Tech

By Observer

December 26, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this

If we don’t come out with total focus in this game, we will lose to LSU. Les Miles will surely try to use the game as a springboard for next season, much the same way Nick Saban did last season with ‘Bama. He has plenty of talent to work with; all he needs to add is some motivation.

I’m a little concerned by the reports that Tech’s bowl practices have been less gruelling than during the reglar season. Hopefull, we don’t come out soft.

We should be fielding the better team Wednesday night assuming they are properly prepared.

Here’s to a 10 win season and a happy new year!

GO JACKETS! THWG!

By Tampa Wreck

December 26, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this

All those things you mention worry me, but in the end, I think it comes down to turnovers. If we take care of the ball, we win. If we put it on the ground a few times, it could get ugly. We aren’t good enough yet to overcome those kinds of mistakes against a team with the talent of LSU.

By Max Sizemore

December 26, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

LSU has some great talent, but is very undisciplined — especially on defense. That means Tech will break some big plays and probably win by a couple touchdowns, maybe more.

By TechMan91

December 26, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this

Folks, we’re about to be 3 - 0 in the big bad SEC. And how tough is that conference? Doesn’t seem all that tough to me.

SEC players are generally athletic freaks and rely on their talents to get by. In most cases that works just fine at the college level. But against the thinking man’s offense, it takes discipline. Three and out future NFLers don’t have time for that.

Bring it to them Bobby.

By IE'66

December 26, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this

Reporters should stick to reporting. Your so-called predictions are ridiculous. To think that any running back could run for over a thousand yards against the Jackets defense is silly. And what’s worse? 15 touchdowns?

Son, what in heaven do you think the score will be? 222 - 0? We beat Cumberland by that score, but I don’t think it’s likely in today’s game.

This Alem fellow may be good, but no player is sacking our quarterbacks 8 times in a game. It will not happen.

I usually follow your internet-based blogs, but this time your game prediction is all wrong.

Merry Christmas to all.

By SISSY DAWG

December 26, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

What concerns me most goes back to the last time these two teams played in the Georgia dome. The LSU band and fan support were awesome. I was sitting near the GT band and when the LSU band played you couldn’t hear our band. I believe the GT players were overwhelmed by the noise and excitement from LSU. Tech had the better team on paper, but LSU took the win quite easily. This is Bobby Dodd stadium and LSU must be taken seriously or the result will be the same.

By wreckmaniac

December 26, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

I’m just so frightened about this game. This is a big, bad 3 win SEC team and all the UGA fans are saying that our offense is just a joke and that everyone is going to figure it out and shut it down and that our team is made up of 2 and 3 star players and that we just got lucky against UGA. How can Tech possibly win this game? How did we get into such a mess ?

By IE'66

December 26, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

wreckmaniac, in my day we were more confident in our team. We didn’t cry about how good the other side was. We just beat them. Bold: this text will be bolded = this text will be boldedShape up and be confident. Bold: this text will be bolded = this text will be bolded

By IE'66

December 26, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

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By Born2Buzz

December 26, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

No concerns what so ever. The players are healthy and we have Paul Johnson as our coach. 48-10. Mark it down.

Sissy, the last time LSU played Tech in the Dome George Godsey tore up his knee in the first quarter. The loss had nothing to do with bands and fans. I’ll be at the game and sitting in the LSU section. Their fans are not too fired up about this game and they are selling tickets ASAP. Tech folk, even the sidewalk lot, show up loud and make the Georgia Dome the home field advantage it should be.

By Malone

December 27, 2008 4:00 AM | Link to this

Unless Tech comes out really flat, and LSU comes out super-fired up, I can’t see us winning by less than 17.

Remember, they only beat Tulane and Troy the second half of their season, and they had to rally to beat Troy.

By GermanJacket

December 27, 2008 4:49 AM | Link to this

IE’66, wreckmaniac’s post was S-A-R-C-A-S-M…. Oh PLEASE don’t throw me into the briar patch… How could we POSSIBLY win against ANOTHER big bad SEC team? CPJ will have his team prepared. As long as we hold onto the ball, it’ll be Tech in a rout.

By Tokyo jacket

December 27, 2008 5:54 AM | Link to this

I think LSU probably has about 20% more athletic ability than we do up and down the roster. I think about 1/3 of their team will play pro football. And I think GT SHOULD beat LSU; not because of talent, not because of skill, but because of coaching and want-to. If either of those fails, we don’t have the athletic prowess to make up for a flat game.

