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Today is Big

Today’s noon kickoff against Mississippi State is about as important as an early-season nonconference game can be.

First of all, it’s against the SEC and a top-notch defense.

Second, Tech wants to show its promising start is no mirage.

Third, Tech must win 7 games to be bowl-eligible because it is playing two I-AA opponents.

Finally, the off week will be a lot more pleasant if the Jackets get to 3-1.

A win is a win is a win, but aside from getting the W, I think Tech fans want to see certain things today:

Can QB Josh Nesbitt play turnover-free football?

Will DE Michael Johnson have his breakout game?

Will WR Demaryius Thomas get a chance to make plays?

Let me know what else you’ll be looking for today, and enjoy the game.

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By CarolinaJacket

September 20, 2008 7:40 AM | Link to this

If we break even in the turnover dept. and the dline puts pressure on their qback we should be ok. I hope the fans turn out in big numbers today.

By Ted Striker

September 20, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this

Is it too early to start drinking bourbon?

By GT45

September 20, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this

IT’S SATURDAY!!!! See ya’ll at the Dodd! I want to see this O break out today. I hope and believe MS is about to run into a buzz saw! Go Jackets-

By Ted Striker

September 20, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

Maybe I’ll get off the interstate first. What the hell was I thinking?

By Concerned Citizen

September 20, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

Mr. Striker, I am very concerned for your well being> Drinking and driving is no laughing matter

By GT45

September 20, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

Ted, As long as you have a place to take a leak!

By Lewis Schkolnik

September 20, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

coffee plus muffin equals accindent in britches.

By concerned Citizen

September 20, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

GT45 you can go to hell, I’m going to Texas

By Ted Striker

September 20, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

Concerned Citizen. Is that you Clifford Clavin?

By Tokyo Jacket

September 20, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

The thing I’m looking for: when will an A-back get over 100 yards.

The other thing I’m looking for: will the O-line start to move the line of scrimmage like they talked about in the spring and early fall?

By bankerdawg

September 20, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Tech has played some really good defenses so far this year in BC, Vippie Sue, and today, Miss St, so I’m not really sure how you can gauge how far along the young team is with the new “O”.

That being said, I’d like to see Dwyer get back into form with a + 100 yard day, and as you already alluded to, I’d like Nesbitt to perform without putting the ball on the ground.

It would be nice to BayBay have a big day, since he seems to be 100% committed to blocking downfield in this system. Pay him back by calling an 80 yard fly pattern or something.

I think GT wins 24-6 today. Without turnovers, it could be even more.

Also, Ted, it is NEVER too early to drink bourbon..in the fall, in the South, on game day.

By Jack G

September 20, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

I see the GT fans are in a jocular and festive mood today——That is GREAT

Bourbon is good but i prefer VO

By TheAntiMe

September 20, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

Hi everyone. I just started watching. Does anyone know if QB Josh Nesbitt is hurt?

By Bo

September 20, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

Damn!! Every Tom, Dick, and Hair on TV but no GT> That sucks!! I live in S Ga and would like to Watch GT on TV. Go Jackets!!!

By TheAntiMe

September 20, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

I just saw that Nesbitt went out with a hammy.

By brad in KY

September 20, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

Bo

If you have the internet and your ISP allows it, you can watch the GT game on espn360.com. And did I mention it’s free.

MS State running back just hurdled a Tech player. Way the heck more impressive than Knowshon’s a couple of weeks ago.

By CarolinaJacket

September 20, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Great first half — don’t let up now. M. Johnson looking pretty good as is Jones and Jaybo. Hope the let Cox run a couple in the second half.

By TheAntiMe

September 20, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Tech’s defense is doing it. Michael Johnson is like kudzu - he’s all over everything, everywhere on the field.

The offense just scored another TD, btw. Just another day at the office.

By TheAntiMe

September 20, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Techsters are racking up the points (and yards) on offense. I sure hope the Dawgs are watching and taking some notes on how it’s done for their game tonight against AZ. State.

By GotOut07

September 20, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

I don’t think I have ever seen a team do this well with this many idiotic penalties.

By Not a beeliever - yet

September 20, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

When I’m wrong, I admit it and I was REALLY wrong on this one. I was convinced that this would be a bad day for us. Boy was I off!

So, is Auburn that bad? How did THAT team hold Auburn to 3 points?

Maybe I will change my nickname to “Beecoming a beeliever.”

Impressive showing by the home team.

By Danny

September 20, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

One S.E.C. Bulldog down one to go.

By GTYJ

September 20, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

beeliever, what will it take for you to be a believer?

Do we need to hand half a hundred at clemson giving up no points with our band playing the entire second half?

Currently, there is no reason to not be one.

By reebok

September 20, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

OK, so how bad is Nesbitt’s injury?

By GTYJ

September 20, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Hamstring problems. With the week off he might be ready for Duke, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Shaw start, and us try to rest Nesbitt another week if he aint p to snuff by then.

I don’t think it is too serious though.

By bearcasey

September 22, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this

GT blasted a vaunted SEC defense using our back-up QB. I’ll take that. GO JACKETS!

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