Ramblin' On

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

September 26, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

Chris:

Good thoughts. I agree wholeheartedly about Josh, and I agree Dwyer is a much more durable back, and I would rather have him than Moreno. But I will admit Moreno is very talented.

I cannot wait until Paul gets another recruiting class in here, or maybe 2 recruiting classes. If he can have quality depth at every position, the sky is the limit.

In regards to the pass defense, I am a little concerned about how we defend the short passing game, but one thing I am very happy about is the tackling. It looks much better this year than in previous years. Hopefully, the defense can cut down on the 3rd down conversions, and it will continue to improve as the year goes on.

GO JACKETS!!

By ad

September 27, 2008 1:56 AM | Link to this

knowshon is way better. Dywer is a good back thats solid but knowshon has that it factor which dywer does not have so please knowshow is the greatest back to ever play in the state of georgia.

By wes king

September 27, 2008 4:48 AM | Link to this

I hoping Jaybo can establish a good Pass Attack for Tech and soon.

By DEA

September 27, 2008 6:57 AM | Link to this

Dwyer better than Moreno? Put down the LSD and back away slowly with your hands in the air. Your hallucinations are so bad that you are a danger to yourself and everyone around you. We’ll try to get you to detox before your OD kicks in and what little mind you have left is destroyed. There are programs available for functional imbeciles and we’ll get you enrolled if you’ll just stay away from the drugs.

By wes king

September 27, 2008 7:02 AM | Link to this

I also hoping Tech go bowl game without blue plastic grass and soon.

By Carolina Jacket

September 27, 2008 7:19 AM | Link to this

Welcome back Chris, it’s been a while. This was a good blog. Last week Tech had a very large group of recruits in for the game, but we have not signed any for quite a while (in fact, we have lost two of the early signees). Do you know if we are close to signing anyone. Some of the other schools a getting way ahead of us. Thanks.

By GTthwg

September 27, 2008 7:24 AM | Link to this

Sorry Chris. No way. Anybody with eyes can see that the Moreno kid is special. Dwyer is good, but he’s pedestrian when compared to Moreno.

By Doug

September 27, 2008 7:41 AM | Link to this

The last position by position power rankings I saw have Moreno at #1 among RBs and Dwyer #21. It’s great to support your players but seeing this objectively Moreno is much more talented and brings more intangibles to the table.

By TDone

September 27, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

To Carolina Jacket, no one has signed anyone. Signing day is not until February. This had to be a joke to even post since everyone knows this.

As for Moreno or Dwyer, I thought when PJ came in, that Dwyer would be an A-Back, not a B-Back. Moreno seems to be a lot of show. I think Alabama will make him a believer tonight.

By mtraininjax

September 27, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

Doug and other, Moreno plays for the legitimate #1 team in the country. If Dwyer did the same, he would be the #1 back as well.

This is not rocket science! Maybe it is for you Dawg lovers….

By jim_70

September 27, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

i remember the hype that caleb king received coming out of high school - the next herschel walker. i don’t remember much hype about dwyer.

so, after one and a third year of football, who do you think is having a better college career?

By Chris Boggs

September 27, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

You can’t go wrong with either Dwyer or Moreno, obviously. Moreno reminds me alot of Tashard Choice in that he uses his vision and slashing to get yards. I just prefer the physical nature that Dwyer brings right now and I think its rare to see homerun speed in a back his size.

As far as “Ratings” go…remember Dwyer was a Parade All American and the best back in Georgia when he came out of high school. He didn’t get the Caleb King hype because he didn’t sign with UGA, but he is every bit as good and has the same pedigree.

All we can do is wait and see. There are going to be some games where GT opponents sell out to stop the dive play and there are going to be some plays where Moreno gets stopped as well.

If Moreno has a big game against Alabama’s defensive line today, then I’ll give him the edge against Dwyer.

By GT45

September 27, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

ad, a man named Herschel is the best back out of Georgia, hands down! Chris-good blog. For sure, rest Nesbitt. I know PJ knows this, even though he wants to give him all the reps he can. What a confidence builder for Jaybo last week! Not just for him, but the coaches and the fans. He’ll be a great one as he grows. Moreno can be stopped, but so can Dwyer. I would rather have Dwyer in this O, though. Good gosh at the open field speed and punishment ability. Everyone saw how he was directing and using his blockers on that 88 yard run the other day. We’ll see how Moreno does today, against a good D. He didn’t fair so well against us last year or USC earlier. We need to go ahead and sell out that UM game to keep the orange away. Let’s go fans and go Jackets-

By Brendan D.

