Ramblin' On

By StoolsRFools

September 10, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this

Tech has the ghetto duo of the 2 Live Stools. After that trash, 790 had to bring in someone who has class and won’t be talking about sleeping with numerous women while praising God like the Stools. If you nerds want more Tech people on the station, get Long Duc Dong and the rest of the Asian contingent to learn English.

By GT GRAD

September 10, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

790 is a crappy station with a very limited “Broadcast Range”.

I would like to see GT find a new “Flagship Station” which shows more respect to GT (and all other sports teams for that matter). It would make more sense to find a station which has a broadcast strength capable of reaching middle Georgia rather than jsut a few miles outside of the freak’n I-285 Loop!

By coz109

September 11, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this

790 partnered with GT right at or near the end of the O’Leary era if I’m not mistaken. At that time, it was hard to find anyone on there saying anything positive about UGA. Even now, Nick Cellini, for reasons known only to him, takes his shots at UGA. In recent years, when the series shifted in UGA’s favor, you have heard nowhere near the level of criticism of GT that was once reserved for UGA. As for Pollock, what do expect him to say? He was obviously brought in for opinon, and to garner some UGA listeners. When he made the comment about GT being “irrelevant” it was before the season started and there were plenty of unknowns about this GT team. Besides, how many times have we heard the Stews put down UGA just because one of them went to GT. It all comes out in the wash. Although 790 is the “flagship” station for GT, they are still a business with bills to pay. You can’t blame them for bringing in someone with the popularity of Pollock. If 750 thought they could boost ratings and make some money with the John Dewberry show they probably would. The fact is, GT took a turn for the worst at the beginning of the decade, much like UGA did at he beginning of the 1990s. However, UGA still sold out it’s stadium nearly every weekend. It didn’t matter how big or small the opponent was. On the other hand, in recent years, GT has had trouble selling tickets, even going so far as to reduce the number of seats, and trying the aforementioned pizza promotion. From the early returns, it looks like GT is headed in the right direction. Time will tell. As far as who is on radio goes, you can bet that if GT does indeed reverse their fortune of recent years, that the Ben Arndt show will be coming to a dial near you.

By LongBeachJacket

September 11, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

Chris - I think Tech fans (and I am solidly among them) should not make anything close to a “big deal” about this.

For goodness sakes…. Get over it already…if you have an issue with it in the first place.

Radio is about business and ratings.

David Pollack is, by all accounts, and I have a few personal references, an upstanding guy. Good for him getting a radio spot, especially in light of the freak injury that cut short what could have been a promising NFL career.

790 and other stations (680) talk GA and Tech.

Let the banter continue. David Pollack is a Dawg…so he’s entitled to play his role and “goose” Tech a bit. So what…

It doesn’t have anything to do with what’s happening on the field…where the REAL story is. Let’s pay attention to that one and let the talk follow in whatever direction the results dictate.

If the Zone is “stirring” a little controversy…then their getting attention and driving their ratings…creating BUZZ!!!

I think 790 still does a nice job promoting Tech. Wes Durham is on there all the time and the midday crew broadcast from Tech..including interview with Paul Johnson…yesterday….

GO JACKETS!!

By Bug Killer (aka Mark Richt)

September 11, 2008 12:38 AM | Link to this

Chris Boggs is a complete and utter TOOL!

Seriously, dude… tool.

As for Daniels’ “hurdle” if you weren’t such a moron and had a brain cell in your bug-addled brain, you could see on youtube that what Knowshon did is NOTHING like what Daniels did.

Let me put it into language you can understand, you moron Bug:

Um, it’s on the order of ten times to the googleplex nearing infinity the awesomeness of Knowhson’s athletic achievement compared to the “hurdle” of Daniels.

-or-

Knowshon Moreno “made it so” and went to “warp factor ten” compared to Daniels’ little “warp 2” maneuver.

Idiot.

By LA

September 11, 2008 5:30 AM | Link to this

Chris you sound like a whiny little brat. This is the most childish topic I have ever seen here and a prime example of Tech insecurity.

By TommyP

September 11, 2008 6:43 AM | Link to this

Wow….however many pile on for this blog is well deserved.

Tech is off to a great start….focus on that.

By techster

September 11, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this

To all bugs and dogs. They still keep the score on the football fields. Tech has made a good start to this season, and if they continue in a winning way. You will get your kudos. If no one has noticed tech has a solid football team. With a few good breaks. They could turn this program around this year. One thing no one talks much about is the quality of their players. They are as good as most and better than many. After last year when our fans went nuts after the first two games. Hold your water. Lets see how they do. Cream rises Go Jackets.

By Nodog

September 11, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this

Who cares.

By lakerat

September 11, 2008 7:07 AM | Link to this

With at least one of the “Stews” being a former Tech player, I think this hiring just evens out the programming.

By T-Bone

September 11, 2008 7:21 AM | Link to this

I agree with Chris. I am tired of the media bias against Tech. Look at the headlines on the front of the sports section web page of the AJC. Under Tech/ACC, there 3 bullet points; under UGA/SEC, there is always 5.

When I heard about the addition of Pollack, I e-mailed 790 and voiced my concern, but got no response (and I’ve gotten responses in the past, usually the same day).

Tech needs a station that will represent them well.

By O Gold

September 11, 2008 7:26 AM | Link to this

My concerns with 790 go beyond the radio personnel. Weak, weak, weaker braodcast range. Then when you try 790 on line the games and CPJ’s show are not on, but some half baked out of state sports talk show. This is not what I expect from a flagship station. If your signal is weak, I would expect to be able to get coverage on line. Things do need to be changed.

By snellvillejacket

September 11, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this

vote with your radio dial. You can always find something else to listen to. I am unable to pick up the signal anyway.

By Whatever

September 11, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this

Radio? Oh, yeah — my grandfather listens to radio. Who gives a flip who is working for them?

By Georgia Tech=JOKE

September 11, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this

“Tech needs a station that will represent them well.”

No, Tech football needs to do something to EARN everyone’s respect. Respect isn’t going to come through a radio station or on the internet. Its going to come with WINS. Quit your b***, moaning, and whining Tech fans and grow a pair. Win something besides 7 games a year and you’ll get your respect. People like a winner. That’s life. The hiring of Pollack on Georgia Tech’s flagship station only proves his point that Tech is IRRELEVANT. Don’t cry about it on the internet. Get to the games, fill the seats, and support your team. You don’t even go to the games half the damn time. Why would a radio station bend over backwards for a fan base that is too busy to go to games?

Georgia is ranked #2. You aren’t ranked. Georgia has been to 3 BCS bowls. You have been to none. Georgia has more fans in the Atlanta area. Tech has more fans in Thailand. OF COURSE the local media is going to talk about Georgia you damn morons. My god you people are utterly clueless.

This blog is simply the most pathetic bit of crying out of a Tech fan I have ever seen, and that is saying quite alot.

By crazy4gt

September 11, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

What continues to amaze me is the number of sidewalk UGA fans that feel the need to post on a GT blog. Get a life. As for David Pollack on 790, who cares. What I do care about is the way “Steak” blasted GT fans on the radio, I didn’t hear him blast the UGA fans for all that ESPN no highlight crap.

UGA fans go away - you have your own blog!

By Georgia Fan

September 11, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

What continues to amaze me is the number of Tech fans that wonder why UGA fans post on a Tech blog that discusses UGA. I have an idea. Don’t talk about UGA unless you are prepared to get punkslapped back to reality. That would solve alot of problems in my opinion. After all, we do own you like a two cent mule.

By GT45

September 11, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

I live in the about 25 miles outside the perimeter on the south side, and when it’s dark, you can forget about 790. I try to listen to them at times in the day, but for the most part, nothing is ever said about Tech. It is pitiful. On a good night, I can tune in a Tech game from the Lake Sinclair area. How do you build a fan base like that? As far as Pollack goes, who cares? When we start winning again, won’t it be fun to have a UGA boy on the radio?

By TDone

September 11, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

Chris, I personally don’t like 790thezone. But since they are supposed to be the Tech station, I listen. Your are right when you say the AJC and 790 have gone over the top with their FC Athens admiration. 790 is in a competitive market and the hiring of Pollack is all about ratings. I think this will take care of itself in time.

