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DEL.ICIO.USClemson impressions
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thursday night was a great chance to watch Tech’s next ACC opponent: Clemson.
They say Tommy Bowden always wins the game he needs to win to avoid getting fired. Thursday’s visit to Wake Forest was supposedly another one of those do-or-die moments.
Well, it won’t be pretty around Clemson this week. The Demon Deacons won 12-7 and all but ended the Tigers’ chances of capturing the ACC’s Atlantic Division. Wake is 2-0, Clemson 1-2 in conference play.
The Tigers had negative yards of total offense well into the second quarter. They lost RB C.J. Spiller to a leg injury. They used all three of their timeouts early in the second half, leaving them with none when they needed them most.
They did play terrific red-zone defense most of the game.
But how can a team with so many offensive playmakers score 7 points? The line has a lot to do with it. Clemson has a huge line, but it’s not very effective. Only one O-lineman has started in the same spot all year. Wake Forest stuffed the run and frequently got good penetration up the middle. Did you see the sack in which Russell beat the center and the right guard?
That would seem to bode well for Vance Walker, Darryl Richard, etc.
We are bound to hear this all next week: Tech is facing a desperate team. True, the Tigers will be at home, but can they be any more desperate than they were against Wake?
There’s no question Clemson is very talented, but it seems like Tech will be catching the Tigers at a good time. You get the feeling that if the Tigers start slow the fans might vent their frustration.
Let me hear your impressions of Clemson’s performance last night.
And, do you think the Tigers’ troubles will play into Tech’s hands or not?
Comments
By TDone
October 10, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this
Fear no one.
Respect everyone.
A hurt dog always barks the loudest.
Go Jackets!!!
By GT76
October 10, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
We should be able to move the ball well against Clemson (as well or better then Wake did). We should also be able to limit Clemson.
The Michael Johnson theory comes into play….if we play up to our potential we will not lose. Death Valley can be an intimidating place. If we can stay focused and limit the turnovers and have a killer instinct we should win.
On August 1st most people would have said Clemson was a 10-14 point favorite in this game. It will be a pick-em or GT might be favored by 2-3.
Gotta take care of business tomorrow first though. No injuries, lots of players, and a 42-0 score.
By T-Bone
October 10, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
I think it will be a dog fight. We’ll be playing a team backed in a corner at their own stadium. The teams are probably pretty evenly matched. Tech has the ability to stop their run. Can Clemson pass? I don’t know, but that is the weakest part of our D.
I do know this. Getting past Clemson with a win may give the Jackets the momentum and confidence to beat everyone else on their schedule.
By Chris
October 10, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
I agree with the assessment of Clemson in that our D-line will dominate their O-line. I do worry that now that Tommy Bowden REALLY has his back against the wall, his team is going to bail him out yet again.
I just hope they don’t go with the all-purple uniforms again. We just go all cross-eyed and forget how to play football when they wear stuff that ugly.
By fleming
October 10, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this
All games worry me because you never know when the football gods will frown on you. Especially against a talented underachieving team like Clemson. They could put it all together at any time and look out whoever they are playing. Lets hope they wait another few weeks before playing up to their talent.
By Born2Buzz
October 10, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this
Climpsen was overrated from the beginning. They had all seniors on the O-Line last year and this year they start a Soph and 2 Frosh. Same thing on their D-Line. Makes you wonder what the poll voters really look at when they set the preseason rankings (or obviously as the season rolls on - see Aubarn).
Our D-Line should dominate, more so than Wake’s did.
That being said, you know Climpsen will be fired up and will be looking for a win to salvage their season. It will be a tough game but I’m confident CPJ will have the team focused and ready to roll.
Agree with T-Bone, this is the linch-pin game in our season. Win this one and we can realistically think about the ACC title.
But first, let’s take care of Gardner-Webb. I want 30 on Gardner in the 1st half and 20 on Webb in the 2nd.
