’t very bright by letting them make such easy meat out of you.

By John J.

August 14, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

Speaking of bringing something to the table gTech, would you bring me a burger, large order of fries, and a chocolate shake please? Your break is surely over by now.

By Wreck'EmTech

August 14, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe all the haters that scream for an academic investigation at the first over-spun media version of poor little DJ Donley’s late transcript.

Two things:

1)The punk sucked at school…it wouldn’t be the first time the Tech curriculum (yes, even the Management degree) has given a kid the shaft. Tech fans, let him go.

2)The GT Registrar is ALWAYS late with paperwork! If you’re a GT student worried about academic fowl play in this case, I urge you to go to Tech tower today and request that your transcript be sent to another school’s office. I guarantee you’ll be waiting at least a week…and then you’ll get the email that it’s been SENT. That is IF they remember.

Moral of the story: Donley sounds like he screwed up his own career by failing to work hard enough. Not the first at Tech, and he won’t be the last.

By Sgt Stryker

August 14, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

GT will surprise a lot of people this year for sure. We have a great defense and a difficut to defend offense that will develope as the season moves on and the offense will improve. Hey UGA GT is the only team that has beaten you 8 in a row. Don’t plan on getting by this year!

By Sgt Stryker

August 14, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

I have been following GT football a long time (36 years) and one thing that GT does best is the “Upset”. That in and of itself make GT a team that is fun to watch.

UGA is a team that wins of course, but GT is the master of the top ten upset. Watch this season to see how many “Football” schools GT knocks off this season.