By Tale of Woe

September 11, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this

Chris - I am not sure where you went to school, but I hope it wasn’t GA Tech. My grammer isn’t the best, but I know that alot isn’t a word…It should be a lot.

By Joe Tech

September 11, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

I think the real concern for Tech is getting a radio station that has a signal beyond I 285. How do you market the teams and university and develop a non- student fan base w/o marketing it beyond I 285?

By HomeDawg

September 11, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

T-Bone: I think it just proves that there is at least a 66.7% greater interest in the Dawgs. And, Tale of Woe: It’s ‘grammar’.

By Herschel

September 11, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

Just don’t listen to that POS station. 680 is better anyway. Even though they are biased, they do a decent job of covering Tech.

I agree they need to sign on with another. Signal strength is pitiful. At night, I have to listen to games on WREK or on the computer and I live inside the perimeter.

By GradyGrad96

September 11, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

UGA class of 96. I was surprised to hear about the Pollack signing. I actually thought it to be a slap in the face for the Tech machine that 790 purports itself to be. But I also understand it be a business. I don’t really care who is on the air as long as it is good afternoon drive time. Although I have to ask the question why the vitriole. Brandon Leak came out repeatedly saying he was more a fan of UGA. I never once heard him say he was a fan of Tech. I want to say he attended neither school.

I just hope to listen to good radio and sound information about both schools. If Pollack winds up coming across as a UGA homer my guess is the experiment will not last very long. Time will tell. And honestly, trying to pull the “UGA fans would scream bloody murder” argument if the reverse were true. Let’s be honest, most UGA fans are bandwagon fans and never attended. I am an alum. It’s nice to have fans, but sometimes the bandwaggon clan drives me nuts.

Glad to see Tech win on the road over the weekend! Good luck this weekend against your opponent.

By m

September 11, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

Make now mistake about it, 790thezone SUCKS. But to put it in perspective, their sucking pales in comparison to having Chan Gailey as coach for 6 years. That sucks worse than anything in the history of the world. Well, except for the Tech fans that made excuses for Gailey. They are the ones that suck worse than anything. Thank God and Greyhound that Gailey is gone forever. Hallleeeeedamloooyah.

By Jason

September 11, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

UGA fans are the funniest bunch of idiots on the planet.

Seriously guys, what are you doing here? Why come to a GT blog and fill up the comment section with everything from how high your ranked to your love for your running back. Get a grip. We don’t care what your opinion is.

Nothing you say on here is going to hurt our feelings or win you more football games. It’s amazing to me how UGA fans always think Tech fans care about what they have to say.

Go back to your own blog. Coming over here and posting childish comments only makes you look bad.

By George P Burdell

September 11, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

As a graduate of Tech many years ago and a follower of college football in the state for years, I find the decision to hire Pollack a great move.

First of all, anything is better than the Stus. Their comments tend to stray to the non-family friendly side way too often (that’s why my family no longer listens to the Tech flagship unless an actual game is going on) and quite often the Stus offer little insight into the Tech program.

Secondly, Pollack is an upstanding young man especially in light of all the off-the-field troubles many UGA defensive squad faced while Pollack was at UGA. He distinguished himself with his judgement on the field, off the field, and in the classroom, so chances are he will bring some class to a sports talk station that desperately needs it.

Third, though Pollack does not have an extensive NFL experience to draw on (it’s a shame his career was cut WAY too short by injury), he does offer a perspective from a recent college football phenom going into the NFL.

Fourth, he adds a bit of spice to the show. Whenever there’s someone who differs in opinion or plays devil’s advocate on a sport talkshow, you tend to have more spirited debates. Whether Pollack is closed-minded to not give the Jackets a fair shake remains to be seen; but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.

I still would like to see Georgia Tech choose another flagship station for their weak signal strength and the Stus; but not for Pollack.

By Shambo

September 11, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Although I think “M” should try a little decafe, I agree with his point. This isn’t about “talking about it”….it’s about “doing it”.

Who cares about what any reporter says… including Chris Boggs, who has hit a new low with this blog.

It would be interesting to hear about how the new offense is coming along, or the preperation for the VT game. BUT, NO. We have to endure the same kind of sap you would expect on the Oprah show.

Come on, Mr Boggs, you can do better than this.

By Randy

September 11, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Tech doesn’t have and will never have a fan base.

So why cater to a fan base that doesn’t exist? Is that any way to run a business?

Even all those Tech football players who are Econ majors can figure that one out.

By gtforever

September 11, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

790thefan…???

Who CARES! Their coverage outside the perimeter is NON existent.

I used to watch in humor as Pollack would skip to the sideline. You suppose that he will skip to work! All you ugag fans are SISSY’S….. Your time is coming, it may not be this year, but it’s coming!

By Ramblin Wrecker

September 11, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

I don’t find it insulting because he is a former Dawg, I find it insulting because he is boring as hell. Hometeam would get in there and mix it up with Mike Bell and Tha Kang Chuck Oliver. Pollack is going to get his feelings hurt because he’s a buttoned up do gooder type who wouldn’t even pose for a photo of the Playboy All-American team. What a chump!! Just because you accept their honor doesn’t mean you’ll turn into some porn crazy freak. The move completely ignores quality of show. The Afternoon Saloon was the best sports talk show in Atlanta. Now it will regress until either Mike Bell gets fired for offending the “golden boy” or Pollack realizes this aint his cup of tea.

And by the way, pointing to the Stews as how GT is represented on 790 is ridiculous because nobody likes that show. It’s a waste of airwaves. They bark more than a freakin UGA game at Sanford Stadium. How annoying.

By WirelessBuzz

September 11, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

1. Great blog, Chris! Dead on with your points!
2. I have no problem with David Pollack the person and respect him for his values. My beef is with the station and the way they love up to UGA. Covering UGA is completely understandable - they are not WTCH like 750 is WUGA. They are a sports station. But broadcasting from Dooley’s house??? When did they last broadcast from Paul Johnson’s, Chan Gailey’s or Dan Radakovich’s house? Calling Pollack the biggest hire ever? Such a characterization is little more than pandering to UGA. Chris is dead right - you would NEVER hear WUGA 750 doing this with respect to Tech. I was amazed this morning that Tony Schiavone spent as much time on the Tech game as he did in his sports report.
3. To the guy that pointed out grammar, if you that is the best retort you have, you have already lost the argument.

By Lost in STL

September 11, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

790 is a business first, last, and in the middle. They appeal to what I consider the least common denominator in ATL - the knuckle-dragging, meathead crowd (and apparently pull down some significant coin doing it). This GT “flagship station” moniker is a relic from the Braine/Gailey debacle. Look for DRad to put an end to this farce sooner rather than later.

I do wish Mr. Pollack well. He can’t help but add a couple of digits to the class quotient on 790-the-loan-me-a-real-signal.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

September 11, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Time to start looking for a new “flagship Station”.

We can call it the “f* station” now that skippey-do-pollack is on.

By Voice of Reason!!

September 11, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Boggs, I can only imagine how often you must’ve had your lunch money stolen. IF THERE WAS A DEMAND FOR A RADIO BROADCAST THAT HAD A STRONGER SIGNAL, THEN THERE WOULD BE ONE. IS ECONOMICS OFFERED AT THE INSTITUTE????

By drpheffer

September 11, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

The ONLY time I listen to 790 is to hear Wes or CPJ. And that has to be during the 4 daily four hour window when their signal is actually strong enough to receive.

Pollack should know all about irrelevant. His NFL career was completely irrelevant.

By True Braves Fan

September 11, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

Pollack and UGA fans need to raise their status…790 is a good way to do it. A good opportunity for Tech to help the uneducated.

By Larry Tate

September 11, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

790 is a joke

Two Live Morons, followed by the Afternoon Pile of Dung known as Mike Bell.

He tries so hard to be funny and the poor guy just…isn’t. So he makes up for it by talking non-stop.

Must be a good friend of “Steaky” to get and keep his job.

By GTinNashville

September 11, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

I have mixed feelings on the issue. I listen to the sports station in Nashville that is the flagship station for Vandy. The hosts are all either Vandy grads or Kentucky grads. That said, they do talk about the Tennessee Vols A LOT more than Vandy because they have a bigger fan base in Nashville than Vandy does.

I think the bigger issue for Tech is that 790 is worthless outside the perimeter or after dark. They really do need a sports partner with a wider signal, and perhaps they should consider going with a station that is primarily radio that’s looking to draw ina new audience (ala 96 Rock with the Braves).