By GT45
October 10, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this
Their O looked lost last night. You kept thinking they were about to put something together, then it never materialized. If we get on them early, look for their fans to be on the Bowden attack. I would look for them to be merciless-totally! If we play like we can, this could be ugly.
By John
October 10, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
All I have been hearing for weeks is how our season starts next week at Clemson. Please! They are totally awful and probably one of the worst teams in the ACC. That was brutal last night- I was cringing along with the analysts. We should beat them by no fewer then 14 points next week. I know our coach will talk them up big next week but I am not buying and we GT fans should not buy it or expect anything less then a blowut at Death Valley.
By GT
October 10, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
Tech plays right into Clemson’s weakness. Tough hard nose football with a great defensive line. Clemson saw a little bit of us in Wake with the running quarterbacks and swing passes, but we swing run too. Clemson stopped most of that and I think if their back had not gotten hurt would have beat Wake. This is the kind of game the old Tech with Gailey could count on losing, let see if we have progressed. The bet here is we beat them by 14.
By morgwreck243
October 10, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
I think Tech’s Defensive Line will be pressuring Harper and Davis all day long. I also think that Clemson will be going through the motions because they are out of the Conference race and Tommy Bowden is going to get fired. When Clemson pulls that trigger I don’t know.
By Bobby
October 10, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
You think Clemson’s purple uniforms are ugly…..uhhhhhhh have you seen what you guys wear every Saturday!!!!!! You guys look like a jar of mustard blew up and landed on the field….without a doubt the worst uniforms ever.
By weather forecast
October 10, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
clear skies next week….no thunder or lightning!
By Rob
October 10, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
Don’t sell Clemson short. This will be a difficult game for GT.
By North Ave Pimp
October 10, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
Clemson used to scare me a little. But Bowden should be fired. There offense should be way more potent. How do you not use Spiller more, has bowden never seen Florida use Harvin ???? Before he was injured he hardly touched the ball. GT should have there way next week.
By Booger
October 10, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
Bobby,
Go back to your assembly line and cut the heads off those pullets. You’re holdin’ up production.
By Jason
October 10, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this
This is still a rivalry game. Our defense should be able to shut them down but they did show good moxie in the red zone. No turnovers means a Tech win.
By GTA
October 10, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
Bobby-moron: our jerseys are white? How does it look like a jar of mustard…
By BuzzFactor
October 10, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
I don’t know if I’m still gun shy from Gailey’s losing games like this, but Clemson still scares me. They are loaded with talent, and yes the O-Line is young and struggling, but the potential to have a big home game is there for them. I do have a feeling the BooBirds could be squawking early though if our D-line inflicts some quick damage. We have got to jump on them quickly and take everyone out of the game. But first things first, we need to take care of GW with our 3rd string QB. I know it shouldn’t be an issue, but we will have some turnovers, I just hope it’s only 1 or 2. I expect to see more passing with Booker in there, but still plenty of “Dwyer the Flyer”. And if there’s any way around it, lets not burn Wrights redshirt.
THWG
By RAMBLE ON!!!
October 10, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
Put a fork in Clempson. They will not and can not prepare for our offense. I’m wondering, after we beat them by 17 points will we get any love form the pollsters?
By Buffy
October 10, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
Barak Hussein Obama never met a facist, dictator, and terrorist that he didn’t like!
By Bill Clinton
October 10, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this
BARAK HUSSEIN OBAMA never met a terrorist, facist dictator he didn’t like!
By JRoot
October 10, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this
You got dat right Buffy girl! Here Here!
By Old GT Nut
October 10, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
Well, we can all agree its over for Bowden at Clemson, and now start the debate of WHO will replace Bowden at Clemson.
My bet is on Jim Leavitt at South Florida.
As for UVA, my bet is on Bobby Johnson at Vandy to replace Al Groh. Groh has been there about 10 years and UVA is still struggling to even be competitive.
By jabster
October 10, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
Overlook NO ONE. Period.