But, I saw too much Gailey football. I have to remember that CPJ is on the flats now. I don’t think Tech will come out flat in the next year.

By hop

December 27, 2008 7:07 AM | Link to this

i love all of these comments from a very recent tech team that has been very poor for a long time.

yes, you guys go ahead look beyond this LSU squad that was a national championship team in’07.

by the way, this ” over typed SEC has won two of the last three national championships and they will when this year as well.

yea, there are really overhyped!

enjoy your first win in 8 years , we will be back when was the last time the acc won a national championship, ole i forget you did win in basketball this year.

By Carolina Jacket

December 27, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

I just hope the team is not as over-confident as these fans seem to be. LSU has great football tradition and some great players. I would advise all not to take them too lightly. They need this win to salvage at least something out of a poor season.

By Ernie

December 27, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Fellow Techsters,

We have never fared well playing the Bengal Tigers. I harken back to ther Joe Auer dropped pass that would have sealed a victory in the early 60s to the bowl game a few years back.

Like the uga dawgs, to beat the Tigers, you must cut their heads off to kill them - just like a water mocassin.

Ernie

By ??

December 27, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

LSU is NOT to be under-rated, especially in this game. They have proven many times in the past their ability to play strong in bowl games (witness the Peach Bowl from ‘00 when they rendered Tech scoreless in the 2nd half to win 28-14). LSU has some BIG boys on their team (they grow ‘em big down in the swamp). But, if Tech sticks to its gameplan, doesn’t turn the ball over and plays 60 minutes of attentive and intelligent football we’ll be fine.

Hey “hop” … go back to school and learn how to spell. Your post (above) is senseless. Me thinks you were trying to make some sort of jab at Tech, but I’m not sure. 45-42 and (soon to be) 3-0 against the “mighty SEC” … shove it up your A$$ and sit on it for the next 11 months. Cheers.

By BCS Champs Again

December 27, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

With Jordan Jefferson given 5 weeks to run the O with the 1st team…..and some rest for the Tigers after 8 straight games (Thanks to Gustav)….the Tigers will be more than ready….as bad as the Tigers were on D…they were still 17th in the country in stopping the run. Look out….tech.

By addicted

December 27, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

What worries me about this game is simply history. Plain and simple. We should win this game on all counts, but I also thought we should have beat UVA easily, so you can never be sure.

Actually, to be fair, my one major worry is that the long layoff might disrupt our offensive rhythm. Our Defense should be improved with the layoff (thanks to injury recoveries). The other concern is the true freshman QB might turn out to be really good. He is going to get a whole 2 weeks of practice as a starting QB, and pass defense is our achilles heel, thanks to our young secondary.

By Calvin

December 27, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

It was at the end of the game that Godsey tore up his knee. But our defensive coordinator was just watching in the stands, already having defected to Maryland.

By Glenn

December 27, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

If GA Tech comes out and plays like they did against North Carolina, they lose. If they come out like they did against Miami, they win.

Don’t underestimate LSU. They have great athletes and something to prove. Les Miles is a gambler, just like Paul Johnson, so if our Defense falls asleep at the switch, they will pay the price.

On the other hand, GA tech has proved that they have learned the new offense quicker than anyone thought was possible and have some skill players who are really well suited for it. Throw in the new offensive wrinkles that the team has had a chance to install during the break, and it could be a really fun game to watch from an offensive perspective.

Defensively, I would put GA Tech’s Defensive Line against anyone else in the Country. The LB’s have really stepped up and the DB’s have really stepped up.

By Tech75

December 27, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this

I’m with Carolina Jacket.

I expect a nail-biter, but if we don’t turn theballover, I think we win.

We need to have a good defensive showing.

By bamabear

December 27, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

I hope Tech does not come out an play like they did against UNC and Gardner Webb…..cause you do not want to wake up these Tigers from their funk….just ask the Buckeyes.

By nervous

December 27, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

Very dangerous.

Aren’t we 0-3 in the Peach/CFA bowl?

I saw us lose to LSU last time.

Their rush defense rank doesn’t bother me. Our rushing attack is different than what they’ve seen all year, but 4 weeks to prepare makes me nervous.

By Buzzerroo

December 27, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

I think they did a pretty good job in shutting down App States option O.

By CW

December 27, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

I definitely think Miles will have his team fired up and ready to play. I’m sure LSU has been working to correct some of their problems during the regular season.

