MOMania

By Sugar

October 16, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this

“thems fight’n words Theresa.

I’ll take a day in Athens over Downtown Atlanta any day!!!!

By lakerat

October 16, 2008 7:41 AM | Link to this

Well, yeah - Tech is more family friendly since they are currently unable to sellout the stadium and MUST resort to give-aways and family packs to get “other than loyal” fans to the stadium. Also, your kids are really too young to be taking to the games now anyway - once they hit 8-10 that is OK, but other than this being a family outing they are probably not really enjoying the event, and, realistically, neither are the parents!

Regarding parking in Athens, you guys are getting ripped off for parking - your husband should know that y’all can buy parking spots in the North parking deck for $20 per game ($140 annually), but the catch is you need to pay attention as to when they go on sale in June or July.

And, with you being a UGA grad I cannot believe you had the gumption to give Tech credit for anything - as Fred Sanford might say - “Lord take me now, I feel a big one coming on”.

By j

October 16, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this

Go Jackets! Sting ‘em!

By What'sTheGoodWord?

October 16, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this

Tech may have more family friendly events, but I was lamenting the other day with some fellow Tech grads that we can’t teach our preschoolers the Good Word yet, nor can we sing the fight song to them without editing.

By Dan

October 16, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

Sorry to have to say this but college is for well college? Please tell me you never seen Animal House? I bet you also let your children cry in church, run around in restaurants and let them cry in movies. My suggestion would be if you would like for your children to get introduce to the football expierence where there is plenty of parking, seating concessions and no drinking would be to go to a pee wee football game?

By athens

October 16, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this

The drinking in Athens is out of control on gamedays. There is a pack-like mentality that thinks that it is ok to get as drunk as possible before the game. Athens on gameday is no place to take your kids. I realize drikning goes on on every campus but Athens takes it to another level, and you know what, I think most of those people are proud of it.

By Jeff

October 16, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Theresa:

I gotta agree with Sugar and lakerat on this one.

I’ve BEEN to Tech’s campus ONCE - for an event of which I was one of the speakers - and that was MORE than enough. (Of course, probably didn’t help that it was the middle of football season and I was wearing a black button up shirt - with a red tie… didn’t realize the combination of clothing and location until I was standing in front of around 1K Tech students and their families…)

Beside that, ATL - and the area around Tech in particular - are FAR more dangerous overall than Athens. Again, I should know, I’ve been to both, with extended periods of time at all hours and all weather conditions in ATL.

Furthermore: As lakerat said, when you’re having troubles getting fans in the stands, you do whatever you can - including giving away free tickets - to make your team look better. Conversely, when you actually have a GOOD team - and particularly one KNOWN for being good - you don’t have to do anything to attract more people to the stadium. In fact, it is probably in your better interests to DETER as many people as possible, knowing that you will be overflowing ANYWAY.

Now, if UGA football ever becomes as crappy as Tech football - something that will happen when pigs are flying over worms with ears in a frozen-over Hades - then yes, UGA may have to resort to the same tactics as Tech.

Problem is, when you’re SEC, you don’t have to worry about having packed stadiums… you just have to worry about keeping people OUT of your stadium.

By Theresa

October 16, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

good word — we do have to edit the song and I still don’t understand why tech feels the need to comment on georgia in their song — I’m sure there’s some psychological term for that focus on ga.

By Joe the Plumber

October 16, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

I went to Georgia Southern so your Tech vs UGA banter means nothing to me.

By LizDawg

October 16, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

All I can say for the Techies is SEVEN-IN-A-ROW and with Paul Johnson and Jayblow Shaw’s smack-talking it’s soon to be EIGHT-IN-A-ROW

By TheBlogger

October 16, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

It is very funny to see the UGA posts here trying to defend themselves. She makes valid points in her blog. Get over it.

By TechmaninAthens

October 16, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

I am from Atlanta and a life long Tech fan. (I graduated from UGA, by the way). The first time I went to a UGA game I couldn’t believe all the drunks in the stadium. My thought was: How can they understand what’s going on drunk? It’s a tradition, I guess. I don’t remember ever seeing much drinking at the Tech games back in the 60s and 70s. I now see a few empty Jack Daniel half pints when I’m leaving and have seen, on rare occasions, someone drinking too much. It’s just that I think that college kids drinking at UGA is a long time tradition and it isn’t at Tech. I’m not saying Tech is superior; it’s just that it’s not a common custom at Tech.

By Doc 54

October 16, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

A number of years ago, my wife and I went to a game in Athens. At the time, she was seven months pregnant, and you would not believe the rude treatment of the UGA fans. There are no more obnoxious people on the planet earth, and I have never attended another game in Athens. The stadium security officers would not take any action, and only the intervention of an Athens PD officer allowed the situation not to get really ugly.

By Mr. Nice Guy

October 16, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

You shouldn’t be taking small children to football games, professional or college. Drinking, rowdy crowd, etc.

Try a baseball game instead which is geared more towards the family.

By ha

October 16, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

theresa, isnt 50% of the uga fight song(all 8 words of it) “and to hell with georgia tech?” that seems to be a much bigger part of your fight song than “to hell with georgia” stuck in one, of many, verses.

By SmartAce

October 16, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

I went to Georgia Southern as well. We Eagles do kinda live in a world all our own but if you a longe….very boring 3 1/2 hour drive to Statesboro, the football is great and the family friendly atmosphere trumps that of either Tech or UGA ten fold.

Go Eagles!!!!

By SmartAce

October 16, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this

I went to Georgia Southern as well. We Eagles do kinda live in a world all our own but if you don’t mind a long….very boring 3 1/2 hour drive to Statesboro, the football is great and the family friendly atmosphere trumps that of either Tech or UGA ten fold.

Go Eagles!!!!

By lakerat

October 16, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

Theresa -

Surely you are not so senile now that you have forgotten that the UGA fight song ends with almost the same words as the Tech fight song (though, because of Tech’s recent years of problems the UGA song has been adapted to substitute TN, AL, Vandy, AU, LSU, GSU, Central Mich, UF, KY and AZ State - or whoever we may be playing on any given Saturday) but the original still includes the old standard of “TO H!!L WITH GA TECH!

And, no, I did not go to UGA, but one child did - I have season tickets to both Clemson and UGA games, and will be going to the GT/ FSU game in a couple of weeks (off week for Clemson and UGA is out of town) so I have no real interest in either UGA or Tech!

By Don

October 16, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

I have heard of rough treatment by many non-UGA fans in Athens although it never personally happened to me. I think the problem is that anyone can be a UGA fan whether they went to UGA or anywhere. With their success in football there are many “fans” that are what I call “Wall-Mart” fans who just buy a jersey. To be a Georgia Tech football fan you have to have closer ties to GT. Why wear a GT shirt since Tech h as not had much success against UGA? Thus, I think you get a more boisterous, not alumni fan. This is out of UGA’s control

By Sugar

October 16, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

We take the kids to almost all of the Georgia Games, but they are older. However, we love to watch the drunk college kids and mess with them as often as possible, and we get quit a kick out of their behavior. I think it’s good for our kids to see how these drunken kids act. It makes them not want to drink!! I have been to a few GA Tech games, and there are just as many drunk kids there as there are in Athens. Any football game is going to have booze and drunks. Been to a Falcons game recently?????

If you shelter your kids they will never get to experience life. Let them see the behavior, and let them know you don’t approve.

Also, Rose is way to young to be at a football game. She has NO clue what is going on. Babies should not be at those kind of events. Leave her home with a sitter and enjoy the older kids. I have fond menories of going to college games with my father.

By hack

October 16, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

Theresa,

Nice back-handed shots at Tech. I guess 11 straight winning seasons doesn’t count as “winning” in your book. And then in your comments talking about how we mention Georgia in the fight song, that’s been in our fight song for a hundred years, it’s called “Clean Old-Fashioned Hate” and it will be going on long after you and I are gone. You sound like one of those Georgia fans that didn’t start watching college football until 2002 (aka the Richt era).