Clemson is backed into a corner and could come out swinging. If they do, we should be prepared. If they don’t, show off for the polls.
We’re 3 of 5 the last 5 trips to 75 Degrees and Sunny Valley. Don’t let it intimidate you. Although you might want to watch out for the Big, Big Haired Lady in the Big Orange overalls carrying a big ol’ purse with an economy-size can of Raid in it. She might try to spray Buzz with it, like the last time I was there (true story—you can’t make this stuff up).
I’m not worried about the QB situation—I think that both Nesbitt and Shaw could play all day tomorrow if they wanted to…I think it’s just a CPJ mind game, plus being conservative where you can.
I think Clemson should go for the purple-out. We saw how that worked for UGA. Besides, they’ll need it to hide the bruises.
By Old GT Nut
October 10, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this
The GT front four have been looking for a nickname. How about: THE UNIT.
Tommy Bowden is Clemson’s Chan Gailey.
BTW, as many well traveled GT fans know, Clemson’s Ag Department has that dairy farm just east of campus.
So, as a reminder, here are the driving direction to the Clemson game:
By President Obama
October 10, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this
Hey Buffy,
Classy post. Just remember that I’m not the one who’s let Osama Bin Laden run wild in Pakistan for the last seven years.
By GT45
October 10, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
I agree whole heartedly. Clemson should not be taken for granted. You know Davis wants to have one last big game against a Ga team. But, from what I saw last night, they were lucky Alabama didn’t beat them worse. Let’s take care of business this weekend, then worry about it.Go Jackets-
By jabster
October 10, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
Old GT Nut:
I’m as much of an ACC homer as the rest of them, but unless B. Johnson can get a big raise going to UVA, I would have to see that as a lateral move for him.
Then again, I don’t care for UVA that much. 41-38!!!!
(For you Dawg fans watching at home, UVA is our Tennessee. We lose more than we should to them and they’re obnoxious as hell when they win. Plus they wear orange.)
By Tokyo Jacket
October 10, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
The biggest problem I see with Clemson is that they can score from anywhere on the field. If we hold on to the ball and run our offense effectively, we should be set. If we turn the ball over a lot, we could see a lot of thunder and lightning.
I think it’s now a game we “should” win, but like someone already said: “should” wins scare me as trap games. If we beat Clemson, then I totally agree, GT is officially in the running for the division crown. Or, we could win out and possibly get an at large bid….just kidding. I’m happy with 9 wins in our “transition year.” Anything after that is gravy!
By osisbs
October 10, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
I would have sworn that I was watching Nebraska last night. Abandoning the run when it is obviously working. Throwing weak passes over the middle, late. Having no clue how to call plays. Having no identity and pulling bonehead plays. Wow. Is Shawn Watson your OC also?
By CW
October 10, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
As things deteriorate at Auburn for Tommy Tubberville, I have a sneaking suspicion that his agent is whispering into Terry Don Phillips ear that Tubby would love to escape Bobby Lowder and put down roots in rural South Carolina. It would be a perfect fit: Tubby already owns lots of orange shirts Tubby has recruited Atlanta for years Tubby has hundreds of snappy come-backs to jokes about “cow colleges” and “classless rednecks”
By Not a beeliever - yet
October 10, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
Agreed that Clemson looked clueless last night. How much of that was Clemson and how much was Wake is yet to be seen.
Any idea whether Spiller’s injury will keep him out next week? That could be big. Our defense has shut down better offenses already this year. Take away one of their major weapons and they could really be hurt.
Regardless of how they’ve looked so far, Clemson will always play us tough. They still have a full stable of very talented athletes.
Much will depend on Clemson’s state of mind and attitude. It would help our cause tremendously if we can come out and smack them in the mouth quickly. If we come out strong and get up by a touchdown or more in the first quarter, they might well implode and start pointing fingers at each other. The crowd could start getting on the team and Bowden. Conversely, if we come out sluggish and turn the ball over and they grab an early lead, it could give them new life and energy.
