Tech

By Black Watch Fever

October 23, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

Cavaliers defense doesn’t have the speed to stop Tech offense.

On offense Tech wil stuff Virgina run and force third string QB to pass.

I think this game will be closer to a Duke or Miss St. contest than Clemson, BC, and Va Tech.

By Not a beeliever - yet

October 23, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

Winning football teams find a way to move the ball. While our offense is predominantly based on running the ball, it is only successful against this level of competition when the defense has to respect our ability to throw the ball. The threat of a pass has to remain in their minds. I’m sure our coaches understand this. Usually a key to running against a big line is to make them move laterally. Use your speed to get outside. Use misdirection, traps, etc. to make them change directions.

I don’t worry too much about our defensive line matching up with their offensive line. Size is one thing, talent is another.

This will be a very tough game. UVA has a good coach that has turned the team around after a bumpy start. One thing that could be a key is to get to their young quarterback early and to vary our defensive looks enough to keep him guessing.

If we win this one, it will be won by our defense. We’ll need to hold their offense to less than 13. UNC held them to 7 for most of the game last week, so it can be done. We can’t give up any cheap points by offensive turnovers.

Bottom line, we’ve got the talent, the coaching and the home field advantage. We should be able to take care of business and post the “W.”

Go Jackets!!!

By Brian

October 23, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

GT has no issue Saturday…28-10!

By Tech82

October 23, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

Tech has been very successful thus far this year against 3-4 defenses. UVA will have to move their linebackers and safeties forward to stop Jonathan Dwyer on the dive and that will leave them open to a big pass play as the game progresses. UVA will also suffer from Tech being a better conditioned team. Mark my words, we will pull away from them in the fourth quarter when their defensive line gets tired of chasing down Josh Nesbitt.

Prediction: It will be reasonably close until mid way through the third quarter. After that, Tech opens things up and wins 31-10.

By m

October 23, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Virginia has a good team and they are playing as good as anyone right now. What a turnaround for them. But they are coming to the flats and all we have to offer them is a good ‘arse-whooping’. Just remember Tech fans…Gailey is gone. This is the type of game that he would lose for sure. Paul Johnson doesn’t believe in losing, and he has exorcized most of the Gailey attitude out of the team. Thank God for Paul Johnson…Thank God and Greyhound that the worst coach in the history of the world is gone forever. All Tech fans, Virginia fans, and football fans in general need to get to Bobby Dodd Stadium Saturday to watch a great football game. There is something really special happening at Tech…be a part of it. And never ever let Chan Gailey set foot on Tech property again.

By Smoot Langston

October 23, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

A real good team will beat you if you give up two or three fumbles. our offense isn’t pretty but I really like hard nose football.

By Smoot Langston

October 23, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

A real good team will beat you if you give up two or three fumbles. our offense isn’t pretty but I really like hard nose football.

By Wrecker1

October 23, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

I hope you’re right BWF but I don’t see it being that one sided, maybe somewhere in between. Virginia will be tough on defense but I can’t see them being better than B.C. or Clemson up front (front 7). Nesbitt should be better this week than last and we’re liable to hit some BIG pass plays this week. I’m going to say TECH 24 UVA 9.

By BravesFan79

October 23, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

If GT cannot beat a team that USC beat 70-0 or something like that…. then GT does not deserve to be ranked. Im not concerned about this game, GT should easily win.

By Harry Dawg

October 23, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Worried about Virginia? And you Tech thinks it has a chance against Georgia Nov 29? Our O-line is not our strength, but fact is, of 10 positions along the line of scrimmage, 3 or fewer Cavs would start for The Dawgs. And I won’t even discuss skill positions. Get ready for another beat down.

By Jack G

October 23, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

Not a beeliever-yet

Be careful what you say. Blogers on this site will be all over you and call you everything but a christian.

