Tech

By HomeDawg

September 11, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

Could be that more money is moving toward gt. Might not have anything to do with either team’s so-called credentials.

By m

September 11, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

It is finally becoming obvious to the nation that the worst coach in the history of the NCAA is gone FOREVER and we now have a REAL college football coach that will put us in a position to win any game. Thank God and Greyhound that Gailey is gone forever. The only thing that sucks worse than having Gailey as coach is the idiotic Tech fans that made excuses for him for 6 long years.

By Realisticus

September 11, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Go Jackets! Sting ‘em!

By william turner

September 11, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

m,, please discontinue yours and others who comment on Gailey’s departure. I was not a big Gailey fan, but he is gone. It does no one any good to focus on the past, it is a waste of energy. In other words, get a ladder and get over it, move forward with your positive energy to support Johnson and GT. Thnaks

By George P. Burdell

September 11, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

Really inciteful HomeDawg. The line always moves because money is moving one way or the other. The question being asked is the money moving because GT is on the rise or because people don’t think VT is as good as advertised.

By fortebuna

September 11, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

M agree totally! Gailey, the worst even SI said so. As far as those suck —-’s who made every excuse for him are now when a conversation comes up still support him. Tech the real Tech not the pretender from Va is in a new age. A new HC and a new beginning. Ugag your day is coming and soon.

By DaddyBirdDawg

September 11, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

It is sad that the Tech fans after a 2 game winning streak have to stop eating pickles because they can no longer get their heads in the jar.

By wes

September 11, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

The line started off higher because the Jackets are going to have to go to BLACKSBURG (not an easy place to steal a W).

I think we’ll see even more improvement from GA Tech, game-to-game. Not sure if it will be enough for these young Jacket players to take the game.

To get to your question….I honestly think the line has moved because of all the infighting going on @ VA Tech. They have a texbook QB controversy and the fans are wanting to lynch their offensive coordinator.

By Old GT Nut

September 11, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

Look folks, its even becoming obvious to Vegas.

This game is gonna be a B-L-O-W-O-U-T by GT.

2008 VT team is V-E-R-Y weak in every aspect. They lost 2 startig RBs, 5 starting WRs, the entire starting defense from 2007, and now they cant decide which of their QBs is worse.

I wouldnt be surprised at all if Vegas had GT GIVING points to VT by game time.

By GT

September 11, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

DaddyBirdDawg-

I know that you are not talking about the GT fan base having a big head over a 2-0 start…

UGA could start 0-5 and the Dawg Nation would still believe that you guys deserve to play in the National Championship game.

By Max

September 11, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Agree with Wes….I think it is because of the quarterback controversy and what they saw against BC.

And..DaddyBirdDawg…when has the UGA fans heads ever been in the jar???????? Eat those pickles! UGA=#2 Ha! GO COCKS!

Go Jackets! THWG

By GSUHatchAttack

September 11, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Bold: DaddyBirdDawg, the same can be said for your “FABULOUS” knowshon (sp? stupid african $h|t) moreno… HEISMAN CANDIDATE? 6 TDS IN 2 GAMES? GIVE ME A F*** BREAK. they played MY university (GSU) and CENTRAL F**KING MICHIGAN. WAIT TIL CMR MEETS HIS PIMP AGAIN THIS WEEKEND. KNOWSHON WILL LEARN WHAT SEC DEFENSE IS ABOUT THIS WEEKEND.

By reebok

September 11, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

Tech fans - yeah we’ve won 2 games, one of which was against a real team. But let’s not get carried away. This is a very young team running a brand new offense and going into a very hostile environment.

By jabster

September 11, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Opening line for the BC game was BC minus 7…it was down to minus-6.5 (at most) by game time. Needless to say, GT didn’t need the points.

The same thing may be happening here.

Don’t forget that home field advantage has traditionally been a field goal (3 points). Home team minus 3 is practically a pick’em.