I also agree with what has been said about our QB situation. If we were playing Clemson tomorrow, both Nesbitt and Shaw would be available for the whole game. My gut tells me that Johnson would love to get by without playing either one of them tomorrow. If you told him that we could win comfortably (by more than 20) with Booker at QB, I think Johnson would take it right now and laugh. Less film for future opponents (including Clemson) to watch.
As has been stated above, this was a game that a Tech fan would really fear with Chan Gailey as HC. Chan’s teams never had what it took to step on the neck of an opponent that was already down. Will PJ’s teams have the killer instinct?
By John
October 10, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
On paper, and at the beginning of the year, I think we all thought the Clemson game would be key. And, we should win it and there is no need to be scared. Chan is gone. We have a confident coach and a confident team - as fans, you need to get on board also. Stop worrying and be confident. I said it in week 2, we will go 11-1 and I still stick with that. I don’t care who Clemson is and what the rivalry is, we are a much, much better team. They’re not 3-3, 1-2 in the ACC for nothin! If you watched last night’s game, you realize how awful they really are. You can put lipstick on Clemson and it still will be ugly!
By CoolBreeze
October 10, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
Remember SoCal/Or. State? Remember Fla/Ole Miss? Show me “Paint the fence” against G/Webb, and then we can move on to Climpson. EVERYONE has 300 lb. linemen. ANYONE can have a good day. Please…..one at a time.
By ga_tech_92
October 10, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
Fear no one.
Respect everyone.
Their backs are against the wall, so we must bring our ‘A’ game.
Go Jackets!!!
THWG!!!!!!
By CarolinaJacket
October 10, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
TEch is looking good right now, Clemson, not so much, but to take them as a joke is very dangerous. They still have some super athletes and a few big plays, fumbles, and/or other mistakes can turn the game around in a hurry. Go in with confidence — but not over confidence.
By Voice of Reason!!
October 10, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
The only guarantee is this: GT-Clemson will be the ugliest 12:00 game in history…
By Larry Hartstein
October 10, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
I agree w/ everyone who says Clemson is still extremely dangerous b/c of speedsters like Ford and Spiller (need to keep an eye on his status). Those guys always seem like they’re one missed tackle from going the distance.
And because of the overall talent, the desperation factor and homefield, Clemson probably will still be favored against Tech. I’m guessing by 3, at the most.
By Buffy
October 10, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Hey Prsident Obama
No, your’e not, but your ilk and Clintonista let Obama bin-ladin grow and prosper during the nineties! Nice Move! I think Obama bin-Ladin’s corpse has been rottin’ away in some cave somewhere for quite some time now! I know the mass media has tried to keep their hero alive through antiAmerican false reporting
By Observer
October 10, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
We have no business talking about Clemson yet. The task at hand is to beat Gardner-Webb. Period. No one at Tech should start worrying about Clemson until 6:00pm tomorrow. Looking ahead has been the death of MANY good football teams over the years. Does anybody remember Appalachian State vs. Michigan?
Stay focused on the task at hand!
GO JACKETS! THWG!
By ga_tech_92
October 10, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
We are in good hands with Coach Johnson and the Jackets, but let’s remember VT controls the division until they loose. Either way, we need to take care of our business and let the chips fall where they may. Clemson will be no pushover. We definately need our ‘A’ game.
By Not a beeliever - yet
October 10, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
Larry,
If you are a believer in such things, Sagarin’s latest rankings would have Tech at about a 8 to 9 point favorite next week. That will shift after our SOS takes a hit tomorrow, but Clemson’s rating may also drop due to their loss to Wake.
Vegas odds makers don’t use computer rankings. They predict where the money will go. My sense is that you are right, the average bettor (and thus the Vegas odds makers) will believe that Clemson at home is better than Tech no matter what happens tomorrow. However, I’m looking for the Tech-Clemson line to be closer to a “pick’em” unless we seriously stumble tomorrow.