By Mr. Nice Guy

October 16, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

The more I think about it, I bet you took your first born to Disney World when the child was 9 months old - didn’t you?

What are you doing taking young kids to a football game?

By Dan

October 16, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

When Tech wins a football game Al Qaeda claims a victory over Americans.

By Rhino

October 16, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

The best place for kids on gameday is at home! Every game I see people with small children who are miserable being at the game. Sitting in the hot sun with 95,000 people yelling isn’t a place for a child. If the child isn’t old enough to sit still and watch the game then think about the people around you. I’d almost rather sit next a drunk, obnoxious person than a whining 2 year old.

By dawgs24/7

October 16, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

“Ain’t nothing finer in the land, than a drunk obnoxious Georgia fan”. We don’t care how you do things at Techwood Homes. And by the way how can a bunch of “engineers” have poles that obstruct the view of fans in your (cough, cough) stadium??

By Gottabekidding

October 16, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

Tech over Georgia…only if I want to encourage my family to be pathetic looooosers!!!!

By saywhat

October 16, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

So Jeff - you stated that the ATL around GT on game days is far more dangerous than Athens?? Sorry to disappoint your arrogancy - but I have been to 10 UGA games over the last 7 years and I have had beer bottles through at me and guys urinating in front of my wife and my kids having to hear some old frat boys (they were over 30) use the “F” word about 500 times in the course of 1 quarter. Also, our hub caps on our vehicle were stolen while at the UGA game and I was constantly hit-up for “donations” or “please help feed me”. On the other hand - I have been to about 20 GT games over the last 10 years and have had NONE of those these happen to me. I’ll take a day in the ATL on game-day over Athens with my family any day.

By Jeff

October 16, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

hack:

Just because you win 7 games in a season doesn’t mean you are a good team. Just means you know how to pad your schedule to make yourself look good.

Now, when you win 10+ games year in and year out, with typically at least 6 or more of your opponents in any given season being in the top 20, that is saying something.

And when your coach has lost THREE road games in 8 years (including bowl games), that is saying something.

You bugs think your team is good, and they would be - if they were playing HIGH SCHOOL ball in this state.

The problem is, they are playing COLLEGE ball, and they aint doing it so well…

By ab

October 16, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

After the Alabama debacle, I am surprised that so much venom continues to flow out of UGA fans.

By GoJackets

October 16, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

You complained about the EA Sports/Coke Zero video game set-up? It happened for one game!!! Coke is a pretty big sponsor of the Institute, I welcome them to do more fun and new set-ups like that more often!! It’s sad that the one time GT attempts to be modern, stuff-shirted old school fans complain!!

By John

October 16, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

You’re arguing over the “offensive” lyrics to school fight songs? Flagboy, get your attention back to the fryer, my McNuggets are burning.

By Jeff

October 16, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

saywhat:

If you can’t handle a couple of drunk college kids, what kind of man are you? Keeping my family safe in that same situation would take me all of two seconds and barely a thought.

Besides… hard to get excited about anything when what few women are on campus are lesbians (or look like men) and your football team is so pathetic that HIGH SCHOOL teams in this state that don’t even make the state HS playoffs can beat it.

By Deanna

October 16, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

Well, I guess you get what you pay for in the football department. Go Dawgs!

By duh

October 16, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

a female commenting on a college football gameday experience. hahaha

By workingmom

October 16, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

We took our kids to a UGA games a couple of years ago - my first time back in many years. We accidently entered on the student side (the only side I had ever used) and had to walk around the inside to our seats on the other side. We walked past three students on the floor being tended to by paramedics for over drinking. One was a female you had vomited all over herself. That was fun explaining to our then 6 and 8 year olds! Still - we had great seats… Go Dawgs!

By It'scollegestupid

October 16, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

If this gets less rugrats in Sanford, then publish it on the front page. Send the whiners to Tech and keep them there.

It’s called a babysitter. Rent one, go back to a game, and have some fun.

By Shogun

October 16, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

I love it when UGA fans post on these blogs. Comments like Jeff’s prove to the world what UGA fans are all about. Keep it up.

By Shogun

October 16, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

I love it when UGA fans post on these blogs. Comments like Jeff’s prove to the world what UGA fans are all about. Keep it up.

By reservoirDAWG

October 16, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

Tech also allows men on their majorette squad to draw from the midtown crowd.

By PJ

October 16, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

When I was a kid my dad (a HUGE UGA fan) took me to my first UGA game and first Tech game.

In Athens everyone was loud obnoxious and reeked of beer and urine. In the stadium almost all I remember of the game is someone spilling beer all over me. Not a great memory for a five year old

At Tech, everyone was so nice and polite and friendly. One student even gave me his pennant when he learned it was my first football game.

Even at that age I knew which type of person I would rather be. I’ve been a Tech fan ever since.

By Drew

October 16, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

I hear you can buy a hotdog at Bobby Dodd and get a free ticket to the game in the wrapper…

I also understand that the nerds don’t like the violence of football - and most don’t understand the game - therefore, they don’t attend the games.

Go Dawgs! We’ll keep playing football in Athens - you ‘Yechies’ can play at the Fall Carnivals outside your empty stadium!

Swat them Jackets! Good ‘ol Fashioned Hate!

By Shogun

October 16, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

I wasn’t disappointed. Thanks.

By Jesse's Girl

October 16, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

Yes….most of UGA game attendees are out of control jerk-offs who lose precious brain cells with each sip taken. And for that reason, we do not take the kids…yet. But MY GOD MAN……there is no experience in all of sportdom that rivals being in those hemorroid enducing bleacher seats and listening to the roar of our fans!!! Those dumb-a*******es that you’re next to only add to the bliss! There are tons of pre and post parties for the kiddies….the game for us is strictly NOA….No Offspring Allowed.

By D-truth

October 16, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

They may have a good team (great teams win NCs) but the majority of the UGA are categorically classless jerks. Get used to it, learn to accept it, it will never change

By midatlantech

October 16, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Theresa, I enjoyed your open unbiased reporting. Some day down the road, when you may want to take your kids to D.C., you must go to a Navy home game. It is quite a spectacle and the kids will really enjoy it. It’s has to be the friendliest, warmest Div 1 football experience.

By reservoirDAWG

October 16, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

ab, Tech beat Gardner-Webb by three.

By Nixon710

October 16, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Why is everyone so worried about kids seeing alcohol? OMG shield them from the beers and the drunken debachary. What’s the big deal? It a part of college life…..deal with it or stay home. God forbid the kids might see a beer bottle. HORRORS.

Keep the kids inside, locked up, hooked to a video game. That’ll keep em good and save. Don’t want them to see the real world, they might get ideas.

Why don’t you home schhol your kids? Then you can control every aspect of their lives.

By bt

October 16, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Yeah, Drew, they give away tickets in the wrapper when you are already in the game buying a hot dog…good one idiot.

Come down to a Tech game and run your mouth like that in the student section, I dare you.

You keep playing football in Athens, for god sake’s you need it, it is about the only thing that school has going for it.

By Stumpy's Bear

October 16, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

First, “Ga. Tech may lose to the University of Georgia at a lot of sports” simply isn’t true. Football is the one sport that in the last 7 years that this could be said, but that is it. Second, “Plus, this year Tech is actually winning with their new coach!” is a ridiculous statement. We haven t’ had a losing season in over 10 years - a span in which we have not only been winning, but have won an ACC championship, beaten Georgie 3 times, played for an ACC championship with a 9 win season, and been invited to 10 consecutive bowl games. Third, it is unfortunate to all of us that the stadium isn’ t crowded, I cant’ really defend that point, just too many sidewalk fans have jumped on the Georgie bandwagon over the years. 4th, No one who likes college football should feel like they are suffering through a game played by one of the top college football programs of all time and I’m not talking about Georgie here.

