Ramblin' On

By RJ

November 19, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

Nicely said.

My worry is not that we look foolish if we all wear white and lose, but rather how bad we all look if the announcers call the game a “white-out” and less than half the stadium is wearing white. We’d almost look as bad as if more than half the stadium was wearing red and black during a UGA home game. If all else fails, I’ll use a white bed sheet.

It is fair to point out that teams that have done an (insert school color here) out have not fared too well this season. UGA, FSU, and Marshall lost their games. Clemson also lost an “orange-out” game to some team I can’t seem to recall.

By Brent S.

November 19, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

As far as the “whiteout” goes, it doesn’t bother me to have one but I think it’s a bit dumb to have a “whiteout” night. I don’t own ANY white tech appearral and I am NOT going to spend $50-$60 bucks I don’t have just to do it. If the student body wanted to do it then let THEM do it. Personally, I wished that Tech would go back to the navy blue jerseys for home games. They look SO MUCH better than all white ALL THE TIME!!! Mix it up a little bit. Or have the team wear the Navy jerseys one night and have acool promo for that. I guarantee Tech fans have more NAVY stuff than they have white. It kills me because everyone at Tech is so adimit about the team colors being ONLY old gold and white yet over 85% of the merchandise on the on-line store is NAVY BLUE!!!!!

By tmac

November 20, 2008 12:11 AM | Link to this

here we go again…..LAME FANS ARE NOT NEEDED AT THIS GAME TOMORROW NIGHT……IF YOU CANNOT COME OUT AND WEAR WHITE (SO FREAKIN SIMPLE…ITS WHAT THE STUDENTS AND ATHLETES WANT US TO DO) AND BE LOUD WE DONT NEED YOU AT THE GAME…IF YOU’RE GONNA SIT DOWN AND BE QUIET LIKE ITS A LIBRARY DO NOT COME TO THIS FOOTBALL GAME…..GET OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR JACKETS!!!! LESS THAN 50K AT THIS GAME??? REALLY??? WE DESERVE WHAT WE GET SOMETIMES FROM UGAG FANS…..LETS PROVE EVERYBODY WRONG…..GO JACKETS!!

By BugKiller

November 20, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

Boggs,

I usually find you to be a complete and utter moron in your little fits you pitch here.

But you know what… for the first time, you’re actually saying it like it is, no urine-colored glasses.

I can respect passion (even misplaced passion).

And you’re right, your fan base does need a kick in the @$$.

Enough with the excuses. Support your team… or don’t.

It isn’t about you, it’s about the team.

When our team wanted us all to wear black, we all complied to support our team.

We didn’t complain. We didn’t b!tch and moan.

And you know something, for a fan base that you Bugs claim to make so much more money than and that we all live in trailers… not one of us b!tched about the price of buying a new $40.00 hoodie or black hat, or whatever, for the Auburn Blackout last year.

It’s kinda funny, reading all of y’all’s b!tching and moaning in that context.

Y’all claim to have so much more money than us and have better jobs and everything… so what’s $40.00 to y’all?

Do what Chris says. Support your damn team. The biggest hurdle y’all have to overcome in our rivalry isn’t on the field…

… it’s in the stands.

Bugs.

By razerGT

November 20, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this

As a counterpoint to all these “[Team X] had a [color Y]-out and lost”, Virginia Tech has had a white out, an orange out, AND a maroon out this year, and won all of those games.

As a counterpoint to the “you’re/were just copying uga”… um, [color]-out games have existed for a long time now. Even my high school in Dallas, TX has a blue-out once a year. It’s not limited to football either - I distinctly remember the Miami Heat having a white out the year they won the NBA championship. It’s not like this is the first time that Tech has ever done a [color]-out, either, so quit yer b***’!

tl; dr version: If you don’t wear white to tomorrow’s game, kill yourself.

By Kevin

November 20, 2008 1:25 AM | Link to this

Yall silly Yech fans(Tech) u cry for tv show u off n after all u voted for it..Now when it time u all Moan like u ate bad tuna.Now reason u not wear u idiots are hurricane fans n will wearin there colors anyway…they be more cane’s fans anyway again showin espn why tech never have a fan base…and why Ga. Bulldogs are No1 here again as team atlanta loves…Oh n score be Miami 34 Tech in white 7 that be there surrender color whiteout!