By High IQ vs Not too sure
October 10, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
I’m a little confused. Let me see if I have this straight…..
Grow up in Alaska eating mooseburgers, a quintessential American story..
If your name is Barack you’re a radical, unpatriotic Muslim.
Name your kids Willow, Trig and Track, you’re a maverick.
Graduate from Harvard Law School, summa cum laude, and you are unstable.
Attend 5 different small colleges before graduating, you’re well grounded.
If you spend 3 years as a brilliant community organizer, become the first black President of the Harvard Law Review, create a voter registration drive that registers 150,000 new voters, spend 12 years as a Constitutional Law professor, spend 8 years as a State Senator representing a district with over 750,000 people, become chairman of the state Senate’s Health and Human Services committee, spend 4 years in the United States Senate representing a state of 13 million people while sponsoring 131 bills and serving on the Foreign Affairs, Environment and Public Works and Veteran’s Affairs committees, you don’t have any real leadership experience.
If your total resume is: local weather girl, 4 years on the city council and 6 years as the mayor of a town with less than 7,000 people, 20 months as the governor of a state with only 650,000 people, then you’re qualified to become the country’s second highest ranking executive.
If you have been married to the same woman for 19 years while raising 2 beautiful daughters, all within Protestant churches, you’re not a real Christian.
If you cheated on your first wife with a rich heiress, and left your disfigured wife and married the heiress the next month, you’re a Christian.
If you teach responsible, age appropriate sex education, including the proper use of birth control, you are eroding the fiber of society.
If , while governor, you staunchly advocate abstinence only, with no other option in sex education in your state’s school system while your unwed teen daughter ends up pregnant, you’re very responsible.
If your wife is a Harvard graduate lawyer who gave up a position in a prestigious law firm to work for the betterment of her inner city community, then gave that up to raise a family, your family’s values don’t represent America’s.
OK, much clearer now.
By john
October 10, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
We WILL NOT be underdogs vs Clemson. We will be favored. 8-9 seems right but it probably will be 3 or something close to that.
By jabster
October 10, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
Folks—
Can you take all of the political talk over to Wooten’s blog? I would say Bookman’s due to the liberal ranting, but he’s too much of a wuss to have a blog.
Not to say there’s nothing to talk about, but this is a football blog.
By GreenJacket
October 10, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
Anything can happen is the great game of college football. Maryland beat Cal and Clemson and then lost to lowly Virginia 31-0. Clemson definately has the athletes to win but Tech has the better coaching. It will boil down to turnovers and special teams in my opinion.
By crazy4gt
October 10, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
High IQ vs Not too sure - If you’d rather your daughter have an abortion for so she wouldn’t be burdened…that’s responsible - get real. Atleast the girl is having the child.
Brlliant - give tax breaks to those under 250,000. Tax big business. Okay. Widget used to cost $10, now after business gets taxed it cost $20. So tell me how does taxing big business more help me?
By Jack G
October 10, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
I was not impressed with Tech’s play against Duke. If not for some acrobatic catches by Ba Ba and a few lucky breaks we would have lost. If we dont turn it up against Clemson—-we lose. Remember it was only 3 points at half time.
By GT
October 10, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
Tech has some pretty good athletes too. Watch the draft next year, Tech will be one of the top contributors, playerwise. That whole defensive line is schedule to go, this is what made you so mad with Gailey. He would poor mouthed but some of the greatest talent ever to play at Tech went by his watch with no particular results. Tech is a honey hole for talent simply because of where it is, doesn’t matter who is coaching. A minority student is going to be happier, get a better education and eat mom’s cooking several times a week coming to Tech. That is good for the program which doesn’t have a great deal of discipline problems with its players, good for the kids, and all those neighbors and family can come see them play.