By GT FAN PA

October 23, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

After watching UVA play I don’t think they have the speed as some defenses we have played. They are playing good ball right now. I think Tech should be able to grind it out on them with the 3-4 defense, Dwyer should be able to reach the 2nd level a good bit on the day-Josh has to be more willing to draw them in and pitch for the big plays. I think the big plays are more likely to happen on a 3-4 defense as you draw in those LB’s. I will be at the local watering hole in Penn St. country since it is on ESPU! I think the team will be motivated enough to bring a “W” in the left column. I’m just happy this game is at the Flats. Hope to see a big crowd on T.V. Go Jackets and THWG!!

By chris S

October 23, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Your a IDIOT harry dog.. Keep your bunch of thug rat,,jail birds out of jail and you might have a team. HAHAHA get ready to head down to LSU and get your UGAY rears handed to ya by 20+ pts….

By Cremins

October 23, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Harry Dawg, Good luck in the bayou this weekend.

By GT FAN PA

October 23, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Harry Dawg-

I would be a little more concerned about the Tigers at LSU right now and not about how many would or would not get arrested at UGA?

By GT

October 23, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Harry Dawg is one of the propaganda machines that lead you to think Georgia is better than they really are. Don’t get me wrong they are very good and to the most part very nice, but there is always a Harry Dawg hanging around the blog like a bully waiting for kids to steal their lunch money. A guy who ain’t much himself but if you don’t hand it over he will get his big brother to beat you up. In the meanwhile you toss your hard earn lunch money to the punk thinking his brother is some stud. Then one day you run into this bad boy brother and he is nothing but a milk toast and it is payback time.

By Tech75

October 23, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

I’ll be there at BDS, sitting in the Premium seats.

My hunch is that we’ll scheme the 3-4 and handle it just fine.

You can have size, or you can have speed; rarely can you have both. I think speed is more difficult to handle with this offense than size.

I look for the first couple offensive series to employ Plan A; if Plan A is not immediately productive, expect a move to Plan B fairly quickly.

And to be sure - CPJ will have a Plan B, and probably Plans C and D.

My bigger concern is our pass defense.

By bhamwreck

October 23, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Tech breaks the streak this year against Georgia. Better coaching, better defense, Tech 27-21. Stafford has MJ in his face all day. Doesn’t Tech have the all time streak in the series (8 in a row)?. It will stand…. go Jackets!

By jabster

October 23, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Harry Dawg:

We worry about every game. And UGA should too.

By reebok

October 23, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Tech can only lose this game by giving it away. Turnovers will kill a team, and we sure do put the ball on the ground a lot. Our defense is awesome, special teams are improving, and our offense is high-risk/high-reward. FANS - IT IS UP TO US - NO EMPTY SEATS - SUIT UP AND SHOW UP AT THE FLATS AND LET”S GIVE OUR TEAM A REAL HOMEFIELD ADVANTAGE.

By CarolinaJacket

October 23, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

If the young dbacks can hold up w/o Word-Daniels, the defense should do enough to win the game. Just hold the funbles down bosys.

By Not a beeliever - yet

October 23, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the warning Jack G. I know that these blogs can get brutal at times. Having been educated as an engineer at GT and working as an engineer for 28 years, I’ve been trained to trust in data (evidence) and not place a lot of confidence in hope. Some would call that being a skeptic. Others would call it being a realist.

I took a lot of wood-shedding last year for expressing some negative thoughts (under a different handle). The sentiments that I got blasted for were basically votes of no-confidence in Chan Gailey. Funny what a difference a year can make.

That said, I’m becoming a believer in Coach Johnson. The thing that continues to impress me about him (and what sets him apart from Gailey) is his ability to instill energy, enthusiasm and confidence in his players. Ga Tech football is beginning to become entertaining again. I don’t ask that we win the NC, win the ACC every year, or win every game. What I do expect is to see that our team is prepared, making a visible effort, and being competitive. So far, only the game against G-W could be labeled as a disappointment when weighed against those criteria. That game has to be taken in context of the injuries that kept key players off the field.