September 27, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Moreno may be getting all the media coverage, but Dwyer is the better back and will have a better NFL career. Dwyer has the complete package, he’s big, he’s fast, and he’s a great teammate/leader. Moreno’s stats may be better, and the media may focus on him, but Dwyer’s my pick. He’s the one who really has the “IT” factor. You watch Dwyer play and you can just tell how much fun he’s having, how competitive he is, how he’ll do whatever it takes to help the team. He “gets it”, which seems like a very rare thing among great athletes these days.

By KneeJerk

September 27, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Doug, what intangibles does Moreno have? Do you even know what an intangible is?

By GT FAN PA

September 27, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

GT45 I could not agree more with Mr. Walker being the best back-Yes maybe of all time when it comes to college. I think as the season goes we will see this offense click more and more. Dwyer is the more typical NFL running back at this time. I’m not taking anything away from Moreno as he is a very talented running back. As the next few weeks go we will see what type of back he is? Looking forward to the rest of the season. I think PJ will take this this team to the next level and bring respect back to the flats. Great article Chris. THWG

By addicted

September 27, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Chris you need to mow the lawn more often. That was a really good post. Good and well thought out ideas.

By jay jarrell

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

If I hear of anyone one complain of wearing white to the game, may the great wizard jack slap you in your sleep.Roll Wreck, To Hell with Georgia!.

By Buzzfan1936

September 27, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

I agree with GT45 - get a good lead over Duke and rest Dwyer for the big games starting with Clemson. Yes, Walker was the best running back to play college in the state of Georgia. Dwyer vs. Moreno? - a toss-up right now. Time will tell. Stimulating and thought provoking article, Chris. I am enjoying reading such good articles and blogs in the AJC about Tech with the Dawgs enjoying such lofty national ranking. I hope UGA wins all their games - except against Tech. If the Jackets can’t win a National Championship, I’d just as soon see the other team from the state of Georgia do it. The Dawgs now have a classy coach, and I think the lack of class they have shown in the past, the taunting and poor sportsmanship which has turned me off, is over, at least I hope so. Also, I have found that most of their “bad fans” never even went to college. I wish Georgia well, at least for now.

By George

September 27, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

Knee Jerk you’re a total idiot. Go somewhere where you don’t have to have a clue about football.

By exNFLplayer

September 27, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

This one’s not even close. Moreno. He finishes every run. His motor is running every play. Never takes a play off. He can pass block. He can catch passes out of the backfield. He’s a nightmare in space. He’s a lethal punt returner. In a nutshell guys, Moreno is the complete package. Right now Dwyer is a one dimensional back primarily because of the system he plays in. As for the NFL potential of both Moreno is being coached in all the ways that the NFL wants to see. Dwyer, to be perfectly honest will be hurt draft wise by the system he play’s in. Folks, any good back can run with the football. It is the back that can pass block, be a weapon in the passing game, and be multi-dimensional that the NFL looks for. I am not saying that Dwyer won’t be a player in the league. He will. But his draft position will not be nearly as high as Moreno. And I know I will get some heat for this next statement, but Moreno is doing it on the big stage, in the big games, and under a lot more pressure than is Dwyer. At leaswt for now. Just my opinion, but an educated one.

By Steve Stuckey

September 27, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

I think ex just answered your question KneeJerk. GO back to Dungeons and Dragons moron.

By gtdave

September 27, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

White Out??? You can’t be serious. Why do we need gimmicks like that. Leave that up to the folks in Athens. How lame do we have to be to copy UGA???

By ContactBuzz

September 27, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

NoShow Moreno - 17 carries for 45 yds.

As for highlight reels, I’ve seen scores (that’s multiples of 20s for any mutts “reading” the blog) of backs leaping defenders and actually running after the leap. Nice leap, NoShow - try getting a few extra yards next time.

By Insectinside

September 27, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

Moreno: 43 yards tonight. That won’t win many awards.

By George Burdell

September 27, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this

Way to go NOSHOW moreno, DWYER is definitely a better more physical back. Nice blackout mutts, roll tide. Ugay is overated as usual, big numbers against inferior competition and then nothing against a real team. I see at least 3 more losses for the mutts the rest of the way out. THWG!!!!

By GT90

September 28, 2008 2:22 AM | Link to this

If you or the team thinks we are going to blow by Duke, you better have another drink and think about this. Duke is leading the ACC in passing and mopped up a sorry UVA team. We should beat Duke BUT it won’t be like years past. Plus, we did lose to Duke back in 2004 so sh-t does happen. Its thinking like this that creates “trap” games and upsets.

How bout the tide!! Blackout my butt. Its lights out for the Dawg’s NC hopes.

By GTC

September 28, 2008 2:34 AM | Link to this

White out? Since when? Says who? I haven’t heard this at all. I hope we don’t considering how well that blackout turned out for UGAy. I vote no!

I don’t think we have to worry about Miami filling the stands. Did you see their horrible turnout today, a whopping 35,000 for the game against UNC. There was no one in the upper deck. How sad!

