Tech

By mem

August 28, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

Jaybo Shaw had 51 yards rushing per ESPN, so that makes 4 rushers with 40+. Just a tip.

By Jason

August 28, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this

What is up with the new uniforms? Are those here to stay? Ick.

By what uniforms?

August 28, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

score looked good.

By Uniforms

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

Jason,

How did you miss the discussion on the uniforms?

By gtstudent09

August 28, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

Game was amazing…sitting in the south endzone, it seemed like a running play only got us 2 yards, then I look up at the scoreboard and see that it’s 2nd and 2. We definitely ran this offense better than most people expected for the first game. Jaybo was amazing. very impressed considering it was his first game. Defensive line needs some work…Perilloux got by one too many times. Can’t wait till the BC game

By Buzzed

August 28, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

GT football is back! I bet we average 40+ points per game this season. What a great offense. I bet the mutts over in the clasic city won’t sleep to much between now an November 29th.

By Brian D.

August 28, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

I have seen this as at GSU. This is for real. YOu have an excellent coach who will take this team far… I look for fumbles to be reduced as the season progresses. Isn’t it fun to watch players go onw way and the ball to go another…?

By Brian D.

August 28, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

I have seen this as at GSU. This is for real. YOu have an excellent coach who will take this team far… I look for fumbles to be reduced as the season progresses. Isn’t it fun to watch players go onw way and the ball to go another…?

By aman

August 28, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this

I think this was a good start to the Paul Johnson era but I still think that we have ways to go before we become competitive in ACC. There were times when the Jacksonville defense gave us some problems, not to mention a few stupid fumbles that we lost. Overall I think the offense did good, Dwyer looked awesome, so did Roddy and Nesbitt. I think we’ll be a heck of a team by the end of the season.

I was not too impressed with our offense. I know they were running quick plays but I would have thought that our defense would knock the QB more often and have more sacks and hurries. Morgan Burnett looked great, so did Derrick Morgan.

By Ogeechee Dawg

August 28, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

Good Game Jackets - excellent tune up and confidence builder as you prep for your schedule.

I think you guys got a heck of a great coach and he will make the Jackets a top level ACC team.

Look forward to your visit in Athens - hope both teams have a lot on the line to make the game intense.

By the way - I like the traditional Gold and White Uniforms a lot better - new uniforms are butt ugly - and the the mustrad yellow gold has got to go.

Go Dawgs

By GreenJacket

August 28, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

Was at the game tonight. Full House and lots of Buzz in the air (in more ways than one)

Couple of thoughts:

OFFENSE:

We averaged 8 yards a play (that is ALL plays)….VERY GOOD for a “running offense”

If Josh stays healthy, we are really going to have a good year.

Dwyer and Jones are special… you can see that Roddy has learned alot while waiting to get his turn.

Passing was good (Over 50% completion in the post RB era!), but there is room for improvement here.

DEFENSE:

If we stay healthy we are going to dominate the line….

Morgan Burnette is the MAN.

Only had given up 95 yards thru 3 quarters. Only TD’s were on a kickoff return fumble short field and a TD in the last seconds against our depth chart.

Perrilloux and Dupree are big time players that would start at any school in the nation and tech did a good job of containing them. The D was in there so quick, they had to resort to short passes. Perriloux (SEC MVP of the SEC Championship Game) found his grove on some occasion, but mostly found himself running for his life.

Cornerbacks and Defensive Backs were solid. Gave up a couple of plays but will be tested more as the season goes on.

Coach Johnson did not look happy several times in the game…. a lot more animated than Gailey and he is going to chew some tail this week.

Buckle up for BC and VT road games the next 2 weeks. BC’s run defense will be a serious test.

Go Jackets….

By Tom

August 28, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

Hate to be a buzz killer (pun most definitely intended) but it was Jacksonville State. Nobody cares.

By MisterT

August 28, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

I was at the game and was pleasantly surprised. They ran the offense much better than I expected for the first game. I am glad we had a FBS team to start with. I was not as impressed with the SEC Champ MVP. He was a load to take down, but his passing…ehh.

Overall, very pleased. I really didn’t know what to expect this early. However, Buzzed may be a little over zealous. Let’s play BC first.

We should have it down pretty well by thanksgiving though.

Jaybo was impressive. He just looked much more in command than Nesbit. but Nesbit is by far the better athlete. If Nesbit gets his head around this offense…look out.

Go Jackets! THWG!

By AttackMode

August 28, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this

Quick Stats…..

61 Plays …. 46 rushes….. so yea we ran the ball, but when you average 7.6 yards running the ball alone - who wouldn’t. Almost 500 total yards and 350 Yards on the ground and if we hadn’t pulled out starters on O and D…. we could have 500 on the ground alone.

Jaybo looked nice.

Embry Peeples has some jets… was he the track guy?

Man there were tons of good looking women there tonight… Yea I know, not used to seeing millions of models at an engineering school, but dang… is this the Jaybo Shaw entourage????

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

August 28, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this

What I like:

1. Our coach is not named Gailey.
2. Our coach is a perfectionist, and he will provide discipline that young players must have.
3. The offense uses intelligence and strategy to win, not just brawn and muscle.
4. I cannot predict every play before it happens.
5. Morgan Burnett

What I don’t like:

1. Mustard gold, but other than that, GO JACKETS!!

By dawgy

August 28, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

Was at the game, and a couple comments. Tech is obviously very disciplined (already), and that is impressive for the “moving parts” offense. Not being that guy, but the officials let the o-line, specifically the tackles, get away with blatant holding all night long, especially on Nesbitt’s long run in the second quarter. Yes, I know holding happens on every play, but it’s usually in the trenches, not out in open space like tech got away with tonight. Anyway, if they continue to get “no calls” on this, this offense will be very difficult to stop. Also, I think it’s fair to say that there will be open competition for the starting placekicker. Blair looked incredibly shaky if not atrocious. All in all, a good first effort, but time will tell how this operation fares against an ACC/SEC defense.