By Orca

October 16, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

My God, people. Apparently 99% of you missed the point of this article. I’m not sure who makes me laugh more: the UGA fans that try to defend why Athens blows as a family outing on game day, or the Tech fans that take insult by some small aspect of her writeup.

I have to say I agree with her 100% as a father and a Tech alum. Athens was a lot of fun when I was single and enjoyed the drunken revelry. Now that I’m a father, there is no way in hell I would subject my wife and daughter to that kind of environment. Tech really is the more family-friendly choice for Saturday pigskin. Why Tech is making moves to make it the better choice for families wasn’t Theresa’s objective (Wal-mart fans, “losing”, etc.) … the fact that it IS the better choice was the point.

By Jesse's Girl

October 16, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Class has nothing to do with it. I have been to Tech games before. And while on occassion they played decent ball…..their fans sucked the joy right out of it. No passion!! I do not require my Dawgs to exhibit class and decorum on the field…in fact, I prefer they leave in the locker room. I know that some are punks. And I think there are just as many punks at Tech. But because they suck butt so hard….no one cares. Not the fans and certainly not the media.

By Alabama Jack

October 16, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

dawgs s**k

By real world

October 16, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Nixon-

People drinking beer is the real world, I agree, but the debauchery that goes in Athens is not the real world. It just isn’t.

Having some beers and tailgating with friends is all good, passing out, stumbling, throwing up on yourself, getting in fights, urinating in public is not. You see that stuff all over Athens because people like you think that is “just what college is about”.

By mike

October 16, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

I took my family to the uga-tenn game and we had a great time. If you look for troubel, you normally find it.

By realist

October 16, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Not sure how to get this article more widely read, but you’ll have every true college football fan holding his/her sides with laughter.

You, sweetcheeks, are advocating trading a winning team and tradition for a consistent losing atmosphere which by definition creates free tickets for your kids or your pets, ample parking, and plenty of room to stretch out in the empty seats on both sides.

You gotta be kidding me. If you want what you advocate as family friendly, try the opera.

By NativeAtlantan

October 16, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Well said, Orca.

Games in Athens were fun when the ultimate goal was to get drunk and hit on all the scantily clad coeds.

But now with a wife and a 3yr old daughter, we enjoy Tech games immensely with tailgating, the Band, Buzz, and a winning team at that.

One point though, she did go to the Duke game. I’m sure kids can lay down on the bleachers by the 2nd half in Athens when they’re playing SE Louisiana State. The remaining Tech games will all be sell outs (UVA for Homecoming, then FSU and Miami), and kids won’t be able to lie down on the bleachers.

By the tharshers are also family friendly

October 16, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Athens wasn’t made for Moms and children.

But, apparently Tech Football was!

BTW, never have I seen more blackout girls and violent frat boys than after last years beatdown at Tech.

By Numbers Guy

October 16, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Imply that UGA is not the center of the universe and the mouth-breathers come out to scream at you. How depressingly typical.

By ab

October 16, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Well I have been to High School games more rowdy and crowded than Bobby Dodd; this is what happens when nerds congregate.

By Kath

October 16, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Glad you enjoyed Tech with the Family….Small kids probably should be left at home or taken to games that are less competitive like Tech…EVERYONE needs to check their bad language at the car for all events….I don’t want to hear the F word come out of anybodies mouth…It has gotten stupid the way people talk….

By Jesse's Girl

October 16, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

I read somewhere that Tech grads had a far higher suicide rate than UGA grads. I think our collective under-grads in good times serves a far greater purpose than previously thought:)

By truth

October 16, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

Athens is fun when you’re 17 to 20 years old. After that, give me the Atlanta nightlife and big city anyday. Tech has had a pitiful home schedule so far this year, but the next three home games are sell-outs, expect a much better atmosphere.

By b6542

October 16, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Theresa-

I think you touched a hot button !

By LizDawg

October 16, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

Tech fans, administration, staff, and players are totally content with SEVEN win seasons and beating teams like the Gardner-Webbs of the world by a mere 3 points. In Athens you should checkout the drumline, DawgWalk, visiting Uga under the bridge, etc. Much better than the tickle piles at the Joke by Coke!

p.s. - Has the high-octane Tech offense scored a second TD on Gardner-Webb yet?

By NativeAtlantan

October 16, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

LizDawg,

Wow. Thanks for proving our point about how the women of UGA are some of the most vile, insult hurling, obnoxious people in the world.

And last time I checked, the administration dismissed the coaching staff for its 7 win season trend.

Maybe some people prefer tickle piles at Tech to having beer bottles thrown at you and women (like yourself I assume) hurling curse words at you when you’re a visiting fan in Athens…

Thanks again, Liz. Classy.

By GeoffDawg

October 16, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

It’s certainly a change of pace for them to win in anything.

By Not so True

October 16, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Truth -

If Tech’s “next three home games are sell-outs, expect a much better atmosphere” how come I just went on the TEch ticket site and was able to purchase tickets to all 3 games (UVA, FSU, Miami)?

Was your comment Tech’s version of the truth, or just yours?

By PTC DAWG

October 16, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Face it, these comments are HILARIOUS on both sides.

As a UGA fan, I choose not to even think of entering GT’s stadium if they aren’t playing UGA. I’m sure the same holds true of many GT fans.

Yes it’s more crowded at UGA than it is at GT, that is unless UGA is in town. What would one expect? Free tickets, free drinks, these are things that must be done if you can’t sell them…not knocking it, it could happen to anyone.

By Bamafan

October 16, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

LizDawg,

Really?

“Tech fans, administration, staff, and players are totally content with SEVEN win seasons and beating teams like the Gardner-Webbs of the world by a mere 3 points???”

I guess UGA fans, administration, staff, and players are TOTALLY CONTENT with your one national championship that came almost 30 years ago! Ha!

Has Alabama stopped scoring on you yet?

By UGADawg16

October 16, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

I hear there is great free parking, cheap tickets, kids get in free, and no body else to bother you…to watch the grass grow at Piedmont Park! If your desire is for an easy family experience then college football games may not be the place to go. I have taken my 3 year old for the past 3 years and my 9 month old once this year. Yes, it is more work and more expensive than going to a game at Tech. But then again, we are watching a top 10 program. It’s the same reason there are empty seats in the theatre for bad movies.

Point is, the reasons you state that you like Tech games better than UGA games are the results of the product. If there were two zoos in Atlanta, one with real lions, tigers and bears (oh my) and the other with stuffed animals gathered in a play pen I’m sure the line for the latter would be significantly shorter…although I am sure you would be the first one in line.

By idiots

October 16, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

LizDawg-

We just fired a coach for only winning 7 games every season, so I’m pretty sure that is not what we accept.

I wonder how many points Georgia would score with their 4th string QB, they have a hard enough time scoring with their first.

Also, you have the DawgWalk we have Yellow Jacket Alley. Every college does it, you are not that special, get over yourself.

By Wow, just wow.

October 16, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

Wow, it’s not even game day and the UGA ‘defenders’ are already validating Theresa’s point as to why UGA football is not family friendly. UGA fans are classless, and your comments only reinforce that.

By scrappy

October 16, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

All you natives are making fun of Tech for having a winning season and not being a good place to have fun???? If you didn’t notice the dawgs recently got swept by Bama, and barely beat TN. You might want to jump ship to Tech when GA loses their next 3 games, cause they are OVER-RATED.

By reservoirDAWG

October 16, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

In your dreams Scrappy. Tech is a joke.