To Hell With Georgia! Man did they get whipped today! I love it!

By is the sec down this year?

September 28, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

That ex NFL guy sure knows a lot about running backs!

Fun game last night.

By buzzwax

September 28, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

White out, NO!!! We can’t even do a GOLD out yet!!! No Gimmicks, just beat the crap out of them!!!

By ProudTechFan

September 28, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

HMMM.. Dwyer or Moreno.. well trying not to be biased I really love Dwyers game, this kid is special. Its not easy to find a kid with the power to run over people and the speed to run by them and thats Dwyer.. I’ve never seen Moreno run over anybody. He maybe the more elusive and the more athletic back compared to Dwyer, but watching Dwyer is a pleasure. Now obviously Moreno had a better year last year playing against much better opponents than Tech. Plus Dwyer didnt see the field nearly as much as he should have, being Gailey didnt believe in playing his best players and cared more about seniority, but thats neither here nor there.

Moreno kinda reminds me of Reggie Bush while he was at USC. He’s going to get all the highlights and the hype because of his style of play and his personality on the field. He is more of a finesse player. He brings energy to the team when they need it the most. And if he gets off the edge, look out because the kid can fly. He can make your defense look silly and getting hit doesnt seem to phase him one bit. I love his game..

but..

Dwyer is very powerful and fast. I’d take Moreno in a foot race but not by much. You have to understand that Dwyer is not playing your average tailback position. He is the B-Back which means he gets hit every play, even when he doesnt touch the ball. If he can show his durabilty at that position and still produce, and continue to give Tech fans those dashing runs down the field, the new #21 will bring us as much enjoyment as the the one before.

UGA fans dont think just because he’s one of yours that a Tech player doesnt stand a chance being compared to him. Its a legitimate arguement and can really go either way.

Lets get ready for Duke Tech fans..Should be a good one..

GO JACKETS!!!

By NO-SHOW

September 28, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA….Yes, knowshown certainly gets it gone on the big stage doesn’t he? Good one exNFLplater….Get off your high horse buddy. I get so sick of reading your “expert” opinion on everything football related. You, your team, and NO-SHOW are over rated garbage. How does Clemsons arse taste? Bama kicked their arse, and then stepped on your face with a hobnailed boot!!!!!HAHAHA, i love it.

By TechmaninAthens

September 28, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

I’ve been watching GT and UGA for 50 years and I will tell you Knowshone is good, but I will take Dwyer over him. Moreno is too much show for me. He jumped over a play and then about a dozen more did the same thing the next week. But Moreno is billed as Superman. Neither will be good without blocking, so Moreno didn’t get any holes to sprint through against Bama. I’ve always said that Moreno isn’t big enough to go the season without getting hurt. He had 45 yards against GT last year and got hurt. He had about 35 against Bama, but UGA got their butts handed to them on both lines of scrimmage. I wonder when the next time the DAWGS break out the BLACK? I hope never. I told my wife before the game that the color of your jersey doesn’t mean a thing if the guy in front is bigger, faster and more talented. Ask Clemson. They tried the jersey color trick so many times that they must have a couple dozen different jerseys in the vault. UGA has a good chance of winning out. I’m curious to see if the flaws against Bama aren’t exploited by some good running teams—like Tech maybe? But they are still explosive and Stafford has a great arm.

By Go Ahead

September 28, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

Go ahead and gloat over the whipping that UGA took from Alabama. I would love to see you ACC pretenders schedule the likes of USC, ASU, ‘Bama, Tennessee, Florida, Auburn and LSU. Instead it is juggernaut teams such as Jax, Virginia, Duke, Gardner-Webb (ha!) and NC State that you have placed on your schedule. That being stated, GT has a very good coach who is able to get fired up on the sideline, instill discipline and bring his team to a game with a plan to WIN; I’d sure like to see him at Georgia instead of Richt. I seriously doubt that Richt would jump up and down even if he stepped on a fire ant mound on the sideline!! Let’s see how GT handles Clemson (“Bear” in mind how ‘Bama dealt with them) and then perhaps we’ll have something to discuss. Until then I would not be talking a lot of smack about UGA since GT has not managed to beat them in nearly a decade. I know how badly you Techsters want to beat UGA and I’ll admit that it is possible this year but you’ll need to bring everything to do it. Final thought for you GT gloaters: consider how the game might have turned out if Alabama had to take away some of their very key players due to injury. See you on 11/29.

By gtforever

September 28, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Dwyer is BIGGER and I think he is faster, although it would be hard to verify. Nobody is going to give you the real deal on 40 yard times anyway. They are both very good football players. I would think that Moreno is a little overrated as he plays for the number 1 bulldawgs…. Oh, I’m sorry, they get beat down by the tide. The number 11 bulldawgs….

