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By CarolinaJacket

September 12, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

I think that the main concern will be how our d-line does against their o-line. If we can dominate their we should do well against both of them. But its going to be a real tough game. Beamer will have them fired up.

By m

September 12, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

It doesn’t really matter which QB we face. The thing that really matters is that both sides have good coaches now. That has not been true the last 6 years when Tech was saddled with the worst coach in the history of the NCAA. Thank God and Greyhound that he is gone FOREVER.

By GT610

September 12, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Hi Larry,

Great Question.

I would argue for Glennon for this reason: Subtraction and confusion. Without Eddie Royal and Hyman, Glennon doesn’t know how to throw to and is just very slow to make decisions, he looks confused. Their O line is dismal as well.

For Taylor I have two words: Nesbitt, Shaw. The GT Defense has been chasing Nesbitt and Shaw around all Spring and Summer. They know about the mobile QB. I look for GT to play Taylor like they did Perilloux. If you watched that game the GT DB’s played a DB spy a lot of the time and did not flush the pocket. They made Perilloux throw the ball, and when he did run he never got a huge gain. GT defense will try to contain TT and make him throw to the new inexperienced receivers for Word-Daniel and Butler, the experienced corners, to make the play. Taylor rushed for 112 yards against Furman, but no TD’s…..

GT’s defense will win this one for us and Bud Foster has never played against an O like GT has, unlike the BC coordinator who had seen it, and we will be able to squeeze another TD out of this one. VT couldn’t put more than 3 on the board against Furman, a much weaker defense than GT, until the 3rd quarter.

GT 28- VT 14

By SEC

September 12, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter who is under center for VT. They are a pathetic excuse for a team. Tech will pull it out and look good for a possible ACC Title game bid. The entire ACC is down this year and can’t stake up against other conferences except the Big East. Coach Johnson’s offense will be a force in a few years when players get to the field…until then expect more losses to UGA.

GO SEC!!!

By wes

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

SEC wrote: “Coach Johnson’s offense will be a force in a few years when players get to the field.”

What in the heck does that mean?

Gosh, you SEC-homers are dumb.

By The Legacyx4

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

Would rather see Glennon. I expect to see Tyrod. Not scared of either.

By inveniojacket

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

wes - come on! SEC was giving GT props and you have to come out with idiotic homo-bashing? THAT is pathetic and you do not represent 99.99999% of Tech fans.

By GT45

September 12, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

Invenwhatever, I don’t think SEC was doing anything but bashing Tech and the ACC. And it’s homer, not homo. As to the blog, I have a feeling VT will be putting in some O packages just for Taylor, that haven’t been shown yet. I think we have enough speed to contain, anyway. It will all hinge on their O line. I don’t like that injury to BeBe, though. Go Jackets-

By SEC

September 12, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

I’d like to thank inveniojacket for actually being able to understand what I was saying. I guess that is the last time I’ll attempt to have a sensible conversation with most Tech fans. By the way, it generally takes a new college head coach a few years to field players that fit in his style of offense. Look at Rodriguez at Michigan. But I guess wes needs to remove his head from his own rear. GT45, while I can’t say I was not bashing a little, you can’t argue that this is a down year for the ACC and Tech will use it to their advantage. If that hurts your feelings, then grow up! See you all after Thanksgiving!

By Larry Hartstein

September 12, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

Quick update on Demaryius Thomas: he has a mild concussion, that’s why he’s questionable for the game.

Thomas had four catches for 56 yards against B.C. Looked to me like he was getting some nice cushion from the DBs….

By Richard

September 12, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

Does it matter what QB it is? The best receiver on the field when VT has the ball is going to be Morgan Burnett.

By Gladiator my arrss

September 12, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

Jefferson needs to take his skirt off. Can someone please explain why our “gladiator” is out 2 games in a row with a forearm/hand injury?? Is it broken?? Even if it is you gotta suck it up and play as a LB. Maybe I’m missing something here- I can understand Barnes being out but its hard for me to swallow a forearm injury with no reference being made to it being broken. Anyone with insight please let me know! Otherwise I’ll continue to question this guys nickname.