By Bob

August 28, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this

Nice way to start an era? Are you freakin’ kidding me? It was one game against D-1aa Jacksonville State. Please stop blowing sunshine up these Techies’ backsides. You are doing them no favors. They will be throwing things on the field and refusing to attend games as soon as things go south. I’ve seen it too many times. Do not pump them full of false hope.

By reebok

August 29, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this

Was at the game tonight. Tech looked pretty good. Lots of good athletes on both sides of the ball. Defense didn’t seem to blitz much…maybe we’re hiding some defensive looks from Boston College? Uniforms are REVOLTING. If I had a daughter, sir, I’d dress her in White and Mustard Yellow????

By Aaron C.

August 29, 2008 12:05 AM | Link to this

Just back from the game. First off WOW, I mean what a change of atmosphere at the flats. Suprising what a breath of fresh air Johnson is, and he is gutsy as well (a couple of 4 and somethings and he went for em). Lets keep it up Jackets.

By Tech Forever

August 29, 2008 12:06 AM | Link to this

The new uniforms ARE AWESOME!!! THAT is “old gold” at its finest.

By Tech Forever

August 29, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

The uniforms are OLD GOLD. What do some of you think old gold looks like? I’m curious.

By tman

August 29, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this

I know a lot has been made of this offense over the off-season. However, I am not so short-sighted as to forget the ralph friedgen years (sp?), This is not so different an offense as he ran. Get 8 yards on 1st/2d down and then thrown a quick out for the first down. Or throw two 5 yard outs or 1 10 yard strike across the middle to get the first down. it is the fear of the run that sets all of this up. With Joe Hamilton, we ran the option ALOT. We ran the receiver reverse, etc. Guess what, it was really efficient and effective. The only reason people are making a big deal about it is because it is unconventional at this point in college football (remember Oklahoma was a force when Friedgen began here) and as much as dog fans hate to admit it this was a big hire this year. Everyone sit back and enjoy the ride as the Johnson train runs through the season. This is going to be fun (win or lose),,,

By don't be modest

August 29, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this

C’mon everybody. I just got back from the game. Perilloux was running for his life. JSU scored two garbage touchdowns against third stringers and we scored early and often. This team is for real. The sky is the limit. Nesbitt and Dwyer are beasts, just as advertised, and the defensive line is sick. We just faced the best QB we will face all year and he barely mangaged 100 yards through 3 quarters.

By Tech Forever

August 29, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this

True but the offenses are VERY different. With Lil Joe we ran a read option out of the shotgun more like West Virginia runs now. We did some traditional pitch option but not as much. Oklahoma was all traditional option football….2 H-backs and 1 Fullback. They probably had 8 plays in the whole playbook and 6 of them were passes. The two rushing plays were the same only left and right….you just didn’t know who was going to end up with the ball.

By Tech fan

August 29, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this

Jaybo did not look great, did you watch the same game I did? Nesbitt is a monster and is probably the best QB we’ve had since Godsey. Nesbitt and Dwyer were the two top prospects coming out of high school and Tech has them both. I would hate being a DC trying to plan for this offense

By jabster

August 29, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

Everything you need to know about CPJ was on display the last 30 seconds of the first half.

Go to take a knee to end the half. Fumble (badly-WTF?), and recover. CPJ calls a TO to stop the clock, instead of letting it wind down to end the half. CPJ then makes the offense finish the half WITHOUT taking another knee.

Would Chan have done this? Not no, but HELL NO! Way to go Mr. Johnson!

Something tells me that those who committed the stupid fumbles and personal fouls won’t be doing them again any time soon….one way or another.

We know what’s going to be in CPJ’s lunch pail Monday…Yellow Jacket @$$.

By Vanessa

August 29, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this

Just got back from the game, and I see a big difference then last year. Of course will still to work out the knicks. But, the environment was definately filled with more fans then I have ever see it. I like the new blue and white jerseys, not to keen on the mustard color though.

By Wrambling Rack

August 29, 2008 12:37 AM | Link to this

Jax State or not, everyone expected this team to fumble away every play and only score 20 pts or less. They key here is they are disciplined and Johnson is coaching them every step of the way. They’ll get alot better before they get worse. Yes, we’ll probably get thumped here and there this year but we will be improving each game and Johnson is for REAL folks. Dual threat QB’s and a defense that can play w/ anyone in the country is not a bad option. 5 more wins and we’re bowl bound in his first year. YES, I SAID IT AND I”LL SAY IT AGAIN. Tech plays in its last “who cares” bowl this year and its to the big stadiums come 09 and 2010. sitting here in Raleigh puking up that espn 360 garbage I had to ingest and wishing I was there. If you keep the attendance up, the bashing to a minimum, this team will respond w/ pay offs galore. But don’t expect to beat UGA this year. Maybe next but not this year. Just being realistic unless Stafford or Moreno go down w/ injuries. But look out UGA b/c deep down, you know we are getting better and a solid foundation is being set for a renewed rivalry that you all will sure welcome.

By reddawg

August 29, 2008 12:39 AM | Link to this

looking at the picture of Johnson and Peebles ……. when there mouths get this close together; does that mean they are engaged in urineville?

By Johnson Fan

August 29, 2008 12:39 AM | Link to this

Par for the course for Paul Johnson. Another W for his offense. Get used to it. There will be ups and downs this year and only ups in the forthcoming years. I watched it at GA Southern and again at Navy. This program won’t be any different. I talked to Va tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster recently and he’s not looking forward to getting ready for this offense. Last time he had to defend it against Navy, they were down at halftime (after having two weeks to prepare) before they wore Navy down with their depth. It should be an interesting season for sure.