By Volman

November 20, 2008 1:32 AM | Link to this

Kevin, that was the WORST run-on sentence I’ve ever read in my life. Honestly, my eyes are bleeding after reading that. You are truly a dolt. Everything else aside… (Uga vs. tech) are you illiterate? Are you a child? Can you not finish a point and start a new one? Dare I ask you to use correct english?

By kevin

November 20, 2008 1:34 AM | Link to this

After all only time u sale out if clemson here are Miami Fl state…white out is to support u team here at bobby dodd stadium what is u problem will it clash with u Varisty burger..Look like a napkin like said all have walmart get a T-shirt it white…sorta like u cowards at Tech..U rather see Reggie ball flunk math are not count how many downs in game!Look folks simple prove u loyalness to Team if not i would not blame u New coach say i leavin coach better place with support like fightin irish at ND..which he will after they fire there coach in south bend…Can u techies say bye bye Paul johnson soon

By gt_jacket

November 20, 2008 3:26 AM | Link to this

thank you Chris! we need to let these “whiners” know that they will be the ones looking very foolish tomorrow night when the “true” and “real” fans of GT football come out dressed in white.
the players and recruits are excited about it. what other reason do we need to put on something white and support our team? and for all those people saying that they don’t want to spend $50-$60 on a white hoodie… good! i wouldn’t want to spend that much money either. just go and buy a stankin $3 XXL white T-shirt at walmart and wear it over your jacket. it’s not rocket-science. and if you don’t even want to spend that, just put a white plastic garbage bag or a white bed sheet over your outfit. either way, just come out and support your team!

By I drink my semen clear

November 20, 2008 3:56 AM | Link to this

I sure hope Home Depot is stocking enough white paint to cover all the empty seats.

By SavJacket

November 20, 2008 6:24 AM | Link to this

Great Article Chris!

Really… who doesn’t have Thermals and know how to layer up. Its one night in the spotlight. We have a nationally televised game when noone else is playing. We have a Great New Coach and a Team that is playing its heart out. Get your asses out and wear White! We have changed our entire program and need this step in the right direction. Not to mention over 100 recruits in the stands…we need our best showing.

Go Jackets!!!!

By Just Stop

November 20, 2008 6:38 AM | Link to this

Hey Kevin, how’s that UGA education working out for you?

By Finally...

November 20, 2008 7:12 AM | Link to this

…a Techster admits that they wear panties!

By BobbyDodd

November 20, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this

I personally was against the idea since so many other schools now do it. Clemson tried it this year against us…UGa had the debacle with Alabama…Penn State started the trend…etc. It’s like our music selection to hype up the student body that is also used around the nation. I am all for originality or even the clapper things to get more noise and give us a home field advantage. But I was resistant to the wearing of a specific color. That said…I will be wearing white t-shirt, white sweater, and a white hat at the game tonight. Why? Because my school has asked! How can I truly support the program if I do not support the initiatives created by the current student body???

Go Jackets! THWG

By reebok

November 20, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

Suit up and show up! Wear white, be loud, give the team a homefield advantage, and let those recruits know that Tech is a great place to play!

By chanceman

November 20, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this

Come on Tech fans…stop overthinking. This is just a fun thing to do to support your team. If you ever want to be considered a real program with an awesome fan base, then you will support your program. If not, then why don’t you just paint all of those empty seats white? At least they show up to every game.

By BrokeArseJacketFan

November 20, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

Give me a ticket and I’ll show up in white.

By ga_tech_92

November 20, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this

I don’t like the idea for a number of reasons already mentioned, but I would not consider wearing anything but WHITE on a white out night. To not wear white just to make a point would be very selfish!

By Brent S.

November 20, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

I’m NOT against the “whiteout”…if everybody one here want’s to do it then FINE, have at it. Condsidering it’s going to be in the mid 30’s tonight and I have NOTHING heavy and white, I am going to enjoy a game, NOT freeze my butt off for a promo started by the student body….LET THEM DO IT…more power to them. I love Tech as much as any Tech fan but sorry, I’ll take warmth and comfort over freezing!! By the way, I am wearing the replica white home jersey so GET OFF MY FREAKIN’ BACK!!!!!!!