I’m not so irritated about a UGA grad being hired, but a guy who recently called Tech irrelevant? Please.

By romebuzz

September 11, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

790 is irrelevant.

By Dawgzilla

September 11, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

I read a poll awhile back that stated that 30% of Atlantans root for Tech, 30% root for UGA and the rest are damn Yankees that moved to our great state and don’t really know a thing about college football. My point is how do you expect 790 the zone to be able to compete for ratings if they can’t appeal to Georgia fans also?

Go Dawgs!!

By Cry Me A River

September 11, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

Tech is irrelevant…….Get over it!

By baloney

September 11, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

Pollack was a great player, but I never did like the cockiness antics. Always felt like he tried to show the other team up.The Zone is so irrelevant it doesn’t matter what they do. They will shut the station down soon and concentrate on their other business interests.

By lemur

September 11, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

i cant wait for davey to regale us with stories of his 1 win over florida in 4 years.

By CryBaby

September 11, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

WAAH…WAAH…WAAH…WAAH…WAAH…WAAH…WAAH…WAAH…WAAH…WAAH.

By goldarchie77

September 11, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

All Tech fans want is honesty from the “flagship” station, we don’t have a problem with them hiring Pollack, but don’t give us your silly reasons, you hired him to make your station money, that’s all you had to say, not attack GT fans and select emails to read on-air that do not represent the whole, not even a minority. Tech fans understand the unbalance and we live with it everyday, just visit Wal-Mart and try to find some Tech gear, but to have it constantly thrown in our faces from the radio channel that is the “flagship station”, well that’s just insulting. Give us your real motive and we move on, no big deal, just stop lying. Everybody hates a liar.

By Get your facts straight

September 11, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Ramblin Wrecker-Pollack did not appear in the Playboy photo shoot because he feels that as a role model to young children it would send the wrong message, it had nothing to do with him being worried about becoming a ‘porn freak’. I guess Tim Tebow is a chump too for declining Playboy’s invitation to be in the photoshoot this year. Just shut up, you give GT fans a bad name.

By Rob

September 11, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Can’t say I fault GT fans, but at least give the guy a chance… I’m not sure what his role is, but if he’s an analyst or just commentary, let’s see if he upholds a little objectivity in the broadcast. His statement about Tech being irrelevant really isn’t a dig as much as stating his opinion on the state of GT Football. Maybe Johnson will change that for you Jackets, but until then, Pollack’s comments could very well be warranted. I hope to see GT do well.. it will make the series against the Dawgs meaningful again… I just don’t want to see you guys win against us! Go Dawgs!

By Insecure Jacket

September 11, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Tech grads always claim to be the superior being on these blogs… we are informed that Tech offers the best education, best job opportunities and that they do not need to get caught up in the results of the games since they are making all of the world’s important decisions. Blogs like these deflate that attitude and notion… what it comes down to is the fact that the Tech graduate (though well-educated) is still that insecure nerd we all remember from high school.

By Regan

September 11, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

P** ON A DAWG and Ditch the GETTO HIP HOP STEW’s too. Sports talk radio is more about the “HOSTS” talking than it is about the listeners having a voice. Radio is all YAK YAK YAK YAK YAK, time for a commercial break, and caller you have 2 seconds your ON with the STEWS. What a Joke.

By Clarue

September 11, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

GT had just as much chance to recruit David Pollack as UGA did. He was a superb football player and he will do a superb job as a 790 sportscaster, so let him do his job,,,,,thankyou.

By OhWell

September 11, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Irrelevant is something Tech fans know a lot about huh baloney? You little girls need to get your panties out of that wad you walk around with 365 days a year.

By Pitbull

September 11, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Georgia Tech has always been much ado about nothing.

By Regan

September 11, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

Pollack finally made a good choice to leave the NFL and not try to play a BIG BOYS GAME as an undersized D player. I don’t want to hear the “BUT IAM BUCK BELUE AND I HAVE A RING” crap. Oh wait #47 don’t have the Big Ring. If David has a chance maybe he can call Zier or Greene and know what is like to hold someone’s jock in the NFL.

By Eston

September 11, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Did David Pollack even graduate from high school? Most UGA grads are fairly uneducated to begin with

By Eston

September 11, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Did David Pollack even graduate from high school? Most UGA grads are fairly uneducated to begin with

By Eston

September 11, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Did David Pollack even graduate from high school? Most UGA grads are fairly uneducated to begin with

By Techisforlosers

September 11, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

Cry! Cry!! Cry!!! It’s about time that you Tech people stop being jealous of the successful athletic programs in Athens! You can’t beat Georgia in athletics so you put them down to make yourself feel better. Pathetic!!!

By Eston

September 11, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

Did David Pollack even graduate from high school? Most UGA grads are fairly uneducated to begin with

By Joe

September 11, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

Screw georgia tech! When they can fill up their stadium I will let them complain.

By Webster

September 11, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

The Zone has been going down hill for a long time. I was an everyday listener but during the last year or so the station has not been very good. When they have a good show they always seem to screw it up.Enough about Nick’s personality problems. Enough of Chris’ know it all openions, Steak is just a mess, The Stews show was at its best when it was local it hasnt been good since they went national, and words cant describe how bad Mike Bell is. I like listening to sports talk in the car its too bad there is are no good stations in Atlanta.

By Richie

September 11, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

With the huge UGA fan base living in Atlanta this move was a no brainer. It only makes sense that 790 goes after those listeners to help balance things out. I’m surprise that 680 didn’t jump on it first. Besides, most of the Tech grads move back up North or to China or India or which ever Asian country they are from. I don’t listen to 790 much because they just recently figured out that college football is the main game in town, but I will be checking David Pollack out. It is all about ratings people, that’s what drives the radio business.

By GlennW

September 11, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

I called the radio station immediately after the announcement to discuss my concerns over the hire and after I started to explain what I thought might be construed as a problem, they promptly hung up on me.

Just for the record,in my humble opinion, as long as a sports commentator is thoughtful and even balanced, I really don’t care who is sharing their ideas with me.

However, I did have a problem with the GA Tech “flagship” station promoting the new hire from Vince Dooley’s home. To me, that was like pouring salt over an open wound.

Probably a good analogy would be to compare the new hire at 790 with what could have happened when the University of Georgia unveiled their new UGA mascot. What if the new UGA was introduced at the University of South Carolina before the season started?

While I’m sure Georgia fans would have still been excited about seeing their new mascot, they probably wouldn’t have been too pleased about seeing him sitting right beside Steve Spurrier when it happened though, would they?

I know that’s a bit of a stretch, especially since David was from UGA, but, like I said before, my big issue was the intro from Vince Dooley’s house more than David being from UGA…

By ATLHokie

September 11, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Chris- Do you need some Kleenex after writing this blog? I do not believe that I have seen so much crying/whining on a blog.

By ATLHokie

September 11, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Chris- Do you need some Kleenex after writing this blog? I do not believe that I have seen so much crying/whining on a blog.

By Geogia Tech BLOWS!!!

September 11, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

Jason, If it doesn’t bother you that Dawg fans are on your blog telling you how big of a joke your program is, then why did you even post a comment? Get over it you fcking nerd!!! You, your fan base, and your team all suck!!! Good luck ever being even considered as a rival of Georgia again. We’ll just keep looking at you in our review mirror in your little puss a* conference the ACC.

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Joe Hamilton: Former GT QB

September 11, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

I could do that radio job, but I am no longer currently allowed to operate a motor vehicle.

If someone could provide a ride for me to work at 790 The Zone every day, I could represent Georgia Tech with the character to which Yellow Jacket fans have come to expect from their athletes in recent years.

In the meantime, could you loan a little extra money for a fellow Tech grad?

By gahillbilly

September 11, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

Chris Boggs, I am “aggitated” that you apparently don’t use your spellchecker.

By JLo

September 11, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Who cares? As long as I get good football insight from a man who has played Div 1 and Pro ball. He was hired to do a job. Dooley graduated from Auburn and Pat Dye from Georgia. Big deal! Just let him do his job and if his “take” is slanted, don’t listen to his show.

GO JACKETS!!

By ramblinman

September 11, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

My wife’s hair dryer has more wattage than 790. Just focus on winning and it won’t matter who’s on the air. Go Jackets.