By Tech Forever

September 28, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

1) So you’d basically sit our starting QB for the better part of two straight games AFTER he just sat for 3.5 quarters of a game and sat through an off week? As Head Coach would you say, “Here you Josh. Take the ball as the starter vs Clemson on the road. I know you haven’t seen any meaningful game action in 5 weeks but I think you’ll adjust to the speed of the Clemson defense just fine.” Please.

2) I agree but you fail to mention the biggest reason why Dwyer would be/is the better back. He can fit in and play the primary offensive weapon position in nearly any system. The A-Back in Johnson’s system is far from primary.

3) I agree. I think our pass defense will be just fine. Our rush did lose technique a few times against MSU’s backup QB but that will get corrected.

4) I agree that fans should at least attempt to participate in the “White Out” but that dnes’t change the fact that it is a REALLY bad idea. I can name two dozen people I know who go to Thursday night games straight from work in their suits. No to mention the fact that Miami will be the team wearing white….not Tech. A “Black Out” or “Gold Rush” would make more sense depending on which jersey the guys wear….dark blue or gold.

By Tech Forever

September 28, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

“Go Ahead”…..I call FOUL!!!

Once again a Georgia fan comes onto a Tech blog and throws out the “you shouldn’t talk smack…lets see how good you’d do against Bama….we’ll see how good you are when you play Clemson” crap. It is GEORGIA FANS that drew first blood on this blog and when your team got the arses handed to them tonight Tech fans responded in kind. Go back and read the pre-Bama beating posts of how Moreno is the greatest thing since sliced bread and how Tech fans are delusional. So it should only be expected that when attacked Tech fans will respond…and pile on after all the wind got pulled from your sails by Bama.

So don’t come on a Tech blog and comment about Tech fans gloating and our weak schedule when it is your comrades that started it. It would be better to man-up and post an apology on behalf of those UGA fans who posted before the Bama game for their arrogance. You’d get more respet and to be honest of more UGA fans actually behaved in a mature manner such as that it would do more positive for the relationship between these two fanbases than anything else. Act like a man.

By Go Ahead

September 28, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Tech Forever, you’re absolutely right. I apologize for the poor performance of the GT squads over the last….gee, what is it now….I forget how many, many years. I also apologize for your weak ACC schedule. Beyond that, your “mama en diddy” should apologize for sending you to a school that allowed you into the real world sans the skill to spell complex words such as ‘respect’, ‘if’ and ‘fan bases’. Although it is not my place, I also apologize in place of the fan base of your substandard institution for failing to sell out your home games. What’s up with that? You have a great coach along with [ostensibly] a great team this year. Can you explain the practice of GT’s athletic program resorting to offers of free pizza, hot dogs, cokes, etc. just to sell home game tickets? I would actually like to know the reason. Tell me, Mr. Bohr - why??? See you on 11/29, Mr. Hawking.

By reebok

September 28, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

A white out is a really stupid idea,

By Go Ahead

September 28, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

Tech Forever, I’m still waiting for your edifying response to my question. As a reminder, please explain why GT cannot sell out their stadium even with absurd incentives being offered. Hey, are you a part of the GT “fanbase” or not? C’mon, Techie - let’s have it. Please explain all of the empty seats in your own house on game day. I promise that the Bulldog Nation will “respet” your answer provided it is logical. Put your thinking cap on now; this one is a real puzzle!!! Aww, not able to come up with one? Guess not. See you in Athens on 11/29, Mr. Newton.

By haha...oops

September 28, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this

Go Ahead- hahaha, i love the uga fans that still talk trash. You guys got dominated by bama. Go back to your hole and pretend that last night didn’t happen. So now the mutt nation claims that “1 loss is good for them” and that “they needed a wakeup call” and how now you guys will play them again in the SEC CG. Haha, EARN IT!! PROVE IT!!! all of those idiot slogans, you guys are pathetic. Excuses, excuses. Its going to be a tough year to be a mutt fan. The bandwagons are about ready to tip over. You are pathetic for coming in here and talking trash after bama smoked your team this weekend. I have never enjoyed a half of football, that didn’t involve GT, as much as last night. It was beautiful.

By haha...oops

September 28, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this

Go Ahead- hahaha, i love the uga fans that still talk trash. You guys got dominated by bama. Go back to your hole and pretend that last night didn’t happen. So now the mutt nation claims that “1 loss is good for them” and that “they needed a wakeup call” and how now you guys will play them again in the SEC CG. Haha, EARN IT!! PROVE IT!!! all of those idiot slogans, you guys are pathetic. Excuses, excuses. Its going to be a tough year to be a mutt fan. The bandwagons are about ready to tip over. You are pathetic for coming in here and talking trash after bama smoked your team this weekend. I have never enjoyed a half of football, that didn’t involve GT, as much as last night. It was beautiful.