I’m not too worried about Tech being flat. Coach Johnson has eased off on practice as both a reward for a great season and to allow a very limited roster to recover from a long and grueling season.

Tech should absolutely win this game, but I think it will be closer than most of the posts above. I suspect that Tech will jump out early, as they have in many games this season, and will need to fight off LSU into the 4th quarter before putting the game away.

I’ll be there with my family. Based on Tech’s ticket sales I think this will be a very loud and fired-up Tech crowd.

By ga_tech_92

December 27, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

According to scout.com, here is how recruiting over the past 5 years stacks up for LSU and GT:

year - lsu > gt 2005 - 19th > 48th 2006 - 7th > 49th 2007 - 5th > 15th 2008 - 7th > 37th 2009 - 4th > 24th

Clearly, on paper, GT has NO…and I mean NOOOOOO SHOT! They don’t play the games on paper. UGA had far superior talent from recruiting also…bigger…stronger…faster…more stars…the catch is motivation.

If our guys are hungrier, smarter, and work harder, then we can beat LSU. If our guys ‘buy into’ being ranked ahead of LSU and for even a second think that we have the better team…..then we are totally screwed. Our guys win by working harder and wanting it more than the bigger/stronger teams. If we come out soft, we will get killed. If we come out wanting it FAR MORE between the ears and in the heart, then we can win a close one.

I hope GT hasn’t let it’s ‘success’ go to it’s head. COME ON GUYS..WE ARE TRUELY THE UNDERDOGS..GET HUNGRY…GET THAT FIRE IN YOUR BELLY…DO NOT END THIS SEASON ON A DOWN NOTE…LSU WANTS TO END ON A HIGH NOTE…LSU APPEARS TO HAVE ALL THE MOTIVATION…GT…GET HUNGRIER AND PLAY HARDER AND YOU CAN WIN!!!!

GO JACKETS!!

By Cal Thomas

December 27, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Like someone else said, it comes down to turnovers. If GT doesn’t turn the ball over, they win. LSU has a lot of talent but no more than Georgia. The GT offense negates speed and athleticism by forcing a team accustomed to flying to the ball to play assignment football.

And just FYI, the triple option is simply one component of the entire GT offense. They might run that 20% of the time. Its a spread option offense that you could probably throw for a million yards in if you wanted to-in other words, this isn’t your father’s old school wishbone.

By SEC

December 27, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

It would be hilarious if GT lost taking them down a notch or two!

By T-Bone

December 27, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

I am tired of people saying that other teams will “figure out” our offense. Just because you know what another team is going to do, doesn’t mean you can stop them. Many other teams run some form of a pro-style offense—an offense that other teams see regularly—but that doesn’t mean that it can easily be stopped. The same thing isn’t said about the pass-based option offense of Fla or TTech or others.

I do think that it will be close, but GT should win if it doesn’t turn the ball over.

By Observer

December 27, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

To all those talking about the turnover problem, keep in mind that we have not had that problem for the past two games.

Against Miami, we lost one fumble on a bone-crushing, blind side hit. Against UGA, we lost no fumbles - our only turnover was an interception on the hail mary pass at the end of the first half.

Just as Paul Johnson said early in the season - as the team gets more comfortable with the offense, the turnover problem will take care of itself.

The exact same thing happened when he took over at Navy. The first year, they were a fumbling mess. The second year, they were about average on turnovers. By the third year, they were (and are) a well-oiled machine.

We need to trust our coach. History has proven that things will only get better.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

December 27, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

45-42

the record is Eight Straight

GT win empty the bench by the 4th quarter.

Dwyer 12-15 carries, 130-160 yards, 2 TD’s. He doesn’t play the most of the 2nd half. Thomas, Jones, Cox, Nesbitt all scored at least a TD.

GT 52 LSU 27…I really don’t think LSU will score that many points, just playing it safe since we’ll be playing our 3rd and 4th stringers late.

The universe is straitening back out again, the dawg fans are pulling out “SEC 2 out of the last 3 National Championships Card”. Funny, they hate the teams who won them until they have to ride their coattails.

Now they’re pulling for UF. BHHHWWWHHAAAAAAAAAAHAAHAHHAAA!!!

Just be glad GT doesn’t field a gymnastics team…BHHHHWWWHHAHAHAHA!!!!!

And no matter what, we don’t have the real estate to field an Equestrian Team. BHWHAHAHAHAA!!!!