By Tech66

September 11, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

First of all,if Joe Hamilton got hired you would have to make sure he is sober and you would not be able to understand him anyway

By Hey Regan

September 11, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

He should really call you if he wants advice on holding someone’s jock, you Techies are real good at that!

By Richie

September 11, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Hey Eston, how educated are you that you don’t know to hit the post button ONLY ONCE?! Four times is too many. You must have a masters degree from Tech.

By Manny

September 11, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Slow news day, huh?

By Roh

September 11, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

My problem with 790 is they really don’t care about Georgia Tech. This deal of being the “flagship” was done when George O’leary was still in house kicking Georgia’s butt and 790 was going with what was hot in Alanta. Those days are long gone and now Tech fans are having to pay for it (hopefully those days will return with CPJ). 790 is now showing huge support for the hated Dawgs (playing the Dawgs fight song, going to Dooley’s house, everyone on all of the shows going to the Georgia games except for Woolvy and Ryan Stewart) since they are the talk of the town. The sad thing is Buck Belue and 680 the fan talk more about Tech than 790 (yesterday they had Jonathan Dwyer on right after practice…that never ever ever happens on 790). I personally don’t care if 790 is the “flagship”; I just want them to get an partner on the FM side to broadcast the games so I can actually listen to the games and the coach’s call in show on the radio at night outside the perimeter.

By Mike D.

September 11, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

I am a life long Tech fan and I welcome David Pollack; the guy was very inspirational as a player, esp. the way he handled his injury, and I am sure he will have some fresh insight into the game. Plus, he can get into the UGA locker room after the Tech game in November and broadcast the sobbing and wailing live. Go Jackets….

By Left to Right

September 11, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

Wow Boggs, could you w******* yourself out to the GT fanbase any harder? I know given the level of job security there at the AJC (Watch out! It’s Friday again tomorrow! And Fridays mean firings, err I mean, “accepting buy outs” to “pursue other opportunities”) that it may seem like a good idea to try and keep open the option of going to one of the pro-GT sports websites, but try not to go over the top with your own pandering while accusing others of the same.

By Athens Matt

September 11, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

Tech has a football team?

By Eston

September 11, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

* Hey Richie……break time is over….finish mowing my lawn*

By Eston

September 11, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

* Hey Richie……break time is over….finish mowing my lawn*

By Mike

September 11, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

I don’t feel like reading all the comments, so I’ll just say a couple of things. First of all, UGA has a radio network across the state. If you had to point to a “flagship” station, I suppose it would be wsb. However, WNGC in Athens has an argument as well. No matter, neither of these stations would ever hire Joe Hamilton or George Godsey because no one cares about what they have to say. Pollack is a great hire because he is intelligent, outspoken, and even more importantly from a business standpoint, he has a name around these parts. Pollack will bring in listeners that have never cared to listen to the Stews or the Yankees that do the morning show on the Zone. 790 does not care to be the “Tech flagship station” because there isn’t any money in that. They want to be the top sports talk station in town, the hiring of an extremely popular local figure is a step in the right direction.

By Eston

September 11, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

* Hey Richie……break time is over….finish mowing my lawn*

By Eston

September 11, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

* Hey Richie……break time is over….finish mowing my lawn*

By Pitbull

September 11, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

When George O’Sleazy defeated UGA, it was with academically ineligible players.

Tech has not beat UGA without using academically ineligible players since 1990.

And weren’t all of the Tech wins during that 7 years stretch stricken from the record books by the NCAA?

Please don’t tell me Tech is still not in compliance with the NCAA.

By OldGold

September 11, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

I listen to the games on South 107 anyway. It’s clear and FM. The UGA music and being a Vince Fooley’s house was a bit much though. THWG.

p.s. Just stop listening to the garbage and they’ll fire the little fart.

By whocares?

September 11, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

790 is a crappy station with no talent. Some of their people, like “steaky”, are borderline fools. David Pollack is a no talent uga boob. You would have to be an idiot to listen to the station.

By Righteous Roc

September 11, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Hey Eston you posted the below statement 4 times in a row. (1:55pm 1:56pm 1:58pm and 1:59pm)

By Eston September 11, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this Did David Pollack even graduate from high school? Most UGA grads are fairly uneducated to begin with

Showing that you could not figure out what “post” meant and you have the audacity to talk about Georgia people being uneducated….WOW! Sir, your intelligence mirrors that of your cohorts Tony Hollings, Joe Hamilton or George Godsey.

To The Rest:

Face the facts…there are more Georgia fans on Techwood Drive than there are Georgia Tech fans in the entire state. Therefore, it’s an obvious choice to hire “Georgia” personalities. Lastly the “flagship” deal 790 has with Tech does not generate enough advertising dollars to keep them from hiring Pollack or talking about Georgia. Something we learn in Athens is Supply And Demand, see there is no demand in advertising for Tech sports. There for the supply is high. So they have to lower the cost of advertising to create demand and when that doesn’t work you give up and move on to a new way to generate ratings and money. When you’re ready to pony up dollars to their advertisers 790 will change their tune. Until then SHUT YOUR FACE!
Because showing up at their remotes with your anti-social Dungeons & Dragons personalities won’t do any thing for Tech. It just creeps people out, trust me I met enough of you when I worked at The Zone. You were creepy.

By CarolinaJacket

September 11, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Since I don’t get the station over here in Carolina, I don’t much care about the hiring, but I do care about winning football games. Tech just needs to worry about that and let other things take care of themselves. But it is also interesting how many people seem to live for the chance to get on here and start name calling and insulting others. Wow,now that’s a real football fan for you.

By limpdikdawg

September 11, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Pollack ?? what is his work in progress as a commentator ? None ? ok — Dawg a* kisser -yes —- Bingo ,he’s hired. Get Herschel [or 1 of his personalities].At least, he would have a little cred with the True UGA fan —- those that are black and proud and want a voice to rep the other than trailer park fan!!!!!!

By johndawg1973

September 11, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Boo Freakin’ Hoo…

Go change your uniforms again… or something.

By Alex

September 11, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

My beef with the decision is what is his qualifications for being hired. Does he have a degree in communication. If so, then I will shut up. But if not, then this kind of decision makes it that much harder for people like myself trying to get into the industry of sports radio. All these radio stations want to do is hire former athletes. People with real degrees and qualifations in the field get pushed aside. That’s what makes me angry with the decision.

By To Hell With Ugag

September 11, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Count me and my family as listeners that will never tune in 790 again. I will also do my best not to patronize the sponsors of any of their programming.

By jasperjacket

September 11, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

I personally think that all the hoopla is much to do about nothing. 790 pulled a “Neil Boortz” just generating controversy to increase ratings. It’s just entertainment. Tech folks need to get over it and focus on VT. 1 game at a time results will take care of all this.

By Brewer for GT President

September 11, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

‘790 Da Zone’ is ‘Da Suck’. When you can leave a GT game and be out of their broadcast range in 15 minutes, they suck. To me, they are only good for one thing: The Paul Johnson Show. And of course, they failed to broadcast it over the ‘net last night. Since I don’t live within the sightline of their coat-hanger of a broadcast tower, they are totally useless to me.

By Kevin

September 11, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

GTech fans should be more worried about that horrible rap going around on YouTube. I won’t say anything to demeaning, but Ace and Gary are big fans.

By David

September 11, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

GET A LIFE YOU GA TECH HATERS! CRY CRY CRY

By Rimfire

September 11, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

It can’t possibably be as irratating as a BUG flying across the screen every time I pull up the AJC sports. Get over it!

By Big B 99

September 11, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

Tech needs to get a real Radio Station, an FM one that broadcasts in the Atlanta area. Your driving through Atlanta (or 285) during a Thurs. Night game, and can’t get the game on Radio.

BUT, there is NO excuse ,for Tech’s station to be hiring Dawg’s. Just like, a Ugay station wouldn’t hire a Tech guy.

I’m a life-long Tech fan, but I do have respect for Greene & Pollack, & what they did at the Collegiate level. I think they’re both good guys, and I’m glad to see Pollack getting a good job now, BUT Not on the GT radio station. Why doesn’t the Ugay radio station hire him?????????????????????????????

Go Jackets

By baloney

September 11, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

Flagship, Smagship….heck you have to be in the GT parking lot or in the 790 parking lot to get their crappy signal. That is a total crap station.