HomeDawg—yes, that’s why the line moves—too much money was going towards one side. Real question is why, as you said—is GT good or VT bad?

Nevertheless, it still means that more bettors think that the game will be increasingly in GT’s favor (not necessarily a win, though). Good thing if you want GT to win, though.

Daddy Bird Dawg—Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is, like a lot of other folks are doing (point of this blog)?

By GA Tech insider

September 11, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

I would suggest to all of you that it is great to get excited about the team; I am excited too.

But realize that they are young, still learning a new offense and defense, they still have problems with their kicking game, and they will be playing in arguably the most hostile stadium in the ACC. Don’t get ahead of yourselves.

I truly believe that Coach Johnson has the team working in the right direction, I believe the team is working hard at improving game by game, and I believe we have the best coach in the business, but don’t put too much pressure, or too high of an expectation, on them too soon.

It would surely be exciting, and it would definitely be a great thing, for the program to be victorious this Saturday, but it isn’t necessarily realistic at this juncture.

As our players become more comfortable with the new offense and defense, and our underclassmen get more games under their belt and become accustomed to the speed of the game and the new assignments, then I would say it would be reasonable to expect better execution and better results.

In the meantime, enjoy their hard work and the coaching strategy employed by Coach Johnson and his staff.

My guess is that Tech will have a chance to win games they shouldn’t because of their endurance, hustle, dedication, intelligence, and better coaching until the team begins to really understand the new offenses and defenses.

Then,the next logical step is for the coaching staff to bring in additional players who will really excel in Tech’s new offensive and defensive schemes.

Once these things happen, my friends, the ACC and UGA better watch out…The Ramblin’ Wreck will brake for no one.

By Ga Hokie

September 11, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

It is not because GT is that good.. its because the Hokies are in a complete rebuilding process like Wes said.

By FSG

September 11, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Nice to see the team come back on BC after being down - seemed like we haven’t been able to do that since Godsey was the QB.

This game will be close enough that kicking and turnovers can be the difference. I’m not sure I trust our guys in those two areas yet; it sounds like CPJ doesn’t either, so hopefully we’ve got potential for more improvement. Bigger game than I thought we’d be in this year.

No point in trashtalking with UGA right now; they got too much business to take care of first, and so do we. Interesting to see how many fans they lose on the plane change in Dallas heading for Phoenix, though.

By GT_THWG

September 11, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

It’s probably a little of both. Our D will eat Tyrod Taylor alive. He’ll only hurt us by running. At the same time, we’ll probably cough the ball up 2+ times.

It never fails that some brainless UGA hack tries to say something that sounds smart…of all the schools to point the finger and call someone else big headed, UGA should be last on the list, but alas, the mutt nation shows it’s @$$ again. Go dance in the endzone and get arrested again little doggies.

By ga_tech_92

September 11, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

Go Jackets!

By Eagle Man

September 11, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

On behalf of the Ga. Southern family, pay no attention to GSUHatchAttack. She’s our crazy aunt who keeps breaking her restraints to get on here and type insane, racist ramblings.

By young GT guy

September 11, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Georgia’s fanbase is still crying foul about Knowshon’s mildly impressive hurdle not being on the front of every magazine, and you’re on here telling us our heads are too big?

We were supposed to rebuild this year, but PJ won his first ACC game on the road. That’s cause for excitement.

By Da Hawks

September 11, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

By Ga Hokie

September 11, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

It is not because GT is that good.. its because the Hokies are in a complete rebuilding process like Wes said.

What a stupid comment…SO GT isn’t rebuilding, dealing with a brand new head coach and a totally different offensive scheme??? Maybe your right…I guess we are just the better rebuilding team. Time to come up with some better excuses!!

Give ‘em hell Tech!!

By blackprix

September 11, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

Glad to see the move in the point spread and glad to see GT getting some love.

It’s still a long season and as a Tech fan, it’s more important that this program progresses under Paul Johnson.

