Ramblin' On

By woodstockholman

January 2, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

I LOVE IT. A properly executed option attack is a beautiful thing in the face of opponents who never see it and try to emulate it with their scout team. I see big numbers in the next couple years. I love that Giff stayed on staff. This guy single handedly stole some key recruits out of the clutches of Florida, Penn State, Michigan, Georgia, Tennessee. I cant wait til the spring game to see how our young guys are faring. I wish the best to our exiting seniors. TC, hope to see you on Sundays… Go Jackets

By Crazy Robert

January 2, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this

It’s amazing. UGA fans are like illegal aliens. They do the jobs TECH fans don’t choose to do!

By yellowblood

January 2, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

I could care less about the staff. I just want a happy team so that we can once again have a winning attitude. Tickle Piles are so much more fun when everyone is HAPPY and GAY!!!

By RamblinFan

January 2, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

I love the way Nesbitt runs the ball, but if he doesn’t learn how to throw the ball, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Calvin Booker play quarterback. He isn’t quite the runner Nesbitt is but I think he is mobile enough to run the option (as long as he isn’t afraid to get hit) and he can throw the ball pretty well. I’m excited to see Dwyer and Jones as a dynamic duo and I definitely think Donley should be moved to cornerback (if he has the speed to keep up with receivers) or safety if he doesn’t.

By WillieD

January 2, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this

The big difference between this staff and Gaileys is Johnsons intimate knowlege of his guys from the past, plus the assurance from his contacts that the three holdovers can and will produce. Chan, on the other hand, had scant knowledge about ANY college coaches, and had to rely on ancient contacts and D. Braine for his early staff - most of whom knew nothing about him or his system.

This is an excellent staff, which looks as if it wants to build a real dynasty here, rather than taking the position as just a spot to work. As such, I look for them to hit the ground running in recruiting and working their position players.

I am especially pleased with our Defensive staff - notably our DB Coach, Charles Kelly. This has been the most obvious weakness in our recent defense, Tenuta`s reputation not withstanding.

And, I think as things start coming together in the spring, our current squad will grow to appreciate and enjoy the new system and their coaches. And most will be glad they didn`t consider/initiate a transfer - as has been rumored.

By BartBuzz

January 2, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this

Given Paul Johnson’s reputation AND success, I trust his picks. The best outcome of the 2007 season is Chan Gailey leaving. Now we have a real college head coach who knows how to motivate young men. I can’t wait for spring practice. Whatever happens next year will be an overdue and welcome change! Good luck Coach Johnson and GO TECH!

By Yellow Jacket 56

January 2, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this

I like the staff. Having a good number of young coaches is great. We need guys with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. I thought Gailey was the biggest problem but after the bowl game it seems obvious we needed more changes among our coaching staff. I hope ALL the players will stay on and give this new staff a chance before they jump ship because of a philosophy change on offense.

By Wedontbrakeforbulldogs

January 3, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this

Nice, concise rundown of the new staff. Along with most of the fans, I am optimistic about next year, and excited to see the new team and system in play. Realistically, though, we should not expect miracles the first year or two (or 3?) even if the cupboard isn’t bare. I think we can (and should) expect to see a team that plays hard hard hard with intensity while displaying the discipline and preparation of a well-coached team. We may not make a top tier bowl next season, but I”m fairly sure we will see some great efforts on the Flats, with ACC titles in the future.

By John

January 3, 2008 1:04 AM | Link to this

Good luck with the gimmick offence folks. What works at places like Navy and Hawaii isn’t foolproof against elite teams.

By Tokyo jacket

January 3, 2008 1:37 AM | Link to this

Great run through the coaches. Good journalism. Chris, how come you’re just a blogger and some of these other no talent a$$-clowns at the AJC are actually considered “journalists”?

By Tokyo jacket

January 3, 2008 1:39 AM | Link to this

Great run through the coaches. Good journalism. Chris, how come you’re just a blogger and some of these other no talent a$$-clowns at the AJC are actually considered “journalists”?

By Tokyo jacket

January 3, 2008 1:47 AM | Link to this

Hey John, it sure as heck seemed to work against Oklahoma tonight! It seems to me that Oregon does okay with an option attack. Oh, how did UF do against UGA last year with that option they run? Or how many points did UF average this year running an option attack? How did App St do running an option attack?

By Tokyo jacket

January 3, 2008 1:54 AM | Link to this

By the way, WEDONTBRAKE, I do expect good things. Strong discipline and a constant level of work ethic would have enhanced Tech’s season this year. Maybe we wouldn’t have lost to UMD or UVA. Maybe running an option would have helped us get around BCs huge D-line. I don’t know.

But, the one thing I can say is if everyone on the team is motivated and plays hard, you’ll have a fighting shot against everyone that’s better than your and almost a lock to beat someone who’s not as good.

How many years now have we beaten a ranked team? Isn’t it like 15 years running? But, in the same time span we’ve also lost to an unranked team every year. I would consider it a HUGE success this year, regardless of overall record, if we didn’t lose to a single team that was unranked. That would be HUGE!