By Tech Fan

September 11, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

I’m a tech grad and fan.

I like David Pollack. What’s the big deal?

Tech fans are WAAAAY to hung up about UGA. Maybe if we gave the rivalry less importance, we’d come out a little bit better. Wins and losses on the field are the measuring stick, but I think we often look pathetic at how obsessed we are with this rivalry.

We should be bigger than that, in spite of a tradition that doesn’t say so.

By Pitbull

September 11, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Will Tech have Big Boi perform at any of its half time shows this season?

Now that was a memorable moment in Tech football history.

By David

September 11, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

WHAT HAPPEN, DID POLLACK AND HIS GEORGIA TEAM KICK GT A* TOO MANY TIMES? GT BEATS GA ABOUT ONCE A DECADE, LOL. CRY YOU CRY BABIES FROM GT, I’LL LISTEN TO POLLACK.

By jabster

September 11, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

WREK is upping their power to an FCC-max 100kW soon, from 40kW. This should improve suburban ATL coverage for night games. They are also looking at moving off of the tiny tower next to Woodruff.

Won’t be WSB coverage, but it will be a LOT better than anything 790 or 680 can do after dark due to their highly directional signals.

By AtlantaNative62

September 11, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

There are SOOOOOO many more things we Tech fans should worry about other than a class act like Pollack (even though he reneged on his initial commitment to Tech) being on the radio. When Tech wins, he’ll give them their due. If it bothers you to listen to him……don’t.

By cooDaddy

September 11, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Hi.Test, Test, Testing…Does this work?

By Shivas

September 11, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

It is definitely an insult to pander to the mutts like this. I think we should take our business elsewhere. Like many have said, it is a business, and we should partner with someone who treats us like a customer. We get more compliments and analysis from Buck Belue than anyone at 790.

By JR

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

Nothing is funnier than those remarks from the “if we can teach them to read and write” university about Tech academically ineligible players. Any of those players could have made the deans list at that excuse for a school. When will you be ready to forfeit 25 years of games?

By Pete

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

Why should anyone be surprised ?? UGA football is not a casual interest or past time in Atlanta………..it’s a RELIGION. Tech has, over the past 20 years, become irrelevant. Many reasons. Mainly……….it takes a significant number of morons, which UGA has in abundance, to worship football………ahead of God, family, or country.

By jmcguffey

September 11, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

whine whine whine

By gtfan

September 11, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

hey pitbull…

uga has beat gt using academically irrelevant players since 1990 so what’s your point? (btw i think your nic would be more appropriate if it was ‘billy goat’)

and besides we were handicapped by chan gailey and we still almost beat you guys 5 of 7.

2 points….

i seriously doubt that many of these guys claiming to be gt fans are really gt fans. for instance george p’s post was shameful.

which brings up the fact that the billy goats must be worried. by their very presence on our blog i can say ‘we are back’.

second point… uga fans have been whining none stop since last season….

wah wah we should have played in the nc game

wah wah we cant beat spurrier

wah wah why are the poooo lese pickin on our players

wah wah why did we drop out of the top spot

wah wah ugga died

wah wah ugga had a funeral and it was not on national tv

wah wah moreno jumped over a guy an gained 3 yards but he didn’t appear on sports center (3 yards… now that is funny)

this doesn’t even take into consideration that they whine every year over and over and over again

wah wah wah wah wah waite till next year. we too will have a nc just like gt’s …

wah wah wah wah…..

to alll of you whining billy goats i say……

go baaaaaaah k to your own blog. go bahhhhhhhhk.

the only uga goats who should post on our blog should be those that are worried about November.

btw can you goats tell me one thing? does skipping make greene’s heart grow founder? LMAO.

By Steven

September 11, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

The only thing that matters to me is, is he any good at radio?

By Pitbull

September 11, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

JR, I think I hit a nerve.

All I said was:

When George O’Sleazy defeated UGA, it was with academically ineligible players.

Tech has not beat UGA without using academically ineligible players since 1990.

And weren’t all of the Tech wins during that 7 years stretch stricken from the record books by the NCAA?

Please don’t tell me Tech is still not in compliance with the NCAA.

By jabster

September 11, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

FACTS:

Tech doesn’t have enough worldwide alumni, let alone southeastern alumni, to fill up our stadium.

Radio stations are in business to make money, and UGA money isn’t red—it’s still green. It’s all about the Benjamins and always will be.

If you look at the ratings, 790 is getting their tail handed to them by 680. They need all the help they can get.

Tech did NOT have to strike any games off of its records, per the NCAA. If you UGA fans want to strike the 1998-2000 wins, go ahead—y’all still refuse to count the two GT wins during WWII, despite the fact that everyone else does.

George Godsey is no idiot—he has a master’s degree from the #1 IE department in the country.

All of these “my kid beat up your honor student” posts are just like school on Saturday—no class.

By Mr Breeze

September 11, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

790 is the GT “flagship station” in name only, barely. And Georgia Tech BLOWS!!!, you are a sad, pathetic, pathetic loser. Get a life, please.

By gtfan

September 11, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

oops fonder!

By GOTECH610

September 11, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Funny how they UGA fans are quick to call Tech fans Crybabies, when Herbstreit called them the whiners of the week for their griping about that hurdle, (which is a penalty anyways) with Moreno not being aired.

NEWSFLASH: This just in:

Athens; I am reporting here that some of the bulldogs are upset that their precious running play didn’t make it on the highlight reel against cupcake opponent CMU. ESPN delivered this statement:

“We only show the best highlights from the most worthy games of the week. We didn’t think that a hurdle over a CMU Chippewa was good enough and quite frankly, it wasn’t. It was against a very lowly opponent. We didn’t even show a hurdle 3 years ago when P.J. Daniels, of GT, hurdled a Clemson defender and that was a much more worthy match-up”

I am Tom Whiner reporting from the ESPN Whiner of Week campus, in Athens…”

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black UGA fans…

By shoodoggy

September 11, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

I for one am stunned. I had no idea so many trailer parks had Internet access.

By Jared

September 11, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

**Chris,

You are definately right, Joey Hamilton would have been much better…oh, wait, Georgia Tech tried to use him, and he got thrown off campus for either DUI or marajuana posession!

It looks as though GT has done so poorly since O’Leary, that their own station feels it needs to start spending more time covering the Dawgs in a favorable manner, in order to stay relavent in the state of Georgia.**

Perhaps Pollack was right, and GT really is that irrelevant?

By Duluth Dog

September 11, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

IE stands for “how to run a textile mill.”

Go back and read the NCAA decision again. Tech had to strike all of the game wins off of its record during those 7 years as punishment.

They also were told they would have to vacate the 1998 ACC championship, but cried and begged so much that the NCAA relented on that point.

I remember someone at the NCAA was quoted as saying that an ACC football title wasn’t a big deal anyway.

By Stewmeat

September 11, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

790 sucks to begin with. 680 smashes them in the afternoon. Buck does not smash the yellow jackets. He understands it was all Mr. Peronality back in his days.

If Hamilton or Godsey got a gig on 750 the Thuga fans would be dearly upset. They will be upset when they can’t stop the option in November as well.

By bb

September 11, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

I really enjoy the dawg fans who keep saying that Tech is irrelevant… ON A TECH BLOG. If Tech is so irrelevant, what are you doing reading a Tech blog???? You are proving the opposite by just being here.

More on topic, if you don’t like the people on a radio station, just listen to something else. Just because the station carries the game doesn’t mean all of their programming should be built around that team.

Also, those complaining about 790’s online feed not carrying the games, should complain to Georgia Tech not the station. I’m sure that Tech is not allowing them to stream the game, so that they can sell more ‘All Access’ memberships. 790 streamed the games last year and I am sure they would rather stream that than having to find different content to stream on game day.

By Russ

September 11, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

680 trades Kincaide to 790 for Pollack.

Get the deal done !

For the sake of the Dawgs and the Jackets !

By Voice of Reason!!

September 11, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

GOTECH610. No it is not a penalty. Quit making us look bad.

By H. Thompson

September 11, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Hey Pollack, Nice neck brace. Great NFL career ya loser.

By DAP01

September 11, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Are GT games on the radio? GT has a game on Thursday night and still don’t get tv coverage. Can you blame that on UGA too?