Take them one game at a time and hope in defeat this program is being built to be a Top 25 contender, win the ACC and beat the 1/2 breeds again!

By Ben

September 11, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

The early line was GT +10 @ VT, so there was a lot of action early on GT to move it down to 7-8.

By Halberstram

September 11, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Ga. Tech should be getting some respect from people. Va. Tech has struggled so far this year and Tech had a huge victory last week against BC. This doesn’t mean they will win the game, although they might. It will be an interesting game, I’m looking forward to watching it unless it’s at 3:30.

Go Dawgs!

By Jack G

September 11, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

GA Tech Insider.

Welcome back.——your insight is appreciated

By 59bulldawg

September 11, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

As a UGA alum living in Virginia, I often have to endure way too many VT games. The Hokies are experiencing somewhat of a down year in addition to making a transition away from some of the thugs Beamer has recruited during the past 6-7 years. But I also got to see many Navy games as well and think highly of Coach Johnson. He will build the Tech program back to respectability and with the talent already at GT and the talent available in the state of Georgia that will soon take notice of Tech’s improvement, I see nothing but good things ahead for GT fans. GT is definitely on the rise and Coach Johnson is to be commended for bringing excitement back to the Tech program again. And even if I’m a Dawg, I’ll have to admit that college football is more exciting when both Georgia and Georgia Tech are strong and competing for both recruits and national accolades. Good luck bugs except when you play my dawgs!

By CarolinaJacket

September 11, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

I would think that the AJC would keep trash like the GSUHatchAttack off any blog. We can pull for our team, and even against other teams, but we surely don’t need to get that much in the gutter. Come on newsfolks you need to do better.

By Not a beeliever - yet

September 11, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

This story is a bit of a stretch.

Betting lines move all the time. I’ve never noticed anything sacred about the 7-point figure.

The Vegas experts don’t try to set the line based on the actual teams involved as much as they do on where they think the money will go. Yes, they are usually very good at anticipating it, therefore lines aren’t usually subject to huge swings.

While there may be some recognition that GT has had a better start than anticipated and that VT has had some issues, it’s probably more significant to note that in the face of those facts, at least half the betting public thinks it’s a good bet that VT will beat us by more than 4 points. If you believe the computers (Sagarin), home field is worth about 3 and a half points. That means that most people believe that a team with quarterback issues would still beat us on a neutral field.

It also shouldn’t be forgotten that VT’s loss against ECU doesn’t look like nearly as big of an upset now, since they went from there and dominated WVU. It’s also noteworthy that it took a flukey blocked punt for ECU to pull out the win.

Sports betting isn’t legal on this side of the Missippi, but if I had access to a sports book and was forced to place a bet on the game, I’d take VT and lay the points.

By mountain fan

September 11, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

just remember, if VT had provided sufficient punt protection, they would be 2-0.

By TTech

September 11, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

GT is better than the media thought. We’re still learning the ropes. I would say that we’re firing on 4 out of 8 cylinders right now. Once we start firing on 6, we will be a force to be reckoned with. By the time we duel with GA we should be pretty much firing on 8. I sure as hell wouldn’t want to be GA at that time. You heard it here first! Georgia Tech mirrors True Grit - GT mirrors TG

By josh

September 11, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Wow young GT guy.. Knowshon’s mildly impressive hurdle? Stop drinking the kool-aid. There’s fans here on each side that refuse to give credit where credit is due because of their obviously biased opinions. Tech is off to a nice start, and this game will be a good barometer for where they are at and what they can expect for the rest of the season… At the same time, you have to give Knowshon some props for that hurdle. It was sick.

By Whowritesthisstuff?

September 11, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

I wanted to discuss GA Tech’s chances, but I feel the need to address the GSUhackattack first. Who are you to tell anyone what an SEC defense is? You are drinking that haterade; most of the people I know from that STD ridden sandhole are closet uga fans. Everytime I come back from the game in jacksonville I see some 30 year old driving a ford escort with gsu flags blaring contemporary christian music out of his crape car. I think Tech will win a squeeker if they can play good spec. teams. Seems the trip option isn’t quite where PJ wants it to be so there will be turnovers for sure. It seems PJ knows how to win ugly which is good for Tech in a down ACC. 17-10 insects. Play beamer ball to beat beamer.