By TNAT

September 28, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this

Did anyone notice that Knowshon cut his hair into a mohawk the week after a bunch of GT players did vs. Miss St? I watched the Miss St game and Dwyer and Nesbitt (among others) all had their hair done into mohawks and they look like huge B.A.’s, but then I watched the UGA Bama game and saw Knowshon’s hair done into a mohawk too and couldn’t help but think that Knowshon blatantly stole Dwyer’s idea.

As far as who the more talented back is, I would have to say Dwyer by a fraction. I think Knowshon is very comparable to Reggie Bush in their running styles, but Knowshon is missing that breakaway speed that Reggie has. I think Dwyer may be just a hair faster than Knowshon even though he weighs 21 lbs. heavier. That is why Dwyer is the better back, the combo of speed and power.

By KingBee

September 28, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this

It’s 8 pm on Sunday night. There are new articles posted in the last couple of hours about UGa—-and even Alabama— on ajc.com.

Not one about the home team Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Cox deserves to go broke.

By Ted

September 28, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this

Dwyer is a better running back.

Moreno is a better dancer.

Seriously, Dwyer is bigger, stronger,& faster. He can run over you or past you. He can pass block, catch, return kicks. He is just an all around good athelete. He is perfect for our offense & his style should translate well to the NFL.

Moreno is small & shifty. He reminds me of Cadillac Williams. He has a great motor, but with all that jukin’ & jivin’ he is also an injury waiting to happen.

UGa fans can keep Soldier Boy, I would MUCH rather have Dwyer.

By Joe Bling

September 28, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

The Dwyer vs. Moreno question is a good one. They are very different styles of running back, and both are very good. I just don’t think either one is special. Both Tech and UGA have had backs just as good in fairly recent years. Neither is blessed with overwhelming speed or quicks, and neither can run over people. That said, they are both young and will continue to develop, and both of them help their respective teams in big ways. But both also have a tendency to disappear in some games. Right now I think Dwyer has more potential as an NFL back because of his size, but who knows?

I really don’t understand the hype that Moreno gets. Didn’t anybody notice that as soon as he jumped over that guy he got tackled? And that leap into the end zone was nice but wasn’t that big a deal – certainly nowhere near Herschel or Hearst status. This has been a good discussion, but I guess the funniest part was when exNFLplayer threw out that Moreno, as opposed to Dwyer, gets it done on the “big stage”. Um, you might have waited a few hours before hitting “Post” on that one, dude. What an a$$-clown. Major VDAP.

By Tech Forever

September 28, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Go Ahead,

Wow…pointing out typos and back to the lame “you can’t even sellout your own stadium” argument? Are you kidding me? Why not just post “nanny nanny boo boo”? I offer you the perfect opportunity to be a mature man and carry the torch of your school with dignity on a Georgia Tech blog and instead you act like you graduated from high school three years ago yet still cruise the parking lot at 7:30 AM in your truck with Ludacris blasting before you’re off to work. Man, I actually thought you’d come through. But in typical fashion I over estimated yet another dog.

As for the delay in my response to your questioning I apologize. We attend services on Sunday evenings and just returned home about 45 minutes ago.

Have nice evening Mr. Wooderson.

By Tech Forever

September 28, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this

Go Ahead,

Wow…pointing out typos and back to the lame “you can’t even sellout your own stadium” argument? Are you kidding me? Why not just post “nanny nanny boo boo”? I offer you the perfect opportunity to be a mature man and carry the torch of your school with dignity on a Georgia Tech blog and instead you act like you graduated from high school three years ago yet still cruise the parking lot at 7:30 AM in your truck with Ludacris blasting before you’re off to work. Man, I actually thought you’d come through. But in typical fashion I over estimated yet another dog.

As for the delay in my response to your questioning I apologize. We attend services on Sunday evenings and just returned home about 45 minutes ago.

Have a nice evening Mr. Wooderson.

By jackets

September 28, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this

i thought we were navy and gold.. shouldnt we have a navy night or something?

By AlabamaRamblinwreck

September 29, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this

Official school colors are old gold and white.

No mention of navy or black, but these have both been used as trim colors.

White out or gold out make the most sense, but can we get rid of those mustard pants? Sorry, I just had to take one more poke at the pants….I can live with them wearing chartreuse as long as we play like we played against MSU.

Go Jackets!!

By gtrugby

September 29, 2008 7:52 AM | Link to this

Tech Forever - We wear white jerseys for home games this year (as in previous years before Chan) with gold pants. Road games have white jerseys with white pants.

By Go Ahead

September 29, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

Just as I thought!! Tech Forever evades the question! Yes, UGA dropped a game big time but there were no empty seats.