By THE_Craigslist Kisser

November 20, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

Can I wear my lab coat to the game?

By Joe Schmoe

November 20, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

You could wear lime for all I care. All I want is for people to be loud and stand when needed. And I do not need to be told to sit down because you did not want to stand up half of the night. The color talk is over rated. Get it done on the field, and loud in the stands … We will see you @ 218!

By Brent S.

November 20, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

Honestly, I want to win this game instead of worrying about a “whiteout”. We need some serious momentum going into the Georgia game next week, especially if Nesbitt doesn’t play tonight, which I hear he may not. In case you guys have missed it we haven’t beaten UGA in SEVEN years!! So why don’t we all just take a deep breeath…..uhhmmmm….hahahaha. There don’t we all feel better. C ya at the game tonight!!!

By Get a job Brent S

November 20, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

Brent S,

Get a job, man, and stop your whining. go to freakin’ TJ Maxx and marshall’s and cough up $20-30 on some white gear. What, are you on food stamps? Come on, man. Your belligerent attitude is not impressing anyone here. Just get with the program and stop your b—tching.

By r@mblinwreck

November 20, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

THANK YOU, CHRIS. Well said.

Wear your white, support your team (the players love this idea), and be loud at the game. In case you haven’t noticed, that’s what real fans do.

By SlimG

November 20, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

Just wear white. I’ll be down on the front row behind the defense making a bunch of noise.

Don’t say you have no white or you can’t get a jacket. We are everyones boss so we can afford a new jacket. If we lose we lose, it won’t matter what color we have on.

Let’s not get shown up on Nat. TV so wear white!

This is why Tech has a reputation problem, idiots like those quoted in the article. Nobody is copying UGA, just wear white. Wear white!

By Voice of Reason!!

November 20, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

Classic GT. Creating a huge issue over a fun, easy, and inexpensive idea.

By BrokeArseJacketFan

November 20, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

if you dont want to wear white, give me your freakin ticket…

By KneeJerk

November 20, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

I live in Jupiter, FL. If I lived anywhere near ATL I’d be there in all white. I am happy with the direction of our program. If you are as well, show CPJ and our team that you are as well. Those who don’t wear white, don’t be surprised if our coach bolts after a couple of years to a program and fan base that supports the team.

By Bad Idea

November 20, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

The “White Out” at this time is a stupid idea - period. The assistant AD suggests it was the idea of the student body but it sure looks to me like it came from the athletic department who, conveniently, had the bookstore stocked with white apparel the same day they announced the promotion.

There are two upsides to the “White Out”: 1) IF the stadium is sold out with Tech fans it will look very cool on national TV. 2) It will raise revenue by selling additional merchandise in the bookstore.

The potential downsides are many. Here are just a few: 1) If the stadium is not sold out, the resulting visual effect will be embarrassing because it will only reinforce the fact that we are unable to sell out a nationally televised home game for a winning team. 2) Miami has a HUGE fan base in metro Atlanta and history has shown us that they will show up for the game. If 30% or more of our “white out” is wearing green the effort will look completely unsuccessful and, again, serve as an embarrassing visual reminder that we can’t support our own team by showing up. 3) As soon as the TV announcers mention the three UGA “blackouts” during the past year (and they will), we will look like we are simply trying to copy our in-state rival. 4) The temperature will drop below freezing during the game and several people who had intended to support the “white out” will instead opt for comfort and cover their white t-shirt with a warm jacket of some other color. This will result in the visual embarrassment listed above.

The important thing tonight (and for EVERY home game) is to SHOW UP! Wear any color you want but SHOW UP! Once we are selling out our stadium on a consistent basis, we can begin talking about fun promotions like a “white out” but until then we are putting the cart before the horse.

I am as big a Tech fan as anybody on this board. I went to school there and I faithfully support the athletic programs to the extent that I am able. Loyalty has nothing to do with this. A “white out” at this time is simply a stupid idea.

I am now donning my flame-proof apparel awaiting the many vicious responses. Bring it on.

GO JACKETS! THWG!