By surfrider

January 3, 2008 2:27 AM | Link to this

This staff sounds fantastic. Not only does it cover the option but also any potential passing game. I’m intrigued with the guys not only from Ga. but the ones that have experience in New Mexico, California and Hawaii. Tech had made some good connections into California and ILL. late in the O’leary regime..Wilkinson, Parker, Urovich, etc…Texas Gailey had made some inroads. But also this staff looks strong in Ga. where we have not been strong until last year. I also like this new approach to only three starters per coach. Finally this spread s tuff is not that new. When Tech won with Shawn Jones in 1990 the word is Tom Osborne thought with Jones and FSU’s Charlie Ward that the era of the mobile QB was here to stay and Nebraska adjusted their offense. We had Joe Hamilton (Nebraska recruited Hamilton) but we lost that formula. I think Reggie Ball would have done better under Johnson’s scheme.

By Hal

January 3, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this

I don’t know how many of you saw WV trash OK last night but if we can get speed like that somewhere coupled with CPJ offense it would be something to see.

By Theedge

January 3, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this

I am glad he had sense enough to keep Giff around he has been key to the improved recruiting. Now they just have to get it through to these kids that they will throw the ball. Paul Johnson in an interview even before being hired at Tech stated that if he coached in a BCS Conference he would incorporate more passing into the attack (See WV, OR, IL). Both Nesbitt and Booker have the run/throw ability to pull off that type of offense. Techs recievers have always blocked well. It looks promising we will see in the spring.

By NYJACKET

January 3, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

One thing is for sure - it will be difficult to defense Tech’s option attack next year. The defense will have to play balanced. And, with the speed that Tech has in the present running backs, it will be exciting to see them in the open field. For those who are worried about scoring points through the air, revisit last nights WVA vs OK game.

By WFC

January 3, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

I’m looking forward to 2008 and beyond. I believe that Paul Johnson is smart enough to adjust his offense to the talent he has. The triple option based offense has its drawbacks but it also is a great equalizer when there is a talent differential and you have only one week to prepare for it. It’s possible to pass out of an option offense—— Steve Raible, Tinker Owens, Ozzie Newsome… just to name a few. It’s also possible to “coach-up” a running QB to be a decent passer… i.e.- Pat White at WVU. And there are 10 Pat White’s for every one “NFL prototypes” Matt Stafford. Unless GT introduces majors like “consumer economics,” this is the way to go.

By braveswin

January 3, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Coach Johnson is a fine hire and I have no doubt that he will have success on the offensive side of the ball.But championships are won with defense.Is Wommack the real deal or just an afterthought to fill a position on a staff?His pedigree is a little lacking ie UNLV and S Car and Mo.

By Max

January 3, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

I hope nesbitt is the qb and dwyer is the rb next year

By BlueandWhite

January 3, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

The TO rules!

It may not happen this year but give PJ the time to recruit his guys and watch how effective GT will be running the ball and controlling the clock. Can’t wait to see GT ram it down ‘we shoulda been in the NC game’ UGAy.

Hey doggie fans remember how Georgia Southern ran this offense tween the bushes in 04 against VanGoober`s defense for 28 pts and almost 300 yards?

Gimmick offense my buttocks.

Hide and watch doggie fans.

Go Jackets! Go Eagles!

By m

January 3, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

Let us all take a moment and thank God that they GAILEY NIGHTMARE is over. The worst coach in the history of college football and the worst mistake in the history of Tech is GONE!! Halleeeeeloooyah!!! Dave Braine should rot in helle for hiring Gailey in the first place; and especially for renewing the Gailey failure’s contract. I repeat…THANK GOD that he worst coach in the history of college football IS GONE!!!

By July Jones

January 3, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

Can anyone elaborate on Johnson’s offense? Is the double option, triple option, spread option, read option or some variation?

I haven’t watched much of Navy in the last few years.

By 08 Sugarbowl Beatdown

January 3, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Same crap new day….YAWWWWWNN

By michaelgee

January 3, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

When will the 3rd digit be added to the scoreboard at Bobby Dodd?

I’m from Statesboro and I know many of these coaches. Paul Johnson just laid the future for the Jackets with a juggernaut staff.

Giff, PJ, Bohannon and Sewak were all LOVED by their players. That haoppens when you win often and win BiG! The GSU players poured out their hearts playing for these guys, it will just get better fast in the flats.

Congrats to Tech for a very haoppy future!

Congrats to the Tech Fans who have waited so long to see offensive fire power, it is yours!

Paul Johnson, you are an amazing LEADER…

By Ramblin Wrecker

January 3, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Paul Johnson’s offense at Navy was the triple option.

By John

January 3, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

Your kidding right Tokyo? Johnson runs a version of the triple option not the spread. The spread isn’t a gimmick offence, it has credible run and pass threats. Florida and WVU are two dimensional they throw and run be design the triple option isn’t designed to throw the ball around.

Way to go Tech fans that managed to confuse the triple option with the spread. They aren’t the same thing.

By July Jones

January 3, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Thanks. Seems like this would be a good system for Tech. Bennet wasn’t the quarterback to run the type of pass oriented, pro style offense that CG seem to want to run. Neither was Reggie Ball for that matter.

