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By m

October 21, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

It is not surprising that Tech is doing well. Tech always does well when we have a good coach. Unfortunately, we had the worst coach in the history of college football for the last 6 years. He had no fire in the belly and he destroyed our program for 6 long years. But now we have a GREAT coach….let me repeat…a GREAT coach. He has the fire in the belly. He plays to win. He knows what he is doing. So don’t be surprised when we do well. Be MAD AS HELLE that our program was allowed to be destroyed for 6 long years by the worst coach in history. Thank God for Paul Johnson…and Thank God and Greyhound that Gailey is gone FOREVER!!

By Dr. Jacket

October 21, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

Hey Larry: How about the AJC adding videos on “Know Your Jackets”? Don’t you think it’s just a little one sided and biased that the AJC does this for thUGA but not for Tech? By the way, don’t both teams have the same number of losses?

By FLJacket

October 21, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

M - we allllll get it. You’ve made your point, enough already.

It does worry me a little about Word-Daniels, especially when our secondary (I feel) is so inexperienced.

Don’t care what Vegas says - it’s a football game, anything can happen.

I’m glad we’re home again for the next two.

GO JACKETS!

By conga man

October 21, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

Seems as if Virginia is always a great game- love the fact it is a home game for us.

I’m also worried about Word-Daniels being out, but we have to hold the faith that the others can step up and our front four can cause some pressure.

I am looking forward to this game. This team is fun to watch. I think Dwyer has a huge game.

and as far the obviously biased AJC and the ridiculous amount of coverage given to UGA, well, same old same old! Just wait until this weekend gets closer and they really start to hype the LSU game!

By jasperjacket

October 21, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

I agree with FLJacket, give it a rest M we ALL get it. CPJ is looking great, but.. he is in his 1st year here time will tell.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

October 21, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

Forget it Dr. Jacket, this fish wrapper is about objective as Mike Luckovich or Cythnia Tucker is to the GOP.

I mean come on, they even have Noshow Moreno as a Hiesman candidate still. HA!!!

By Gotcurry

October 21, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

On the topic of attendance for this week’s game, student tickets were sold out by 10am on Monday. First time this year.

GO JACKETS!!

By st simons

October 21, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

Because of the way ajc treats GT,if i was PJ i would neaver give AJC the time of the day! ajc never gives TECH respect!!!!

By Ben

October 21, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

M, You’re an idiot and I’m ashamed that you’re a fellow Tech fan considering your behaviour and lack of respect.

It also sure feels great to live in a world where everything is so perfect and peaceful so “knowing our dogs” can be front page news.

By PhotoBuzz

October 21, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

I personally think the AJC should do a “know your dawgs” straight from Athens Clarke County Jail. 10 arrests since Spring - that’s impressive.

Seriously, the AJC is a bulldog-joke. Tell your sports editor real journalists cover sides equally.

By Nate

October 21, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

I think “m” might actually be in middle school.

By Born2Buzz

October 21, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

We better have a full house Saturday. It’s homecoming folks. If you aren’t coming to the game you should be ashamed.

I expect a fired up team ready to validate their rankings.

And yes, m…you and yellowblood are now in the same boat. stop it already.

By TechCrybaby

October 21, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Dabo Swinney, Al Groh - - Why is it that we seem to be facing a team each week which is so fired up, and determined to beat Tech, for the beloved coach, and his beloved job? We did Dabo no good at Clemson, last Saturday, so let’s just go ahead and kick Groh into the dustbin of history this week.

By Msucksmyballs

October 21, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

M is a dawg trying to make us real Tech fans look like fools. give it up A-hole it’s not going to help you or your team or recruiting or anything else in any way

By inveniojacket

October 21, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

M - Even though Coach Gailey was not a good fit for Georgia Tech, he was not the worst coach in college football history. Ask Duke fans what they think of Ted Roof. Dude never won more than 1 or 2 games a year. We at least were winning 7 or 8.

MOVE ON AND FORGET GAILEY!!!

By gtggg

October 21, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Can “M” be banned from AJC postings? I’m tired of that loser Moron bashing Chan Gailey. Enough already. And not only do the comments keep coming with EVERY article, but you are so freakin stupid that you use the same Greyhound line every time. I personally think M is just some old loser who thinks he knows football and doesn’t have the intellect or creativity to come up with something better to do with his life. He’s the ultimate broken record, and gives all Tech fans, and football fans in general a bad name. M, you are not a fan, you do not represent Tech, and your comments are not welcome on here anymore. Go get a life.

By conga man

October 21, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Agreed- Gailey wasn’t the best, but we were bowling every year. Worst coach candidate, I seem to remember a dude named Lewis around here that was much worse!

By Calvin

October 21, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

On running the table, probability theory illustrates how hard it is. When probabilities can be quantified, the probability of four things happening is the product of the probabilities of each thing happening. So, say the probability of Tech winning each one of the next four games is 2/3, good odds. Then the probability of wining all four is the product of those, which is 16/81, or about 1/5. So, one game at a time is the only way to look at it. Winning the first leaves the probability of winning the next three at 8/27, and winning the next leaves the probability of winning the last two at 4/16. Of course the probabilities of winning each game may be better than 2/3, but the probability products still show how hard running the table is. (Go Jackets.)