Things continue to look positive for my alma mater. I would love nothing more than to see our team win out this year (especially a win ‘tween the hated hedges). Right now, I believe that we’re more likely to be looking at a 9-3 campaign. Going into the season, I’d have bet a sizeable chunk of my paycheck that we’d win no more than 7.

Kudos to Coach PJ and the guys on this team. They are playing a brand of football that makes this GT man proud and encouraged that even better things are in our future.

By Bill4Denn

October 23, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Our defense should handle UVA’s offense without too much difficulty. Our offense is quicker, and as has already been mentioned should offer the threat of the pass to keep the linebackers guessing.

The one weakness is the turnovers. We cannot afford to give the ball away and expect to win. These next several games will have to be played with intensity and determination to shove it up everybody’s behind.

We have better coaches, very good talent, and happen to be on a winning streak as well, which strangely enough has not been mentioned in the media.

By Steve

October 23, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

Tech has got to protect the ball this Saturday. No Fumbles, and all Tech fans and students need to get out to the game and make some noise>

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

October 23, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

To answer Larry’s question, yes, I think we can have enough big plays to win this one with ease. I do believe that UVA will do everything to shutdown the run possible, and that means we need some pass plays to work, but I think that will not be an issue. It would be nice if Correy Earls came to play this weekend.

I am a little concerned about turnovers and the loss of Jahi. Hopefully, our defensive line will be hitting the QB before he has time to take advantage of Jahi missing in the D-backfield.

I think we win 24-10.

Go Jackets.

By George Burdell

October 23, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

HAIRY DAWG—

Yes. Yes. Yes. We all know how good The University of Georgia is. Couldn’t forget with all the “G” flags flying up and down the highway. Thanks for reminding us, though. I know Coach Johnson and our boys will be scared to death by the time they take the field in Athens. Especially after you guys beat LSU and Florida by a combined score of 164 to 6.

By CarolinaJacket

October 23, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Two things I especially like about Coach are (1) the players’ conditioning and (2) his abilty to make adjustments during the game. Look at the 4th quarter scoring. That’s a good stat.

By HAHA

October 23, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Hairy Dawg-

IF UGA is concerned about LSWHO? (and you are very concerned) how in the christ do you losers expect to beat the gators after they blew the doors off of LSU worse than Bama molested the mutts? Moron.

By old gold engineer

October 23, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Larry, I didn’t expect our offense to run right through Mississippi State’s defense and we saw how that turned out. I believe Virginia will play a tough game and challenge GT. However, I think we can beat UVA as well as the rest of the teams on our schedule.
I also think FSU has an excellent shot at defeating Virginia Tech this Saturday. If we take care of our business with UVA, we’ll be in the driver’s seat to be Coastal Division champion.

By Buzzfan1936

October 23, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

This game could be a lot like the Duke game. UVA puts 9 in the box and stops the run. Then CPJ will see what they are doing and unleash the passing attack. A few completions with no turnovers and the Jackets should be off to the races!! Once the Cavs start adjusting to stop the pass, the option will start to eat up chunks of yardage. I would like to see this happen in the 1st half this time. The Homecoming crowd and loud fan support will be the 12th man and a positive factor for Tech. On the other hand, I wouldn’t be surprised to see CPJ surprise them with some early passes. I think it would work.

GO JACKETS!! STING THE CAVS!!

By Tron5000

October 23, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

Interesting piece in The (Dalton) Daily Citizen boldly predicting a GT win in Athens next month.

http://www.northwestgeorgia.com/sports/localstory295000646.html?keyword=topstory

By StingDoc

October 23, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

*Harry Dawg * said “Worried about Virginia? And you Tech thinks it has a chance against Georgia Nov 29?”