By MA

October 16, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

I agree with the two posters from Georgia Southern(the real GSU). The atmosphere is awesome there!! But, “There is No Place Like Nebraska”. There is a sign posted at every entrance into Memorial Stadium that says, “Through these gates pass the Greatest Fans in College Football.” and that was said by coaches like: “Bear” Bryant, Joe Paterno, etc. If you want a great game day atmosphere you need to go to a game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. They have had a sellout for 289 consecutive games. On any Sat. home game it is the 3rd. largest city in Nebraska!! GOOO BIIIGGG REEEDDD!!!

By Jeff

October 16, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

scrappy:

Well… at least we’re RATED….

By national champions

October 16, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

UGA fans just get hot and bothered because they haven’t won a national title since 1980. They get all ruffled and hurl insults because they know that “little ol’ Georgia Tech” has won one more recent than they have. In fact, we had the same number of SEC titles before Tech left the conference.

If you are under the age of 27 you haven’t seen Georgia win a national title. You just have to sit back and watch teams like Florida, LSU, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Florida State, Alabama, and Miami win national titles and not you. It must really be sad.

By LizDawg

October 16, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

“Barely beat TN”??? The score was 26-14 but the game wasn’t nearly that close and UT had the best defense in SEC going into the game.

Tech beating a I-AA school at home by 3, now THAT’s close!

What’s that coming down the track? It’s EIGHT-IN-A-ROW putting Jaybow on his back!

By Jesse's Girl

October 16, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

When talking college football….class should be left at home. But keep being nasty…..thats all part of the fun!

By Michael Frech

October 16, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Who said that college football games were intended to provide just the right circumstances for families with young children? In my opinion, families with young children need to use better judgment when deciding what venues are appropriate versus those that are not. If watching a college football game live is such a hassle, then watch it at your own home, or with other families with young children at somebody’s house. Let’s try to use a little common sense here…

By Typical

October 16, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

I’m amazed at how completely predictable all of the comments from UGA fans are.

By John

October 16, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

Stumpy’s Bear-

Your comment- “Football is the one sport that in the last 7 years that this could be said, but that is it.”

Look again at the head to head record over the last seven years in the two other sports that Tech fans are so proud of, men’s basketball and baseball. Basketball- UGA 4-3 vs. GT Baseball- UGA 14-12 vs. GT with UGA winning the season series 5 times with one tie and one loss. The record over the last six seasons is UGA 13-7 vs. GT.

Next question?

By Typical

October 16, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

I’m amazed at how completely predictable all of the comments from UGA fans are.

By scrappy

October 16, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

My team (up north) is rated too, and I hope they stay there. Doesn’t change the fact that GA is over-rated.

By pd

October 16, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

I am pretty sure UGA didn’t get swept by Bama, especially since UGA won in OT last year. I’m no engineer, but I think 1-1 in a home and home series is not a “sweep.”

By Voice of Reason!!

October 16, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

So does the nice family friendly treatment start before or after the customary “muggings?” Or the aggressive panhandling? And is it before or after you walk by the terrorist training academy building? Just curious. Tech sounds great!!!

By Penguinmom

October 16, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Poor Theresa, I bet you didn’t toally realize the reaction your comments would create. Obviously, some people are too caught up in which color their football team is wearing to actually read and intelligently respond to your comments.

We’ve taken our kids to a Tech game and it was fabulous. We got all 4 of us in for $80, got a coke, hotdog and a free hat. Parking was another $5. We did the free activities before hand and the kids had a great time. I haven’t seen the $80 deal this year or we would have gone again this year.

We saw some people drinking but it was not a major deal. Personally, I can’t imagine even enjoying a game surrounded by a bunch of drunks. Most people do not get more pleasant to be around the drunker they get.

I’d take my kids back to a Tech game in a heartbeat.

By Mike D

October 16, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Tech also has better access to hookers. I usually volenteer to bring the car up to pick up the family after the game, and treat my self to a $20 bj.

By El Gato

October 16, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Must be a slow news day….who gives a rats @$$. You want family friendly then go to the park and spend some quality time with the kids. If you want football, take the kids to a high school game (or Tech is about the same).

By Toom

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

I’ve been taking my son to games since he was 5 and took him to his first road game last year down at Tech.

“P** on Georgia” stickers in the bathroom was nice, as was the ear-splitting hip hop music up in the “Georgia seats”. (only game of the year there’s anyone sitting there.

Just an awful, awful place to watch football. Oh, and we heard more offensive language from Tech people than we do in Athens - why? This game actually MATTERED! The sad part was most of the language was directed toward their own team.

By Dawgdawg

October 16, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

Why in the world would a UGA grad attend a Tech game - unless they were playing each other?

Some UGA fan you are. Tech can have you.

By David

October 16, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

From the bullpuppy comments it appears that the debauchery and drunkenness in Athens isn’t limited to game day…

By MIKE

October 16, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Ms. Giarusso must be new to the city and on the lame article beat. And how is “fun” synonymous with a georgia tech game? LOL

By A Laugh Riot!

October 16, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

This might be the funniest bit of comedy writing I have ever read.

By Texas Pete

October 16, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

The good thing abot all the drunk girls in Athens, is that you can usually coerce them into anything. My buddies and I went there last year for a game and ended up running a train on this chick for about three hours in her appartment. Good times

By Andy Harrison

October 16, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

ok so this just tells you how boring and bad tech is…thats why no one is there or buys tickets

By Gadawg59

October 16, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Frankly, I am offended by this column. You have pretty much lumped all UGA alum/fans as drunk and rowdy individuals. There are many factors that determine whether the tailgating and game experience is family fun or not. Not all UGA alums are drunks. Every school has bad apples. I have tailgated for many years at UGA and rarely encountered any drunks where I tailgate. At the game can be a different story depending on where you sit. If you sit near the student section then it is pretty rowdy. Most people at the games are responsible and curteous. No matter where you take your family it is you (the parent) that makes it a fun time. Use common sense and you can have fun on any campus. You should know where to go and where not to go. I have been to many away games and find the same thing at every school. I have wonderful experiences at UT, Ole Miss, Auburn and many other schools. Most people are good natured and just want to have some fellowship and root their respective team on. Go near the Tech student section or any other school’s student section and you will experience the drunks and obnoxious fans. As far as parking goes. You can get a parking pass in any of the parking decks for $20 a game. Before you write a column, you might want to do more research.
Go Dawgs

By Andy Harrison

October 16, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

ok so this just tells you how boring and bad tech is…thats why no one is there or buys tickets

By Andy Harrison

October 16, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

ok so this just tells you how boring and bad tech is…thats why no one is there or buys tickets

By don

October 16, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

If you want to see rowdy obnoxious fans in Athens wait until Nov. 29 when the dawgs lose to the yellow jackets!!

By DawgVegas

October 16, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

You know I bet WNBA games are more “family friendly” too. You can lay down on te seats there, just like at Tech! Techsters must be very very proud to know their games are a haven for Moms with Kids. That’s what’s great about college football - drinking from juice boxes, playing a jumpy blown up thing, and not caring about who is playing football. We give a lot of money, and CBS and ESPN get higher ratings, when we can all have an alcohol-free time, sing “Michael Row The Boat Ashore,” get our face painted, and take the subway to a game. Awesome, simply awesome. This must be the greatest piece of subversive ‘journalism’ I’ve ever read. Thanks!

By HarrisonHoyaFan

October 16, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

People, this is a family blog, most of you need to be in the sports section and insult each others team. That’s where I normally read these comments.
Why would anyone go to a college football game and drink themselves into a stuper. GROW UP! I agree, GA Tech is a great place for a family football game. Besides, a true fan is behind their team, win or lose. Go Jackets!

By NativeAtlantan

October 16, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

UGADawg16 - you had me through that first paragraph…college football isn’t a day at the park, to each his own…

I’m a native Atlantan, and a Tech grad, in a family full of UGA grads.