By Tech fan 81

November 20, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Hey all you college football fans, Penn State did it before georgia. The problem with most of the GT fans is you’re all lazy. Try something new. Show the new recruits that we can stand together, and show them we are not fairweather fans, to support them when they come to play here. It’s not something you could wear only one time. Unless you put the article eof clothing inn the back of your closet after the game.

SHOW SOME TEAM SPIRIT

By SportsJacket

November 20, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

Great blog Chris!!

Tech fans, get off your arse and wear white! Who said it needed to be a $50 Cutter and Buck GT shirt? If you’ve got one, wear a white button down oxford over a couple layers. No oxford? How about a bed sheet for a TOGA? I’m sure some of you are crazy enough to pull this off!! C’mon folks, have fun with it! Support the team and the Institute!!

THWG!!

By BuzzFactor

November 20, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

like folks have said, just buy a white walmart sweatshirt 1 size too big and throw it over your regular stuff. Or a big white Tshirt. Just make an attempt at something. It’s going to look bad for recruiting if we don’t try and do this at least. Wear white and show the recruits we will support our team…

By Calvin

November 20, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this

In the first place, we shouldn’t be having night games in November.

By yellowblood

November 20, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

Attention:

The after game victory Tickle Pile scheduled for the AMC will follow the AA’s White Out theme. This will not be hard to do as almost everyone has white underwear.

By Bad idea not helping

November 20, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

Bad Idea,

Stop your complaining man. Since you are disgruntled with the white out, are you going to protest and make matters worse? It is what it is, like it or not. While you may have valid points on Miami fans, empty seats, etc- you’re not going to help anything by not wearing white. Why don’t you swallow your pride and take one for the team?? Its not going to kill you! Or you could just keep on being a little punk and complaining that its a stupid idea.(which again won’t change anything)

By Erk

November 20, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

Does Tech have enough fans for a white out? Come on guys. Support your team. New coach, better record than expected with possibility of winning 3 more, new excitement about the football program. Why is it so hard for Tech fans to come to the games?

By Hunter

November 20, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

ok ya’ll, u dont want to spend alot? go buy a white t shirt from kholes or wal mart two sizes too big and put it over ur jacket/sweatshirt. i got a t shirt from kholes yesterday for $8. If u cant spend $8 on the team u love, then dont call urself a fan.

By Richard

November 20, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

I wouldn’t have done a white-out if I was the AD, but I’ll participate nonetheless.

I’d be happy if the fans showed up and actually knew the words to the Budweiser song.

By Brent S.

November 20, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

The blogger on here that coveniently goes by the blogger name of whom ever he’s whinning about….MAN UP dude and quit hidding behind another bloogers freakin’ name you chickens*t! I have said three times on here. HAVE THE WHITEOUT…FINE!!! I am wearing a WHITE replica jersey with a navy hoody under it to keep warm. You need to get a serious life dude. By the way, i’m glad your last name is Rockerfeller so you CAN afford to go shopping for new clothes frequently. While your there, pick me up a white seatshirt to you dumba@!!!

By Hardee's

November 20, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Volman,

Did you finally finish up rubbing grandpappy’s ‘52 picture and decide to join again? Sure missed pounding on your arse the last few days…that issue should be resolved when you attend the tickle pile tonight.

By SouthBendJacket

November 20, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

This blows my mind. I have never heard of fans complaining about something so simple. “I’m not going to spend $50 on a white shirt.” I bought a t-shirt (which you could buy for less than $50 and put in on over your coach!) and I’m not even going to the game. Up here, Notre Dame country, Charlie Weis asked fans to wear green to the next game. He asked that fans do this on Tuesday. I have not heard one person complain. I think it’s going to be a lot colder here on Saturday than it will be in Atlanta. Am I still going to wear my GT gear to tailgate at the ND game…yes, because I am a true fan!

Suck it up and do something for your team who has done so much for you this year. They have exceeded expectations. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like our fan base will. Do this for the team. When a team is truly supported, they can achieve far above their potential. Fans…do your job tonight!

By Have fun tonight

November 20, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Someone had a good idea: make sure to wear a white hat! Everyone has a white baseball hat, it will keep your head warm, and will look good too!

Go Jackets!! BEAT UM!!