Go back to school, finish your 7th grade education, and learn to write complete, grammatical sentences before coming over to try and talk to more intelligent football fans. Then take your pathetic, redneck self back to your trailer and try unsuccessfully to make love to your cousin-wife,

TRASH-TALKING DAWGS WHO TRY TO MOCK,

WILL BE STUNG BY ME, STINGDOC!!

By NASCAR Dave

October 23, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Hey NERDS… November 29th… Ready for your BEATDOWN???

GO DAWGS!!!

By AGTFan

October 23, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

In my humble opinion, all the games are important and any team is capable of beating a superior team if the stars align.

On another note, I want to thank M for always bolding his posts. That way whenever I see an all bold post, I can skip it, since I know it won’t contain any new or interesting information.

Go Jackets!!

By gtforever

October 23, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

I don’t have the past stats on this game, but from memory I think its a toss up…. They are big on both sides of the ball, it should be interesting. If we turn the ball over, I personally think were done. But hey, stranger things have happened. I really like the way these guys are playing the whole game. Win or lose we have a bright future in store…..

Go Jackets

By Tron5000

October 23, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Hey NASCAR Dave, only an individual with a deep longing for attention would waste his time trolling an opposing team’s blog. I know you so desperately crave affection, but you can probably get one of your pooch buddies to lick your crotch for you.

Have a nice day and don’t forget to take your heartworm medication. And the flea collar is in the mail; no need to thank me.

By Buzzfan1936

October 23, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Not a beeliever - yet I was not a big fan of Gailey esp. after he wouldn’t replace Reggie Ball and apparently didn’t think beating Georgia was as important as winning ACC games. Yet, we should give credit where credit is due. He won some big games: #3 Miami, and ranked Auburn and Va. Tech, etc. He had winning records and went to bowls every year. He got some great recruits: Calvin Johnson, Tashard Choice, and the players we have now. Also, I think the ACC refs hated him and/or Tech for some reason. He lost a lot of games because of bad and close calls that went against us. Remember the Cheating Dawg who put 3rd down on their scoreboard causing Reggie Ball to throw it away to stop the clock on Tech’s drive to win the game when it was actually 4th down? Gailey was a fine man and a gentleman who had some great moments, but also made some bad decisions and had bad breaks. We should let him go in peace.

Having said that, Dan Radacovich made the right decision to replace him and made a brilliant choice in Paul Johnson. I am a BEELIEVER!

Except for the VT game, the ACC officiating seems to be much better this year. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this will continue.

By GT Rich

October 23, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

UGA’s number one concern right now should be whether or not the judicial system will grant permission for 10 of their players to travel out of state. Who would’ve guessed that a coaching staff needed to incl a parole officer?? I think the UVA players could probably start at UGA, simply because of Georgia’s legal attrition.

When their players go through airport security, I can’t help but wonder if they have to put their leg irons on the conveyor or if TSA simply wands them?

By Buzzfan1936

October 23, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

The dawgs who come on our blog, like NASCAR Dave and Harry Dawg, to spew hatred and boastful taunts show a complete lack of class. They do a disservice to their cause. I doubt that they even went to UGA or any college for that matter since the UGA grads I know don’t talk that way. They should consider the fact that both schools represent our home state and should be respected and honored. I, for one, pull for both teams to do well so that the final game will be more exciting and meaningful. I still have the same passion and want Tech to beat Georgia as much as any Tech fan, but I can still show respect. All the trash talk does is to generate more trash talk in response.

By whyucry?

October 23, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

Nascar Dave=Dawg Fan. That says it all! But I encourage you to keep runnin your mouth and setting yourself up for disappointment on Nov.29.

M, you’re crazy as f@&k but I gotta give it to you. You definitely believe in your cause more than anyone I have ever witnessed. I laugh everytime I see your post but at the same time I smile and think, damn, this guy is committed! Good for you.

Go Jackets and kick hell out of the Cavs!