By John
October 10, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this
Duke game was interesting, I was there. I never felt worried. That’s the funny (but nice) thing with coach Johnson. You get a real sense that eventually you will wear the other team down and pounce - which is what we did. His style of football is physical - that has been well-documented, but to me, the part that gets overlooked is the mental anguish it inloads on the opponents. That is what will win many games for us.
By BuzzFactor
October 10, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
well hopefully tomorrow we’ll start Booker and get Nesbitt and Shaw some snaps as well. Then next week we start Nesbitt and send in Shaw a series here or there to keep Nesbit fresh.
By gene
October 10, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
HOW BOWDEN “PUSS ‘N BOOT TIGERS?” CAN WE SAY, THEY’VE BEEN SKINNERED? MEEEEEEE-EEE-EE-OOO-OOO0-OOOOOOWW!!! HASN’T BOOBY JOHNSON WORN PURPLE BEFORE? BOTTOM LINE…$4MILLION BUY-OUT DOESN’T PROVIDE MUCH OF INCENTIVE TO TURN IT AROUND. Tah-Tah ‘TB’
By BuzzFactor
October 10, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
good point John. agreed
Jack G - just remember having Nesbitt back in there increases our run ability. He is the leading rusher in the conference.
By CUHerb
October 10, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
I’m a Clemson fan and can tell you that the fans and team have basically mailed-in the rest of the season. Coach Bowden will be fired and our players are gearing up for the draft or to transfer. It’s a full-blown disaster around here, a sinking ship that’s going down fast. My score prediction: Tigers 13 / Bugs 38
By gtforever
October 10, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
HI IQ
GO BLOW YOURSELF! This is a sports blog! If you want to blow Obama go do it on Bookman’s blog. If you want to vote for a true SOCIALIST, go do it somewhere else. SCUMBAG!
By Kenny Shea
October 10, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
Clemson, both the coaches and players, are completely demoralized and that’s not going away. Tech should easily rip Clemson a new one next Sat.
By Joe
October 10, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
Go Jackets
By kyle
October 10, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
Clemson is playing some horrible football. GT should play an evenly mached game then. It is not like GT is a good team.
By High IQ
October 10, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
I know it is a sports blog. Buffy is the one that started it. Talk to her (or him). The truth hurts - doesn’t it?
By old gold engineer
October 10, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
An off-topic point for consideration: if GT beats Gardner-Webb tomorrow starting Calvin Booker at quarterback, that will be our 5th win in the first 6 games using 3 different starting quarterbacks - a monumental feat in my book speaking volumes about our coaching staff and players. I believe C. Booker should follow J. Shaw’s mode of operation; hand off to Dwyer, throw to Thomas, and expand as required.
Back on topic, I love Tommy Bowden as the coach of Clemson!
By El Gato
October 10, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this
So we have a blog about a couple of bottom feeders in college football interspersed with political comments. What’s next the food network critique? You acc girls sure know how to have fun.
By StingerSplash
October 10, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
CPJ will have the Jackets ready. Make no mistake. Sure hope Tommy’s mutual funds and other investments are safe, because he’ll need them shortly. It’s become quite clear that Clemson needs a change in direction. I just hope it doesn’t happen soon.
By Hal
October 10, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
Clemson will be tough. They always get up for us. But afetr seeing them last night I think the Tech North Carolina game is going to be big. I think the Heels can handle ND and that will pump up our game with them if we TCOB.
By CPJ for President
October 10, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
No way Clemson will be disciplined enough to handle the triple option. They proved so far this season how poorly coached they are, why would we think that would change?
By Warlock's Rule
October 10, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
If you really want experience vote for Cynthia McKinney… Green Party baby. I love tickle piles that’s why I attend the North Ave Trade school!!! Go Jackets
By Buzzfan1936
October 10, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
Bobby, I like the new uniforms. They correlate with a fresh new coach, offensive schemes, and defensive excellence. I assume you are a dawgfan!
By El Gato
October 10, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
Im a pathetic, bed wetting loser. Im too ashamed to claim a team. I just come in here and talk trash, and think how clever I am to get everyone riled up. I make under $40K a year. I am pathetic.