By Voice of Reason!!

September 12, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

VA Tech is Horrible. That being said, they will kill the jackets. I’m just glad that the falcon’s are done drafting VT thugs…

By I BLEED WHITE AND GOLD

September 12, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

I DONT THINK THAT GUY “M” HAS A JOB OR IS DOING ANYTHING WITH HIS LIFE. HE’S ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE TO POST A COMMENT EVERYTIME THERE IS A BLOG. WHICH MEANS HE MUST SPEND WAY TO MUCH TIME ON AJC.COM. “M”, WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

And on another note, I marked this game down as a “W” when they announced Taylor would redshirt. Now, its up in the air!

By Jo Bling

September 12, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

When you look at the sheer awfulness of VT’s offense, and the very rough execution of GT’s offense so far, this has the potential to be one of the ugliest football games ever played. Both of VT’s quarterbacks are pretty bad, but don’t forget what Glennon did to us last year. I think it was his only respectable game of the year. He’ll have the confidence factor going in. Glennon also has a lot more experience, which you would think would begin to pay off at some point. I think I would rather play against Taylor - but I expect we will see more of Glennon. GT wins 10-6.

By yellarjacket4life

September 12, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

If Demariyius Thomas can’t play tomorrow, this will be a huge blow to our offense. He is our best overall receiver. Not to mention, he is one of the main reasons we were able to break off long runs against BC with his great down field blocking. Go back and look at the Dwyer touchdown, Thomas and Cox made key blocks to allow Dwyer to score untouched. I don’t think CPJ will let him risk further injury by playing him on Sat. Huge break for VT.

By CarolinaJacket

September 12, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Good point Yellar, we may miss Thomas’ blocking more than his catching. Hate that he’s hurt, but that’s football. The others are just going to have to step up.

By FalconFever

September 12, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

After watching the slow footed BC QB run for several first downs last weekend, complete a tremendous number of 5rd down conversions, and just generally look much more composed than the Tech offense…I am still amazed Tech won that game.

If they play flat, miss more assignment blocks than they make, and turn the ball over three times in this game - it will be a landslide victory whichever VaTech QB plays.

That was an absolute mess last week at BC. Even the BC team has struggled this week trying to figure out how they lost that game. Two of Tech’s three decent plays were busted plays that Nesbitt wasn’t contained on. I love Tech but the Tech fanbase that seems to believe this is a great team simply is not very knowledgable about the sport. Currently, we are very weak offensively with missed blocks all over the place!!! Go back and watch the video from BC where the Tech coaches twice yelled at G.Smith for missed assignments and on the third the coaches acutally came out on the field and yanked him off! Currently, Tech is a 7-5 team at best and a 4-8 team at worst.

By Frank

September 12, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

If I need a good laugh I might tune in to this game. Have there ever been more turnovers in a football game than points? This could be history.

By NYJacket

September 12, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

FalconFever,

You sure have a high opinion of yourself.

Were you at the BC game? Did you see the “don’t quit” in the eyes of the Tech players?

This group of players believe in themselves - and that is huge.

I have followed Tech football for over 40 years as a spectator and player.

This Tech team is young and they will make mistakes; but, they will not give up.

These guys are talented, tough and well conditioned. And, they are well led by a great coaching staff.

Beamer had a good reason to muzzel his QB’s and tell his team they had to get ready for Georgia Tech.

If the Paul Johnson offense clicks, Beamer will not stop it. And, the defense that will be in Lane stadium tomorrow will be tougher than any Tech defense he has ever faced.

Georgia Tech will have to play well to win in B’burg because the VA Tech team is also talented and fast. And, like Georgia Tech, they also believe in their ability to win.

The crowd noise is a factor but not as big a factor as it is in LSU’s Tiger Stadium.

Go Jackets

By NYJacket

September 12, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

SEC

We will show up in Athens in November.

Be ready.