Gailey always had a pretty good core of r-backs and a solid offensive line. Combine that with Josh Nesbitt and it would seem that the core of team is in place. It also relieves the pressure of Tech having to recruit a Vince Young type of passer, which they’re not likely to get anyway.

Now the trick is for Johnson to pull in the right type of offensive lineman and slot backs year after year, which ought to be much easier for Tech to recruit.

I now understand how he was able to build a winning program at Navy. He builds team that look more like the old Nebraska and Auburn programs rather than the June Jones models.

By John

January 3, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Really guys come on. WVU doesn’t run the triple option. They run a version of the spread called the spread option b/c it places an emphasis on spreading the defense out and running the ball, like out of the shotgun which also creates a pass threat.

The triple option is, for the most part, a power formation set where the offensive guards and tackles pull to block on the perimeter. It normally doesn’t run 60% of its plays from the ‘gun and doesn’t utilize the zone read schemes that WVU was using to make OU look stupid last night. Look a the pass number for Nay and then look at them for WVU, the spread is versatile wheras the triple option is a running version of Hawaii’s run and shoot, one dimensional. Not even to mention that while WVU looked sweet in the bowl game they didn’t break the 20 point mark against Pittsburg a team clearly less talented than them.

By July Jones

January 3, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

John, this is why I asked what type of Option offense he runs. You can win with any of them if you have the right type of players.

I seem to recall that Nebraska won something like 3 NC in the 90s under Tom Osborne with this type of offense. It wasn’t until Callahan came in and put in his version of the West Coast offense that things got screwed up.

In fact, Nebraska pounded the evil Genius back when he was at Florida. Put up something like 60 points on the Gators one year.

It can work.

By slackwillie

January 3, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Hey john! How about you spread em and pull those panties down? Stop whining and let’s wait till the Fall.

By JW

January 3, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

Staff looks great! Can’t wait until next fall to see the new offense. I would like to see Tech go back to the tradition of wearing white jerseys at home. Two schools were permitted by the NCAA to wear white jerseys at home, LSU and Georgia Tech. Out last two coaches put us in those awful gold jerseys, Hopefully we can go back to our tradition.

By DawgFan

January 3, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

Blue and White: Remember UGA still beat GA Southern.

By FloweryBranchDawg

January 3, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

Attention Nerd Bugs: A coach and his staff can have the best offense in the country, but it takes talented players who want to buy-in the system to make it work. Last time i checked your roster, you are about 11 players (talented players that is) shy before you can shake your “pocket protecters”. You could not even beat a Lowly Fresno St team, from the W.A.C (Weak A$$ Confernece). There is plenty of talented players in Ga, it is just if they want to play with that type of system and also if they want to play in that “High School” stadium on North Ave.

By Dooley

January 3, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

John,

Heads up….the fries are burning.

By reebok

January 3, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure why people doubt that the option attack can work in the ACC, or in any conference. Isn’t it going to look a lot like what West Virginia runs? Didn’t West Virginia beat a pretty highly-ranked team last night by 20 points? And haven’t Johnson’s Navy teams averaged over 30 points a game against BCS-division teams in the last 5 years?

By dooley

January 3, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

FloweryBranchDawg,

Lunch time at DMS must be over and that is why you are on the Internet. Get busy cleaning the trays and tables in the cafeteria.

By sandy

January 3, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

Boggs,

You write about these losers with such dignity and respect. I admire that. But why can’t your coworkers do the same for the winners, like Georgia’s pride and joy, the beloved Bulldogs? You know your paper circulates outside the perimeter, right? You sure can’t tell that by the crap you guys print!

The AJC is a used piece of toilet paper and the writers are the $h!t stains.

By Rob

January 3, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

Bottom line, Tech needed a breath of fresh air. CPJ will bring this along with the will to win, the man can win as he has already won 70% of his games. Tech has a lot of talent coming back next year, i am not saying these guys are 5-star but they all can play football. Add the fact that now we actually have coaches that want players to get better and heck things are looking pretty good. The biggest loss was Tenuta, but i think most teams found out all you had to do was throw over the top. UGA deserves a pat on the back but keeping your players out of jail over the offseason will be a big challenge, good luck with that!

By NYJACKET

January 3, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

John, We all know that the WVA spread option is not the double wing triple option that Coach Johnson prefers.

However, it is similar in that both are option style offenses that depend upon a very mobile, fast QB who is also capable of throwing the ball. The QB is the key and he must be able to make quick reads to capitalize on the defense reaction to flow. But, the offense will put running backs into the open field where they have a chance to beat a defensive back or linebacker and get a lot of yards.

It is similar to the wishbone but since it uses slotbacks instead of running backs behind the full back some have called it the inverted wishbone. Since it uses slotbacks, it is very easy to put a lot of recievers downfield very fast. Therefore, you can throw from this set very effectively.

And, you are correct, the offensive line must be very good for it to work. But, the offensive line must be very good for any offense to work.

The prototypical pro-set is one demensional since it depends upon a drop back passer with great skill to score a lot of points.

The triple option while primarily a running offense is not one demensional. Stack the box on Coach Johnson and watch how fast he burns the defense.

This offense will eat clock and put a lot of points on the board. One downside is the possibility of turnovers since the ball is handled so much.