By George P. Burdell
October 10, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this
Jack G,
Per Paul Johnson, Duke had 8 people in the box committed to stopping the run. We had one-on-one coverages all day long and they were just daring us to throw. One-on-one coverage has the potential to lead to big plays, which it did, and to short change a good coaching adjustment is way too pessimistic. Yes we were only up by 3 at the half, but the staff made adjustments to take advantage of the man coverage and it worked.
As far as Clemson goes I guess you can say they played good red zone defense, and results are all that matter, but to me it looked like Wake tried to get gimmicky down there and didn’t make the most of their opportunities. Point is, when they needed a TD with the game one the line, they got a TD and won the game. I think our offense will be able to make the necessary adjustments and score what we need to win. It may take a half, but I think this staff will get it done. Contrast that to a Gailey team who would either be ahead at the half and try to “hang on” or already be out of the game at halftime and do nothing to try and change that fact.
By 1Jacket7
October 10, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
No one is looking ahead to Clemson but us. We don’t play the game and the players don’t look on Blogs to find out our opinion so stop fretting about looking ahead. Wake Forrest is a strong disciplined Team with talent and exceptional Defense play. That is why they shut down Clemson. Clemson backed into a corner has always spelled defeat. That is what you are to due to beat them. Jump on them earlier and often and play physical all day. This game against GW is big because it is the next opportunity we have to get better. We should treat it as such. I am not sure what games some of you have been watching. But Clemson has trouble scoring not the opposite. Against formidable opponents they can’t score. They have great athletes but the secret is out. Put pressure on Harper and he will crack. Don’t and he will pick you apart. Spiller will be out. Clemson is last in the conference in rushing. We stay in our lanes and play discipline football, TECH Wins..
By Buzzfan1936
October 10, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
I agree with Observer that we need to focus on the game tomorrow. Larry needs something interesting to write about, but let’s play well with good execution, and NO INJURIES! against Gardner-Webb first. I remember 1-AA Furman embarrassing us twice. We’ll worry about Clemson on Monday.
By 1Jacket7
October 10, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this
Wow, when I played football it was about 4 qtrs. I didn’t know you had to have all of your points scored by halftime. Peoples view on successful football play is so skewed these days. We win 27-0 and a guy that probably doesn’t even go to the games is not impressed. Note to Jack G. Not supposed to impress just win. Guess what? 3-0 for the next 7 games will equal to 11-1 won’t happen that way. Our guys can score and stop people from scoring. Can’t we just get excited about Tech Football and show up on Saturday and Get Loud. Go Jackets!!!
By CPJ for President
October 10, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this
This just in… Bowden’s benching starter and preseason ACC player of the year Cullen Harper for redshirt freshmen and local fav Willy Korn. Apparently he’s more “mobile”. Sounds like another case of buck passing by Tommy B.
By Big Bumblebee
October 10, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this
Klempsen is starting freshman QB Willy Korn against us next week… just announced.
By Kenny Shea
October 10, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
Korn’s getting the nod not for the betterment of the team but so Bowden can save his job. Job security is clearly more important than team interests to Bowden, who just last night said Harper was still his guy. Totally political move by Bowden. Clemson’s stuck with this douche for a while longer. Blame the ballless administration for not firing him.
By 80Jacket
October 10, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this
I watched Korn play QB for 3 years at Byrnes High School and he is a much more mobile QB than Harper and has an arm just as strong. With the holes Clemson’s O’line showed last night Korn’s mobility will give us more fits than if Harper was hanging aroung in the pocket. That being said, we have already faced two mobile QB”s this year ande struggled against VT and handled Duke’s QB very well. This will be a test for the defense to maintain containment and not let Korn get loose for a long gain.
By Checkitout
October 10, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this
El Gato, where have you been man? I missed you, but alas and behold you have shown up and you know what? You are still STUPID.