By dcjacket

November 20, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

Attention: All Jacket Fans

Quit worrying about what we/ you have no controll over!!! We can and do not block, pass, run, catch, call plays, etc. WE CAN SUPPORT THOSE WHO DO THOSE THINGS BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT HOSTILE TO OUR COMPETITION AND OVERWHEMINGLY SUPPORTIVE TO OUR GUYS (i.e. Thrillerdome). The instances where it did not work is because it was a “gimmick”, a one time play. I would suggest that tonight we set the tone and carry it forward to future games.

By TJ

November 20, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

People it not be that cold - woosies. 42 at kick off 39 by 9pm. Bobby Dodd is not that windy. A thermal and a long sleeved white t-shirt then after the games starts you can put on your brown coat as ESPN will do all the “white out” shots around kickoff.

By Buzz Belle

November 20, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

I’m bringing my white blanket because it will be cold at kickoff! Look for me in the south end zone looking like the jett puff marshmellow girl screaming the Jackets onto victory!

GO JACKETS and THWG

By GA Tech Fan

November 20, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

There are more important things at risk tonight, and the “whiteout” is not one of them!!!! I don’t have anything winter-like that is white, and I’m not blowing $50. I will be supporting my jackets with my blue jersey, and screaming for them like every other game I’ve been to! GO JACKETS!!!!!!!!

By COSMO

November 20, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

Don’t like the whole idea especially since UM is a school that uses a lot of white in their unis, but I’ll be there… in white.

By Matt Stafford

November 20, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

I love the way Joe Cox looks in his whitie tighties while I’m spooning him at Nascar races. Also love the way coach Richt looks in white with his awesome “Butt Cut” hairdo. Go Dawgs, Bark Bark..

—Stafford

By GA Tech Fan

November 20, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Why do we have to be like everyone else? Why can’t we be original and just support our team!! Just because I won’t be wearing white, doesn’t mean I’m less of a fan. I have attended every single home this year, (will be doing the same thing next year) and never stopped cheering for my jackets!!!! GO JACKETS!!!!

By Dawgs in the house

November 20, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Since we have a bye this week in Athens, I’ll grace all you Tech-ies with my presence at the Joke by the Coke tonight for Miami’s scrimmage. But like half of your sellout fans, I won’t be wearing white either. Just be happy I’m buying a ticket to help the cause on nat’l tv. “Glory, Glory to Old Georgia….and to hell with Georgia Tech!”

By yjacket93

November 20, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

I’m more on board now knowing the story behind it. The only official appeal I recall from Radakovich made it seem more like a marketing idea to move product at Tech’s Barnes and Noble, although maybe that was an overly cynical interpretation on my part. I’ve got a 20-yr old white Tech towel in my car somewhere, won’t cost anything to wear that over my coat tonight. If we really want to make this work, let’s make it a tradition (even if it flops this year). I think more people will get in the spirit of it each year.

By GTBALTFAN

November 20, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

I’ve just read all of these blogs. Unbelievable, but I think all those butt sniffin Mutt fans are right after all — we truly ARE nerds. (Since I am a GT grad, I guess that includes me as well.) For the white out, Just wear your lab coat with a white pocket protector, wave your slide rule in the air and bring a gallon of skim milk to sip at the tailgate or , instead, go to J.C. Penny and buy a white xxl Fuit of the Loom to wear over your trenchcoat.

By GTstudent

November 20, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

Okay so they were handing out free white out shirts (8000 of them) to GT students who are attending the game. You should have seen how long the line was! The line went from the football stadium all the way to the library… which is about a quarter mile long. Those shirts will all be gone by 1:30 and every student that got one (I’d say oh… 8000 of them) will be wearing it. The GT students will wear white… and any of them that don’t aren’t true football fans (which we unfortunately have a few of in this highly academic school).

By GA Tech Fan

November 20, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry but wearing white doesn’t make you a better fan. And not wearing white doesn’t mean your less of a fan! For crying out loud, let’s focus on what’s really at steak here!!! Heck, I’m dealing with an horrible ear infection and still going to the game. That’s because I’m a dye hard Jacket fan!!!

By I drink my semen clear

November 20, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

I heard Wal-Mart was giving away a free hotdog and coke with the purchase of a white sweatshirt. Hope this helps.