By OldGold

October 23, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

Big or not, they have to play near perfect to stop the option. Bottom line.

By StingDoc

October 23, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

NASCAR Dave and Harry Dawg I know that it must cause you great distress to realize that, despite your being able to recruit Neanderthal thugs who not only couldn’t get into Tech but who have difficulty staying within the lines of their coloring books and who spend half their time in jail, GEORGIA TECH HAS MORE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THAN THE MUTTS DO!!

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

October 23, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

Good point, Whyucry?

If my candidate for president could stay on message as well as M does, then he would probably be winning hands down.

Anyway, Go Jackets!!

By StingDoc

October 23, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

I concur: NASCAR DAVE AND HARRY DAWG ARE THE SAME PERSON.

By --Orange hair on fire again

October 23, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

Virginia is 0-2 on the road this year,losing 45-10 to UCONN and 31-3 to Duke. ..Glad this game is in Atlanta.. GT will wear those big boys out.. keeping their defense on the field…JACKETS will be ready.

By Tech75

October 23, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

Does anyone have a link to a discussion of how to attack a 3-4 with a wishbone or flexbone offense?

I would think the opposing defensive coord would first simply tell his OLBs to defeat the A-back’s block and continue to slide down the line of scrimmage. If the OLB can’t beat the blocker consistently, woudn’t the DC have the OLB line up wider - which creates a 5-in-the-box or 6-in-the-box matchup issue in controlling the dive play, or alternatively, having the A-back block the OLB to the outside to create a lane for the QB keeper option?

I see a lot of opportunity here.

By Brad in KY

October 23, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this

Was anybody else totally irritated by the ESPN announcers pretty much cheering for Clemson last Saturday? And does Andre Ware know anything about football? He’s a cliche machine. Plus, he kept talking about how CPJ’s offense is a “three yards and a cloud of dust offense” and how it will struggle in third-and-long situations (first, is there any offense that thrives in those situations? Second, Tech’s offense has no trouble whatsoever producing big plays, even in the passing game). What a joke.

By tiger

October 23, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

enjoy this year, GT’s defense will suck in 2009. your DL will be destroyed by graduation. They will fall behind in many games and cannot play catch up with that pop warner offense.

By bryan

October 23, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

It’s getting a bit overused hearing the “thank God and greyhound” stuff about Gailey. He was a mediocre coach but wasn’t the worst by any stretch of the imagination. Remember Bill Lewis and his 1 win season or Pepper Rodgers last season. Steve Spurrier was QB coach that year and his contract wasn’t renewed. The administration is just as much to blame for losing seasons as the coach itself. We need to be both thankful and supportive of CPJ and the mindset that brought him here.

By Buzzfan1936

October 23, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

It was natural for ESPN to focus on Clemson because the coach just got fired. I was happy with ESPN for showing the game so that I didn’t have to go to a sports bar; therefore, the announcers didn’t bother me. Tech’s avg. rush was 4.0 yds./ carry, so “3 yds. and a cloud of dust” wasn’t too far off.

By KneeJerk

October 23, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

But we can keep our AD off the sidelines

By Bankerdawg

October 23, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

Tech fans,

As I said earlier in the week, I expect you guys to roll this weekend.

The other two teams to defend you with a 3-4 (Jax St, Miss St)lost by a combined score of 79-21 and gave up just under 800 yards of rushing offense. Not too shabby.

Also, your coach alluded to something big happening on offense in his presser, so you’ve got to feel good about that as well. Nesbitt, Dwyer, etc. are too good for what UVA has seen this year.

Plus, your D isn’t giving up many points to UVA…they just don’t have enough horses.

Tech wins 34-10.

I’m off to Baton Rouge to root on the Dawgs and eat tons of gumbo…good luck.

By ..no leadership at esso-town

October 23, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Pop Warner is ranked and 6-1….tigers are tumbling fast,decent talent with pitiful coaching.