By FloweryBranchDawg

January 3, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

Dooley,I am actually sitting on the beach in South Fla enjoying the warm sun with my staff counting all the $$$ we made and making plans for Miami in 08 for the Nat’l Championship!!! All of you Nerds think the same, always bashing UGA folks (low paying jobs).When I review applications from potential hires, if i see “North Ave Trade School” on the app it is quickly given to Dept of Labor and Best Buys for the “GeeK Squad”. Enjoy another .500 season in 08 and a trip to the Nut Bowl. By the way, was it a little chilly in Boise last week?

By Dawg Fud

January 3, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Brian Bohannon is a traitor!

By Rob

January 3, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

FloweryBranchDawg?? Nerds?? Wow, your staff must enjoy having you as a boss, who gave you your business dork?

What happens when Richt realizes he underpaid? Will UGA step up and make him one of the top three paid coaches in the SEC, that is hard to do when you have so many fair weather fans! Enjoy the good times while they last

By Xplayer

January 3, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

I’ve got to give Johnson credit he know the only way to give the jacket a chance is to put a GEORGIA BULLDAWG on the coaching staff!!!!!!!

By old 'n gold

January 3, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

Why has there been no talk of team chaplain Derrick Moore???…No one on the coaching staff these last few years has gotten the players as pumped up as Derrick Moore…the guy is so energetic and soulful that he’s a huge part of the team…go watch some of his pregame speaches on youtube. Anyone know if he’s going to be back next year????????

By Wrecker1

January 3, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

Thank you NYJacket for explaining how Coach Johnson’s offense really works. I don’t know why people hear triple option and automatically think wishbone. You can run the triple option from the I. The really great thing about this system is while it is designed for the run, it is so easy to pass from with 4 receivers at the LOS. John I don’t know what option team you’re watching that constantly has guards and tackles pulling to get to the perimeter. No John, the triple option offense is not a power offense. You must be watching I formation teams. Those guys are power teams and will have o-line pulling. The whole theory behind option football is you don’t have to block everybody b/c some defenders basically block themselves by playing assignment football which allows many double team opportunities for the o-line.

By Profit

January 3, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

SINCE THERE ARE SO MANY MUTTS COMMENTING HERE, I WILL JUST SAY THAT I HOPE OIL COSTS 1200 BUCKS A BARREL THIS SUMMER - IT WILL SURE PUT A CRIMP ON YOUR TAILGATING IN THAT GAY GREEK TOWN, ATHENS. I AM PUTTING MY MONEY WHERE MY MOUTH IS, AS I JUST BOUGHT A CALL OPTION ON OIL AT A STRIKE PRICE OF 200 DOLLARS PER BARREL.

By FloweryBranchDawg Sux

January 3, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Hey FloweryBranchDawg, you are a fraud. First, you’re not on any south florida beach, second you earn just over the minimum wage. Now get back to work and get those fries to the drive-thru customers. You slacker!

Let’s hear you bark a little you moron mutt.

By FloweryBranchDawg

January 3, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Rob, it is called taking care of people who take of you. It appears that does not happen much when you leave Tech. My business was certainly not given to me, but bulit on Honesty, Hard Work, Loyality & surrounding yourself with the right people. I guess they preach something different @ GT. I dont believe Coach Richt’s M.O is not to be the hightest paid coach in the SEC.He is there because he is HONEST & LOYAL and he is well taking care of. Speaking of fair weather (Boise Idaho)fans, where were your fans for that lovely bowl you went to? Where were your fans @ the UGA-GT game? I believe we sell-out our SEASON on a yearly basis while, you guys cannot even sellout a single game. We do not have to advertise to sell our tickets. You guys are more worried about what UGA is doing than worrying about yourself.

By old 'n gold

January 3, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Go ahead dawgs, brag about your raging, idiotic fan base that only cheers for the team because their cousin’s stepbrother used to go to UGA…You call the uga fanbase loyal?!?!? BULL$hit …the biggest bandwagon in all of the land!….you want loyal? Tech fans are loyal…we’ve seen the good and the bad…and there sure as hell is a lot more good to come in the future………….so go home, munch on some kibbles n’ bits…and remember “Glory glory to ole georgia, the cesspool of the south!”

By FloweryBranchDawg Sux

January 3, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

FloweryBranchDawg, What a great ‘edumacation’ you received at UGA: “it is called taking care of people who take of you”. What the Puck does that mean? And later you write: “and he is well taking care of”. Great education you got there you stupid mutt.

I loved your comment: “You guys are more worried about what UGA is doing than worrying about yourself.” Seems like you are pointing the finger at yourself - what exactly are you doing on a TECH blog? Obviously it is YOU that is spending more time worrying about Tech than UGA!

You leg humpers are so easy expose. Get a life but get the H**l off our blog. Take these other illiterate Dawgs with you.

By JaxJacket

January 3, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Love the fact that the Dawgs are interested in CJ. They are obviously apprehensive.