By ProudTechFan
October 10, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this
Well I dont know anything about Korn, We had trouble with Tyrod Taylor, i imagine we will see much of the same with Korn, a mobile guy but lack of experience that can help and hurt him altogether. If we play discipline not over pursue, i think we can contain him. Clemsons running game seems almost nonexistent, which i cant understand for the life of me. I was happy to see they struggled against all the misdirection from Wake last nite. Our option should give them fits. I still think the game will be close, i and wouldnt be suprised if Clemson plays their best game of the season, to be honest they are due, and thats why this game scares me… But i know we will be ready…
GO JACKETS !!!
By mowreck
October 10, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this
You guys had better get pass GW before playing Clemson … just ask the Kentucky basketball team about last year.
By D-LINE NICKNAME
October 10, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this
new nickname for the front 4
THE SUNAMI!!!!!!!!!!!!
By gtforever
October 10, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this
I was at the Duke game. I saw a first half that could have gone either way. I also saw our offensive line get pushed into the backfield several times. They stuffed the run as well as any team has this year. Their QB missed one pass that was wide open that should have been a TD. I love the way this team is playing but,as Coach says, we have a lot of work left to become the football team we could be. I expect to lose maybe two to three more games this year. I hope I am wrong, but we still have a team that is just not up to the talent we need to have in order to play with the BIG boys…. We are headed in the right direction, but the proof remains in how Coach can recruit!
By Terry
October 10, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this
Go Jackets, beat GW!!!
We’ll start thinking about Clemson on Sunday.
By bobby is a moron
October 10, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this
haha…bobby you are an idiot. Hey i bet you loved those black jerseys down in uga when they got there butts whooped by Bama.
THWG!!!! Go JACKETS
By MidnightRambler
October 11, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this
George P. Burdell Duke sometimes had 9 in the box.
By MidnightRambler
October 11, 2008 12:49 AM | Link to this
I can’t wait until our BIG GAME in a few hours. Seriouly, these 1-AA schools can surprise you, so I hope CPJ has the team up and prepared. Remember what Heisman said at half-time: “You never know what these Cumberland players have up their sleeves.”
By The Chief
October 11, 2008 6:58 AM | Link to this
There was a Klempsun guy sitting behind us at the JAX state game. At the half, I asked him how he thought they were looking this year. He confidently predicted they were looking at an undefeated season, weak ACC, and a possible shot at the national championship. I thought at the time there’s just one thing he left out—-they have Tommy Bowden and Brad Scott and all of their excuses.
GO JACKETS! Beat GW, then wreck Klempsun!
By GT45
October 11, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
I’m still reminded of the VT game, where their big D line was in our backfield several times almost before the ball. We have not faced a D line like that in a while. Clemson’s front line looked pretty good the other night, so I’m a little concerned about their ability to disrupt plays. I know CPJ will have a plan, but we won’t need to give them any mo. Go Jackets-
By Rose Longmire
October 11, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this
I do love that Willy Korn
By AJ
October 11, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
Jaybo Shaw, the true freshman qb for GT.. doesn’t even go to GT, he goes to Georgia State (cus he wasn’t smart enough to get into GT).. is that against the rules at all?
(I know all of this because my girlfriend’s mom is a teacher at flowery branch and taught Jaybo and talks to his parents)
so in my mind, GT must be cheating with all of their recruits
By AJ
October 11, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
Jaybo Shaw, the true freshman qb for GT.. doesn’t even go to GT, he goes to Georgia State (cus he wasn’t smart enough to get into GT).. is that against the rules at all?
(I know all of this because my girlfriend’s mom is a teacher at flowery branch and taught Jaybo and talks to his parents)
so in my mind, GT must be cheating with all of their recruits
By daniel
October 12, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
i feel bad for the jackets. they have to play against clemson in willy korn’s first start. poor georgia tech. gonna get smoked. its gonna be like 2006 all over again. poor gt.