By hedgePRUNNER

October 21, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Dont care what the spread is ,dont care if Cavs have won a few games, only know that our Jackets are getting better every game .My biggest concern is turnovers and offensive line play, once we get that taken care of we should be in a good position to win out, and that includes the game against the over rated mutts.Our defense can play with anyone in the country and our skilled players are young but showing great confidence in CPJ system.Our coach demands respect from our young squad and he has lit a fire under their arses, maybe the AJC will get on our bandwagon soon….THWG

By Fred G. Sanford

October 21, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

The “G” stands for Georgia, you big dummy!

UVA may be fired up to “save their coaches job”, but the close victory over G-W was just what the Tech doctor ordered. Coach PJ has the team focused and I feel confident they will beat UVA. The real upside for you Tech fans is look what the team has already accomplished. Seriously now, did ANY of you think you would be where you are? Just one loss and a real chance to win the ACC. Even with a total revamping of the offense and defense, and the defection of a few players and recruits, what Tech has done has to be admired.

Good luck with the rest of the year with the exception, of course, of the UGA game.

By Calvin

October 21, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Oops. Winning two leaves the probability of winning the last two at 4/9, not 4/16. (Go Jackets.)

By jabster

October 21, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

OK….

One—would y’all quit giving “m” so much attention? Yes, B—- L—— was worse.

Two—If the Cavaliers care so dang much about Groh, why don’t they keep his butt off of the hot seat early on? The Tennessee comparison continues. 1, we lose too often to them. 2, obnoxious fans. 3, they wear orange. 4, their coach seems to live on the hot seat. 5, their coach always manages to keep his job with some key wins.

All Groh needs to do now is eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Golden Corral or Ryan’s, or get training table recipes from Ralph Friedgen. Brie and chardonnay isn’t going to cut it.

Three—Ramble On: you forgot Cynthia Tucker’s pegboy, Jay Bookman. He’s so liberal he has to wear Depends to bed. But I digress…

The point remains: the AUC will never give equal time to either the GOP or GT. I wonder if Tech could introduce a technical writing program, and then expand it into sports journalism (heh heh heh…).

We all know about the liberal media. Has anyone done a study about how much of a homer a typical J-school grad is (regardless of school)?

Four—We better have a sellout. It’s freakin’ HOMECOMING, for crying out loud! Until the game sells out, there better not be one Tech fan watching the game on the tube in a 75 mile radius. Like CPJ? Want to keep him? Buy some tickets already!

By New England Jacket

October 21, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

I think the coverage balance is fine, considering how many more people are interested in UGA. It’s business, stupid. I’m getting enough GT info to keep me happy.

I’m not happy that we’re in the polls. I’d just as soon be unranked until we defeat UGA. Then, we will have earned a number.

Right now, my primary concern is UVA and their massive lines. We have to get in there and hurry that QB somehow. Until we beat UVA, we can’t think about getting props.

Go jackets. Beat UVA!

By reebok

October 21, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Tech fans - this is an important game. National TV, playing for the lead in the Coastal Division, at 3:30 on ESPNU. PEOPLE - SHOW UP AND SUPPORT THE TEAM AND FILL THE FREAKIN STADIUM!

By Bill4Denn

October 21, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

I have been impressed by our Jackets so far. Each week we seem to get better. We will have to limit the turn-overs, play tough on the defensive side of the ball, and keep the special teams play up to the high level it has been at to win on Saturday.

One game at a time. We can run the table in the ACC and set up a big game against UGA, but handle things one game at a time. I think Paul Johnson will keep the team focused and have them ready for UVA and it will be a great weekend for the Yellow Jackets!

By Calvin

October 21, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter if the stadium is full or not. At $40 a ticket, who can blame anyone for just listening on the radio? We can be sure, though, that the more success Tech has, the more the AJC writers will be harping on the size of the crowd. It happens every time.

By CarolinaJacket

October 21, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

UVA has always been tough on Tech. I remember several games in which they beat us on the last play — but we got them on a really big one. So, as has been mentioned, hold the fumbles down, get improved oline play, and get top notch play from our young linebackers and dbacks. I hope there’s a full house (if not, when will there ever be one?) and Tech puts some points on the board. Go Jackets.

By Roger Lee

October 21, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

Go HOOs!

By AtlantaNative62

October 21, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

“M” Keep the comments coming! I get a laugh everytime I see your post. Yes, it is because you are a moron….but it is still funny that someone would be THAT dedicated to Greyhound.

By KneeJerk

October 21, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

I’ll be driving up from Jupiter, FL to see the Jackets play Saturday. Looking forward to seeing a full house. What’s the good word?

By Jaded Jacket

October 21, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

I think M was in love with Gailey and then Gailey spurned M’s romantic advances and now M is getting back at the man he once loved by posting moronic jabs as form of lovers revenge.

M = Moron

By Brock

October 21, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

I read where VA plays a 3-4 D. Someone enlighten me and tell me this bodes well for us. Does this give us an edge on the option, meaning with just 3 up front we can at least get a few more yards before someone misses a block instead of getting hit behind the line. Not being sarcastic. Really want to know if this helps our offense or not.

Thanks in advance

By GT FAN PA

October 21, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

Just remember who else ran a 3-4D? We had a breakout game. Miss St. -this series always favors the home team, so I would say if the Jackets come out and relax they should take this game with no issues. I think this will be the best all around back they have faced this year. Is it me or does it seem like Peerman has been at VA forever? Looking forward to watching the game up here in Penn St country-So go Jackets-THWG!!!