By mavant4

January 3, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

I love it how semi-intelligent conversation about a coaching staff can delineate into a simple ‘you guys suck’ conversation. That being said, I will now pause for UGA fans to grab a dictionary and look up ‘delineate.’ … … Ok, same thing is happening here as between Alabama and LSU. Yes LSU beat Alabama this year, but all the hubub was/is simply over the fact that LSU is scared of what Alabama will become in in the long run with Saban at the recruiting helm.

UGA fans are scared to see how this thing unfolds, because more than anything the option needs ATHLETES. When the recruiting pendulum begins to swing the other way, UGA will be hard pressed to come up with excuses on why it loses consistently to Tech…

Go Eagles Roll Tide PJ Rules…

By FloweryBranchDawg

January 3, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

Go over to the Dawg blog and see all of the jealous techmites who are bashing us and wishing they had a team to be proud of. I find it rather humorous that when techies start bashing UGA (Sugar Bowl CHAMPS) that they only bash about our education but not our football team (Sugar Bowl CHAMPS) You guys cannot even bring anything postive about your own team. I thought this was a blog about FOOTBALL, not quality of education. I guess the truth hurts a litte, doesnt!!!

By RobertM

January 3, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Logically speaking, the only people that call people “nerds” are people that lack intelligence. By referring to Tech people as nerds you are not only elevating our perceived intelligence, you are at the same time lowering the perception of your intelligence! But, I suppose that is too logical and too advanced for Dawg fans to realize.

By mavant4

January 3, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Maybe because in the long run, education is more important than football?

By Bluezilla17

January 3, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

I’m a Georgia fan, and I just came on this blog to read what Tech fans thought of their new coaching staff. I just wanted to make one comment. The biggest knock on Georgia fans from Tech fans is that we are uneducated and classless. While this is true in many cases, this criticism is usually coming from a Tech fan that is calling us “leg-humpers, muttlanders, inbred, etc.” While you guys portray Tech as a pillar of virtue and academic excellence, it sure seems as if many of the Tech bloggers are either the same “sidewalk fans” they accuse UGA fans of being, or immensely classless Tech grads.

By FloweryBranchDawg Sux

January 3, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

ROTFLMAO…”I guess the truth hurts a litte, doesnt!!!” They must not teach spelling at UGA. It must really hurt badly FloweryBranchDawg!

Come on now and be truthful… you probably have a pickup truck and a landscaping business. You pick up your help each day at the McDonald’s in Flowery Branch. The south Florida beach you pretend to be on is actually Lake Lanier, which I admit does resemble some beaches now.

It’s easy to make fun of a stupid Dawg fan. You might want to give up while you’re behind.

By dawgingatorville

January 3, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

Hey OLDANDGOLD, Man you must be old because the last time Tech was good was so long ago you have to be old to remember! And I am proud of the fact that so many people are UGA fans that did not go to the University, Thats speaks volumes of proud Georgia history, since 1785 and still going stong!!

By mavant4

January 3, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

Okay, forget the ‘uneducated’ knocks against UGA, the dawgs have some of the WORST fans I have ever seen. I was on the Quad before AND after UGA beat Bama, and I have NEVER seen such rude, egocentric, and classless fans as dawg fans. Sure there are always some bad apples in a barrel, but on the whole, these people made me ashamed to be from the state of Georgia. My Bama friends all know I’m from GA, and were looking at me like “Are they all like this?”

I witnessed fights, extreme profanity in front of children, and thievery in a 30 min period after that game.

For UGA fans that keep it together, props to you, I know you do have some good fans. Try and keep your brethren in line next time though.

By mavant4

January 3, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

Try to be GRACIOUS winners, is what I should have said…

By JB

January 3, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Hawaii looked pretty good with a one dimensional offense. We’ll see.

By JB

January 3, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Bad fans ? I wonder why Bear Bryant had to wear a helmet at Grant Field ? Throwing fish at Notre Dame. Yea, you nerds are all class.

By please

January 3, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Can we stop discussing who makes more money and who has better SATs? It is old and tired. People misrepresent the facts, and use their one data point or annecdote as evidence for their position.

If you’re a ugag fan, and you’re on a Tech blog, ask yourself why.

I mean, I’m supposed to believe that some guy on his cabin cruiser and another who owns a business and is vacationing in sunny Florida right now are both taking time out of their vacations to read a Tech blog and try to poke fun at the fans?

Sorry life.

At least I’ll admit I’m at work in ATL and it is cold here.

I also think that an offense that scored 28+ppg with Navy talent against BCS conference teams is better than what GT scored this year against BCS teams, which means all things equal we should do better under the same system. Gimmick or no gimmick.

By Dooley

January 3, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

FloweryBranchDawg,

Come on…your making this way too easy. Can’t you come up with new arguments other than nerds, $$$, stadium size, etc. Surely the educational system in Hall County prepared you better than that.

By mavant4

January 3, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

JB, you mean back in 1832?

By JB

January 3, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

I really did hate to see Tennuta leave. That guy was pretty easy to beat. This new guy has SEC experience and may be able to put a game plan together other than a prison break on every snap.

By 7straight

January 3, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Tech fans are delusional. On the Sunday after Thanksgiving none of the people crowing so loud on Jan. 3 will be anywhere to be found. By the way—-nice showing in Boise.