The good movie/bad movie analogy has certainly applied over the last few seasons. But look at the Sagarin rankings. Tech and UGA in the top 20. This is a damn good state for football, high school and college.

It’s the sidewalk fans that ruin it for everyone. There happen to be more sidewalk fans in Athens than on the Flats.

Fans of either school should hope our game each year pits two 11-0 teams. How exciting would that be!?!?! And how great for our state?!?!

By Huh...

October 16, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Did you hear that? Bama just scored again….

RTR!

By bigdawg88

October 16, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

I agree with the column, but I’ d rather take the kids to see a high school game than a tech game. Better seating, better parking, more family friendly atmosphere, it’s closer, and the football is probably better! THWGT!!!!

GO DAWGS!!!!

By UGA '82

October 16, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

It’s embarrassing to read the comments from both schools so called “fans.” The point of the article was to comment on her family’s experience. As anyone knows not everyone is going to have the same experience. This is not a debate of which school is “better.” For all of those great UGA fans (those who never stepped on campus other than a Fall Saturday) please refrain from calling yourself a fan of UGA…WE DON’T NEED YOU! You bandwagon jumpers continue to give “us” a bad name!

By Dave

October 16, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

“Did you hear that? Bama just scored again….

RTR!”

I dont get it? 41-30 Bama. 11 point margin. Point?

Bama’s lucky they got by the Cats 17-14.

Go Wildcats!

By Sugar

October 16, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

TexasPete I’m very surprised to hear you didn’t urinate on that girl. You seem so proud to mark your territory by urinating on everyone.

By Who Cares?

October 16, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

So basically, the author of the article was just naming the difference between the two campuses for FAMILIES on gamedays and now everyone’s in an uproar about who’s better overall? Is it because UGA can’t handle losing ANYTHING to Tech?

UGA fans - get over yourselves. The school and the football team is overrated (charging $10K for tickets - RIDICULOUS!)

The Jackets are back on their way up from the Chan Gailey era… Watch out!

By Monica

October 16, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

To all who claim that Athens is the most obnoxious place to be for non-UGA fans: please go to a game at LSU before you make that assertion.

By JJ

October 16, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

Hi everyone, I’m back, but not for very long. I have been “unplugged” for two weeks, avoiding all “technology” except what I need to work. I have stayed as far away from my computers as possible (and let me tell you how nice my life as been). I have been lurking for awhile, but no more. I’ve noticed the comments lately are pretty obnoxious and very distasteful. So I am here to say Good Bye to all my friends (the regulars). I will not be back to this blog. It has gotten way out of hand and the comments have gotten unruly, nasty and shameful. The AJC apparently does not moderate this blog, so I have decided not to return.

Theresa you write a good blog, and I have received a ton of support and some great inspiration, but I cannot and will not put up with this kind of crap anymore.

Good luck to you all. I wish you all the very best. I will miss you.

Love, JJ

By Jesse's Girl

October 16, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

Take care JJ…don’t be too much of a stranger.

By RunningDog

October 16, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Lots of empty space to roam around. I don’t want a football atmosphere to be “family friendly.” It’s a football game. This article is an example of why UGA AA is superior.

By 94Dawg

October 16, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

Lady, did they not teach you about proving your thesis, in J-School?? The reason y’all are stretched out on bleachers after your free hot dogs is that you AREN’T “experiencing a Division 1A college football game.”

You’re just experiencing the biggest joke (trade) school, in the biggest joke of a conference, in all of college athletics.

But hey, if a future of girls “cuddling” with your son isn’t desired, then by all means keep taking him to North Ave :^)

By 94Dawg

October 16, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this

Lady, did they not teach you about proving your thesis, in J-School?? The reason y’all are stretched out on bleachers after your free hot dogs is that you AREN’T “experiencing a Division 1A college football game.”

You’re just experiencing the biggest joke (trade) school, in the biggest joke of a conference, in all of college athletics.

But hey, if a future of girls “cuddling” with your son isn’t desired, then by all means keep taking him to North Ave :^)

By mr stereotype

October 16, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this

As long as were stereotyping here let me recap the comments:

Tech fans are nerds, 55,000 seat stadiums are the same as high school stadiums, Georgia fans are drunk rednecks, you’ll get mugged if you go to big bad scary Midtown Atlanta, Athens is no place for women and children, and GT has ticket packages to get people in the stadium so this somehow means the football team is inferior. Does that about sum it up?

By 94Dawg

October 16, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

Lady, did they not teach you about proving your thesis, in J-School?? The reason y’all are stretched out on bleachers after your free hot dogs is that you AREN’T “experiencing a Division 1A college football game.”

You’re just experiencing the biggest joke (trade) school, in the biggest joke of a conference, in all of college athletics.

But hey, if a future of girls “cuddling” with your son isn’t desired, then by all means keep taking him to North Ave :^)

By Penguinmom

October 16, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

94 Dawg, read the bottom of the page.
‘There will be a delay of up to 5 MINUTES before your post appears!’

By Carter S

October 16, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

For the UGA fans who are reading this (and I’m sure all the ones that can……are)…..it’s obvious that the point of Theresa’s comments are lost on you.

She’s not commenting on the respective teams…..she’s commenting on the atmosphere around the stadiums and how it relates to families with young children.

Unless your idea of providing your kids with a fun day includes trying to explain why grown adults are bent over puking their guts out or why North Campus looks like another FEMA oversight, why would you even CONSIDER taking children to a game in Athens?

And, if you’re actually proud of that distinction, then it’s time to look in the mirror.

CS

By Uh...what?

October 16, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

Okay, so some Tech fan on here said that these points are valid. Of course Tech will say that. Plenty of Georgia fans take their kids to the games, and we have many tailgating areas that are full of games for adults and children and limit or prohibit drinking. Also, our football program is wildly popular, and Tech’s, well, just isn’t. Tech will probably start to sell more tickets in the coming years, and that will make it more difficult for kids to attend comfortably. And don’t think for a second that the children won’t have to have a ticket if Tech starts selling out every game. The dollar is more important than a family atmosphere at a football game. By the way, Tech fans, this news of having plenty of room to spread out at your football games isn’t really good in case you weren’t aware. Additionally, while there may be more room and less drinking in Atlanta, I would never spend a day at Tech when I could be Between the Hedges with my family and friends. Kudos for originality, Theresa, and probably for giving Tech a warm fuzzy, but there’s no place like Athens and Sanford. Go, DAWGS!!!

By Uh...what?

October 16, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

Okay, so some Tech fan on here said that these points are valid. Of course Tech will say that. Plenty of Georgia fans take their kids to the games, and we have many tailgating areas that are full of games for adults and children and limit or prohibit drinking. Also, our football program is wildly popular, and Tech’s, well, just isn’t. Tech will probably start to sell more tickets in the coming years, and that will make it more difficult for kids to attend comfortably. And don’t think for a second that the children won’t have to have a ticket if Tech starts selling out every game. The dollar is more important than a family atmosphere at a football game. By the way, Tech fans, this news of having plenty of room to spread out at your football games isn’t really good in case you weren’t aware. Additionally, while there may be more room and less drinking in Atlanta, I would never spend a day at Tech when I could be Between the Hedges with my family and friends. Kudos for originality, Theresa, and probably for giving Tech a warm fuzzy, but there’s no place like Athens and Sanford. Go, DAWGS!!!

By Numbers Guy

October 16, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Good luck, JJ, and I hope life treats you well. Unless the AJC can come up with a moderation system, I will soon be following you.

By Athens Matt

October 16, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

I didn’t know Tech still had a team…

By Theresa

October 16, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

jj —that makes me sad — I’m not trying to run anybody off — just wanted to share some good ideas for less expensive family fun —- jj keep checking on the topics — there will be days will it just be regulars!!