By Ramblin Wrecker

November 20, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

I agree that anyone who can’t follow thru on a simple request to wear white is not much of a fan. Just do it!!

My complaint centers around the uniforms that will be worn tonight. Part of the idea of a “whiteout” or “blackout” is for the players to be wearing a color or uniform combination that they rarely wear. In case anyone hasn’t noticed, the Jackets have ONLY worn white jerseys all year long, and have worn white on white (jerseys and pants) at every road game. What’s special about having a “whiteout”? Having a gold on gold night, or busting out a super secret special navy blue jersey/pants combination would actually get the fans pumped up.

I’m pretty blah about the whole thing. But as a true fan, I will comply and do my part. But mix it up a little please.

By Only you guys...

November 20, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Only you guys could make such a big deal out of your team trying to rally their fans behind them. What idiots! Your team needs your support, not your whining about what color they ask you to wear. This is about bringing the fans and the team together, not fighting over having to buy new clothes… This ain’t rocket science, which is probably why you can’t comprehend the real message here: “GET YOUR A$$ IN THE STADIUM AND YELL!!!” Pathetic…Exactly why I chose to turn down a football scholarship to Tech to attend UGA. Get over and get behind your team!

By San Antonio Jacket

November 20, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Personally, I would take a packed house showing their support verbally versus all fans decked in white. However, if that is what the kids want, just wear something white, even if it has to be an XXL T-shirt over your jacket. I still have my Maryland Vs. GT tech T-Shirt from that Thursday game back in 1995. I wish I still had my seat cushion that went out onto the field as well.

By Rico

November 20, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Actually…let us not forget that tech will be in all white for the first time in their football history. I don’t know whether a lot of you know this or not, but if you look at the pictures when they introduced their change of jerseys at the beginning of the year, they actually have an alternate “white” helmet to go along with their jerseys.

JUST FOOD FOR THOUGHT!!!

By GT in NC

November 20, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Well said - Wear White

By GA Tech Fan

November 20, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, DOES IT REALLY MATTER IF WE WEAR WHITE OR NOT???? I THOUGHT US WINNING THE GAME, AND POSSIBLY GETTING A GOOD BOWL GAME WAS THE PURPOSE OF WINNING AGAINST MIAMI!!!!

Like I said before I’ll be wearing my blue jersey, and yelling for my team all the way!!!!! And, if you have a problem with me not wearing white, oh well deal with it!! THERE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS AT STEAK TONIGHT!

By Richard

November 20, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

GA Tech Fan,

Agreed. Like you enrolling in a 5th grade English class.

By gtfan

November 20, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Ga Tech Fan….

two things i see you can’t do….

spell…. its stake not steak.

multitask for charity.

By GA Tech Fan

November 20, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Sorry, it’s not the end of the world because I misspelled one word! I just think everyone is turning the whole white out into a bigger deal, then it needs to be!

By GA Tech Fan

November 20, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

Does anyone even know if Nesbitt is starting tonight?

By reebok

November 20, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

I was wondering about Nesbitt as well…haven’t heard an update today…I hope it’s COLD…it will be tougher on the team from Miami than on the team from Atlanta.

By Tech Hater

November 20, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

I remember the last time the Trek team wore all white for a game. It was the Silly Con Valley Girl Bowl and Trek lost in the mud to Fresno State. There were at least 15,000 people in the stands, about 85 of which wore gold and white. What a laugh.

By Attention Tech Fans

November 20, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

This just in… the SCLC has decided to boycott your “white out” because it doesn’t meet the minority participation requirements of the City of Atlanta. Jesse Jackson is on his way as we speak to form a picket line starting at the Varsity.

By ken sugiura

November 20, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Tech fans-

This is Ken Sugiura with the AJC. I appreciate your passion for Tech football, and I hope that the Whiteout succeeds tonight.

I want to speak on behalf of Tony Yetman. I want to assure you that he is a diehard Tech fan like all of you. He attends games regularly.

I want to appeal to your better nature and ask you to stop the attacks and the ridicule. He told me that Tech fans have been calling his house and e-mailing him and calling him vile names.

I really hope you’ll lay off of Mr. Yetman. Just because he doesn’t want to wear white to the whiteout doesn’t make him a bad person or someone we should hold up as an object of ridicule.