By JaxJacket

January 3, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

Bluezilla17,

I have to agree with you; I came on this blog to pick up some information and opinions about CPJ. Unfortunately, some of your puerile Dawg fans have been doing some taunting and some equally sophomoric Tech fans have felt compelled to respond to them. It would be nice to return the subject matter to CPJ. You have to admit though; there is a huge disparity in the number of ‘sidewalk’ fans for UGA versus Tech.

I think CPJ has a very good idea of what he wants to do next year. I think he will see what pieces of the puzzle fit and which do not in spring practice. Virtually every so-called expert in the media believes that he will not run the option the same way he did at Navy since he will have different personnel to work with. I think that is good news although it will take some time for our players to learn and adjust to his system and methodology. That means that next year will be a learning experience, even for our seniors and juniors. We should set our expectations accordingly.

By Hilarious

January 3, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

This is great entertainment. I was reading the GA blog but it dulls in comparison to the comical punches being thrown today. Keep up the good work!!

By Tech75-76

January 3, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

Every once in awhile I look at some of these blogs just to get a laugh. About 1 out of every 10 posts stays on-topic, the rest are just dumb-a*******e$ calling each other names. Just imagine what American work productivity could be if all those a*******holes were working instead of posting their tripe here!

Regardless…I am MOST encouraged by recent developments. In my opinion, we have enough talent to be a 9 or 10 win team, RIGHT NOW, regardless of the system; too bad that the players were so unmotivated and poorly led by Gailey.

I also am not so upset that Tenuta is leaving…I think he got unmasked this year, and he didn’t seem to have any other tricks in his bag.

We desperately need cover-corners with speed, though … the ones we have couldn’t beat my hamster in a head-to-head race.

By mr nice

January 3, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

Didn’t Ga Southern fire Mike Sewak?

By RobTech

January 3, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this

Wow, was very excited about CPJ initially, but not sure he is making the hires to get it done. Very underwhelming staff. I hope Bohannon does not try to sabotage us like Muschamp would have if Clough had let DRad hire him.

By gtne80

January 3, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

Face it, we had a chance to do something different with our coaching staff and we went right back to the same well. A middle-aged white guy that’s a clean cut and plain spoken. He’s got a good record at Division 1A (so did Chan) but he’s never been a head coach at a major college. He’s not an innovator, in fact, he’s widely known as being tied to an outdated style of offense. We passed over a couple of excellent minority candidates and a successful young HC with a wide-open offensive style.

The essence of insanity is to do the same thing the same way and expect different results.

By RAMBLE ON!

January 3, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this

FloweryBranchDawg says he’s on the beach in Miami…blogging!!!!

And he calls us nerds!!!!!!

LMFAO!!!!!! what a freaking redneck. The moron is scared.

Oh yea, I’m at the White House taking a break from all these dang meeting about this silly stuff in the Middle East. I just want to watch a football game.

By insider funny

January 3, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

This is the blog to get inside info, right?

By jay jarrell

January 3, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this

Will See.

By best ga tech ever

January 3, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this

Tech will be the best college football team in the nation next year.We should win every game we play next year including uga.We will go to national chamionship game and thump whoever we play. We are coming with a new coach and we are taking names. We are simply the best.Nuff said.

By GaSouthern Jacket

January 3, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

For all the Jacket fans wondering what is coming, I can personally vouch that Johnson has an exciting scheme to watch. I went to Ga. Southern from 97-00 while PJ was there (then transferred to Tech). The games were always FUN to watch, which I cannot say about Tech’s offense lately. It is not just a power football package; there is also a lot of misdirection and various formations to keep it interesting. So he runs the ball alot….that just makes the secondary cheat up, and makes it easier to hit some 20-40 yard play action passes. I can’t wait!

By flackJacket

January 3, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

This staff looks like a terrific mix of age and experience. Clearly the best we have had since Ross, O’Leary and Fridgen were all walking the sidelines for us.

For you people who don’t like the option, buy a book and read about it. Make sure you know what you are so down on. You have to have discipline, quickness, and a bright QB to run it succesfully. Huge linemen are much less important than guys who have mobility and can read defences. It is very typical that receivers are in 1 on 1 coverage because the defences have to over play the run. Imagine what we could have done with Calvin in man coverage instead of double coverage!

We won’t beat UGA next year. But the ACC is rebuilding and I believe GT has the best shot at being the next dominant program.

-fJ

By RealityBitesvgfuy@aol.comThe talent gap between UGA and Tech is wider than the gran

January 4, 2008 6:46 AM | Link to this

The talent gap between UGA and Tech is wider than the Grand Canyon. Face it guys…as long as Mark Richt coaches and recruits at UGA…Tech is dead meat every single November.

By DT

January 4, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

OLD N GOLD:

Question my friend. If your fans are so loyal, how come you can’t sell out your football games? Fan base is a fan base. Whether one goes to the Institution or not. I know for a fact that the folks filling up Turner Field never played for the Braves or worked in their organization, but there they are at the games.

Now let’s be real. Every College/Institute has their moron fans. GT & UGA are no different. Some of these blogs I read makes me shake my head. I for one hope that PJ will get Tech back to wining 10 games per year. I would like to see you win all, but one….. Tech has a lot of catching up to do before they get back on UGA’s level, but it can happen in a couple years.