By shoodoggy

September 11, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

Duluth Dog, do your homework. All of the football records were reinstated on appeal. Nice try on revisionist mutt history though.

By Haha

September 11, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Well done Chris Boggs. Instead of other GT fans pi$$ing off the mutt fan base, you did it yourself. I haven’t seen this many angrey rednecks posting their garbage since T. Moore’s last comment. Continue on white trash idiots. Pollack and Greenie are irrelevant, as well as 790.

By wjj

September 11, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

You would never see 750 hire a Tech grad. All h**l would break out. Hiring Pollack is a disgrace. Tech should find another station, one that can be heard after dark!

By Are you kidding me?

September 11, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

I am not sure what Tech fans mean by when the series swung in Tech’s favor. UGA won (7) games in a row from 91’-97’ and he tech won (3) in a row from 98’-2000’ but now UGA has won everytime since then (7). So I guess you could say winning 3 in a row took the momentum but I feel like the team that has won 14 of 17 and leads the overall series by 23 games has all of the momentum.

By Old GT Nut

September 11, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

This isnt a David Pollak issue, and I dont think GT fans should call his character into question.

The real issue here is the contractual relationship between 790 and GT.

The way this has been handled by those in charge at 790 seems to make perfectly clear they do not want or value the GT contract or relationship.

The decision makers at 790 knew it would raise eyebrows with GT fans to have Pollack’s intro staged that way with UGA sound and MOST NOTABLY FROM DOOLEY’S HOME. What prevented 790 from staging the Pollack intro from the 790 studio, or Stats, or ESPN Zone, or the Permieter Mall Pigskin Palooza, any other venue?

The “slight” to GT fans and the GTAA seems obvious and intentional.

GT fans know the score when it comes to audience marketshare: there are simply more UGA fans than GT fans. Local media coverage will reflect the audience.

But, more than just marketshare, local sports media coverage (AJC, TV, Radio) is frequently decidely one-sided.

For example, its bad enough I have to watch watch local Channel 46 TV sports reporter (who is assigned to cover GT) talking about GT, WHILE SHOWING UGA/CMU game highlights.

And while the same reporter did take effort to mention that Moreno was nominated for Doak Campbell award, NO MENTION WAS MADE that Jonathan Dwyer from GT was also nominated ON THE SAME LIST for the Doak Campbell award.

Thats not a market share issue, thats flat-out bias.

Its obviously time for GTAA to find a new media/radio home.

By crackbaby

September 11, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

No problems here with Pollack on 790. If he now chooses to say Tech is irrelevant, he will suffer professional consequences. The guy was a promising player in the NFL and broke his neck. Now he’s trying a new career direction. I wish him well…

Pollack is actually a nice break from the high concentration of northern wise guys on 790’s mayhem Mike Bell, though funny, is nauseating as the lead guy in the late afternoon.

790 needs to simulcast in FM or just go away. Forget streaming, most of us listen in the car. The Coach PJ show can’t be heard in Roswell / Alpharetta. PATHETIC.

By JDAWG

September 11, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

Tech IS irrelevant.

By Dawg Gone

September 11, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

WHAT A BUNCH OF WIMPS! GT FANS ARE THE BIGGEST CRY BABIES THIS SIDE OF GAINESVILLE FLORIDA.

By wjj

September 11, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Hey “Duluth Dog,” Shows how stupid mutts are. Tech appealed and did not have to vacate any of those wins during that seven year period. By the way, stay undefeated until November. Tech will love to be the ones to spoil your so called “special” season!

By Old GT Nut

September 11, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

Dear GTAA:

Just as a reminder, WGST started by GT. GST: (G)eorgia (S)chool of (T)echnology.

Perhaps GT could use WREK radio to be the media/radio source for all GT athletics.

By Coach Bill Lewis

September 11, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

I am available to provide football analysis expertise to 790/The Zone if Tech fans want a Tech man.

Who better to provide such insight than a former tech head coach?

By xenoabe

September 11, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

Way to steal my name for 790 off The Hive man. Just kidding. I’ll take it as a compliment. I want royalties though. ;)

By JR

September 11, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

Sorry Pitbull but you didn’t hit a nerve. You only showed your incredible stupidity. UGA has had one of the dirtiest programs in the country for years and if being like UGA is what it takes to win I’d rather lose!.

By TDone

September 11, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

For the Record:

1. The NCAA chose not to vacate those games from 1998-2000.

2. FC Athens should have to vacate all football wins prior to 1986 and the Jan Kemp Scandal. That escapade was much worse.

3. The fact that some student-athletes flunked out of Tech is not a bad thing. If they can’t make the grade, they can’t make the grade.

By Tommy Allison

September 11, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

So what’s new.

By Dave

September 11, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

Who cares about Pollack anyway? His NFL career lasted only one season. ……

By Snert

September 11, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

I am shocked that David Pollack is working for 790. It grieves me that such a great man is relegated to such a small candle-watt station. 790 should find a high watt FM station to simulcast on so every one can hear David more clearly. I am sure that GT can convince David to referee some to the Thursday night, pre-game tickle piles. Maybe he will give away free banana daquiris and help organize the conga line.
Tek folk get so unnerved when the get around a real man. Don’t know why y’all are complaining, having David Pollack involved with the Tek f* station is the first step toward competency in 7 years. I would think you would be grateful.

By GT DMan

September 11, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

As a GT Grad, adding David Pollock is OK. Its a sports radio station. GT Need to find another flagship station, because after 7PM you cannot pick up 790 outside the perimeter.

By steak

September 11, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

attention tech fans:

I heard your plea for a stronger signal and i made a huge investment because 790 cares. I went to sears and bought a diehard battery which will double our night signal to 100 watts and we will now reach all the way to peachtree battle.. your welcome!

By Brian

September 11, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Im confused….How does Tech get their own ATLANTA based sports radio show?

If they want a strictly Tech show, why not just have a studio run straight from Tech?

Im amazed people find the need to complain about the most irrelevant points as to “whos on what radio station”. Its an Atlanta based station, not a Tech station…they talk about ALL sports, not just Tech…

Who allowed this awful guy access to post “articles” on AJC…wow..

Cry me a river

By T.STINGER

September 11, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

Don’t sweat it Tech fans, the powers that be who hired this cocky UGA creep will regret it when UGA finishes 8-4,and also at seasons end (when TECH stuns UGA) and finishes with a better record. Then the remark that Tech is irrevelant should be played continuosly as he forced to cover TECH in the ACC CHAMPIONSHIP & BCS BOWL.GO JACKETS ,and David Pollock can kiss my A!#!

By epb

September 11, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

Tech cant sell their tickets…. Why would they think a radio station (business) would be able to survive on their fan base.

Add a class to the the GT academic offering … COMMON SENSE BUSINESS 101 -

By owned

September 11, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

will the last guy at big league broadcasting please turn the lights out.

By brian

September 11, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Not a Tech fan and don’t listen to the show, but this shows how no matter how highly educated a tech grad may be… you can’t fix stupid. He is a class guy. Tech should show some.

By RAMBLE ON!!!

September 11, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Here’s a good place to start thestingfeedback@at.gtaa.gatech.edu

Let them know how your feel, Boggs is spot on!!!

These idiot’s call us crybaby’s are the same moron’s whinning about ESPN not showing knowshon’s stupid hurdle.

I can’t wait till Nov. 29th when CPJ makes UGAg #2 in the state!!!

By GeorgiaDuck

September 11, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

I don’t know why Tech fans are so upset about this at all? As it has been said before, it’s all about the ratings. 790 is obviously losing to 680 in the afternoon so they had to make a change. As far as Pollack saying the Jackets are “irrelevant”, beat Georgia and maybe that will change. 7 straight years of losing does not help a rivalry.

By St. Bernard

September 11, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

I guess all GT fans will stop listening to the station then? My experience is that if people aren’t listening, then changes happen, but apparently there hasn’t been a drop-off in listeners. To compare Pollack to Hamilton or any other former GT star with the exception of Charles Johnson is a joke. But, if something happens to Johnson, I’m willing to listen to him.

By Paddy

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

I agree whith nodog… who cares. It is all about the games.

By Sven Ottke

September 11, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

I don’t see what the big deal is. The guy is horrible on the radio and has the personality of a rock.