By buzzwax

August 29, 2008 1:10 AM | Link to this

NOT to get over excited…but when our 238 pound ‘A’ back can get 30 plus yards in space like that….recievers WIDE open, this looked like all of the NAVY and GSU utube highlights to me….MUCH better execution than after spring!!! I know this was against an inferior team…confidence plus coaching plus talent…..kool aid?? I don’t think so…

By killa bee

August 29, 2008 1:29 AM | Link to this

REALITY CHECK FOR EVERYONE: if tech wins its next two games, u can book us for miami cuz we going to the orange bowl. will UGA VII b as ugly as UGA VI?

By Bob Sacamano

August 29, 2008 2:17 AM | Link to this

Just a few thoughts:

First, how is 45,000 out of 55,000 people a full house? I thought you Bugs were supposed to be good at math?

Second, those are now the ugliest damn uniforms in college football. You have somehow managed to jump over the two Oregon teams and some other horrendous pairings to become the ugliest-clad team in football.

Mustard Yella? Really? I’m sorry, but that’s YELLOW, and a horrid shade of yella at that. That isn’t gold. Sorry, gold is what y’all used to have on your helmets. Gold is what Notre Lame and San Francisco have.

I also don’t believe Pittsburgh and Green Bay wear gold, no matter how much they say they do. It’s yellow. Just like your yellow. Except this new Bug Yella has got to be the ugliest yella in the world, like Tennessee Orange is the ugliest orange in the world.

Putrid.

Third… to the guy who thinks Bugland is playing in Miami as a “reality check” if they win their first three games this year: Dude, did you drink too many free cokes tonight or something? Because I think the sUGAr is affecting your brain!

Good win beating up on the cupcake, Bugs. Methinks, though, y’all will be buzzing a different tune in the coming weeks, even against y’all’s weak-a$$ AwfulCC in-conference schedule.

I wonder how long it’ll be until we hear the “Fire Paul Johnson” rants from Bugland.

I’m guessing after getting whacked by Clemson. But maybe most of y’all will hold out until being humiliated by Georgia in the Classic City, Between the Hedges in College Football’s most beautiful stadium.

Here’s hoping y’all actually have a decent season so when we beat y’all for the EIGHTH time in a row, it’ll actually mean something, like it did in 2006. Y’all remember that, right? We shut your boy, Calvin Johnson down like we always did. Reggie curled up into a ball and starting uttering incoherent statements, dog.

Yeah, I’m hoping it’s better than that.

By Yellow Jacket lifer

August 29, 2008 3:18 AM | Link to this

Oh yeah Boob …. did you happen to see how good South Carolina looked tonight???

Not a good day to be dog fan. Not that there ever is a good day.

By Yellow Jacket lifer

August 29, 2008 3:54 AM | Link to this

My first blog didn’t go through, but it went something like this…

Bob Sacamano is one of those tools who thought Ryan Perri-wikle would lead JSU to a victory over the Jackets b/c he played in the SEC. Ole Perri-winkle looked really good last night wouldn’t you say, Bob? That was the SEC MVP getting his butt kicked by a sorry ACC D.
Yeah, I know you’re worried, as you should be. I mean this was Tech’s 1st game and all, and they still managed 500 yards & 40+ points. Not bad considering all this offense will do, being that they stay healthy, is get better; MUCH BETTER. It’s alos after 2 in AM, and you’re a GA fan on a Tech blog. Yep, your already starting to worry.

By 7 Straught

August 29, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this

Aren’t the Techies cute every year when they blow out nobody in the season opener and then start predicting they’ll beat Georgia. See you in three weeks after you lose to BC, Va Tech and the SEC doormat Miss State.

By Tech Fan in UGA Country

August 29, 2008 6:58 AM | Link to this

Matt, Congratulations on your over / unders. There were spot on. That was pretty amazing. But so has all of your work covering Tech. You will be missed greatly. Good luck … speaking of which, with that kind of forecasting ability, si that why you are leaving … going to work in Vegas? Thanks again, great job! To you and the Jackets!

By JRL

August 29, 2008 7:04 AM | Link to this

Well the Bee’s got their first and possibly last win for 08 bzzzzzz

By TJ

August 29, 2008 7:07 AM | Link to this

This game was essentially a scrimmage so I will remain even keeled on this. We looked pretty good on both sides of the ball, at times. There is a lot of work to be done, closing down penetration of the A gap, special teams, and coverage by the corners. This game was nothing other than a good start.

What was the best thing about last night, observing the diffeence between Paul Johnson and Chan Gailey.

By the way, the best looking jersey is the Blue version of the current style. It would even look good with mustard.

By Pago Flyer

August 29, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this

Goofy looking uniforms, but GT will be a power house and win the ACC and go to BCS.

By riffraff

August 29, 2008 7:17 AM | Link to this

Do I need to remind everyone that GT had a better opener last year against Notre Dame and that didn’t exactly lead to fame and fortune. This was Jacksonville State afterall. GT alwasy jumps on UGA when UGA plays Div 1-AA schools but now they want you to think they’re a national power based on a game against another Div 1-AA school? If GT beats Clemson or VT then I’ll admit they’re already better than expected.

By Big M

August 29, 2008 7:21 AM | Link to this

Somewhat impressive offense but the DAWGS will shut that run down. Let’s see what they can do against the ACC first.

Go Dawgs !!!!!!!

By Rico

August 29, 2008 7:22 AM | Link to this

You guys are crazy! There was only three things that I learned about our program on Thursday night..Coach Johnson is much taller than I thought, our new dance team is beautiful, and we do not have a kicking game. We should have scrimmaged instead of playing that team. There is nothing you can take away from that game. We will struggle for the next 5 weeks.