Now it’s time for me to go…

By CalmDownJackets

December 27, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

The nervous thread that runs through this blog concerning some historical failures is totally understandable, but irrelevant. The only “history” that matters is Coach Johnson’s at Tech. Look at two examples. Tech was 0-12 against FSU in the ACC when they played this year. On “THE PLAY”, Taylor was not thinking about that streak; just playing hardnosed football - put the helmet on the football. Second, Tech was 0-7 and counting against UGA when we went up there to play. UGA did a very good job defensing the options in the first half, leaving us 16 points down at halftime. What you cannot do against the option is “relax” as they did to open the second half. In 19 offensive plays the option resulted in 26 unanswered points in the third quarter. It’s very hard to resume “disciplined” defense once you’ve turned it loose. To this point, Tech has proven to itself that Coach’s style of football wins. They KNOW if they play focussed, they are most likely going to win. Enjoy the game. That’s why they play.

By Bob

December 27, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

Despite LSU’s horribly underachieving season, they are still one of the best teams Tech will play all year. Tech fans seem to think that they have reached some elite status where there team can just show up and win. I pray to god your team is as stupid as you are. Nothing would make my New Years better than seeing another Tech choke job in a bowl game.

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

December 27, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

I am cautiously confident about this game. Coach Johnson will not let our guys think they will win by showing up. He will remind them of the LSU recruiting pedigree, and tell them that these guys are fast, big, and deep at all positions.

With that said, my biggest concern is with our DB’s, especially since JWD is still out with the hamstring injury.

I think GT wins by 10 point if we don’t turn the ball over more than once. If we turn the ball over multiple times, all bets are off, and LSU could easily win.

Our biggest advantage is Paul Johnson vs. Les Miles. That one is a big check for GT!!

Go Jackets!!

By Malone

December 27, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Bob,

Why do you think LSU will be one of the best teams we play this year? Do they have an impressive win on their resume?

By Tampa Wreck

December 27, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

No offense Malone, but what signature wins do VT, NC, and VA have on their resumes? I seem to remember that those teams beat us. For that matter, who have we played all year that has a signature win?

I love the jackets as much as anyone, and I think we have a bright future with CPJ and this team, but anyone that thinks we are giant killers at this point is kidding themselves. We were 3 plays away from being a 6-6 team or worse. Let’s all be optimistic about our bowl, but we’re in no position to talk smack yet.

By buck b

December 27, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

Looks like UNC who THUMPED ga tech just got beat….acc is up to its ole bowl game underachievment…..LSU will destroy tech!!

By Buzzerroo

December 27, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

If I remember correctly LSU thumped OSU last year in the BCS title game…while we were getting beat out west somewhere in a “nut bowl”….that is what scares me about LSU….if they bring their A game we are in serious trouble.

By checkitout

December 27, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

Sissy Dawg & IE66, 1st the game is not played at Bobby Dodd Stadium. 2nd those figures were not predictions. 3rd, as for coming out flat, remember Gardner Webb. It can happen, but the checkout guy will be pulling and yelling for The Jackets.

By Malone

December 27, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

I remember Gardner Webb. Josh Nesbitt and Jaybo Shaw didn’t play. Calvin Booker did. Suffice to say, if Calvin Booker is taking snaps on Wednesday, Tech’s either 40 points ahead or in real trouble.

I watched UNC get beat today and they beat themselves with TO’s. They beat the spread nonetheless.

We’re three plays away from being 11-1 also.

LSU’s last home SEC win was in September against Mississippi State 34-24. Our last home SEC win was against Mississippi State 38-7 with a 2nd string QB.

I ain’t talking smack. I just think the info stacks heavily in Tech’s favor.

By Malone

December 27, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

And FSU is putting a big Beat Down on Wisconsin.

By okeefe59

December 27, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

Do I sense some overconfidense? I have watched GT FB for over 50 years and I have to tell you all that I’m never confident of a win until I hear the TECH whistle blow.Let’s just tell the team that we have this one in the bag and see what happens.IE66

By JD

December 27, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this

If we take care of the ball and execute our blocking assignments, LSU won’t stop our offense. Our defense will stop them more often than not, so we should win by 14 points.

By Texas Mess

December 27, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this

The experts are saying this will be a blowout. I disagree but think Tech will win IF TOs are limited. I heard Johnson may insert some of the run and shoot packages and that’s my concern. Will the players be able to execute w/ out turnovers? I hope its just a ploy to throw off LSU’s preparation. KISS is the name of the game this year. Next year, we can begin to run and shoot all we want.