Please explain why your fans cannot fill up your small stadium, Tech Forever. Please answer the question if you have the courage.

By For Go Ahead

September 29, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

We have answered the stadium question numerous times, yet I will answer it once again since this seems to be such a crucial part of your football life. Tech only has about 18,000 students (grad and undergrad) a year. UGA has more than twice this amount. I’ll do the math for you, that means UGA has more students to fill up a stadium. When Tech alumni graduate, we spread all over the country and the world! We have gigantic alumni bases in Washington DC working on defense contracting and a huge base out in California. Anywhere there is tech research and military contracting, we are there. This dilutes our alumni population in Atlanta. Conversely, most UGA alumni end up liviong in Georgia because they are either too afraid to try something new, or can’t get out. We actually have more important things to do then road trip every single weekend for football, but that doesn’t mean we lack the passion. I haven’t even started to mention all the Georgia citizens that have never stepped foot in a college classroom, yet cheer for UGA like it’s their life’s sole meaning. I went to high school in south Georgia, and upon returning to that area during my freshman year (about 9 years ago), I invited someone from my graduating class to come visit Atlanta. His response was “Are you crazy? They have 3 laned roads up there!” You all can keep your ignorant fans that are afraid to branch out and try something new. Now, if you want to trash Georgia Tech, at least find an arguement that holds merit - as opposed to talking about a stadium. Oh, wait, you won’t find an arguement against Georgia Tech that holds merit - my mistake!

By exNFLfan

September 29, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

exNFLplayer Dwyer is a B-back in CPJ’s offense, meaning he runs straight up the middle on most plays. He also can go out for a pass or take a pitch. Are you telling me that those are skills that the NFL doesn’t care about? Right… What the NFL want is a guy that can line up in the I-formation, run up the middle, take a pitch to the outside or go our for a pass. Oh wait…

Knowshon is extremely talented but his NFL career will be short lived and injury plagued once he runs into to talented professional defenses. Running at 110% at all times isn’t always a good thing either.

By Blue Fox

September 29, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Why not have a “gold out” for the Miami game?? It’s not PC to wear white after Labor Day (or so my wife says)…

By GTforever

September 29, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

* reebok A white out is a really stupid idea,* I agree. just go out, like any other game, and do your job. And win another game ** GO JACKETS!!!

THWG**

By Memo to Tech Fans

September 29, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Newsflash to Tech fans: Georgia Tech did not beat Georgia on Saturday. The University of Alabama beat Georgia on Saturday. You are not Alabama (understatement of the century). You are not Tennessee (in other news, the sky is blue). You are not even lowly South Carolina (now that’s pathetic). You are not any of the teams that have beaten Georgia in the past 7 years. You are NOBODY. You are Georgia Tech and you are making fools of yourselves popping off at the mouth when some other team beats Georgia. It wreaks of desperation. You have nothing to say to Georgia until you beat them yourselves. Not a single word. Every year we hear this out of you clowns after Georgia drops an SEC game. Every single year the Techies get all giddy with excitement like they have accomplished something. You have accomplished nothing. You are nothing. Good day.

By Yeah, I'm right

September 29, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

Judging from UGA’s offensive line, I think UGA will lose at least 1 more games. I think their offense played well, they just got man handled. Bama was simply the better team. Look for the LSU game to be a loss for 2 reasons. 1st LSU at home..really…they came back against Auburn and gave them a spanking. 2nd Miles keep his D-line fresh consistently. UGA will have a hard time on offense with consistent pressure on Stafford. If Moreno runs to the sides he could make some big plays (could), but I wouldn’t look for him to be an impact player running up the middle.

By Memo to Memo Poster

September 29, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

It’s funny, I read a great parody blog about Russia attacking the University of Georgia and there was a line about UGA fans sitting around, crying into their beers and one of them says “At least Tech sucks.” I think you are that guy in real life. Left over black-out makeup running down your cheeks into you warm Natty Light. Yuck…

I give UGA fans credit, some of you guys are nuts about football. Your team can be down by 5 scores and if ESPN puts a camera in your face, you scream, bark and hold up the ol’ #1 sign. I would say all the “we’ll get our revenge in the SEC championship game on the way to a National Championship” talk is silly, but you guys might be right after all. But that would involve an admission that the SEC is not the superhuman powerhouse conference that it has been made out to be. Despite all the weakness that showed up Saturday night, I don’t see that many serious challengers left on UGA schedule. UT and AU are horrible, LSU and UF don’t look so hot and I don’t know what to say about Vandy and UK as neither team has face a substantial challenge yet. I’d expect UF to put up a big fight due to the rivalry factor and LSU has found ways to win. That leaves GT. You are correct; it was ‘Bama that beat UGA, not GT. GT fans have nothing to brag about to UGA fans (yet). But GT fans living in Georgia hear nauseating amounts of boasting from the sidewalk alumni, so it puts a smile on their faces to see the blowhards humbled. We’ll see in November, but no SEC team has manhandled Miss St’s defense the way GT did with a backup true freshman QB running the same simple plays over and over again with almost no passing. CJP’s offense punishes speed without discipline. Judging by the way Bama’s offense rolled and UGA racked up penalties, discipline is poor at UGA.