By gtforever

August 29, 2008 7:25 AM | Link to this

The TEAM did what they had to do. They blew out a weaker team! Congrats all you Yellow Jacket football players. It is time to raise the level of play and although it’s not likely for us to do the same against better competition, you sure can tell that the coaching is cranked up about 10 times higher. We have a winner as a coach and he will have this team back to winning! Get ready all you UGAY fans, your time is coming, it may not be this year, but the clock is ticking….. Finally!

Go Jackets!

By D.Ellis

August 29, 2008 7:25 AM | Link to this

Bob S. is an angry UGA fan which no real UGA fans really like. Tech fans should ignore him as he is nothing but 100% skin and stupidity.

Congrats on the win Tech. Seems like the new era began on the right foot. You guys have every right to be excited and have alot to look forward to.

This years game will be a good one.

GO DAWGS.

By Calm Down!!!

August 29, 2008 7:25 AM | Link to this

Calm Down Nerd Nation! I seem to remember everyone puffing their chests out this time last year after Tech thumped Notre Dame. J State is no ND, they are worse!

So just calm down and get back to us in about 6 weeks…

By gtforever

August 29, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this

Rico

JUST GO AWAY! If you couldn’t tell the difference in this teams intensity you have your head in the sand! GOOD GRIEF! Just go jump on UGA’s bandwagon like everyone else!

THWG!

By Paddy

August 29, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this

Time to talk football not the uniform colors. Go to Target and pick out someting nice for the little woman if you must. Geez..We wait all year for the start of the playing of games and you are concerned about the panteen chart, and it is so tough to accesorize with. Uniform colors are important but NOT once the games start.

By Bigfoot

August 29, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this

Wasn’t this just Jacksonville State? What they are ranked 200 or something right? I think that TECH eyes will be opened once they play Boston College and some of the other competition.

By Carter

August 29, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this

45,000 fans????? I thought everyone said CPJ was the “savior” of the program. Well, a good way to show support for your first-year head coach….Wow. All the “excitement” or lack thereof, and you don’t even sell out that cracker jack stadium. I mean Div 1AA teams put that many butts in a stadium. Good Job guys..way to show your new coach support.

By BC EAGLE

August 29, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

Here we go. Tech beats Jackson Co. and now all we hear is how good Tech looks and how they are going to a bowl and blah, blah, blah. Too bad that game doesen’t count towards a bowl. Tech will have to win 8 to get an invite. I don’t see it happening. Oh and watch out for Gardner-Webb down the road who got killed by the powerhouse Tennesse Tech last night. Jax St. and GW are two out of conference juggernauts. Tech’s wins are the 2 high schools, Duke, Virginia, and either Miss. St. or UNC. Looks like the BCS this year. Let’s see what happens against a real football team. GO BC!!!!!!

By kennyh

August 29, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

guys, the kicking game came apart on the snaps and holds, it wasnt blairs fault totally

By son_sir

August 29, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

All in all a fun night at The Flats. It’s nice to know that this offense will improve on a weekly basis. Yes, it was a 1-AA team, but anyone who has closely followed Tech knows that there has been significant improvement in execution and there’s still a lot wrinkles to iron out. Nice to see it overwhelm so early in the process. When all the kinks are out, it’s going to really roll and the doubters will be eating their words.

My quick views on the game: -Nice to see a head coach that actually coaches. We haven’t seen that at The Flats in a while. -Nesbitt, while still a little shaky at times, is way ahead of where he was in the spring.
-Turnovers did not come in bushels as all the naysayers were predicting and hoping. -This offense is a very real threat when throwing the football also. -Defense was solid even without Michael Johnson for most of the game. -The field goal unit needs LOTS of work. This was ugliest aspect of the game for GT. -Who cares about the uniforms ? If you want style, get you some binoculars and get some close ups of the dance team at halftime like I did…. Son of a B@#ch …. HOT !

Go Jackets ! Beat BC and improve a little more !

By craigslistkisser

August 29, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

40+ points a game? HAH! the techies squeeked by that benchmark against a D2 team and now you expect to average that? Not possible - even if you do play in the Awful Coast Conference

By MB

August 29, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

Bob Sacramano,

Did you walk over to watch the game?? I can tell you are a midtown resident by how affected you are by the uniforms. Lots of bitterness. Just worry about the Eagles this weekend, see if the messiah Stafford can actually score a touchdown on SoCar and maybe you will have a chance to drag out a Vandy logo to stomp after a big win. That’s if Phat Phil doesn’t blow you out again. You’re a joke…

By Bob Sacamano

August 29, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

Sorry guys. Im a huge loser. Im almost 30 years old, still in college, and on the computer at 2:30am talking trash on the gt blog. Obviously i don’t have a job, or even friends to watch any thursday night games with. Even the other uga fans on here don’t like me b/c I cry and moan about not getting uga student tickets….when IM almost 30 and STLL IN COLLEGE TO BECOME A TEACHER Sorry guys. Im the definition of a pathetic loser. I have my own blog on sports news, and I think that im so clever and witty. I think that the “friends” that I have on there count as real life friends, when in reality, no one will talk to me b/c im a fat, delusional, loser.

By Cecil34

August 29, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

Forget what happened on the field last night….

The real intel you can take from it is:

A) Coach Johnson knows how to coach and run a game with intensity…

B) He is going to chew some @ss this year…

C) He will make them execute better each week…

These are the intangibles that Gailey and his ilk could not do. Thus, GT will be competitive, win or lose.

And friends, that is what will worry Richt.

By Dadgum

August 29, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

Hey BOB SACA>>> Weak in-conference schedule???? Are you absolutely full of dog?@#. Oh probably. Exactly when does playing Miami, Florida State, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Boston College, and a good UNC team constitute a weak in-conference schedule in any year. Sure we have some gimmies. No doubt. Ya’ll be careful with that Georgia Southern squad now, you hear!