By leifj

September 11, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

This is just another case of Tech’s inferiority complex. 8 in a row is coming and it will continue to grow. What about Pollack’s irrelevant comment wasn’t true? Tech hasn’t done anything in football recently. They will never have the talent that UGA has and will be lucky to win once every ten games with Richt in Athens. I think the streak will reach at least ten games before the Bugs even have a fighting chance. Why would any sane guy go to Tech? I guess to hangout with Jun Li, Jugdish, Osama and all the other dorks that go to the library instead of the football game. Do you want to see what a real football program looks like Tech fans? UGA! You spend your whole year hating us and look where it gets you. Nowhere! Go Dawgs!

By Jack

September 11, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

Screw 790 and anyone who thinks this guy is good for ratings.

By Roy

September 11, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

Who cares what the 12 fans tech has in the whole state of Georgia!

By RG

September 11, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

I am not a GT or UGA alum. I think this is all stupid. 790 has Ryan Stewart a GT alum and former NFL player on its flagship syndicated show, so what’s the big deal. They have GT coaches shows on during football and basketball seasons, what else can you expect. They are trying to get ratings and if they are just going to depend on GT fans and not upsetting them then they would be stupid.

By venom

September 11, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

Tech and 790 deserve each other!

They are both total losers that garner no respect and think the are something they aren’t.

Aint that right poodles?

Run David Run!! For the love of god do a show on PBS or something. you don’t need that skid mark on your resume.

ps.. For all the programing geniuses at 790, the afternoon saloon shtick “what do you want to drink?” then the sound effects deal….. way to blatantly steal it from the scotty Ferell show on Sirius. What next? yall adding the “crude awakening” and “kuck and blincaid” to the ever changing line up next week.

By DickWilly

September 11, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

HAHAHAHAHA….Tech Sucks.

By Sweet Pea

September 11, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Pollack will help out 790… Wish he were on with Buck, that’d be the #1 show in the ATL…

As for afternoon drive time, how many of you do not turn the dial during commercials??? Exactly….

Kincade is a whinning Philly (errr, Temple, he doggs both GT & UGA but was an Owl for crying out loud, the most pathatic athletics program in the USA!) loser..

The BEST sports talk radio show in Atlanta is the Jim Donnan Show with Steve West but it’s only on Monday’s from 1 - 3…

By techster

September 11, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

The only thing irrelevant is Pollack’s NFL career. Tech football was here long before you and will be here long after you buddy. I can’t stand that guy, he was a heckuva college player, but he’s such a tool off the field.

By Gunner

September 11, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

ITHINK THAT THE TECH FANS NEED TO PUT THOSE SLIDE RULES WHERE THE SUN DON’T SHINE AND GET OVER IT.

By GR

September 11, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

LOUD NOISES! LOUD NOISES!

By techster's sister

September 11, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

Uhhh techster…

Pollack made it to the NFL.. He was a 3-time All-American…

Oh yeah & he NEVER lost to the Jackoffs..

8 in a row comming to you the Saturday after Turkey Day for the NATS Turkeys!!!

So yes, UGA Yech is irrelevant… Never beaten UGA this Century!!!

By KneeJerk

September 11, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

Great picture BLACKDAWG. i’ve heard about iy, but thought it was just a joke. How can that yellowblood guy talk about tickle piles, when his starting QB is a man-spooner?

By Steak

September 11, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

Don’t forget to come to STATS this weekend. A lot going on. Don’t forget to tell your friends about STATS. STATS. STATS. STATS. Yes, live broadcast from STATS. What? STATS 300 Marietta. A lot going on at STATS.

By BullDawg Rick

September 11, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

venom…

I loved Scotty Farrell & his beer, shot, beer, shot, beer, shot… Knee to the head, knee to the groin, knee to the head… What whattt Whatttt!!!!!

Oh yeah & the sound effects of a Crown & Coke!!!

By Tech75

September 11, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

I’m willing to give Pollack a chance. But he’s already starting with 2 strikes against him.

And I recognize it’s a business - it’s not the campus radio station.

I do agree with everyone else that 790 sucks as a flagship station… weak signal, no in-state network, yada yada yada.

We should be able to sign someone else up as a flagship, someone on the FM side.

Now that I think of it, 790 just sucks in general. I’ll listen to Wes Durham and Coach Johnson, but all the rest of it is just human waste.

By Tom Davis

September 11, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

Brewer, Tech had to “vacate” several of their wins for ineligible players and cheating. Even Lil Joe (the starting QB) was ineligible. That’s rich. Tech accusing UGA of cheating.

By Trojan backer

September 11, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

I don’t root for either team…but 790 is as weak as it gets with hosts who know so little. I think they’re desperate, and I bet Pollack doesn’t last very long. Management at 790 seems to be liars and manipulators—this is a blatant slap at Tech, yet they won’t admit it. Hello? We aren’t all idiots. But their station is so weak, I can’t hear them most of the time anyway. Love the “Stools” nickname—that crap is unlistenable, and I’m black!

By Dodd Lives

September 11, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this

Aside from being another obnoxious uga mouthrunner - has anyone actually listened to Pollack on the air? HE IS FLAT OUT TERRIBLE It also brings down the whole show because Mike Bell has taken on the role of carrying him on his back for 3 hours.

By the way…UGA VII will learn his first trick this weekend…Rolling over to Steve Spurrier

By chuck

September 11, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this

to all my tech buddies i don’t like pollack just remember

The KANG hearts Wangs…

Go jackets!!! Please buy tickets!

By Navigator

September 11, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

Who cares, they bore you after 5 minutes anyway. Please find a life if this change bothers you.

By richtfan

September 11, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

what’s the big deal?

a. GT doesn’t care anything about excellence in football anyway

b. it’s not like he’s gonna go down the flats after work and steal a techie’s dungeons and dragons game or something.

c. he brings both college and nfl credibility to their station and will draw in listeners. first and foremost, radio is about ratings and listeners, and they’re doing what they think is right in order to enhance both of those things.

d. 680 is the auburn station here in ATL, but they hired the legend Buck Belue. I don’t hear the Aubies crying about that.

e. As far as Pollack’s accurate comment that Tech was irrelevant—-he’s right. when is the last time they finished the season in the top 5? top 10? etc. what top recruiting classes have they signed in recent memory? if you don’t want to be called irrelevant, then do something to increase your level of “relevance”.

By DawgDozer

September 11, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

Its all about money,- want to make money and have a large following, go with UGA. If you dont want to make any money and you want to just have 8 Tech fans listening to your show , then go with Tech. You guys should know by now that UGA is #1 in Atlanta and the whole state of Georgia. We even have little Sanford stadium on the flats in Atlanta every other year in Nov. Go Dawgs !!

By Trayce

September 11, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Correction to GradyGrad96 who stated, “Brandon Leak came out repeatedly saying he was more a fan of UGA. I never once heard him say he was a fan of Tech. I want to say he attended neither school.”

Brandon Leak has openly been a GA Tech fan, on and off the air. So, that part of your statement is incorrect. However, you are correct in stating that he did not attend Tech or UGA; he attended Morehouse College.

By longtimeTechfan

September 11, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

After we win our BOWL game this year we can find another flag ship station!

By Brewer

September 11, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

http://www.indystar.com/assets/pdf/BG11724397.PDF

There is a little chart for you.

TOM DAVISI didn’t say a word about cheating. My point was that Pollack was likely one of the ‘student-athletes’ at UGA that struggled in the Finger Painting and Basket Weaving courses at your beloved university. Just look at Buck Belue… Have you ever listened to that idiot? He used to do sports at WJCL-ABC in Savannah. I guess they felt sorry for him and gave him a job.

Now, I’m sure things have improved some with Richt in charge, but 94% of your football team is too dumb to meet the MINIMUM standards??? Pathetic. Only California did worse (tied w/ Texas A&M). Of course, I’m sure there were other schools right there with ya but their data was available for the study.

By whatfor

September 11, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

Hi - to that idiot Bug Killer - I hope the next time his beloved Knowshon Moreno decides to hurdle someone that that person suddenly pops-up and give Moraneno a good shot in the b**ls. I bet that will stop his hurdle and make him “hurl”. Have Pollack at the Tech station is like having Hillary at a McCain/Palin fundraiser. Looks like 790 sold out.

By Native GT fan

September 11, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

790’s afternoon shows have struggled since Steak & company moved to mornings several years ago. 680 beats them big time in the afternoons and 790 is better in the am. David Pollack doesn’t have a clue about GT.