By OldGold

September 29, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

34 yards against Alabama? I’ll take Jonathan Dwyer 8 days a week over Kno-Yards Moreno and his Mohawk.

By Huh?

September 29, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

Yeah OldGold, because Jonathan Dwyer really rolled up Alabama that time you guys played them in la la land.

Please stay off the crack.

By MidnightRambler

September 29, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

By For Go Ahead,

Tech always gets great fan support for its away games indicative of the fact that its graduates get jobs all over the US and the world. Obviously not as many Tech grads remain in GA as UGA grads who are twice as numerous to begin with.

Based on Dawg fans’ horrible behavior towards visiting fans in Athens, they would be well advised to decrease the size of its stadium thereby reducing the number of trashy rednecks who flock there. They are a disgrace to the good name of the state of Georgia and the classical name of Athens.

By TechCrybaby

September 29, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this

Leaving Knowshon comparisons out of it, I just think Jonathan Dwyer is a great back. You don’t know how Tech will fare against Duke, but I hope we’ll do well enough that a lot of guys will get playing time. At least as important, let there be a lot of play-to-play substituting, so that we’ll keep fresh legs in there all the time. Does Paul Johnson have enough depth on both sides of the ball to do that?

By Go Ahead

September 29, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

Sorry there, Techies. I guess I hit a sore spot with you fans. It just makes me sort of wince when the game camera pans out over your colossal (heh heh) stadium on game day. There really is no excuse for all of the empty seats and you know it. What is even more pathetic is the fact that the fans who do show up offer nothing more than a glorified golf clap whenever anything good happens down on the field. The fans are otherwise oblivious to the game (except for the inebriated, yellow-haired student section, of course) and somehow seem compelled to show up just because they have been privileged enough to graduate from such an ‘elite’ school. Sound familiar? I have been to several GT games and you know it is a fact. Trust me, most GT fans have no concept of the game and frankly do not care. Why? I guess it’s because of all the extremely wealthy engineers who have the GT sheep skin!! Hey - when is the last time that you met a wealthy engineer? What’s the matter - does a bee have your tongue? Bottom line - UGA will see you chaps on 11/29 and you’d better be ready for it. You ‘elite’, wealthy engineers didn’t hire Pajama Boy just to improve your ACC standing; no sir, you hired him in the hopes that you might finally beat that other school over there in Athens. Good luck in November!

By Go Ahead

September 29, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this

Sorry there, Techies. I guess I hit a sore spot with you fans. It just makes me sort of wince when the game camera pans out over your colossal (heh heh) stadium on game day. There really is no excuse for all of the empty seats and you know it. What is even more pathetic is the fact that the fans who do show up offer nothing more than a glorified golf clap whenever anything good happens down on the field. The fans are otherwise oblivious to the game (except for the inebriated, yellow-haired student section, of course) and somehow seem compelled to show up just because they have been privileged enough to graduate from such an ‘elite’ school. Sound familiar? I have been to several GT games and you know it is a fact. Trust me, most GT fans have no concept of the game and frankly do not care. Why? I guess it’s because of all the extremely wealthy engineers who have the GT sheep skin!! Hey - when is the last time that you met a wealthy engineer? What’s the matter - does a bee have your tongue? Bottom line - UGA will see you chaps on 11/29 and you’d better be ready for it. You ‘elite’, wealthy engineers didn’t hire Pajama Boy just to improve your ACC standing; no sir, you hired him in the hopes that you might finally beat that other school over there in Athens. Good luck in November!

By Go Ahead

September 29, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this

Sorry there, Techies. I guess I hit a sore spot with you fans. It just makes me sort of wince when the game camera pans out over your colossal (heh heh) stadium on game day. There really is no excuse for all of the empty seats and you know it. What is even more pathetic is the fact that the fans who do show up offer nothing more than a glorified golf clap whenever anything good happens down on the field. The fans are otherwise oblivious to the game (except for the inebriated, yellow-haired student section, of course) and somehow seem compelled to show up just because they have been privileged enough to graduate from such an ‘elite’ school. Sound familiar? I have been to several GT games and you know it is a fact. Trust me, most GT fans have no concept of the game and frankly do not care. Why? I guess it’s because of all the extremely wealthy engineers who have the GT sheep skin!! Hey - when is the last time that you met a wealthy engineer? What’s the matter - does a bee have your tongue? Bottom line - UGA will see you chaps on 11/29 and you’d better be ready for it. You ‘elite’, wealthy engineers didn’t hire Pajama Boy just to improve your ACC standing; no sir, you hired him in the hopes that you might finally beat that other school over there in Athens. Good luck in November!