By GTpak

December 27, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

I saw the last Chick-Fil-A bowl as well. We led 14-0 at half time, and lost 28-14. Their fans and band are loud, very loud… Their team hit hard, very hard (6 fumbles as I recall).

Also, while we were 3 plays away from being 11-1, I’ll bet we were also 3 plays away from being 6-6 (FSU, BC, GW). So let’s not get too full of ourselves.

When teams get cocky and see they are favored, that is when they tend to let their guard down and feel the game is in the bag, just like all of us felt at halftime at the last Chick-Fil-A bowl.

So fire up Jackets, stay focused, and see if you can really beat the mighty SEC three times this season. Just as one fellow pointed out, they are faster and bigger, and were higher rated recruits than you, so it is time to go out and prove the recruiting experts wrong!! And this time prove it in both halves of the game!!

Go Jackets!!!!

By Melinda

December 27, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

LSU has nothing to lose. No expectations to live up to at this point. That makes them dangerous.

I think we have the talent and the confidence to win. Doesn’t mean we can just put on the uniforms and walk out there and expect them to hand us the game.

LSU has had 4 weeks to prepare. They have something to prove about their future. Hopefully we hang onto the ball, keep them off-balance with some good play sequencing and smother them defensively.

By r u serious?

December 27, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

@buck - explain that logic to me? WVU beats UNC by 1 point on a late turnover and thus LSU will beat Tech. QED?

Also, as I type the ACC is 2-1, with Miami 1 td behind Cal early in the 2nd quarter. With a record number of teams from 1 conference eligible, we still have 5 more games after tonight before we can declare any underachievement this season.

Come back the first week in Jan and we’ll talk. I think the ACC will show pretty strongly tihs bowl season.

By Tigerfan_in_GA

December 27, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

Miles will have the Tigers ready to play Tech, but I expect a close game. Whoever shows up to play and wants to win the most should win.

By macrotech

December 28, 2008 2:44 AM | Link to this

Bob…suck it up pal. This is going to be a long year for you! 4 national championships have solidified our place among the elite- it’s the fact that we beat your pups THIS year that allows us to enjoy THIS time! Your little mighty sec can do all it wants to do….Tech has a GREAT chance of going 3-0 against it! THAT’S just icing on the cake! How the dawgs will whine in ‘09! GO TECH!!!

By wreckmaniac

December 28, 2008 3:56 AM | Link to this

If we beat LSU we should be declared NCs.

By buck b

December 28, 2008 6:16 AM | Link to this

r u serious… looks like another one of the techs patsies got beat last night…the U….get ready tech is next…. remember what happened last time you played LSU…

By bamabear

December 28, 2008 6:22 AM | Link to this

If…oops when UF wins the BCS NC this year will not that be the 3rd straight year the SEC has won the title….???

r u serious… ACC is average at best….it does not matter how many teams you send to the bowl game…its what you do when you get there…..

By serious

December 28, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

I remember what happened last time we played ugag.

I think that’s a little premature to call the whole bowl season after 4 games.

I promise to post again if your predictions are right, but you guys all though GT would lose to ugag and go 5-7 if not worse, right?

By The Big Bug

December 28, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Except for UF the SEC is at the bottom of the totem pole. The ACC has already been established as the most powerful conference.

By Congrats to GT

December 28, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to Georgia Tech football team. Buried in the AjC article about SAT scores is the news that GT is NO. 1 in the USA in SAT scores!!!! Not only are they great football players, they are the nation’s smartest!! You won’t see that in the headlines, but you will see it buried deep in the AJC article.

By TechMan91

December 28, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this

Come on Tech Family, let’s make some noise and cheer these boys on! #1 GPA; #1 on the field. That’s the way we do it. I’ll be there.

By TechMan91

December 28, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this

Let’s cheer these boys on for their #1 GPA! Only cheer if you are a Tech Grad or a family member related to a Tech Grad. If you are not then I don’t want you near MY team! There is another imposter on here acting like me but let me make my point clear. If you did not graduate from Tech you should not be granted access in the Stadium. I only want Tech Grads or their families around. I’m not a snob I just know what I want and I get what I want. Don’t worry folks, soon enough my dream will come true and all of you SIDEWALK losers will be stuck out on the streets with no way in!