By Go Dawgs

October 16, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

“If you’re not married to a team, or if you’re a Dog fan who can suck it up long enough to enjoy the day with your kids, then Ga. Tech is the best place in town to experience a Division 1A college football game.”

I spend every Saturday and Sunday out with my family and don’t have to “suck it up” to do so. We plan a number of family-friendly activities, including going to high school football games. Also, the article says the “best place in town,” not the best place in Georgia. I think that the comments about everybody in Athens being drunk on Saturday are obviously written by people who have never been to a game at Sanford. That’s simply not the case. There are plenty of alcohol-free tailgates full of graduates and their children. I would not want my children to grow up going to Tech games over Georgia games, nor does my husband (a Tech grad, just in case you were wondering). Go, Dawgs!

By Becky

October 16, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

JJ, gonna miss you..I have nothing to say about the subjuect on hand because I could care less about going to see either team play..

Any sports that I watch are on tv only..

By GOJackets

October 16, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Very nice article, Theresa. Sorry that it brought out all the trolls that hang out waiting to spew their negativity. I am a season ticket holder at Tech and enjoy all the games at Bobby Dodd responsibly. I am sure there are drunk, obnoxious fans in the mix; just like at every college football stadium. My experiences in Athens has been mixed with both good and bad behaviors of the fans. As for all of our empty seats: we have to pay $500 per ticket just for the right to buy season tickets. I am giving Tech an additional $2000 just to get to buy the tickets. This is in addition to any other donations I will make to Tech. I know that is a foreign idea to UGA fans, because most did not go there. Her point was that her family could enjoy an affordable, enjoyable day together. Why all the negativity? Maybe a little worried that our current football records are the SAME? We are getting better (even though this was supposed to be a rebuilding year). What’s the good word? THWG!

By KJ

October 16, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

But hey, if a future of girls “cuddling” with your son isn’t desired, then by all means keep taking him to North Ave :^)

LOL, nice.

By Jj

October 16, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Theresa I’m not leaving because of you, please don’t feel that way. Your topics are great. I’m just annoyed at the insipid comments recently. I thought because there was a 5 minute delay in posting, that someone was looking at these comments. Apparently not.

I will pop in from time to time. I just can’t leave all my cyber friends like I thought I could..

Peace,

By GOJackets

October 16, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Very nice article, Theresa. Sorry that it brought out all the trolls that hang out waiting to spew their negativity. I am a season ticket holder at Tech and enjoy all the games at Bobby Dodd responsibly. I am sure there are drunk, obnoxious fans in the mix; just like at every college football stadium. My experiences in Athens has been mixed with both good and bad behaviors of the fans. As for all of our empty seats: we have to pay $500 per ticket just for the right to buy season tickets. I am giving Tech an additional $2000 just to get to buy the tickets. This is in addition to any other donations I will make to Tech. I know that is a foreign idea to UGA fans, because most did not go there. Her point was that her family could enjoy an affordable, enjoyable day together. Why all the negativity? Maybe a little worried that our current football records are the SAME? We are getting better (even though this was supposed to be a rebuilding year). What’s the good word? THWG!

By GOJackets

October 16, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Very nice article, Theresa. Sorry that it brought out all the trolls that hang out waiting to spew their negativity. I am a season ticket holder at Tech and enjoy all the games at Bobby Dodd responsibly. I am sure there are drunk, obnoxious fans in the mix; just like at every college football stadium. My experiences in Athens has been mixed with both good and bad behaviors of the fans. As for all of our empty seats: we have to pay $500 per ticket just for the right to buy season tickets. I am giving Tech an additional $2000 just to get to buy the tickets. This is in addition to any other donations I will make to Tech. I know that is a foreign idea to UGA fans, because most did not go there. Her point was that her family could enjoy an affordable, enjoyable day together. Why all the negativity? Maybe a little worried that our current football records are the SAME? We are getting better (even though this was supposed to be a rebuilding year). What’s the good word? THWG!

By Not quite

October 16, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Gojackets you almost had it right…it’s THWGT!!! Nice try, though. And, by the way, most contributors DID graduate from Georgia and DO give far more than the minimum.

By GWJ

October 16, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Please remember to put on your bullet proof vest on that beautiful ride to the projects. Nothing quite like the warm feeling of a chain link fence with barbed wire surrounding your beautiful concrete campus.

By Dawg44

October 16, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Theresa,

You are no Dawg fan. You are a liar and a cheater. Only a liar and cheater would ever say anything good about Teck. I doubt you even is a UGA graduate.

Now if you’ll excuse me, it’s time for my mid-day changing and some tapioca.

By KJ

October 16, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

“we have to pay $500 per ticket just for the right to buy season tickets. I am giving Tech an additional $2000 just to get to buy the tickets”

So you shell out $2500 for the “privilege” to buy tickets that anyone can buy just by clicking on an ajc ad?

By Pastor Brian

October 16, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

My parents had UGA season tix years ago. My Dad is a Ga Tech grad and I will never forget how awful, rude, and hateful the UGA fans were. When one of the Tech players went down with a broken leg, one fat lady yelled, “I hope his neck is broken!” They were awful and I swore from that point on to never root for UGA ever again.

By GOJackets

October 16, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Not Quite: You missed the point. I didn’t say UGA fans did not contribute. I know the alumni generally give back. How many non-alumni fans actually GIVE to the university? And I definitely had it right the FIRST time: THWG!!!

By GOJackets

October 16, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Not Quite: You missed the point. I didn’t say UGA fans did not contribute. I know the alumni generally give back. How many non-alumni fans actually GIVE to the university? And I definitely had it right the FIRST time: THWG!!!

By GOJackets

October 16, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

Not Quite: You missed the point. I didn’t say UGA fans did not contribute. I know the alumni generally give back. How many non-alumni fans actually GIVE to the university? And I definitely had it right the FIRST time: THWG!!!

By die hard dawg<3

October 16, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

you are all right, Tech has had a few winning seasons, but thats simple when you dont play anybody. SEC is the toughest conference and UGA (despite the BAMA loss) is still ranked, barely beating TENN is still a win in the books!

and other are rught, a college football game isn’t exactly a place for a family outting—i guarantee you want your kids to go to college as soon as your kids get out of the house and “free” they’ll be one of those drunkened college students you’re complaining about!

By die hard dawg<3

October 16, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

right*

By right

October 16, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

How many National Championships in Football does GT have? And what about the pups??

GT also has quite a few SEC titles and they haven’t been in the conference for over 4 decades

By lakerat

October 16, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

GOJacket -

Why do Tech people feel the need to distort the facts regarding Tech and the difficulty it has in filling the stadium?

Yopu chose to give the $500 per seat in order to have achance at PRIORITY SEATING - you do not have to give any money in order to just walk up and buy a seat to most Tech games - just go on-line at TechTix and you can still by tickets to all remaining Tech home games. True, Tech does have some seats that require a $20 - $60 surcharge, but regular people who want to see the game do not have to pay the surcharge - they can just buy a ticket and sit in a less desirable place.

FACT - UGA has met its full allotment of season ticket holders - to be considered for SEASON tickets at U GA you must contribute, I believe, approx. $10K (according to an earlier AJC article by Chip Towers this past summer) jsut to have that privilege. After that, you still have to buy the tickets. Then, next year, depending upon where your seats are, ALL season ticket holders from this year will have to contribute from $250 - $600 per seat for the right to renew season tickets next year - just as you will again have to contribute your $500 per seat at Tech. You still have to buy the tickets at UGA after the renewal contribution.

FACT - MOST ,and I think ALL (now that Clemson went to the per seat requirement this year) major colleges have thisseat contribution system in place - hence the idea of contributing just to be able to buy season tickets is not a foreign idea to UGA backers nor any other major college football program - did you really think that Tech was the only school to have this requirement for season tickets?

And, if I recall, Tech just went to this program either this year or last year, while UGA has been requiring this for a long, long time.