By m

October 21, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

The only things that sucks worse than Chan Gailey are you losers that defended Gailey and tolerated Gailey (and even some idiots that STILL defend Gailey.) If Chan was still here, we would not be having this great season. And Ted Roof, a real Tech man, beat the living helle out of Chan Gailey in 2003 (do you fools remember that embarassament.) Ted took a dismal team and made them competitive even though it didn’t result in the wins he needed. But Cutcliffe inherited a team that was much better than Roof inherited. Paul Johnson didn’t inherit a better team than Gailey did. So to repeat, we now have a great coach. We used to have the worst coach in history. Thank God and Greyhound that Chan is not here to run our program into the ground EVER AGAIN. Hallleeeeedmalooooyah.

By Wrecker1

October 21, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

1. Does anybody ever play anymore b/c ther’re self-motivated?? If coaches will recruit players that are self-motivated that coach probably won’t have to worry about his job. 2.TECH’s history of covering a 10-14 point spread hasn’t been good. Maybe this year will be different. 3. UVA will be better than the 2 1A teams we’ve played at home thus far. They should also be better than when they’ve played on the road earlier this season. Regardless we’ll be in good shape Saturday. 4. Losing Word-Daniels will hurt us some but Reid is a good aggressive player. 5. The crowd will large and juiced on Saturday, the stadium will be electric, and the Jackets will be outstanding. One thing: people get there early, not at 3:45. Lastly, bashing or defending Gailey by now is useless but please don’t use the arguement he took us to a bowl every season. If there had always been as many bowls as there are now, Dodd would have gone to about 18, Pepper would have gone to 4, even Bill Curry would have gone to 2 more. Heck when Pepper was at UCLA he was going 8-3 and 9-2 and staying home.

By blackjacket

October 21, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

FRED G. SANFORD—- great un-predjudiced post. It’s great to see that not all GT/UGA fans are on the hate trip. I likewise wish the dawgs well until the last one!

By Buzzfan1936

October 21, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Fred G. Sanford Thanks for the comments. Someday soon, I would like to see both Tech & Georgia go undefeated and Ranked #1 & 2 when they meet. Then they meet again in the BCS for the National Championship. TECH WINS, OF COURSE, 21-20!!

I, too, am concerned about Word-Daniels injury, but I think CPJ and Wommack will find the solution. The Jackets will not allow the Cavs to ruin their Homecoming.

By mansup

October 21, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

UVA to possibly fire Al Groh? There is no chance…..and, if that were to happen, another school would pick up one of the best coaches around.

By GT Rich

October 21, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Going against the 3-4 should make for easier yards up the middle. With 4 LBs, it means a little more speed on the D. It might make it tougher for Nesbitt to get around the corners. Also will make those QB to A-back pitches a little more dangerous. At the end of the day, it will still be 7 guys in the box trying to get into the backfield. UVA has one of the worst run defenses in the conference. My money says Dwyer will have 150+ yards and at least 2 big runs.

By StingDoc

October 21, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

m - Get Help Immediately You have a serious Compulsive Mental Disorder with a twisted fixation on Chan Gailey which can be successfully treated with appropriate medication. I am an MD, so I know what I am talking about. Don’t you get it? No one here wants to read anymore of your ditto posts.

By ProudTechFan

October 21, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Yea gotta give Fred G. Sanford props on being a class act. Thanks my friend…

UVA should not be overlooked, even after the blasting they took against Southern Cal, and the embarrassing loss they took against Duke. They are in position to completely transform their season from the laughing stock of the ACC to the a legitimate ACC contender. I hope CPJ lets his players know that this cant happen on our field. Their win last week against UNC in overtime had to be a huge confidence builder for those guys. Its up to our team to slow down that momentum, and playing against our type of offense is exactly the formula for doing that. This offense wears down defenses, its been proven time and time again, and as soon as the defense thinks they have all the reads, CPJ throws something at the defense they havent seen and catches the defense off guard or atleast put them on their heels.

GO JACKETS!!!

By TechFan

October 21, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

I guess I am one of the few Tech fans that is not as blown away by our offense as others seem. I am VERY happy with where we are and I think CPJ is a good coach from the standpoint of intensity. But I think whether or not this offense will hold up year after year in and out of the ACC is still up for debate. It shows definite signs of being able to do so and I am hopeful that with a few years of recruiting and running it that it will turn into what CPJ thinks it can be.

But we are going to face better defenses than Clemson this year and in the future and I would really like to see the offense consistently move the ball and put points up in the high 20s or better before I fully jump on the bandwagon. I don’t claim to be a football expert so if anyone can rationally tell me why I should think differently at this point I am open to being convinced.

No matter what though we are doing WAY better than anyone thought this year and it is exciting to be at the games for the first time in a while. GO JACKETS!!

By Buzzfan1936

October 21, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

I BEAT TONY AGAIN: 8 OUT OF 10 FOR ME VS. 6 OUT OF 10 FOR TONY!! TWO WEEKS AGO, I WAS ALSO 8 FOR 10 & BEAT TONY WHO WAS ONLY 3 FOR 10!!

Last week, I disagreed with Tony and picked: Miami 24 Duke 21, UVA 21 UNC 18, MD 28 WF 21, Texas 41 MO 31, Ark 14 Ky 13. I was right on all except for Ky 21 Ark 20, a very close one.