By Gerald

August 29, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

People, please quit it with the “it was only Jacksonville State” comments. All summer long, a bunch of Bulldog fans were predicting that Jacksonville State would give Georgia Tech a run for the money, even upset them. And besides, Dog fans, doesn’t YOUR TEAM open up with a I - AA team as well?

By Jaybo Mud

August 29, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

Yeah, gotta also chime in on the “Jaybo looked great” comment. Are you freaking serious? He looked like a north fulton high school quarterback at best, and looked like he was in slow motion compared to the others players on the field. That kid should be thankful for a walk on opportunity and thank his lucky stars for a scholarship. He is the epitome of a player who caught a break cause he “knows the system.”

Lord help us if Nesbitt goes down…

By Wreckmaniac

August 29, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

I hope none of us ever again have to endure ESPN360. What a joke. These guys are not ready for interactive prime time.

By Bobby

August 29, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

THE ACC SUCKS….That is why South Carolina thumped NC State. You guys beat a very good high school team with your high school offense. This will not work when you guys have to play the big boys, you will get killed. Good win for a program like Tech, but it would mean nothing for a top program. You guys will always be just a little bit better than most high school programs…face it you will always be our little brother that we kick around. Please celebrate your win but your reality check is coming very very soon. As everybody will agree with me TO HELL WITH GEORGIA TECH HIGH

By Brent

August 29, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

BC Eagle,

Were gonna find out soon enough how your depleted team stands up agianst our new offense. I’d ‘keep a lid on it’ if I were you.

By bobbydodd

August 29, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

Blair sucks! Double duty of crap. The guy choked. They should never have let that other kicker transfer.

By Rob

August 29, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

I’m a Navy guy. I hated seeing Johnson go. I will be following the tech season this year along with other Navy fans. I can’t wait to see this offense executed with NFL bound players.

I bet Johnson wants payback against BC for the 2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl. Navy just had to run out the clock for the win but they fumbled the ball away and BC scored in the final seconds and won by a point.

BC finished in the top 25 that year. Keep in mind that Johnson was knocking on the door of the top 25 with Navy. Can’t wait to see what he does at GT.

Look out BC, He’s coming for you.

By Jaybo Mud

August 29, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

My only critique of Paul Johnson is that he shouldn’t have Michael Johnson on every special team- especially kick off coverage. Lets keep him healthy at all costs..

By GT80

August 29, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Don’t really care who the opponent was and what the final tally was, what i care about was the difference in the coaching.

There was NO hesitation about what to do on 4th and short, or 4th and 3. There was no hesitation on what plays to run and what we wanted to do on both sides of the ball. Not once did we go to the line and call a timeout because we weren’t sure what play to run.

This is a football coach who knows what he’s doing. We are in good hands and it’s going to be fun watching this team improve week to week.

By Paddy

August 29, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

Bobby Dodd… I thought the kicking problems were due to poor snaps, and not the kickers fault? Did I miss something? I did not see the game.

By reality check

August 29, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

Granted, the opponent was over matched but Tech’s offensive scheme looks really good.

By John

August 29, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

Wrambling Rack-

It takes 7 games to be bowl eligible for GT this year - not 6. Only one D 1-AA team can count toward bowl eligibility and we have two this year. (Thanks to Army opting out of their contract for the game this year. Litlle b**es.

By bobbydodd

August 29, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

WOW’ The first record of coach Johnson at GTech is a missed PAT. The first in 5 years. Great job!

By Maniac is accurate

August 29, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

The AP story was more complete than Winklejohn, who for some reason focused on Tech players getting yelled at by Johnson. Anyway, the 349 yards rushing against JSU was the most since they played Johnson’s 2002 GSU team which ran for 493. Like I wrote repeatedly when (3-8) Brian Van “Stupid” Gorder went to Ga. Southern and scrapped the old offense – what’s wrong with 330 yards a game and 30 + points a game? The answer is – nothing. Enjoy it Tech fans. Your program has just gotten a lot better.

By cooter

August 29, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

JayboMud you are crud. Jaybo was 3 for 3 passing and ran for over 50 yards. He had two drives killed by a dwyer fumble and a stupid late hit penalty. Jaybo looked very good and will play about equal time with Nesbitt.

By John

August 29, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Bobby-

Next GT game come on out to the 5th street bridge and talk the sh*t that you can only talk here on the internet - I guarantee you won’t be there. Ohh big boy can type big words on the internet. Woo Woo.

By GT80

August 29, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

And the uniforms do suck. The song says “dress her in white and gold”, not “old gold”, whatever that color is. Everyone send DRad a note telling him to scrap these unis and go back to a color of gold to match the color of the Wreck.

By Jaybo Mud

August 29, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

Cooter,

Go back to the Boars Nest and have another cold one with Bo and Luke. Jaybo can’t hold Nesbitt’s jock- he’s not even on the same planet talent wise. He knows “the system” and that is about the only positive I can think of. Oh yeah, and maybe a smart kid, but we go from the white house to the out house when Nesbitt leaves the game.

By BobbyDodd

August 29, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

Paddy-

You missed the worst kicking at bobbydodd stadium ever in an opening game.

By Jaybo Mud

August 29, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Oh yeah, Cooter, Jaybo also needs to hit the weight room if you ask me.

By Diddy

August 29, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

AJC’s trying to turn Paul Johnson into another Woody Hayes by running that shocking photo of a coach (gasp) grabbing a player by the collar and yelling. Geez, AJC, that’s certainly never happened before. Watch this turn into a stink. Thanks AJC, you bunch of pansies.

By yellowblood

August 29, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Even the Tickle Plies were mediocre last night!!

By I-DOG

August 29, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

Congrats to tech. A good start to the season that will give the team confidence in themselves and the Johnson system.