By Go Ahead

September 29, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this

Sorry there, Techies. I guess I hit a sore spot with you fans. It just makes me sort of wince when the game camera pans out over your colossal (heh heh) stadium on game day. There really is no excuse for all of the empty seats and you know it. What is even more pathetic is the fact that the fans who do show up offer nothing more than a glorified golf clap whenever anything good happens down on the field. The fans are otherwise oblivious to the game (except for the inebriated, yellow-haired student section, of course) and somehow seem compelled to show up just because they have been privileged enough to graduate from such an ‘elite’ school. Sound familiar? I have been to several GT games and you know it is a fact. Trust me, most GT fans have no concept of the game and frankly do not care. Why? I guess it’s because of all the extremely wealthy engineers who have the GT sheep skin!! Hey - when is the last time that you met a wealthy engineer? What’s the matter - does a bee have your tongue? Bottom line - UGA will see you chaps on 11/29 and you’d better be ready for it. You ‘elite’, wealthy engineers didn’t hire Pajama Boy just to improve your ACC standing; no sir, you hired him in the hopes that you might finally beat that other school over there in Athens. Good luck in November!

By Go Ahead

September 29, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this

Sorry there, Techies. I guess I hit a sore spot with you fans. It just makes me sort of wince when the game camera pans out over your colossal (heh heh) stadium on game day. There really is no excuse for all of the empty seats and you know it. What is even more pathetic is the fact that the fans who do show up offer nothing more than a glorified golf clap whenever anything good happens down on the field. The fans are otherwise oblivious to the game (except for the inebriated, yellow-haired student section, of course) and somehow seem compelled to show up just because they have been privileged enough to graduate from such an ‘elite’ school. Sound familiar? I have been to several GT games and you know it is a fact. Trust me, most GT fans have no concept of the game and frankly do not care. Why? I guess it’s because of all the extremely wealthy engineers who have the GT sheep skin!! Hey - when is the last time that you met a wealthy engineer? What’s the matter - does a bee have your tongue? Bottom line - UGA will see you chaps on 11/29 and you’d better be ready for it. You ‘elite’, wealthy engineers didn’t hire Pajama Boy just to improve your ACC standing; no sir, you hired him in the hopes that you might finally beat that other school over there in Athens. Good luck in November!

By TechCrybaby

September 29, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this

Dear Memo To Tech Fans, “It wreaks (sic, “reeks”) of desperation.” You’re welcome.

By Go Ahead

September 29, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

TechCrybaby, I must correct you. The correct response would have been “it wreaks (sic) of desperation.” Got it? Now go to your room and complete your English homework!! See you on 11/29, lad.

By Back to the landscaping...

September 29, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

Actually, it should be “it wreaks [sic] of desperation.”, with brackets and italicized. If you’re going to correct grammar on internet forums, please know what you’re talking about. You don’t want to end up looking like a petty u[sic]ga dimwit, in addition to already being a dick.

By UGAG

September 29, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

Dwyer>>>Moreno. Moreno is one of the most overrated backs in history. He leaps over a guy and when he gets tackled he runs back to the huddle and everyone thinks he is a great back. 45 yards last saturday hahahaha NOshon

By pathetic

September 29, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

Go Ahead- you are truly pathetic. I enjoy reading your rants as you try to belittle GT fans after your mutts got whooped. Please continue in your desperate attempt to make yourself feel better. There are many more wealthy engineers than pysch, sociology, turf management, horticulture, physical education, etc. etc. (garbage uga courses) majors. Continue being pathetic, you are doing a great job.

By To Go Ahead

September 29, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

Go Ahead, your a douche. Go back and milk your cows.

By Tornado

September 30, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this

Go Ahead — Given that engineers are so penurious, how is it that GT is half the size of UGA and nearly 100 years younger, but has three times the endowment?

Moreover, how do you know how wealthy the engineering grads you meet are? You appear to have wealth confused with lifestyle, which isn’t surprising. I’m much more surprised by substance in the UGA fan base than by lack of it.

By The Big Bug

September 30, 2008 1:23 AM | Link to this

* Go Ahead, What kind of cretin are you.You have the nads to say that Tech students are inebriated when you are so proud of the fact that you can can fill your cesspool with 92000 slovenly drunken hicks.To you, quantity surpasses quality, right? As I said last week, you would be flattened by BAMA. And you’d better get used to it.The hard part lies ahead. Nobody likes you dweebs and that is why you get no respect.And for God’s sake it’s spelled *reeks morons. I gotta go. I’m getting nauseous.