I agreed with Tony on the rest: Dawgs over Vandy, Jackets beat Clemson, Bama defeats Ole Miss, SC upsets LSU at home, Vols hold off Miss. State in a close one. We were correct in all except LSU beat SC in another close one. [Also, Vols won big - not close.]

I think I should get Tony’s job!

By Sting Attack

October 21, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Looks like we have a better case to talk Conference Championship and National Champion than the Dawgs. They will be 6-2 and we will be 7-1 after this weekend. Maybe after their next couple of losses they will realize that it’s over. Please don’t give me that SEC crap. The SEC is a joke except for Bama & Florida and neither of them are top 5 teams. The easiest game we have had came against one of the SEC’s best defenses.

By G-Money

October 21, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

With a $4 million payout, I do not believe Gailey had to take Greyhound- maybe a G-5 tho!

By john

October 21, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Yes TechFan, you are one of a few. Have you physically been to an actual game this year? Believe me, you get a much better appreciation when seeing the team in person. I have and am very impressed.

By m

October 21, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

Techfan, do not worry about Paul Johnson’s offense. It will work and it will work beautifully. We are nowhere near running the full package of option reads and pass plays. Our QB has only run this offense 4 games IN HIS LIFE. He is good, but he is nowhere near as good as he will be when he fully learns to read the defense. The offensive line has been killing us so far but that will also improve. The future is SO BRIGHT YOU WILL HAVE TO WEAR SHADES. And look at the alternative….the piece of crap Gailey offense that wasted Calvin Johnson. Thank God we have PJ and Thank God and Greyhound that the worst coach in the history of the world is gone forever.

By 4TH down Reggie Ball

October 21, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

Tech IS BETTER OFF IF THEY FACE Georgia with a 10-1 record.* Do the math.

By Cutlass81

October 21, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Gailey wouldn’t take greyhound. He robbed us of 4 million remember. Man took a private jet out of here to my KC Chiefs probably. Been ruining them 2. :P

By Zach

October 21, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

GOD SAVE CHAN GAILEY, THE GREATEST COACH IN NCAA HISTORY!!!!

lol, get a life, man. look forwards, not backwards. bright future on the Flats.

By Trailways

October 21, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

GAILEY has the Kansas City Offense in shambles.—GT now has a real coach.

By ga_tech_92

October 21, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

Respect EVERYONE. Fear no one.

GO JACKETS!!!!

By DawgPride

October 21, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

Give ‘Em Hell, Jackets!! Beat the Cavs!! You guys are doing well. I hope you run the table in the ACC. I think we’ll win in Athens, bu it should be a great game.

By inveniojacket

October 21, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

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I’M AN IDIOT BLAH BLAH BLAH

By Jay

October 21, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

While I am impressed with the current record, I do think we are somewhat lucky to be in this position. The boston college,gardner webb, and even clemson game could have easily gone the other way. Until our offensive line starts blocking better, discussions of a conference championship should be kept to a minimum. The team overall though as a whole is improving and I believe will continue to do so under CPJ.

By RT

October 21, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

m I am with you 100% on Gailey. Gaily would have been afraid of losing to Garner-Webb and would have played Nesbitt and probably got him hurt thus likely changing the outcome of the Clemson game and eliminating us from the ACC championship hunt. PJ recognized the fact that ONLY the ACC standings matter and even a loss to G-W would not affect our ACC chances. It took guts and smarts to keep Nesbitt out of the game, something Gailey never had. I think we’ll do well against the 3-4. I was at Clemson and the whole second half it seemed like we could run 4 yards-in-a-cloud-of-dust at will. I think we’ll do even better running up the middle against UVA.

By Paddy

October 21, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Guys leave m alone…I understand he plays well with others, does his homework and is always on time for his flute lessons. Enough bashing and let the child play.

By reebok

October 21, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

I agree that the offense has not been good the last couple of games but remember that Coach PJ is using Gailey’s players. Gailey was a good recruiter, but none of the guys CPJ is working with ever planned to play in this style of offense. It is amazing the progress they have made. In 2-3 years, OMG, nobody will want to play GT. Disagree mildly with a previous post…I think BOTH Tech and UGA will be 7-1 by Saturday evening.

By GT4EVER

October 21, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

M, You make me laugh! Seriously, there are worse things than to worry about how you post on a blog….. If that’s your thing, then more power to YOU!

I find it hard to believe that this offense will take us to the promised land, but hey, I have been wrong before. I hope I am wrong this time. I like Coach Johnson, his passion has been a breath of fresh air, and I look forward to every game. A “real” chance to win in every situation. I can’t wait until he has recruited for 4 years and has the athletes to make this team GO!

To all you GT fans who think it’s OK to pull for UGAY! IT’S NOT OK. A true GT fan would like to see UGAG lose EVERY GAME! THEY SUCK and they will always SUCK!

Go Jackets and THWG!

By erik

October 21, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

Hey, here is an idea, only throw the ball on 3rd down. 2 yard run, 3 yard run, 5 yard incomplete pass. Give Nesbitt a chance to get into a groove. I think this would make or offense more productive and not so predictable. If we could gain some stability on offense we would be able to run the table in the ACC. Good luck and GO JACKETS

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

October 21, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

CPJ has GT winning without a major area of his team performing well, which I believe a great coach can do. The reason I say that is because our o-line has been so bad most of the year. There blocking has looked more like matador techniques most of the year. Wommack has done a great job with the defense, but everyone must realize that CPJ hired him, and so I ultimately give the head coach the credit for the success we have had on both sides of the ball.