By Mustard?

August 29, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

What was that underwear stain color Georgia Tech was wearing? That has to be the ugliest thing I have ever seen, wait, I have been to the nerds campus and seen the women there. Did the Varsity pay for the uniforms as a marketing ploy? Tech beat who? Please. Guess you guys like to relish, hee hee, in your mustard beatdown of a hotdawg school. Just wait for the real dawgs. Pathetic nerds. If you think Peripoo was the best quarterback you will face this year, I have a perpetual motion machine idea to sell. Tech blows!!!

By Spleen' Empty Now?

August 29, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Wow Mustard! Now that you’ve vented your spleen, do you feel better?

Didn’t get accepted to Tech huh? It’s OK, the world might need another Sociologist someday.

By TXDawg

August 29, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

Johnson has done a good job with the available pieces judging from last nite. BUT, the fumbles, offensive timing and kicking game needs improvement before league play begins. VA Tech, BC, etc… don’t allow hardly any room for error in those areas.

Jaybo reminds me of a guy we played against when I was in high school named Rob Perez…..anybody remember him (he went on to the Air Force Academy)??

By Robert

August 29, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

By John

August 29, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Bobby-

Next GT game come on out to the 5th street bridge and talk the sh*t that you can only talk here on the internet - I guarantee you won’t be there. Ohh big boy can type big words on the internet. Woo Woo.

STFU puzzie! Sounds like you are the tough talking internet badboy Johngirlie. I’ll be glad to meet you on that bridge punk. Just let me know what color panties you’ll be standing there sniffing so I can put you over the rail. What a dork!

By Brent

August 29, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

Hey Mustard,

Fill me in. Who will be the best QB we will face?

By Perriwho

August 29, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

I guarantee you I am better than that fat turd in Athens. Whats the over/under on how many “hotdogs” that homo can fit in his mouth? You mutts should just get ready for another TD-less game against the chickens. Classless losers. Any celebrations or gimmicks planned for the GSU game so that you can get those unmotivated thugs going?

By TXDawg

August 29, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Johnson has done a good job with the available pieces judging from last nite. BUT, the fumbles, offensive timing and kicking game needs improvement before league play begins. VA Tech, BC, etc… don’t allow hardly any room for error in those areas.

Jaybo reminds me of a guy we played against when I was in high school named Rob Perez…..anybody remember him (he went on to the Air Force Academy)??

By gt81

August 29, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

Coach P.J. is the right guy at the right place at the right time.

The team has a long way to go. Our O line is weak (I wonder if John Davis could lend a hand he is available here in Atl)and our LBs are real inexperienced. (after playing OLB for 4 yrs at the flats) It showed all night.

JSU’s fist team is slower and smaller than our second team so the parctice we watched last night is no indication of our season ahead.

We did see an incredible turn around in accountability and concentration. There is no doubt that by the end of the season we will be a good team. I am equally certain that in a couple years with the correct match of C.P.J.’s recruits we will be back and a force that must be taken very serious.

All in all I am happy to Tech moving in the right direction. Thanks Dan for the right coach!

By Navigator

August 29, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

I don’t look at the score, but at the coach. He was very unhappy with the play of his team in general, and that shows me he’ll make no excuses for loses and bad wins against easy opponents. His long term expectations are to put Tech in the same position in the ACC that UGA has established in the SEC, such as to play in conference championships, and be in major bowls. I’m not comparing the two conferences, just the aspirations.

By RxDawg

August 29, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Gratz on the win tech. The highlights reminded me of my old GSU days. Now get out there and become a contender again.

By Har de har

August 29, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Alabama could have had Paul Johnson and won at least eight games last year, looking at least two more this year. Tiders picked the wrong coach again! Har de har! What are you guys, like 1 for seven since Bear? Idiots.

By GT45

August 29, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Was at the game last night, and was impressed. Now, I know who we were playing, but for a team that has a new system and so many young players, they looked good. One not on Perilloux, he is a man. LSU must really hate having to send him packing-just a stud. Did anyone see the recievers running wild in the defensive secondary? Oh, the potential! And this was the perfect game for the young D to get their feet wet. They are going to be great before long. Overall, a lot of fun to watch! Let’s build on it!! Go Jackets-

By dirty

August 29, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

I’m being censored! Thank you AJC and the first amendment!

By Jack Jr

August 29, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

They need to get a better holder. That Scott Blair has a great leg. When I watched the game, the snapper and holder had issues. In practice they rotate holders in and out. Hey coach give the kicker a chance and get hime a good holder who holds all the time

By PB

August 29, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Jacket’s did what a superior team is supposed to do…

By Barnacle Bill

August 29, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

Dadgum - this isn’t 1992 anymore. You can hardly claim Miami (5-7 last year) and F$U (7-6) last year as proof of your “strength” of schedule. With those records they would be the doormats of the SEC. Clemson? Nothing more than Georgia in the Jim Donnan era at best. BC? Lost Matt Ryan, now they’ll undoubtedly suck (it was fun watching him carve tech a new one, though). VT? Decent, but still couldn’t beat Georgia’s worst team in ten years in 2006 (then again, neither could Tech). Did you really call UNC a good team? Based on what? Their record from last year? Now your just grasping for straws. By my calculations, the only team worth a sh!t on your schedule happens to be that University that so many of you deride due to your pen!s envy. What a bunch of losers you are. Enjoy DragonCon this weekend. This is like high times for you dweebs, huh? You beat a Division I-AA team, and two days later you have a Nerd Costume party. Talk about Elysium!!!!!