By GOTECH610

September 12, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Voice of reason, back up why you think we lose. I don’t see it. I think GT takes this one.

FalconFever,

You should know that a win is a win. An ugly win is better than a pretty loss. Moron. Look we won that game, it was a game we weren’t supposed if you don’t like the way we did it, take your comments elsewhere.

GT 28 VT 14

By GT45

September 12, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

SEC, Does anything in my post say anything about hurting my feelings? We take our shots from idiots like you over here all the time. The best news of the day is you won’t post here anymore! There is nothing in you post worth reading.FF, a W is a W. Everyone in the free world picked Tech to be 1-1, right now. Again, we know we’re not great, yet, but you are missing the big picture. But you won’t ever get it, so I won’t explain it to you. Frank, if I need a good laugh, I’ll look at a picture of your girlfriend! We may not win tomorrow, but I promise we’ll fight to the end! Go Jackets-

By RAMBLE ON!!!

September 12, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

I agree with Richard, Burnett has a huge game.

Anyone who has come down with “Falconfeaver” clearly can’t be thinking right.

By CarolinaJacket

September 12, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

If the D keeps playing the way they have they can keep us in a lot of games. And this is with two linebackers out the guy who was supposed to be the best corner off the team. Keep hitting them boys.

By The Truth

September 12, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

Geez, to hear you people tell it Tech beat the New England Patriots this past Saturday, not BC. Yes it was an upset. NO that does not mean Georgia Tech has arrived or that they will win the ACC this year. It was a disgustingly ugly game. Boston College is breaking in a new quarterback and is simply not that good right now. Tech has its own problems in sustaining drives and holding on to the football. Tech has a long long way to go and an increasingly difficult schedule as the season progresses. Virginia Tech is struggling offensively but they will give you all you can handle on defense.

I have seen you Tech people get gitty with joy after an early season win too many times not to speak up this time around. Remember last year when you thought you had beaten a national powerhouse at Notre Dame? How did that work out? It is a long season. You folks need to settle down.

By Tech Fan in UGA Country

September 12, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

Larry, Out of curiosity, what were the results of your over / unders last week?

By Wishful Thinking

September 12, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

The Truth - Tech has a new coach, new system and plays mainly frosh and sophs.They did not only break a new QB. The win at BC was huge but we have a long way to go.

By yellowblood

September 12, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

I wanted to remind everybody that there will be a Tickle Pile after the VT game on the VT military parade ground. All students and alumni are invited plus we will have an opportunity to check the VT guys that have been invited. See you there.

By GM

September 12, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this

What exactly is a tickle pile anyway?

By jabster

September 12, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

Tickle Pile: http://i12.tinypic.com/4vskpl5.jpg

By King of Sandy Springs

September 13, 2008 1:53 AM | Link to this

inveniojacket, Speak for yourself. Tech fans are supposed to take “until then expect more losses to UGA.” as a compliment? Screw SEC. BTW, do you have any idea what “homer” means? It’s not “homo” bashing.

As for the actual blog, I think our D is hungry for this game, big time. Also, I think our O will be a little bit better this week. It’s only going to get better as the season rolls along. And by better in this O, I mean 1 or 2 more BIG (TD) plays and more ball control. I hope Bay Bay can play, I’d love to see Macho get pancaked.

By DAWGHATER

September 13, 2008 4:31 AM | Link to this

GO GAMECOCKS! The DAWGS suck and will probably win. However, after this week, they get cooked by ASU, LSU, BAMA, FL, TN and AUBURN. I am going to love watching the redneck dawgs drop from the polls like a rock.

By Rufus Smith

September 16, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

THE GEORGIA TECH COACH IS CORRECT. IF THE TV ANNOUNCERS WERE SO COTTON-PICKING SMART, THEY SHOULD BE COACHING!!!!

I SEE THIS OCCURRING IN NEARLY ALL TV GAMES, AND ACROSS ALL SPORTS. SOME OF THEM MAY HAVE BEEN GOOD ATHLETES, BUT NOT GOOD COACHES!