By Old Gold

September 11, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

59bulldawg, now that was a classy, insight post - thanks for setting a great example for some of the idiots who post on these things. And good luck to you guys - except in Game 12.

By MSU fan

September 11, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

It’s still too soon to know what kind of team Tech will have. But as a Mississippi State fan I would have to say if they win at VTech and then turn around and beat State next Sat. Then I would say that the ACC better watch out for Tech.

By Honest Lee

September 11, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Looks to me like these are two teams going in opposite directions: GT heading up and VT going down. The shift in betting is probably due to VT’s inexperience and QB controversy, though GT proved last week that they can pull off a gut-check, upset win in a hostile environment.

By Honest Lee

September 11, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

Looks to me like these are two teams going in opposite directions: GT heading up and VT going down. The shift in betting is probably due to VT’s inexperience and QB controversy, though GT proved last week that they can pull off a gut-check, upset win in a hostile environment.

By inveniojacket

September 11, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

GA Tech Insider - have you ever been to c-l-i-m-p-s-u(SUCK)-n’s stadium? It is WAY more hostile than VPI’s bunch could ever dream of being.

By ATLHokie

September 11, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

You are 2 games into the season, and you think that you have a national powerhouse. You will see after Saturday what a humbling experience is.

By ATLHokie

September 11, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

You are 2 games into the season, and you think that you have a national powerhouse. You will see after Saturday what a humbling experience is.

By jimthorpe

September 11, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

I like GA Tech and Miss State this Saturday.

By Bulldog Jim

September 11, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

tech ain’t to good. coach Rickt is gonna beat you again. Goergia is gonna win a national championship.

By Zach

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

I’m pretty sure the line moved for both reasons, weaker VT and much stronger GT. I think Tech fans are allowed some excitement after enduring the past 6 or 7 years where any degree of excitement was usually followed by disappointment. Its nice to have a coach who knows how to fire up a team and who does not accept mediocrity.

By HEDGEPRUNNER

September 11, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

What strikes me is UGA the # 2 Ranked team and from the MIGHTY SEC is only a 7 point favorite over the Gamecocks who just got beat by the lowly Vandy Commadores, give me a break you hydrant humper fans who talk about Tech fans being big headed, the Vegas bookies dont think much of your ranking & your arrogance either and I loved what Herbstreit said about all the whiney uga fans, he said ESPN had never heard that much crying ever from any school before…THWG

By m

September 11, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Sorry, everyone. My boyfriend / Top forgot to bring me my Ritalin again (i like the suppositories, personally….oooohhh), and once again I ended up going off the deep end and ranting against Coach Gailey like the silly little freak that I am. But I am ok now.

By inveniojacket

September 11, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

ATLHokie - no one on here is saying we are a national powerhouse. Tech is doing better than expected, sooner than expected with a completely new system in place. THAT is cause to be excited about.

By OldGold

September 11, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

“Bulldog Jim” must have gone to UGA because he can’t even spell ‘Georgia.’ Probably doesn’t even have a television to watch football on. Not that he can’t afford one, but there is no electricity in his trailer to plug into. THWG and all their redneck fans. GO TECH!

By 1Jacket7

September 11, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

I agree with an earlier post that the lines set are not set based on whether or not one team is better than the other per se. It is set to only increase betting. So lines mean nothing. What does mean something is that TECH FANS are excited again. To those that are scared to get excited to soon, please realize that it has very little to do with whether GT wins this weekend. We all know we are a year or 2 away from being really good. But, a new attitude is afoot and we are doing more with less to date. And winning games that we were suppose to lose, is exciting. Can’t you just get excited for what we can be instead of what we might not be. I know you all Love Tech. But, just like at the games at Bobby Dodd stadium, stop waiting for the guys to make a big play or score. Let them know you are behind them by yelling and screaming prior to the big score. Unconditional Love is what I am trying ask for. Can’t we just give Unconditional Support and Love. Go Jackets!!!