I personally cannot wait to see this team when CPJ gets offensive lineman to play like he needs them to play. It is going to be a lot of fun. Actually, it already is a lot of fun.

This weekend should not be a problem. Unless we turn the ball over in our own territory numerous times, I don’t think UVA can stay close.

I am driving over 400 miles (round trip) to be there this weekend. If everyone will come out that is within a 4 hour driving range of BDS, we can fill up the 55K seats. This helps recruiting and the team on the field. Let’s support CPJ and the players with a great turnout!!

Go Jackets!!

By dagtbuzzman

October 21, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

To: M Hey I love your unbridled passion & support of PJ. However, I have to disagree with your choice of worst TECH coach of alltime. That dubious honor should bestoyed upon the infamous Bill Lewis. Lewis could not even build upon a National Championship layer that Bobby Ross left behind.

Chan had to go because his teams could never win a game when it mattered & he never beat GA . Chan is a nice guy but it’s pretty obvious it’s win first.

Don’t really know if PJ is really a nice guy. I believe he has made it clear he really doesn’t care what we think. He is a win 1st kind of guy. I am glad the fire is back @ GT.

By vegasgt

October 21, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

You also have to take into account that the third string QB “tried” to run the offense against GW and he is about as far from a CPJ prototype QB as you can get. And then last week, the starting QB was a guy who had barely run this offense before taking three weeks off.

I am very happy with where the team is currently given these challenges. I also realize that our toughest games are in front of us.

Take one game at a time and FOCUS. There is no other game than UVA this week.

I would much rather play a UGA with no more losses for several reasons; more potential for beating a higher ranked opponent, more confidence on UGA’s part (hoping they lose some focus) and just better for both teams to meet with as good a record as possible.

GO JACKETS !!!

By inveniojacket

October 21, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

I wasn’t planning on being at this game, but seeing as it is homecoming and I am a Tech grad, AND I am totally excited about what is going on down on the Flats, I changed my mind! Can’t wait for Saturday! Let’s GOOOOOO JACKETS! STING ‘EM!!!

THWG!!!

By Brewer

October 21, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

TechFan There is nothing wrong with Paul Johnson’s offense. There is a learning curve that comes with it, and we’re seeing that now when Nesbitt makes the wrong read or the offensive line struggles to block. It will work fine once everybody gets it down. CPJ’s option-spread may be the perfect offense for GT to run. We’re not going to beat big schools running the ‘Pro-Style’ because we’re never going to out recruit them. They have lots of money and loose academics for their athletes. So we need an offense that maximizes the talent we can get, punishes big defenses and keeps the other team’s offense off the field. Having said all that, the offense is a lot closer to being successful than it appears. Pay attention to the games. There have been so many plays that were one good block away from being huge. But instead, the blocker utterly failed and his man got through for the stop. Once the blocking comes around, the offensive production will soar.

If you are still weary, take the time to search YouTube for ‘GT Football 101’. There is part of the video where CPJ draws out the Flexbone and shows how it can be used as a regular I-Formation w/ 2 WRs , 1 TE, a FB and a HB. The TE is the stationary A-back, just lined up off the line of scrimmage and the HB is the A-back that went into motion. It’s is a very flexible formation, you can do tons of stuff with it, even use it as a 4 receiver set when you sent the A-backs out. Patience…

By ken sugiura

October 21, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

so, i guess everyone’s heard the greyhound line enough.

maybe we can have a contest to come up with different ways to say “thank god and greyhound.”

Thank Allah and AirTran; Thank Jesus and JetBlue, etc.

Anyway, I’ll write about it for tomorrow’s paper (a bargain at 75 cents), and hopefully have ticket numbers, but Johnson made a pretty blatant plea at the press conference today to Tech fans to fill up Boddy Dodd Stadium. He was basically saying how loud it was at Death Valley and how nice it would be for the players if they could have the same advantage and be shown that kind of love. (i’m paraphrasing. i would never stop laughing if i heard johnson use the words “show the players some love.”)

By Whaaat?

October 21, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

invenio: Wheeeee!! Just let ‘em know when you’ll be there. They’ll hold the start. After all, it’s only on the ‘U’. And to the earlier poster who said that the $40 ticket price was a good reason to stay at home, that was priceless. All you engineers have such high-paying jobs.

By Reggie Ball

October 21, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

Where can I go to get some of the free tickets for Saturday’s game? My boys and me would like to sip on a couple of double dueces down at the flats on Saturday and have some room to stretch out and not be bothered by anyone. Should be a nice peaceful place on a Saturday afternoon………

By fleming

October 21, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

I warned everyone before the season that you need to be patient with the spread option. The line blocking schemes and the quarterback reads are so much different that anything any of these players have ever ran. I have watched CPJ’s offense since the GSU days and never ever in all those years have I seen any quarterback (and he’s coached some good ones) or offensive linemen come in and play up to the capabilities of the offense the first year. The reads are the key to making the offense go and they are tough to grasp without countless repetition. That’s why you see improvement game by game and after a year in the system they finally get totally comfortable then look put. And it’s not just quarterback reads but the offensive linemen have to learn their reads and know their responsibilities depending on what the defense does. Give them time in the system before complaining about the O-Line play. Firing out and blocking like they are being taught now is totally different than how they were taught their whole careers.