By Barnacle Bill

August 29, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

Dadgum - this isn’t 1992 anymore. You can hardly claim Miami (5-7 last year) and F$U (7-6) last year as proof of your “strength” of schedule. With those records they would be the doormats of the SEC. Clemson? Nothing more than Georgia in the Jim Donnan era at best. BC? Lost Matt Ryan, now they’ll undoubtedly suck (it was fun watching him carve tech a new one, though). VT? Decent, but still couldn’t beat Georgia’s worst team in ten years in 2006 (then again, neither could Tech). Did you really call UNC a good team? Based on what? Their record from last year? Now you’re just grasping for straws. By my calculations, the only team worth a sh!t on your schedule happens to be that University that so many of you deride due to your pen!s envy. What a bunch of losers you are. Enjoy DragonCon this weekend. This is like high times for you dweebs, huh? You beat a Division I-AA team, and two days later you have a Nerd Costume party. Talk about Elysium!!!!!

By gtgrad

August 29, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

Guys, we beat Samford last year 69-14.Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Great win, congrats, but let’s stay grounded here!

By Gaybo Shaw

August 29, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Oh, I can’t take this criticism from supposed fans of tech!! Ok, so I’m an unathletic homo that no other school wanted, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have feelings!! I’m going to drink a six-pack of wine coolers now. You negative nancys have driven me to drink. Because I really care what a bunch of asian nerds (who’ve probably never played organized football in their lives) behind keyboards have to say about me.

By Barnacle Bull

August 29, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Barnacle Bull S,

Get off our blog you redneck. Go back to the trailer park, put on the wife beater, and hit the crack pipe. I believe Dadgum was referring to a comment someone made about a “weak in conference schedule.” So let me translate for your dumb arrss- that would be the teams in the ACC we play compared to the other ACC teams. So to reiterate, his comment was intended for the ACC. So go back to the SEC blogs and talk about Herschel or Stafford or Moreno’s “sure thing” Heisman trophy. You guys have won more preseason National Championships than anybody. And you really look dumb talking trash this early leading up to a Georgia Southern mismatch. All this title talk with as young of an offensive line.. hmm. Keep talking about last year and that big win over the Rainbows. But thats what happens when you’re not even the SEC runner up. Good luck selling your food stamps for Budweiser this weekend, moron.

By Barnacle Bill

August 29, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

You’re right, I live in a trailer (single wide), wear jean short, wife beaters, drink cheap domestic beer, smoke pall malls, uh, what else? Oh yeah, I can’t read (even though I seem to be able to type), never finished third grade, predicted in my previous post that UGA would win it all, etc etc etc. Got any more stereotypes you want to throw out before we talk football? Got any other insults you want to hurl from behind your little keyboard?

Oh, by the way, it wasn’t just the Rainbows we plastered last year with a comparably young offensive line. It was Alabama, Florida, and Auburn… as well as that dump of a technical school in the Atlanta ghetto.

By dawgy

August 29, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Barnacle Bull - what happens when you’re “not even” the SEC runner up is… you play in a BCS Sugar Bowl, receive a $4 million payday, kick the ever living sh!t out of the only undefeated team in the country (how many tech fans on this blog predicted Hawaii would beat Georgia?), and finish the year ranked #2 in the country. But tech know all about playing in BCS bowls, right? Oh, well, nevermind then.

By Dawgy Poo

August 29, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

The Rainbow warriors? Really.. I’m one Tech fan that would have never predicted Hawaii had a chance, given the team is comprised of a bunch of rejects straight from the local beach luau. Wow, what a victory that was… And while you finished “#2 in the country”, you were still #3 or 4 in the SEC.

Stafford and Moreno for Heisman! I say you don’t even play any games and go ahead and crown yourself CHUMP.

By GoJackets

August 29, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

So apparently calling someone a homosexual says a lot about their ability to play football. Stay classy, dawg fans.

By Barnacle Bull

August 29, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

You can’t hide dumb, Barnacle Bill. You guys really “plastered” Alabama in overtime. And you must not have seen the game in Atlanta to say you “plastered” us, too. I think the only one plastered is you.

Stupid is as stupid does.

By Barnacle Bull

August 29, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

Barnacle Bill,

Did Coach Richt order a team-wide panty raid last night to get them hyped for the Georgia Southern game? You guys do OWN us of late, but you also OWN the crown for most preseason titles of any team. I’m getting deja vu from all of the usual fire house drinking about 2008.

Oh, and if I see you, I’ll break my little keyboard over your little head.(mind)

By Barnacle Bill

August 29, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Bull - please don’t ever threaten physical violence from the sanctity of your cubicle at the Geek Squad. It just reveals how much of a delusional uber-geek you really are.

By Hap Schultz

August 29, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

It’s 4:47 pm. And “Fat” Stafford is still running through tech’s thug-haired secondary. God, that was beautiful. For such a “fat” guy he sure made your mandingos look retarded.

By jimbo

August 29, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

actually, um, Hawaii beat Fresno State last year. How’d the bees do last year against Fresno State on the smurf turf?

By Voice of Reason

August 29, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

Some things never change regarding the turds that support the football factory in Athens. So folks are calling Athens the “Classic City” now. Hmmmm, very indeed. I’m still partial to “Cesspool of the South”.

AT any rate, good start to a new era of Georgia Tech football. Gives the fan base something to talk about, as well as the enemy. It’s a good thing when so many people are talking about the program. Keep up the good work all. You know things are going bad when the “Cesspool Supporters” aren’t yapping on a GT site.

Regarding the “mustard yellow” that people are mentioning….another talking point for lots of folks. Anything to stand out and be noticed.

Remember this….it’s not a good thing to be thought of as normal, but standing out in a crowd of your peers could be construed as great.

GO JACKETS! and THWG

By Barnacle Bull

August 29, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this

jimbo- nice point you’ve been repeating over and over and over again on blogs. I concede the fresno state line- but us losing to them last year still doesn’t say a lot about them, which in turn doesn’t say that much about Hawaii.(you Dawgs keep saying we’re like D-1AA)
Last year was a joke at times, but we’re through with Sham Gailey ball.