He is a father of young children, a volunteer in the community and, we should remember, a Tech fan. We are all free to have and express our opinions, but let’s not use them to hurt or put down other people. That’s not what this forum is about.

If you want to come after me, please do so. I wrote the story. But let’s be civil towards each other.

Thanks.

By Josh Nesbitt

November 20, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

Yo dis email be goin to da GTU fans. I am here to tell ya’ll to wear da white stuff. if ya’ll could please wear da white t-shirts and da white jackets. it lookded real cool when we was in the Clemsons and dey fans had on all da urnge clothes on. I hope my fans who be commin to da game don’t be gettin shot at but also dat da where da whites. If not da the stuff dat goes around yo mouf when you talk bout dat D&D stuff you nerds….I mean fans get excited about should count. But if you see any of our exchange students axe dem to take off da turbin. Espn might think we is da taliban or somethin. God I wish UGA had offered me. Atleast dem dawg fans don’t whin about wearin da red or black. Go Dawgs….I mean go tech or buzz buzz buzz or whatever you nerds…i mean fans be sayin.

By Josh Nesbitt

November 20, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

Yo Ken you da one who posted his last name in da story.

I just can’t get over GTU fans had called and said bad things to him….Oh wait yeah I can because da’s was behind a computer monitor.

By tony yetman NOT

November 20, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

hey Ken… to little too late.

now tony is destined to be a name linked to bad gt fans. his name may end up in the hive primer along side of… no NO 6, wally yapoo, tnassip the recruits and the story about fecal matter and a visit to a steak house chain etc. there is a thread over 7 pages long with over 130 posts using our new found ‘slang’ for a bad fan.

instead of chosing to slant your article in the same manner that chris boggs did…the worthy cause and school spirit angle… you chose to take the good fan poor fan angle.

many gt fans saw this as just another attempt by the ajc to ridicule the gt fan base as opposed to the uga fan base. wrong move!

maybe you should not have used a real name or you could have chosen to keep the names PRIVATE. its too late now. tony yetman is now infamous.

next time you may think twice about how an article is be percieved before you run off willy nilly. than again many of us think you knew exactly what you were doing…. your only mistake was naming real names.

if i was tony yetman i would be seeking legal counsel.

By Florida Cheetahs

November 20, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

Hey, Chris

I noticed you like most delusional Techies have to always take a pot shot at UGA, no matter what the topic is. That is the sign of an inferiority complex and a loser’s mentality. I wouldn’t say finishing in the top 10 5 of last 6 years with 2 BCS Bowl wins and two SEC titles means having national title expectations are unrealistic. What is delusional, though, are the Tech fans who think their program is close to that of the UGA program right now despite never finishing in the top 25, not playing in any BCS Bowl Games, only playing in a New Year’s Day Bowl once, and winning no ACC titles, in that same time frame. A little dose of reality without hate will do you guys some good. Paul Johnson is going to do some great hings and you might catch up to that level in the future, but let’s keep things in perspective for now.

By Florida Cheetahs

November 20, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

Hey, gtfan. That’s funny. You called someone on spelling yet you made a grammatical error yourself. What you meant to say was “it’s”, not “its”. “It’s” is a contraction. “Its” refers to possesion. Classic!!

By gtfan

November 20, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this

florida cheetah….

i suggest that you keep your g string on for your customers and let the real men handle football discussion.

By GT=UGA'S FEMALE DOG

November 21, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

UGA copied Penn State? When did Texas A&M do a white out at a football game? UGA did a BACKOUT which is part of our color scheme, NOT A WHITE OUT LIKE PSU!! Explain how we copied them please, really I would love to hear what you have to say about it! Enjoy your eighth straight BEAT DOWN BY THE DAWGS!!! TO HELL WITH TECH AND YOUR STUPID CAR!!!!!!!! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE UGA’S FEMALE DOG HAHAHAHAHAHA! P.S. Your option looked great against that hoops school UNC HAHAHAHAHAHAH!

By kendall

November 22, 2008 6:39 AM | Link to this

How funny. You tech nerds always make your lame McDonalds jokes about UGA but you complain about spending $60? What a joke…by coke.