Hey, I remember the Goff years all too well so I know how you guys feel when Gailey was fired. PJ will be a good one.

Has anyone heard where Tenuta is going?

By old 'n gold

January 4, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

You want loyalty? I’ve been to the last 6 matchups between tech and uga. I was there when uga romped tech 51-7. I was there when reggie threw the ball away on 4th down in 30 degree sleeting weather. I was there when tech manhandled georgia most the game in atlanta but managed to lose by a last minute interception inside the 10. Through thick and thin, tech fans stick with their team, not just join along when the team is doing well.

You’re absolutely right in saying that every college has its bandwagon fans…there is no denying that. However, there is no denying that athens is bandwagon capital u.s.a. as compared to tech.

NOtice merchandise sales statistics over the last 6 years. UGA’s team merchandise sales have gone from #10 in the nation to #3. Obviously, this is not from purchases by recent graduates, but rather from the average, know-nothing uga fan that decided to jump on the turnip truck.

In all honesty, I know more about uga than most uga fans do. It’s pathetic how they claim to be fans, wear the logo, and boast like hell! I have respect for the university…but not for the majority of the fans. I love the statement made by a friend during the sugar bowl when rennie curran had a big hit…”Man, Thurman can knock some socks off!”

While many uga fans know their stuff, this is the typical uga fan that said this and he represents the majority by far.

The fact of the matter is that both sides have respectable fans, but tech’s fans are more true to their team. I’m happy to not have the bandwagon attention, and I know many Georgia fans that wish they could get rid of it themselves.

By old 'n gold

January 4, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

You want loyalty? I’ve been to the last 6 matchups between tech and uga. I was there when uga romped tech 51-7. I was there when reggie threw the ball away on 4th down in 30 degree sleeting weather. I was there when tech manhandled georgia most the game in atlanta but managed to lose by a last minute interception inside the 10. Through thick and thin, tech fans stick with their team, not just join along when the team is doing well.

You’re absolutely right in saying that every college has its bandwagon fans…there is no denying that. However, there is no denying that athens is bandwagon capital u.s.a. as compared to tech.

NOtice merchandise sales statistics over the last 6 years. UGA’s team merchandise sales have gone from #10 in the nation to #3. Obviously, this is not from purchases by recent graduates, but rather from the average, know-nothing uga fan that decided to jump on the turnip truck.

In all honesty, I know more about uga than most uga fans do. It’s pathetic how they claim to be fans, wear the logo, and boast like hell! I have respect for the university…but not for the majority of the fans. I love the statement made by a friend during the sugar bowl when rennie curran had a big hit…”Man, Thurman can knock some socks off!”

While many uga fans know their stuff, this is the typical uga fan that said this and he represents the majority by far.

The fact of the matter is that both sides have respectable fans, but tech’s fans are more true to their team. I’m happy to not have the bandwagon attention, and I know many Georgia fans that wish they could get rid of it themselves.

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January 4, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

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January 4, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

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By DT

January 4, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Old n Gold:

I promise that I have not been drinking(being that I don’t drink) glitch in my typing fingers. Let’s just agree to dissagree. I went to UGA in the early 80’s and have many friends that did as well. All I can say is that we had 90,000+ fans at the games when Goff was our coach just like we have 90,000+ fans now.

Now I’m not saying we don’t have any, we do, I read both Blogs and normally do not respond, just read, but I recall all the TECH people talking ACC Champs, Gailey is great, Tech Football is great after the ND win. Then 2 weeks later I hear TECH sucks, Gailey suck etc.. That’s fair weather fans right there.

Again, this coming year I look for good things out of y’alls Football team. I wish Choice could have been a part of this new offense.

By XXXX

January 4, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

FLOWERYBRANCHDOG: Why don’t you drink another quart of KOOLAID and tell me again for the 4oth time how UGA will win the nat champ next year? Don’t knock Tech’s recruiting. Never has so little been accomplished by so much talent as UGA has. What difference does recruiting make if you have a top 5 class every year as UGA always has and you never get anywhere with it ? Meanwhile, pass the KOOLAID ! Oh, and don’t give me that wornout BS about having the “best record in the SEC over the past 5 years” either. That distinction belongs to LSU.

By dawg

January 4, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

georgia tech is in no way shape or form like west virginia, you guys are not running their offense, ITS CALLED THE TRIPLE OPTION!!!!! You know like NAVYS OFFENSE!!! So if you wanna see what you offense will look like in the future go watch some navy highlights you insects.

By dawg

January 4, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

georgia tech is in no way shape or form like west virginia, you guys are not running their offense, ITS CALLED THE TRIPLE OPTION!!!!! You know like NAVYS OFFENSE!!! So if you wanna see what your offense will look like in the future go watch some navy highlights you insects.

By cashfan

January 4, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

If the talent gap is so wide and Richt is such a great coach why does UGA struggle to beat Tech each year? Either Tech’s talent is close to UGA’s or Richt’s staff is being outcoached in that game…or both. UGA’s recruiting class is always supposedly one of the best in the country,right? Remember too that the NCAA scholarship limit means UGA wont’t get better. They will only maintain their level. If Tech’s talent level is so low then it will probably go up now. Prepare for disappointment, Dawg fans.