By IhateGT

October 16, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Listen you idiot…UGA CHARGES FOR CHILDREN UNDER TWO TO PREVENT DUMBA$$ES LIKE YOURSELF FROM BRINGING THEM TO THE GAME. A game is no place for a baby. Also, why would anyone want to go watch a losing team just so they have more leg room? You are an idiot, and your kids are on their way.

By noneya

October 16, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Yep….dawg fans are all class acts. The last time I visited the hellhole in Athens (definitely NOT going again): Drunk frat idiot waved his privates at my wife and they followed up by throwing a bottle and hitting my 3 year old daughter in the head, requiring stitches. (Yes, I did have him arrested.) I’ve seen drunks at Tech, but never senseless random violence that I’ve seen for years in Athens. No wonder all fans who play UGA can agree on who their most obnoxious opponent is…..

By Lizdawg

October 16, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

“Because Tech’s stadium isn’t usually filled to capacity, it is very easy for families to spread out. “

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Could NOT have said it better myself Theresa!

By Mr. Tu

October 16, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Sounds like Teresa is all in favor of things being given to her for free. I wonder who she will be voting for?

She’s right in one respect, Tech students don’t pass out drunk. Then they would be in no shape to pick a fight with the opposing team’s band after the game

By Proud Georgia Fan

October 16, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

I attended every Georgia home game during my four years there and attend 2-3 home games a year now. I have NEVER once seen a single incident of drunken violence and obscenity. I’m not saying there isn’t drinking and cursing because there is. There is drinking and cursing at Georgia Tech games too, more so than their fans would like everyone to believe. I’ve personally heard it myself. I personally walked down Georgia Tech’s frat row after last years UGA game and was berated with drunks shouting “UGA Sucks” in my face. I’m not going to cry about it. That’s life at a college football game. That’s why I’d think twice about brining a freaking infant to a college football game. And I can’t remember the last time Georgia fans pitched a crybaby hissy fit and threw things on the field during a game. But you have to look no further than last year’s Boston College game to see this kind of ridiculous behavior out of Tech fans. I get sick and tired of people dragging UGA fans through the mud with these tall tales and LIES. Please get off your damn high horse Techies. You are nothing but hypocrites.

By GoJackets

October 16, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

You rude, classless people ruin it for both sides. Yes, we are new to the $500 surcharge for priority seating (it started in 2007), but I want to keep my 40 yard line seats and it’s the only way to do it. Also, the money goes to scholarships, so I can live with that. I do doubt that many of the UGA Wal-Mart fans give one penny to the university, but that’s another blog all together. I hope Tech continues it winning ways and tickets are hard to come by. However, I do appreciate that a UGA fan is considerable enough to admit that an afternoon game at Bobby-Dodd is enjoyable. Some of you really need to grow up. THWG!

By JennyDawg87

October 16, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Yeah, you are correct. Tech is the place to take them, because for one, there is nobody at the rinky dink stadium so they will have plenty of room to spread out. Also, they have to entice people to buy their tickets to the JOKE by COKE, so you will all get a Free Hot Dog. Great family perk. If they didn’t give away free hot dogs, they couldn’t sell the tickets. Sad! We dont have to entice people to buy tickets at UGA. Actually there is a waiting list of those willing to donate $10,000 just to get a seat in the big house. Top that Tech!

By gadawg

October 16, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

This is the funniest thing I have EVER read! 1)free tickets beacuse no one wants to go to the game, 2)plenty of parking because—well see #1 above , 3)easy walk to the game, but be careful not to trip over the pan handlers! Sorry guys, I’ll have to PASS.

By GoJackets

October 16, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

You rude, classless people ruin it for both sides. Yes, we are new to the $500 surcharge for priority seating (it started in 2007), but I want to keep my 40 yard line seats and it’s the only way to do it. Also, the money goes to scholarships, so I can live with that. I do doubt that many of the UGA Wal-Mart fans give one penny to the university, but that’s another blog all together. I hope Tech continues it winning ways and tickets are hard to come by. However, I do appreciate that a UGA fan is considerable enough to admit that an afternoon game at Bobby-Dodd is enjoyable. Some of you really need to grow up. THWG!

By GoJackets

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

You rude, classless people ruin it for both sides. Yes, we are new to the $500 surcharge for priority seating (it started in 2007), but I want to keep my 40 yard line seats and it’s the only way to do it. Also, the money goes to scholarships, so I can live with that. I do doubt that many of the UGA Wal-Mart fans give one penny to the university, but that’s another blog all together. I hope Tech continues it winning ways and tickets are hard to come by. However, I do appreciate that a UGA fan is considerable enough to admit that an afternoon game at Bobby-Dodd is enjoyable. Some of you really need to grow up. THWG!

By College football fan

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

Dog fans, it is what it is. If you like being around a bunch of obnoxious drunks, then Athens is the place to be on game day. I can’t believe what UGA has turned into. It once was a fun place to go, but not anymore.

By delois

October 16, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

There are rude drunk fans at college baseball games but you have to go to an Emory baseball game to experience that. They have the nastiest fans I’ve ever experienced in my son’s four years of playing college baseball and the only fans who show up drunk at baseball games. None of the other games we ever attended had any behaviour close to Emory’s fans.

By DI

October 16, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

What in the wide wide world of sports does it matter if you support a team but did not graduate from the school? I like the Rays but I’ve never been to Tampa. And by the way, I’m a Tech fan that went to another school…

By TheREAL Lizdawg

October 16, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

who is impersonating me with these classless posts! haha

change your name sweetie!

By snapshot

October 16, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

I agree that Tech is the better place to see a football game. I have been to both stadiums for games and the mutt fans have plenty to say that is not suited for young ears.

By 75wildcat

October 16, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

It only seems like there are more obnoxious UGA fans - that is because on a per capita basis there are when you have over twice as many fans attending UGA games as attending GT games (90K + vs 40K +). In actuality, the % of rude and obnoxious are probably the same!

By It's true

October 16, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

I too am amazed at the over-the-top level of drunken obnoxiousness at UGA. And, I’m a lifelong UGA fan, though have never been to but a handful of games. I’ve been to games at UF and FSU and those people weren’t nearly as obnoxious as the UGA folks. I don’t know why people embrace and defend that. As someone earlier wrote, how do you enjoy the game if you’re nearly falling down drunk? Surely you can’t remember it the next day.

By 4Jackets

October 16, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

I think that this blog was a set up. 1. You have a UGA grad giving out back handed compliments about the atomsphere at GT games. 2. The fact of the matter is that GT grads generally move after graduation and do not live in Georgia, therefore there are not a tremendous amount of alumni returning to games. 3. She attended the Duke/GT game. 4. All these Dawgs fans and starting to get worried about how their seasons is really about to turn out and they can not stand that a former UGA grad has jumped ship. 5. November 29, 2008, the streak will end. Go Jackets and To Hell with Georgia!!!

By Dawg In Maryland

October 16, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

Turn in your Dawg card, thanks.

By Dawg In Maryland

October 16, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Turn in your Dawg card, thanks.

By El Gato

October 16, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Theresa also has the whiny obnoxious kids on the plane that I have to sit next to on a trip to LAX. There is a time and place for everything. College football game is not it. If your kids can not sit still and enjoy the game why would you take them. Try writing a different story, hack.

By Seriously

October 16, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

Who expects to take children to a sold out football game and have a nice, peaceful experience? Give me a break and leave the kids at home. Or you can go to a Tech game where only 20k fans show up and sit in a corner by yourself.

Don’t take kids to an adult atmosphere and then get p** when the adults act over the top. It’s not our job to change our behavior b/c your kids are around.

By atmosphere

October 16, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

In reality, the Tech/Duke game probably wouldn’t be packed even if both teams were ranked in the top 5. Go to a night game against a big opponent and I bet your kids won’t be able to stretch out on the bleachers.