By Dr. Nick

September 11, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

I think it is a slap in the face to Tech and the institution should put some pressure on such an insensitive radio station;would be similar to hiring Tech grad on station in athens.

By DACULAfalcon

September 11, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

Okay, cut the guy some slack. If Pollack was still healthy, he would be playing football in the NFL. He is a pretty good commentator as well.

By Hammond B-3

September 11, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

Get the guy off the air what a dumb move Tech you can do much better

By Gene

September 11, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

George Godsey??! I don’t think UGA would care about him. Wasn’t he the QB when we won 51-7?

By JJJGT

September 11, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

There is plenty of former GT talent that have played in the NFL with football intellect and persona if 790 was looking for talent on their afternoon program. Keeping the same lame crew that is full of opinions and deficient on knowledge of the game is whats killing their ratings. Don’t expect ratings to go up on a GT flagship station with Pollack. It’s a slap in the face for 790 GT listeners.

By ramblin wreck

September 11, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this

This is ridiculous. I have listen to the afternoon saloon the past few days and I think that Pollack was a great addition. He is really good at it. I love the 790 morning show and the afternoon saloon, and I hope they keep up the good work

By StraightJacket

September 11, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

So many responses to the blog are missing the point.

It ISN’T about whether or not this is “good business” for 790.

It IS about our FLAGSHIP openly mocking the property they agreed to “flagship”. I mean, be honest: Pollack, at Dooley’s house,with Ugag music in the background? They were clearly insulting GT with this move. To top it off, they “forgot” to push the button to air the Paul Johnson show last night. Inexcusable.

Solution? 790 should just approach DRAD and offer to resign from the “FLAGSHIP” agreement terms. Having NO FLAGSHIP is better than having a negative one that insults the fanbase.

When Kirk Herbstreit and Archie Griffin start doing the Afternoon Drive Time show on the Michigan FLAGSHIP in Detroit, then maybe I’ll change my view.

I suspect the Rapture will happen first.

-SJ

By Wreckmaniac

September 11, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

All of this sounds familiar. Even 680 botched the announcement of P Johnson as the new Tech head coach when the “cord” carrying the conference went lame. 790 hardly gets out of Fulton County. Radio is becoming more irrelevant as ESPN and sport score downloads to PDAs take over the realtime reporting. You wouldn’t even realize that WSB carries UGA other than on gamedays with their nonsense 4 hour tailgate show. You could play a round of golf in that time

By dtorr

September 11, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this

If you don’t like it ,go buy yourself a radio station.

By Taylor Dalton

September 11, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

If we are going to argue, and you want a true radio broadcast of GT football and GT athletics, then listen to meetthemachine.com radio show. That is all GT athletics, and not uga(g) garbage to worry about.

By Frank

September 11, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

JJJGT, Dorsey Levins is the only former Tech footballer that I’ve seen on any media venue regularly that can speak understandable English. Joe Hamilton needed an interpreter.

By JP

September 11, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this

What I really love about UGAY fans is all the rash statements they make, “never have” “never will”. It always reconfirms my belief that they are complete and utter idiots who don’t know much about football outside of UGAY!! You guys are too funny. lol

By StraightJacket

September 11, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this

So many responses to the blog are missing the point.

It ISN’T about whether or not this is “good business” or a good move for 790.

It IS about our FLAGSHIP openly mocking the property they agreed to “flagship”. I mean, be honest: Pollack, at Dooley’s house,with Ugag music in the background? They were clearly insulting GT with this move. To top it off, they “forgot” to push the button to air the Paul Johnson show last night. Inexcusable.

The EASY Solution? 790 should just approach DRAD and offer to resign from the “FLAGSHIP” agreement terms. Having NO FLAGSHIP is better than having a negative one that insults the fanbase.

When Kirk Herbstreit and Archie Griffin start doing the Afternoon Drive Time show on the Michigan FLAGSHIP in Detroit, then maybe I’ll change my view.

I suspect the Rapture will happen first.

-SJ

By RAMBLE ON!!!

September 11, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this

Amen brother StraightJacket !!!

THWG!!!

By RAMBLE OFF

September 11, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

Take the c** out of your mouth when you speak RAMBLE ON!!!

By gtfan

September 11, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this

hey give skippin dave some slack…. after all his only choices were 790 or mcdonalds.

By Terry

September 11, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

I never knew why we went with 790 in the first place. When the sun goes down, their station disappears. I live 25 miles from downtown and cannot hear CPJ’s radio show.

Whether anyone realizes it or not, having radio stations that present Tech in a positive image is much better for recruiting and for developing a fan base. There are a lot of sports fans out there, and a lot of young sports fans.

I tend to listen to Buck and Kinkaid anyway, because most of the drivel on 790, is just that. 680 does a much better job of covering Tech during sports talk than 790.

790 is always going to SEC games, Ga games and broadcasting live. That’s their decision, but I would have hoped we would have had a station that would at least support the ACC.

As far as Pollock being on 790, what is one more insult? I don’t listen to them anyway.

Go Jackets!

By Long time Tech fan

September 11, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this

Last spring I took part in one of those radio polls where you have to report everything you listened to for a week. I personally trashed 790 as hard as I could because I hate that station. Apparently, they didn’t heed my comments because the “two live stools” are still on. This Pollock thing now is the “pits”!!!! Does anyone know of a way to rip a station out of a radio?

By reality

September 11, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

If you want to see a Tech grad in the media just turn on The Best Damn Sports Show Period and watch John Salley, or turn on CSS and watch Dorsey Levins, or ESPN and watch Jon Barry or Tommy Luginbill, GT grads have bigger fish to fry than an afternoon show on 790 the zone.

By ProudTechFan

September 11, 2008 8:33 PM | Link to this

I dont have a huge issue with Pollack, seems like a pretty stand up guy… It is obvious UGA has a huge fan base in the city and throughout the state. They are number 2 in the country, they will have all the shine the sun can bare over the next few weeks after they get into their SEC schedule. To me both 680 and 790 are UGA biased, but I have gotten used to it. I can deal with 680 and Buck Belou but 790 the GT flagship station has no excuses.

By Big Daddy GT

September 11, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this

Come on guys. Y’all making a big fuss over David Pollack being on 790 The Zone? We got better things to worry about, like having a successful season under a new head coach, which by far, is one of the best coaches Tech has had since the 1990 National Title Team. Keep it up Jackets.

STING’EM!!!!!!

By ramblinwreckman

September 11, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this

We need a better station for our flagship station, with more coverage. 790 is to weak. We need to change to 680 the fan!!!

By T

September 11, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this

It doesnt matter to me… since I bought XM in 2004, I havent listed to an Atlanta radio station… I mean.. have you seen the 790 commercials.. my God !! A bunch of bald headed old men who havent figured out that they are old!!

By TTech

September 11, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

790 must be a Democrat. They’ll sell their mother to get better ratings.

By ga_tech_92

September 11, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this

I’m finished listening to that station. If they want to be the GT flagship station, then they better be biased.

Chris is right, if the foot were on the other shoe, the UGA fans would never let it die.

By Dorsey Hill

September 11, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

GT, go pay someone else to broadcast your games. Most teams have radio stations who pay the school, but not Tech.

So what 790 is saying is: leave, go away and pay someone else we don’t want or need you, because you suck.

By Diehardjacket

September 11, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

Folks……who cares. The writing is on the wall and the end is near with 790 being Techs flagship station. There morning show is pitiful…..there afternoon show is not much better and nobody outside of I-285 knows what they talk about at night.

Lets enjoy the ride with our new coach and watch this team develop.

Go Jackets!

By StingerSplash

September 12, 2008 1:57 AM | Link to this

Atlanta gets crap for its teams not winning, but its media takes the cake. Two sports talk stations and neither would last a minute elsewhere. TV stations that are passable at best. A newspaper that now covers Dixie like the don’t. (They used to cover Dixie like the dew, but no longer). So with that bombastic Shapiro (and his partner, whose name escapes me, so he must be meaningless) calling the shots at 790, did you expect them to do something smart? (Just remembered. Shapiro’s partner in Big League Broadcasting is Saltzman. And they still don’t matter.)

By rah

September 12, 2008 2:08 AM | Link to this

TO HELL WITH GEORGIA and david pollack