Why are you guys even reading this post? Answer that genius.

By Barnacle Bull

August 29, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

And Barnacle Bill, before I forget, I wish I did work with the Geek Squad so I could tell you which location. Then you could come ask me in person.. Keep drinkin the Koolaid, pal. I’m not sayin the Dawgs aren’t good- just sayin they are getting a little to much pub.

By UGAgrad2007

August 29, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

Good win Tech fans. I think over time that CPJ’s offense will be a hit. I think Dwyer is a great RB and Burnette, Morgan, and Jefferson are great players on D. I wish you luck the rest of the year except for that last game of the year.

By yellow fa@@ot lifer

August 29, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

So glad I found you again! I love your name, yellow jacket lifer, because being a tech fan must be like a prison sentence. Congratulations on “finally being competitive”, what’s it been, 17 years? And no, I didn’t expect you to lose to Jax State because a former SEC player was their quarterback. I expected you to lose because you are Georgia Tech! No, I did not play for UGA, I am not a good enough athlete, but I’m sure I could walk into GT practice on Monday and line up with the first team (along with my grandmother!). We are absolutely not worried about you little nippers. Just REALLY ready to run up the score on you second rate pocket protecting losers. Have fun with your hand tonight!

By Insectinside

August 30, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

I can live with the uniforms, but bring back the white helmets.

By Insectinside

August 30, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

I can live with the uniforms, but bring back the white helmets.

By Insectinside

August 30, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

I can live with the uniforms, but bring back the white helmets.

By The Awful Truth

August 30, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

It really is a “Nice Way To Begin An Error.”

Remember that Chan Gailey won his first game too for Tech, against Clemson I think.

Things went down hill from there.

Paul Johnson lasts 5 years and wins 35 games.

Tech goes to 5 straight Emerald Bowls.

Then the GTAA gives in to the Tech fans’ histerical call for a coaching change.

Unless its a Tech NCAA football probation due to another instance of Larry New interference with the GTAA decision making.

It never ends….ever.

By ACC

August 30, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this

How about the ACC champs. VA Tech vs E. Carolina. Bring it on. The ACC is just as good as the SEC.

By son_sir

August 31, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this

From what I’ve seen since Thursday night and this weekend, a shot, for GT, at an ACC championship trophy is a distinct probability.

By ACC

August 31, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

The ACC is just as good as the SEC

By Art

August 31, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

All of a sudden GT looks like a contender in the Coastal Division. The ACC is pitiful this year.

By m

August 31, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

Nice way to start an era, nice way to end the ERROR. Thank God and Greyhound that Gailey is gone forever.

By parachuter

August 31, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this

hard to parachute into the wrong stadium in the sec…losers..course sec stadiums are more than 8 miles apart..good luck this year jackets you should win the athletically challenged conference championship…remember to bring f* boy..i’m mean flag boy to athens in november..

By dear son_sir

August 31, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

yeah and east carolina would have a serious shot at winning the acc if you losers would let them in….impressive conference for sure…stick to basketball that’s what most of the acc schools are good at ..except of course tech…you nerds had to invite the dawgs to play in the big t** to see what winning a conference championship was like..!!!

By George P Burdell

August 31, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this

We are now the team to beat in the ACC as I see it.CPJ is the answer,pure and simple.UGAys are about to be dominated once again.

By Paddy

September 1, 2008 1:00 AM | Link to this

Bob Saco …. You type but you don’t say anything. Take a few days off and let your med’s kick in.

By GT

September 1, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

It was good to see a coach on the sidelines that didn’t look like he was on antidepressant drugs. Football is a wide awake game that takes an alert head coach and assistant coaches. That is why the burn out is so great. This is the first time CPJ has been to the bigs and he has been around for years. It makes you wonder how much bs the athlete departments buy from a Curry type coach that looks the part but hasn’t got that awareness or maybe the football IQ of a CPJ. I think we pick coaches sometimes like they were politicians, which most of the good ones are anything but. In CPJ there is a nice guy, but his resume didn’t have the playing experience much like O’Leary. The press fried Alabama for their choice because he was forced to lie about his intentions but Saturday that money looked well spent and he could tell all the lies he wanted as long as the reality of winning is there. Spurrier takes all the media’s tricks and throws them back into their faces, I bet he never pretended to like a Christmas present, probably doesn’t like Christmas but he makes the reporter work which puts him on that list of people politically incorrect. Point is if you never pick up a paper or listen to filtered information this stuff makes a lot more sense.

By Jimmy

September 1, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Uhhh, it’s been a few days. No stories, no practice updates? Is Winkeljohn gone already??

By uniforms

September 1, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

Every coach at Tech has had it’s own color of gold. The Gailey gold was different from the O’Leary gold which has different from the Ross gold. Tech has always tweaked its uniforms, give it a rest people. We are undefeated in these unis!

By Barnacle Bull

September 2, 2008 12:51 AM | Link to this

I was away for a couple of days during the holiday, did anyone go to the Wrambler Nambler meeting at Morris Hall on Saturday. Please fill me in on all of the festivities, was it a big gathering, was there alot of speakers, and mostly, how was the food. Would appreciate an update.

By Jimmy

September 2, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this

When you get a team of jail boys wearing gold and lavender… chic..you will then and only then have a winner..Sinner. Boys in Drag, Nobody’s Hag.. chic…Naked pushups…What the Heck…Naked QB’s…Georgia Tech. UGA’s colors, What a Pity…Matthew Stafford,..Gay and Witty….chic.

By MAK

September 2, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

Will we be meeting our “Jackets”?

By JRL

September 9, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

The Beeee’s have apparently mastered the fumble - what will they practice next?

OMG those helmets are hideous - color blindness is really sad.