By msim 84

October 23, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

I believe this will end up being a much closer game than we would like. Virginia has improved dramatically since the first few weeks of the season, and if their defense can contain the option as well as either Duke or Gardner Webb, then we may have problems. I just hope CPJ is prepared to move Jaybo into the QB position pretty quickly. Jaybo has demonstrated the ability to make better reads in the running game and more accurate throws in the passing game. I will feel much more comfortable if he is under center on Saturday.

Having said all that, I’m looking forward to the game, and I’m sure it’s a game we can win. For the first time in many years, I will likely attend every home game this season. Football is fun again at Georgia Tech!!!

By BETTER GAMES & ATTENDANCE

October 23, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

ACC SOUTH DIV to include MIAMI - a TOP RIVAL, not a close one FSU* - would become a CLOSE TOP RIVAL) CLEMSON (already a CLOSE TOP RIVAL) GT (that’d be us) 2 teams from state of North Carolina - not close, but closer than anyone else. This Div gives us the best chance for games of local/regional interest thus more attendance and more $$$. What do YOU think?

By Taco

October 23, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Nascar Dave! Wow I love the way you show up late to the party. Are you still p** I didn’t give you that reach around? Crawl back under your stump you overated lizard. Dawgs always dissappoint. The last time you sniffed a real title Jimmy Carter was Prez and Herschel wasn’t on suicide watch. Love you long time GI! Dawgs 12-2 and champs of the Poulan Weedeater Bowl!

By Cremins

October 23, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Thanks Bankerdawg. Don’t eat too much gumbo - you need to save some room for some gator.

By Old Gold & White

October 23, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

If Tech beats Virginia worse than the trojans 52-7 ROMP, can they jump southern CAL in the rankings?

By Bankerdawg

October 23, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

msim 84,

Seems to be that you are reading way too much into Shaw’s games at home versus Duke and Miss St, and giving Nesbitt not nearly enough credit for games @ BC, VT, and Clem and Son’s.

I’m not sure Shaw would have survived any of those games away from Bobby Dodd.

Nesbitt is your guy, I suggest you get behind him…he’s very good.

Now I’m really gone. Have a good weekend, Jackets.

By Reggie Ball

October 23, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

When is our annual trip to the Blue Carpet Bowl? Maybe we could move up this year and make it to the Emerald Nuts bowl in San Francisco? Would love to get a tickle pile started in that city…..

By Let's Vote

October 24, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

Tech fans, Georgia Tech defensive tackle Darryl Richard has been chosen as a finalist for the inaugural Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. Take time to visit www.seniorclassaward.com and vote for Darryl.

By STING TIME!!!

October 24, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

I was a little nervous at the beginning of the week b/c VA appears to have ‘righted’ the ship, and Peerman is healthy. Then I read where they run a 3-4 D….and the Jackets have had NO problems moving the ball against their previous two opponents that ran this D (Jacksonville St. & Miss.St). Particularly impressed by how well the Jackets ran the ball vs. Miss.St., and I’d like to think VA’s D is, at best, equally talented to Miss.St’s.

I think the Jackets will move the ball well, and put-up a big # on the scoreboard.

Also, I think the Jackets will be the best D VA has faced this season.

P.S.

People, don’t worry about the DBs; I believe we are about to see the same thing we saw when the LBs got hurt in game 1…that, while it sucks to have starters get injured, it will be addition by subtraction. Meaning, we’re about to realize there is more depth at the DB position (as we’ve witnessed at LB) b/c Word-Daniels is out. In fact, just like at LB (Sedric Griffin in particular), the guys stepping in this week might be better than the upper classman that’s not playing. And a post I submitted before the season started is proving to be true … that b/c the D-line is so strong, and having a D-Cord. that’s NOT married to the blitz this season, don’t be alarmed when the DBs become the surprise unit of the team. I think the Jackets have 10 INTs this season (maybe 11 ??), after getting just 5 all of last season!