By Hal

October 21, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

I think m is Kieth Oberman in disguise. He’s practicing up for next January just erases Bush and inserts Gailey. See for yourself:

It is not surprising that the country wiii be doing well is doing well. Our country always does well when we have a good president. Unfortunately, we had the worst president in the history of the USA for the last 8 years. He had no fire in the belly and he destroyed our country for 8 long years. But now we will have a GREAT president….let me repeat…a GREAT president. He has the fire in the belly. Hewill surrender to win. He knows what he is doing. So don’t be surprised when we do well. Be MAD AS HELL that our country was allowed to be destroyed for 8 long years by the worst president in history. Thank God for Obama…and Thank God and Greyhound that Bush is gone FOREVER!!

By Technically speaking

October 21, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

erik, what was that?

By Buzzfan1936

October 21, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Stewart Mandel >
COLLEGE FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS SI, has Tech ranked #15.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/stewart_mandel/10/21/power.rankings1/index.html?bcnn=yes

By CarolinaJacket

October 21, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

I am a bit concerned that Correy Earles is starting. He has dropped three passes when he was wide open and should have had big gains and/or tds (two last year, one last week). I’m not sure that he is a good blocker. I hope he proves me wrong, but I am still concerned.

By Buzzfan1936

October 21, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Stewart Mandel >
COLLEGE FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS SI, has Tech ranked #15.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/stewart_mandel/10/21/power.rankings1/index.html?bcnn=yes

By RAMBLE ON!!!

October 21, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

here’s some good reading

http://cfn.scout.com/2/803432.html

By son_sir

October 21, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

AlabamaRamblinwreck makes a good point. CPJ knows his team’s strengths and weaknesses and coaches accordingly. He adapts his coaching, shows you a pattern, then when you least expect he breaks the pattern with a surprise. It’s also refreshing to see a coach that coaches from his assessment of the situation at hand and not from a laminated play script. I guess I’m old school, but all this modern wrist reading before plays is a bit distracting and irritating………UVA is going to be tough. Forget the rankings, the ACC standings, last week, the week before that, and focus solely on the Cavs……Most of you regular posters know I played at Georgia Southern and have also always been a Tech fan. …. At the GSU-App. State game Saturday, I noticed quite a few GT hats in the crowd. CPJ is pulling some support in South Georgia. Embrace it even though some of you look down on “sidewalk alumni”. I’ve been called trash, redneck from a hick school, etc. from Tech fans on these blogs. From the empty seats in Bobby Dodd, Tech could use some sidewalk alumni. They could also use fans with the spirit to match their team’s and coaches’ intensity. I was at the 1999 GT/UGA OT game and Bobby Dodd Stadium was rocking. You have it in you. There’s no reason why it shouldn’t be that way at every home game. Especially when every game is so meaningful now.

By Buzzfan1936

October 21, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

RAMBLE ON!!! Good article.

By CW

October 21, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

Thank Ahura Mazda and AmTrak…

Thank Yahweh and Yellow Cab…

Thank Odin and Oldsmobile…

Thank Mithras and Marta…

Thank Allah and American Airlines…

By RAMBLE ON!!!

October 21, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

son_sir we don’t look down on sidewalk alumni, just UGAg’s.

By GTFAN1961

October 21, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

As all of you know, the ajc is a bulldog paper!!!! They will find SOMETHING to write about how wonderful they are!!! God, let me throw up!!!! Besides, you have to use the ajc in the dog pin to keep it clean!! I don’t care if they keep putting those thugs on the front page; have you really looked at their pics? Or mud shots, you decide!!! Yeah, how many UGA players have been arrested or dismissed this year? I can’t wait for this Saturday…GT will win yet another game in their conference & I will laugh all the way when LSU hands GA their next big loss!!! Our LSU fans are getting their voodoo dolls ready!! I am still laughing at the bama -ga game!!!! You are right… a true GT fan will never pull for UGA…NEVER!! GO JACKETS!!! Ramble on!!!

By son_sir

October 21, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

Maybe so Ramble On. One thing that is often ignored, however, is that a lot of those older UGA sidewalk alumni were once disenchanted Tech fans. Of course, most would never admit it.

By TechmaninAthens

October 21, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

I can’t stand Groh and hope we kick Virginia’s a**. We have lost games to Virginia we had won or should have won more than any team. We need some big time payback.

By THWG

October 21, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this

Regarding Ramble On’s posted article from Scout.com… It predicts that we will finish 9-3, but that our only loss from here will be UGAg. Did I miss something? I believe that would put us at 10-2, and most likely the ACC Coastal Champs. Go Jackets!!!!!

By testcher

October 21, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

Why in the “H” does that “D” Yellow Jacket pop across my screen everytime I open my computer trying to sell tickets. What is wrong with you Tech fans? Why don’t you buy tickets, hotdogs and coke go with the tickets have you tailgate lunch in the stadium and yell for the Jackets? I am sick of buzz trying to promote your tickets.

By testcher

October 21, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this

Why in the “H” does that “D” Yellow Jacket pop across my screen everytime I open my computer trying to sell tickets. What is wrong with you Tech fans? Why don’t you buy tickets, hotdogs and coke go with the tickets have your tailgate lunch in the stadium and yell for the Jackets? I am sick of buzz trying to promote your tickets.

By PJ4President

October 21, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

testcher, you feeling okay? Maybe you should lay down.