By dawg

January 4, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

georgia tech is in no way shape or form like west virginia, you guys are not running their offense, ITS CALLED THE TRIPLE OPTION!!!!! You know like NAVYS OFFENSE!!! So if you wanna see what your offense will look like in the future go watch some navy highlights you insects.

By XXXX is an lying moron

January 4, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Georgia’s record the last five years: 51-14 LSU’s record the last five years: 50-15 Typical Tech bullsh!t. Make up “facts” and hope the other person doesn’t know that they are scum-sucking liars. Enjoy your uglier-than-a-bowling-shoe Coach and his highschool offense. It may have worked against Army, but not against a real SEC school. Ok all you losers, talk about how “dumb” I am for exposing your lying @sses.

By BuzzFactor

January 4, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this

I like the staff. There are a couple of question marks, but overall, the coaching staff looks better than any recent years. Chemistry will be important with this staff and the team.

By John is a rod

January 4, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

John is so named because the only way he can get any is by paying a male prostitute for it.

By Yes, they did

January 4, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Ga. Southern did indeed fire Mike Sewak, after he blew a GIGANTICALLY HUGE lead in unbelievable embarrassing fashion in a playoff game.

By GTVegas

January 4, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

First of all, every school has its’ share of classless fans, both alum and non-alum. Every school has it’s share of fair weather fans. These blogs are plenty proof of that for both Tech and UGA.

Back to the topic at hand - the new coaching staff. How good they will be, only time will tell. I don’t have any knocks against it other than I would have liked to have seen a higher profile Defensive Coordinator.

For all of those that think the “know” exactly what Johnson’s offense will be, congratulations. I don’t even think he knows exactly what he is going to do until he sees them in Spring practice. Sure, I think we know which way he will lean, but I assure you he will make the necessary adjustments that he feels are required to fit the athletes that he has.

I think the first goal should be to win the ACC and make it to a BCS Bowl. That opens more doors that will make beating UGA more attainable and more frequent. I, for one, am not glad that Gailey was fired just because he couldn’t beat UGA. His offense was boring and the fan base was becoming increasingly unsupportive. I do not expect a complete turn around in one or two years, but I do expect Tech to be more fun to watch.

By July Jones

January 4, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Interesting how bloggers that call themselves “FloweryBranchDawg” state that they’re in Miami on the beach.

I know I always take my PC to Southbeach. I can’t stand all of those damned bikinis.

My guess is that you’re on your coffee break working at a Huddle House.

By surfrider

January 4, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

SMU where are you in hiring these former Tech Assistants (Cardinals picked up Roof)? Now onto the staff. Buzz Preston is interesting due to working at Hawaii and Stanford, two places one has to know how to pass. The rest of the staff looks good as well. The hardest offense to stop could be the Wishbone/with a passing attack. The Fridge was working on a variation of this concept at Tech it seemed. The pass becomes open due to play action and QB’s that can make plays and rollout and bootleg options. When Pepper was coaching Tech I believe he beat a high ranked Notre Dame squad (when they were really good) without throwing one pass running the wishbone. Yet many of his receivers had shots at pro careers. Just think if he had had the QB’s that Tech has now or will have soon.

By Paul smith

January 4, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

when i go to a tech game, i want to be entertained. i dont want to see a team that plays down to the other team. i dont want to see a team go into the prevent defense. i dont want to see a team that only gets up for the big games. i dont want to see a team celabrate until after they win the game. i dont want to see a team give up after a bad play. i dont want to see a team fold after they reach the top 25. i dont want to see a team play just to win their division, but all the games. what i want is to see a team that wants to play for 60 minutes. i want to see a team play hard every play. i want to see a team out think me. i want to see a team that appreciates its fans and not take us for grante. i want to see a team thats glad to be at tech and plays like it. i want to see a team that is well prepared and knows their position. i want to see a team that plays smart. i want to see a team i can be proud of after a loss. i want to see a team that entertains me, win or loose.

By College Football Fan

January 4, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this

On August 30 2008 70,000+ will go to the Georgia Dome for the Alabama-Clemson game & 30,000 will go to Grant Field for the Georgia Tech - Jackson State. Isn’t that ironic?

By Bill/GT69

January 4, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this

Paul Smith You hit on all the points I would make. I just hope that those positions are not passe with present-day players. I prefer to be optimistic, but not unrealistic. I look forward to what the Spring game may reveal. Good luck to our team, and I apologize to any bloggers that might need a dictionary to look up any of the preceding words. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

By White and Gold

January 5, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

With this staff I fully expect a year filled with quality losses.

By RealityBites

January 5, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

You mites could hire Bill Billichik and UGA will still kick your azz. After all…you are Tech. Can’t change that.

By RealityBites

January 5, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

XXXX proves that there are`indeed mental deficients in the Tech pup tent. Check the record dumbazz. Better yet, check this years final rankings. UGA has arrived. You sisies over at the joke by the coke will still be waiting for that bus to nowhere when the next millenium comes around.

By 73Dawg