By BuzzFactor

September 11, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

I like our chances, but as stated before, it’s still early in the new system, with a new coach and lots of youth. I think we will win it, but I wouldn’t list this game as a “Supposed to Win.”

Back to the original question. I think the points move is more because of VT’s mess. The BC win was huge for us, but still questions remain about GT and VT. The situation is right for the Jackets to go in and inflict early damage and take the Hokie fans out of the game before it gets going. If PJ can do that, a few mistakes hear or there won’t hurt so bad.

It’s been very tempting to try and look down the road at the schedule, but this should be a one week at a time season, as should every year.

By ga hokie

September 11, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

I love the people on here who have said that VT’s program is heading downward…

We might have a bad year this year (judging by our expectations, thats not hard— we are one of 2 teams to have 10+ regular season victories each season over the past 4 years.). This does not mean our program is headed downward, and GT is headed to the top.

I read an article on here today that talks about GTs depth— which is basically zilch. VT might be very young, but that is a great sign for years to come. I’ll be the first to say that this is most likely going to be a rough year for Hokie fans— but with the pieces we have in place, we’re just gearing up to dominate just like we have done since ‘99.

PLEASE keep acting like you’ve already won the ACC, its quite fun to read :)

By Brock

September 11, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

Please people(dog fans) stop talking about Knowshon’s hurdle. It wasn’t that great. Have you guys only been watching football for 2 games? I’ve seen plenty of guys jump over another opponent and it not get this much attention. Knowshon is no doubt a great running back and I am impressed by what he can do. Hell, the run before “the leap was more impressive than the leap itself. You should be talking about that. He didn’t even score a TD after the run. When everyone kept telling me you gotta see “the leap”, I couldn’t wait….and then….no TD? This guy stays healthy he will be a Heisman contender but please stop talking about this jump. You guys come off as a bunch of amateurs.

Now, bring on the “oh your just another Tech fan” comments. I’m sure we will see plenty of those. Yes, I am a tech fan that’s why I can see this from a different view not a homer’s view. It’s ok to get excited about a play but just stop cryin about it.

Good def. and descent off. by Tech and GT beats VT by 2 td’s.

over and out

By Regan

September 11, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

If we do what we should this weekend and get a win then I am having Turkey on Thanksgiving! We play 3 birds and should beat all 3 and soon we are getting red meat with the first of 3 bulldogs and therefore I will be having Crown Rib Roast for Thanksgiving so I can throw the bones at bulldog fans as we head in the SEPTIC TANK of the SOUTH.

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

September 11, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

If GT can minimize the turnovers, I agree with the impression that we should win this game. But our team is young, and I realize that on the road many things can happen. I’m picking Tech 27-17.

Go Jackets!!

By Larry Hartstein

September 11, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

Appreciate the comments (the insightful, respectful ones, that is)

Last thing I wanted say on the line movement: the reason oddsmakers don’t want to move it that much, especially across 7, is it gives professional gamblers a chance to “middle” the game. They could have gotten GT plus 8 and now VT minus 6. If it lands on 7, that’s a double win, with no real risk. So there had to be a lot of action on GT to get them to move it 2 points, across 7.

Injury update coming later today:

Word is WR Demaryius Thomas did not practice Wednesday. CPJ wouldn’t talk about injuries yesterday. Under ACC rules, the team must release the official injury report today.