By lsu4ever

December 28, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

Big Bug must be on happy pills - or maybe he’s off his pills over the holidays. If the “ACC has already been established as the most powerful conference” its interesting that the SEC and Big 12 are playing for the BCS NC. Certainly Tech will be tough at home and the Tigers will be thinking about “what could have been” had the QB situation not imploded this year but I expect this will be one smash mouth football game.

By TechMan91

December 28, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

Wow. Some idiot has coped my name and is posting nonsense again. Within an hour of mine. He was just waiting. Wow. Sad.

There is actually another Tech fan that is taking my argument to the extreme in an attempt to discredit me. I’m guessing that he’s afraid that if people listen to the challenge that I put forth to the Tech Family and that as a result he will be squeezed out of the stadium. I doubt that will happen. But I guess he’s a little worried.

I have never said that sidewalk fans be banned from attending games or should they not support the team. What I have said is that the Tech Family should take it upon themselves to buy the tickets and fill the stadium ourselves and not rely on the walkabouts to do our job for us.

Simple.

Now please await for a second post from the other TechMan that will attempt to say things like “I hate all sidewalk alumni” or “I’m a dawg and f you all” Something silly like that. My guess is that it will come within the hour. You’ll recognize it by the rather poor grammar and sentence structure. He also is prone to capitalizing random words.

I support Tech 100% and everyone else that does too. I simply want the Tech Family to step up and represent the Institute. I have faith that we will at the Dome.

Fake TechMan, now it’s your turn.

By EE

December 28, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

Tech Family First!

By TechStudentFan

December 28, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

Ernie, GT is 12-6 versus LSU all time

By The Big Bug

December 28, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this

As I said before, the SEC’s only hope is UF. lsu4ever is living in the past. He had better lay off the angel dust. The best team in the ACC (Tech)should be playing the best team in the second best conference (OU)for the NC. The SEC shouldn’t even be playing in the game. Think about it.

By Tampa Wreck

December 29, 2008 5:29 AM | Link to this

The best team in the ACC (Tech)should be playing the best team in the second best conference (OU)for the NC. The SEC shouldn’t even be playing in the game. Think about it.

I did think about it and I’m still nodding my head in disbelief. I love the jackets, but let’s come down to earth Bug.

By TechMan91

December 29, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

Here I am buddy. Do me a favor. Let me know how many of the fans wearing Tech colors at the Bowl are actual graduates from Tech. You think this game is sold out without any support from “sidewalk” fans? I understand you would like more support from the Tech families. That makes sense. Sidewalk fans will always be there though. At every stadium. In every College town. It’s just something you’ll have to live with. What you say on this blog will not change the amount of support by the fans. What the players and coaches do on the field will. Isn’t it kind of sad you’re surrounded by “sidewalk” fans every game and there is nothing you can do about it. If we keep winning that will only get worse for you. Do you not realize we live in a bandwagon city (hence the support for the hawks and falcons…two stadiums that were empty quite recently). So you’re point will fall on deaf ears buddy. And I’ll continue to be Techman part 2. Another A**hole just like you. The Saga continues….

By realwreckmaniac

December 29, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

LSU certainly may win but if Tech loses to a team with only three wins in a conference as poor as the SEC was this year, then it shows we have a lot of improvement to make. Congratulations to the AJC on doing some real reporting by analysing the SAT scores for football players. Tech certainly looked good here but the main point of the article is that football players and real students are far apart academically.

By Dave In Tampa

December 29, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this

Not very dangerous at all. This Dawg knows that you guys will win by three td’s. LSwho plain out stinks this year. Their offense looked like our defense. We all know how bad they were. Good luck tech.

Go Dawgs!

By TechMan91

December 30, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Well you got me there. Maybe I have been a bit of a snob. I appreciate all fans and hope are stadium is full no matter who is in it. I wish there were more Tech families and grads but if there’s not that’s ok. You are all welcome in my stadium! Go Jackets!

By TechMan91

December 30, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

Not sure who these TechMen91 are, but they are not the original and do not represent my opinion.

Tech Family First.

Then others…

I trust that you understand.

Thanks. THWG!!!

By Gary LeJeune

December 30, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

This LSU team underperformed this year with two incompetent co-DC’s and it took 11 games to find Jordon Jefferson, our true fresman QB. The Tigers have something to prove big time with 18 seniors who are wearing BCS Championship rings who want to go out with a W. Wait until you see JJ perform tomorrow night and light up the scoreboard. Tigers by 10.