By Jack G

October 21, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this

Hal

Where have you been hideing??? Havent you heard of Jimmy Carter???

By Calvin

October 21, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

The coach want’s those 11,000 remaining seats filled for Virginia? Okay, sell them for $20 each, instead of $40, and we fill the stands, plus make nearly a quarter of a million dollars extra for the program.

By Reckbert

October 21, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this

HOW TO HELP FILL THE STADIUM and MAKE MO’ MONEY and HAVE BETTER GAMES. (1) RE-ALIGN THE ACC DIVISIONS; I suggest COASTAL (or WESTERN or SOUTHERN) Div to be MIAMI, FSU (a natural), GT, CLEM(a natural), UNC (a growing power) and DUKE (historic opponent) and ATLANTIC (or EASTERN or NORTHERN) Div to be BC, MD, UVA, VT, Wake, & NC State. (2) NO FCS (I-AA) teams on schedule; mostly more SEC opponents; more “name” opponents, mainly from the Southeast. WE DON’T NEED NO MO’ STINKIN’ CUPCAKE GAMES!!! Any comments?

By Terry

October 21, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this

Lets make lots of NOISE on Saturday!!! LOTS!!!

Watch out for Peerman.

Hopefully the O line will be much improved over the last two outings.

Go Jackets!!!!

By son_sir

October 21, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

OK folks..Here’s the deal.. I had already invited several of my family and friends over Saturday for some BBQ pork, beer, and lots of football in the form of GT/UVA on ESPNU and UGA/LSU simultaneously on two TV’s. Several of my family/friends are Dawg fans and I promised them they’d get the Dawgs in HD if they’d come. GT/UVA would be on the secondary TV since ESPNU is not in HD on my Dish Network anyway. The emails were sent today and I’ve already gotten a few affirmatives…………Then I read this on the AJC……“They’ve worked hard, they’ve played hard, they deserve to have a good crowd in there to watch them play Saturday,” Johnson said…….I couldn’t agree more…..When an old GSU Eagle asks for support, I’m willing to give it….After a brief consultation with the financial manager (AKA-Wife), the decision was made….. My family of four will be making the 130 mile trip to Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday. If you are a GT fan in the vicinity and you don’t join me, you are chicken sh!t. Join me at the steps after the band march down the hill. Let’s sing the White and Gold, the Ramblin’ Wreck, and get ready to kick some UVAss. Now, if you will pardon this sidewalk alumnus, I have an email to type and send to family and friends.

By jabster

October 21, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this

Calvin:

I know that engineers (especially IEs such as myself) can be cheap b@$+@rd$, but c’mon, pay the 40 bucks…

Besides, you could’ve bought one of the “Jackets Nest” season tix for $150…that’s less than $30 a game.

Reckbert:

We have about one additional SEC team on the sked most years here on out. We go to Missy State and Vandy next year, have a home-and-home with Ole Miss in 2010/11, host Vandy in 2012, have a H&H with Bama in 2012/14, a H&H with Auburn in 2017/18, and a H&H with South Carolina in 2021/22.

There are open dates remaining in 2012 and beyond. Other FBS OOC games include Tulane, MTSU, and Syracuse.

We have no more than one FCS team scheduled in any future year. Of course, we didn’t have more than one this year, either.

THWG:

My interpretation of that article was that we would lose one of the games we are slated to win, while still being favored to win each of those games individually. To put it another way, a coin toss is 50-50, but four coin tosses all coming up heads is 1 in 16.

By BUY TICKETS!!!

October 21, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this

I mean come on guys. Seriously. Buy some TICKETS!!! I buy season tickets every year, regardless of the home schedule, how many games I can make it too (out of town) or how bad we may look in the spring! I know most of you on here support GT and go to games, but for those of you who are still “waiting” you are PATHETIC. Honestly guys….honestly.

By Salty Dawg

October 21, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this

AJC doesn’t give Tech equal coverage because Tech doesn’t have an equal fan base. Not saying that means UGA is a better team (though that is where my allegiance lies), but they have a larger fan base in the state and even in the metro area. By the same reasoning, Ga State will not get the same coverage as UGA or Tech. AJC is a business and like any business they have to commit resources where they generate the most profit.

And congratulations on the ranking Techies. Best team you’ve had in years and a lot of that can be credited to Johnson. My guess is Tech should be the favorite to win the ACC next year. But I think you’ve got at least one and maybe two more losses coming this year. UNC is playing really good ball this year and that will be a tough game in their house. My prediction would be UNC in a close game. UGA is playing like garbage, but hopefully home field will give the Dawgs and edge to win in what will also be a close game. See you in November.

By MidnightRambler

October 21, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

I second the motion from BUY TICKETS!!! I don’t live in Atlanta or nearby, but I urge those who do to go to the game and beat the bushes to get others to go. It’s HOMECOMING for Heaven’s Sake! I’ll be watching on ESPNU and hope to see a full stadium.

Our biggest game in 1990 and since was against #1 UVA that year and the games since then have been exciting. I don’t understand why fans are not more motivated given the great start and the importance of every ACC game right now.

The biggest crowd was for Miss. State. It shows that our ancient ties to the SEC are still deep.

GO JACKETS!! BEAT THE CAVS!!

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

October 21, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

Wow Son Sir. That is awesome!!