By Henry

September 11, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

I think one of the most important match ups of the VT game is their two young and inexperienced tackles (I may be wrong but aren’t they both 1st year starters and only underclassmen?) going against Derrick Morgan and Michael Johnson, not to mention Walker and Richard pushing through the middle. Glennon usually does great against Tech but I don’t think he’s going to have the time he’s had in past seasons, and his confidence is probably a little low from all the issues at QB. Taylor will probably play more, which could be dangerous, but so far this year Tech’s run defense has been great (only 2 games I know). VT’s defense is good as always, but they lost a ton of high draft picks last year and that is something VERY difficult to replace right away. They have been limiting opponents to 93 rushing ypg so something’s gotta give. All in all, if Tech’s defense plays like it did last week, I just don’t think VT has enough weapons to beat Tech. If it was later in the year that might be different. Lastly, you never know what might happen after a somewhat rough week for VT and with them at home, if it was past years (Gailey), I’d say this would be the type of game Tech would lose becaus they weren’t focused, but Johnson has corrected that.

By TechCrybaby

September 11, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA TECH 30, VIRGINIA TECH 21

By ATLHokie

September 11, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

All I am saying is that you beat a Div1AA team and a BC team that might win 4-5 games. Don’t get to excited yet.

By jabster

September 11, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

InvenioJacket—That’s why I call “Death” Valley- “75 Degrees and Sunny” Valley.

We don’t have any problems at Auburn With A Lake.

By Taylor 4 Heisman

September 11, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

I dunno about gambling stuff, but Cooper Taylor is a BAMF…..

By The Dawg

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

Everyone thought Tech was great last year after they beat Notre Dame soundly in game one. Then we all found out that the Fighting Irish were really a bunch of girls.

Boston College has gone downhill a lot without Coach Tom O’Brian and QB Matt.

Tech has beaten a patsy and a suspect team in the first two weeks. If they can beat a wounded and mad Virginia Tech and a sound Mississippi State then they are in for a good year.

By T.STINGER

September 11, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

As i recall last week,wasn’t ga.tech suppose to lose to boston college in a hostile environment, and not to mention Boston College defense.So far i’m reading the Jackets are to young and inexperienced to win in Blacksburg, give me a break , Va. Tech can’t even decide who their starting QB is.

By N

September 11, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

M,

You’re wrong. The only thing that sucked worse than having Gailey as a coach was having Bill Lewis as a coach.

By Andrew

September 11, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

“The Dawg”, Oh yes, Mr. O’brien is doing a tremendous job at NC State. “Sound” Mississippi State? They lost to Louisiana Tech for crying out loud! Get a life!!!!! You are just another redneck Georgia Bulldogs fan! Well as I said in a prior blog, even if Georgia gets to the National Championship game, they will lose to Southern Cal. Then what will all the Georgia fans be saying? Southern Cal will hammer the “DAWGS”. And by the way, who has Georgia beat this year? And the Georgia fans are already giving Georgia a National Championship? Give me a break. Should Georgia win one in the future, they would still be behind Georgia Tech in National Football Titles won. I know, I know, “Georgia Tech had to share their Title in 1990”. But what did “The Dawgs” do that year? And by the way had Colorado not been given a fifth down, Georgia Tech would have won that title out right. I believe the official in that Colorado game was some kin to Reggie Ball because he could not even count to four!!!!! We killed Nebraska in that National Championship Game!!!!! Look out “Dawg Fans” because Georgia Tech is on the rise and you all know it. We now have a coach with some fire in him and he knows how to win football games. And if he can win football games now, (with him implementing a new offense and new team altogether) look out in November because he is going to be tough to beat!!!!! If Georgia Tech is undefeated going into the Georgia game, and I know that is a long shot but still possible with Paul Johnson, we will beat your beloved “Dawgs”! I guarantee that!!!!!

By Texas Dawg

September 11, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this

Dawg Fan Here and all I want to say to you Tech types is…Win…Win every game of the year…except when you play my Dawgs! I would love to see UGA and Tech in the running every year for thier conference titles…wouldn’t it be great to see UGA and Tech play in the NC game…Good luck on the season Jackets…WIN the ACC!