Folks, This is an exciting time for GT football. We need some butts in seats making noise these boys. If we cannot sell out at least 3-4 games per year, it will probably be hard to keep CPJ from looking around at some point. We all want to keep him at GT for years to come, so get yourself and your families to the games.

Go Jackets!!

By MidnightRambler

October 22, 2008 1:42 AM | Link to this

THAT’S THE TRUE YELLOW JACKET SPIRIT, son_sir !!

By Tech_Grad

October 22, 2008 3:05 AM | Link to this

I think the defense will hold UVA. It all comes down to whether our offense is in synch or if Tech turns over the ball and gives UVA points. Fill the stands, Tech fans. As a Tech grad, I’ve never looked down on non-alum fans, nor do I know anyone who has. You are all welcome to cheer Tech on to victory! Grab a naked dog at the Varsity and enjoy the game!

By scottbravesfan

October 22, 2008 3:10 AM | Link to this

Does the city of Atlanta support anything? You don’t support your pro teams and you don’t support your college teams either. What a JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Ga State fan

October 22, 2008 3:11 AM | Link to this

I’m a student at State and I cheer for Tech and will until our team takes the field. There is nothing worse, however, than seeing Georgia fans show up at Tech events with UGA hats and clothing (when GA isn’t even playing). I have never understood this display of discrespect. Observing them, one can tell they crave attention. Usually it is fans who didn’t go to UGA.

By RedandBlack

October 22, 2008 3:22 AM | Link to this

Yes, I am a Georgia Fan. I wish the Tech fans luck in selling our their stadium. I will be watching the GA game because I believe in supporting the products of our state’s fine penal institutions and giving players a second (or third) chance. I don’t care for the hippocrit of a coach because he speaks to church congregations on Sunday after encouraging bad sportsmanship to his team (Floria game celebration, GA defensive players try to hurt the QB on every play). However, overall….I love them and enjoy drinking a beer while I watch the game. You can’t do that at Tech’s stadium like you can in Athens or Baton Rouge.

By BravesFan

October 22, 2008 3:31 AM | Link to this

Scottbravesfan - As a whole, no Atlantans don’t seem to support their local teams. I assume you are excluded from this assumption? I have season tickets for the Braves and the Falcons. I don’t go to Falcons games because of the fans. I think the red and black travel from Athens to attend and it seems they’ve had the alcohol flowing the entire time in between games. The language and horrible behaviour keeps me and my family away from both venues. As a native Atlantan, I do support my pro teams…and the hometown YellowJackets. Tech football doesn’t exclusively recruit in the city of Atlanta, nor are all the students and alumni from the city of Atlanta. I don’t assume all people in Athens are GA fans and act like lunatics…just as you can’t assume all Atlantans don’t support their teams.

By MiniSkirt

October 22, 2008 3:38 AM | Link to this

I love going to Tech games. There is nothing better than meeting good looking, smart guys with money. Have you seen the cars their fans drive? I actually went to Emory, so I am football neutral, but as a female I know I will be able to safely enjoy the game and pregame tailgating with respectful fans. I am glad Tech doesn’t have the SEC mentality that any kind of behaviour is tolerated simply because it is SEC football.

By Wahoooooo

October 22, 2008 3:43 AM | Link to this

UVA is going to be bringing it on Saturday. We are on a roll of 3 games straight!!!!!!! That streak will continue as we cruise on to an ACC championship. I agree with previous posts - I would think of travelling down if this game was at Georgia. At least I know I won’t be spit on or have my tires slashed simply for having a UVA window flag. Pack the joint Tech fans…the place will be empty by half time! Your homecoming will soon be a homegoing! WAAAAHOOOOOOOOOO.

By reebok

October 22, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this

To all Tech fans - 11,000 seats left for a Homecoming game against an ACC opponent when we are first in our division??? That is PATHETIC. We have to fill Bobby Dodd Saturday or we will deserve all the abuse we get from UGA fans. SHOW UP AND BE LOUD!!!!

By CarolinaJacket

October 22, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

It’s a sad day when a tough Tech team cannot sell out a homecoming game that could help determine if they win their devision or not. Fans had better support the team if they want Johnson to be competitive on the recruitment front.

By GT Who?

October 22, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

55,000 Seat high school stadium + Cannot sell out for homecoming game = Lack of possible recruits, sends a great message to the team & bunch of Bandwaggoners who rather spend more time blogging about it on there computers!! Great Job Tech fans! Its only 55,000 seats! I would be embarrassed too!

By austen

October 22, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this

I live in NC, and attended the GT away games, VT, Clemson and will also be heading to UNC. I’m doing my part and I expect those that live near Atlanta to do yours by going to the game Saturday and giving that young team support. The coach is doing his job, the team is doing their job and the fans need to do its job by backing this football team. It does not get any better than this. GOJACKETS!

By N. Ave Booster Club

October 22, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

I see the AJC now has a deal for not only the UVA game but for the Miami as well. You guys cant even get jacked-up for the Canes? The “Perfect Option” would be for its own fan base to go out and support its team.

By Bumbling Bee

October 22, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

Can we move kickoff to 11:00? There is a real football game at 3:30.

By 7straight

October 22, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

The Tech coach is having to beg fans to come to Saturday’s game and fill up their pathetic little band box—-this with a 6-1 record. What a bunch of losers.

By Brock

October 22, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

GT WHO- we fans that go to the games are embarrassed, but thanks for stating the obvious f&$ktard!