By Not a beeliever - yet

September 11, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

Seven and five, people. Say it, believe it, mean it. 7-5. Going into the season, I didn’t like our chances for bowl eligibility and continuing the streak. Now I think it’s really possible. With a new coach, a new system, and the number of defections we had, it would be a huge accomplishment that Coach Johnson has been able to pull off. And the best thing about it is that Chan Gailey is gone forever.

By Larry Hartstein

September 11, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

UPDATE: Tech could be thin at wide receiver on Saturday.

Sophomore starter Demaryius Thomas, who leads the team with five catches for 65 yards, is questionable with an undisclosed injury and Correy Earls is out with a hamstring injury.

If Thomas can’t play, redshirt freshman R.B. Clyburn probably would start opposite true freshman Tyler Melton.

Linebackers Anthony Barnes (shoulder) and Brad Jefferson (arm/wrist) and cornerback Martin Frierson (knee) also have been ruled out.

By Dante21

September 11, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this

What the heck difference does it make. We are not competitive against the best 30 teams in the nation, and we will not BEE competitive in the immediate future.

As much as I hate to admit it, the ACC sucks and they do not merit discussion on a National level. The ACC isn’t even competitive.

The only way we get a look toward a BIG TIME bowl is if we beat the mutts…………………….and that ain’t happenin’ \

Sorry for the negative vibes but it’s the truth. I hate giving an inch to any other conference but if the ACC continue’s to perform to the “laughing stock” level we will BEE no more than an after-thought.

By Trip

September 11, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this

PAUL JOHNSON!!!!

By jabster

September 11, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

Texas Dawg:

It would be great to see Tech and UGA play in the NC game…ain’t gonna happen because (assuming both teams win out except for COFH) a) Tech’s SoS will be pitiful and b) whoever loses COFH will be knocked out of the running.

Speaking of SoS, the Bulldog Nation needs to be pulling for Tech between now and COFH because the Dogs are gonna need all the SoS they can get to pop over the media faves from the Big Eleven and Pac-10 (yeah, I’m talking about YOU, Ohio State and Southern Cal). UGA needs to be playing a Tampa-bound, top-15 Tech.

It still may be a massacre for the Jackets between the hedges (anyone care to look at Tech’s sked, game-by-game—only one opponent is currently ranked)—but there’s no good reason we can’t TCB between now and then.

And we still may upset UGA, but I’m not counting on it.

By fake gt fans

September 11, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

I love all of the negative comments from gt “fans”. The ACC needs better coaching, and some OOC wins, badly. The talent is there. It is a little early in the season right now kids… UNC just dominated Rutgers, im pretty impressed. I know that Rutgers isn’t any good, but still. Jabster- the whole USC and OSU will be determined this weekend. The loser isn’t going to the NC, unless there is a HUGE shakeup down the line (uga, uf, lsu, mizzou, oklahoma all losing 2+)

By 1Jacket7

September 12, 2008 3:41 AM | Link to this

Fake gt fans, The comments that come about a weak ACC are mostly people that pretend to be ACC or GT Fans. They are just SEC fans stirring up mess.

By austen

September 12, 2008 8:06 AM | Link to this

Would GA Tech please go to Blacksburg and not only beat VA Tech but retrieve the GT jersey that Glennon wore in last yr’s game and refused to give back. The jersey is hanging in the Hokies trophy case. Please do not leave without it.

By jabster

September 12, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

Fake GT Fans:

I would love to see Southern Cal or Ohio State permanently knocked out of the natchamp picture. Don’t count on it, though. Those conferences top(sic) teams have more lives than Jason.

I’d put any 2-loss SEC team up against any zero- or one-loss Pac-10 or Big Eleven team. Even Vandy if they go 10-2 this year.

By jay jarrell

September 14, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Tech is on the rise,this year they go bowling.Next year they contend for the ACC Championship.BCS is very possible for this team in the future.Roll Wreck to Hell with Georgia!!!!