Tech has always had a smaller fan base and always will. They barely could sell out games even during the national championship year and the year after that. It is kind of like the Braves not be able to sell out home playoff games, I’ll never understand it, I guess it’s an Atlanta thing.

Also, I went to UGA game in 2000 I think where they barely got by UCF on a last minute field goal. I was in the student section and it was empty. This was before Mark Richt got things rolling. So Georgia fans, be careful what you wish for, you may be on top right now but these things go in cycles and Tech may have found their “Mark Richt”.

By TechFan/UGAGrad

October 16, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

As you can tell by my name, I’ve been on both sides of the stadium. My father graduated from Tech 50 years ago while I graduated from UGA in 1983. (I would have gladly attended Tech but they didn’t offer my major.) Tech games have been a wonderful part of our family tradition. I would have no problem taking children to the game. In fact, my great-nephew attended his first game not too long ago. I would not take ANY children under 18 to a UGA game. The pregame tailgating was bad enough when I went there 25 years ago, but it has gotten even worse lately. There’s way too much drinking, partying, and abusive behavior toward fans of the opposing team. If I remember correctly though, UGA at one time had a “family-friendly” area somewhere on campus, but you still have to pass all the drunken fans to get to it. It’s definitely not a family-friendly envrionment. In fact, if you’re a fan of the opposing team, it can be downright hostile for adults! I would take a day at Grant Field any day over Sanford Stadium.

By Kanti Patel

October 16, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

In my homeland Pakistan we have no such joy over cricket. Even to see the wreck drive on to the field fills me with the joy that overflows. I am liking the option perfect and thank Allah everynight for bringing Paul Johnson from US Navy to our team head’s quarters. May we beat down dogs and Matt Stratford. Amen.

By Ralph

October 16, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

I am happy that you love the Tech atmosphere. I suggest you keep going to the Tech games and that way we at Georgia will be happy and so will you.

By Johnny Danger Dawg

October 16, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

UGA has decks where you can park FOR FREE and then take a shuttle to the stadium FOR FREE. Do your research.

By Yella Belly

October 16, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

Paul Johnson will quit GA Tech for a better school as soon as he gets a winning season or two under his belt. Just like he’s done to other teams he’s coached. He doesn’t even have the decency to wait until after the season / bowl games to make the anoucement.

By Reggie Ball

October 16, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

Yo Theresa,

Georgia’s Georgia dog. They just a speed bump.

What down is it again?

I hope my buddy Calvin is having fun with them Lions.

Gotta go, we gotta nother customer in the drive-thru here at BK.

By JennyDawg87

October 16, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

Are you people kidding me? I dont know where you all were at when you say you went to a UGA game and had to walk by/be by all the drunk fans who cant stand up and that it is not a place for kids. Heck, I have been tailgating in the same spot for 15 years and had the same season tickets that long. We have 10 kids EVERY week at our tailgate and I NEVER see drunk fans where we are. Now maybe if you are hanging out near the frat houses or sitting by the student section, you may see drunkenness, but I know plenty of grown @zz adults who dont get drunk and dont act out of hand. Apparently you are on the wrong side of the tracks. Come tailgate with us doctors and lawyers and it IS a family environment.

By Ed Narls

October 16, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

This has to be a joke, right? We can spread out because Tech doesn’t fill to capacity? Easy to park and get out? Cheap tickets? Seriously, this HAS to be a joke. Only a fool would write this and put it online. Stop by our tailgate in Athens Saturday, I’ll even give your kids a beer or two…..and I’ll show you how to play beer pong or flip cup. Heck, maybe we’ll let the old man do a keg stand! Get a life.

By ihatetech

October 16, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

Sure there’s less drinking at a Tech game. It’s hard to sneak those bottles of Zima past security.

By GoldFinga

October 16, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

You wake up in the top bunk, snug within your Star Trek bedsheets, with that feeling in the pit of your stomach. That pounding feeling, that giddy, nauseous rush that can mean only one thing. You rush to the potty and take care of business. The feeling goes away. But something about tinkling—the colors, the sounds—makes you remember: Yellow Jacket football is ON today!

By Chad

October 16, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

I’m a graduate of the University of Georgia, and I’m proud to say I’ll be taking my two year old to his first of many Dawgs games this Saturday. While I’m glad that you’re family enjoys the ability to recline in the stands, enjoy the free wi-fi in the stands, snap up those free footlong cancer-dogs they’re bribing people with, and the free slide-rule giveaways, I would rather my son take in a FOOTBALL GAME. As far as family-friendly enviroments goes, are you honestly trying to tell me that downtown Atlanta is more family friendly than Athens? Have fun steeping over the guy with the needle still in his arm on the way to the game. Oh yeah, and make sure you put your wallet in your front pocket- pickpockets are out this time of year. And have fun editing Tech’s family-friendly fight song telling all UGA fans to go to hell. Good column. I’m sure a Tech fan will read it online while stretching out with his laptop in the upper deck of a half-filled stadium.

By Sue

October 16, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

Theresa, Here is a clue, the world is NOT all about you baby toting parents…..we suffer enough in restaurants So don’t bring your urchins to ball games, leave them at home with a parent or a grandparent. Whoever said college football was supposed to be a family experience and YES when a team is so bad as tech, they have to give away tix. Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn if it is a family experience, I am there for the football, I don’t drink, I park on east campus and walk…..and when my kids were young I didn’t go to games.

This really is the most ridiculous article I have read….did you get a journalism degree at tech>?

By GoldFinga

October 16, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

You climb onto a southbound train, your eyes scan the car, and—yes! There, sitting next to the chatty tranvestite—a man wearing YELLOW! You make your way over and wave your pom poms at him and giggle, and he says, “$#%^ off, %$$^&!” And now you feel it more strongly than ever—the essence of being a Tech fan. You giggle again more shrilly, dance away, then slide around safely under the seats until the stop at North Avenue, tee-heeing for all you’re worth as you elude the grasp of your tormentor and his switchblade. It’s sort of like Frodo hiding from the Black Riders, right here on MARTA!

By GoldFinga

October 16, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Then you’re on campus, a block from the stadium. You take in the grand pageantry that is game day. It’s the gray, smoggy sky; the deep blue of the police siren; the giggling of the frat boys enjoying an impromptu tickle pile on the sidewalk. It’s the sound of gunfire. It’s the beautiful women with their thick makeup, standing on the street corners and bantering with the passing cars. It’s the voice of Wes Durham screaming about a one-yard gain. It’s the giant rubber bee, George O’Liar’s old bedroom toy, patched all over, making funny farting sounds as the air oozes out yet again. It’s Flag Boy, the aspiration of all Tech males. Tee hee!

By back it up

October 16, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

Somebody go down to Tech for a football game and report how many people you see talking about Star Trek, how many protect protectors you see, how many people you see drinking Zimas, and how many homeless people you see walking around campus. My guess is zero.

On the other hand, go to Athens and count how many people you see fighting, passing out drunk, throwing up, and yelling profanities. My guess is a lot.

Some stereotypes are true and some just aren’t.

By Reality

October 16, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

Another loss for the Jackets. This is college football…not figure skating.

By Reality

October 16, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

Another loss for the Jackets. This is college football…not figure skating.

By GoldFinga

October 16, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

Above all, it’s four notes on a trumpet. You hear them now, playing the hallowed music, the sacred music, the Hymn of the Bee. There it is now, and you lift your voice to join in, warm tears fogging your thick glasses. The whole stadium sings solemnly:

“When you say Bud…”

Those four notes on a trumpet, your call to Jackethood, setting your yellow heart aflutter. Deep down you know this is the year—the year you beat Duke AGAIN—you OWN Duke. The year you road-trip to a BRAND SPANKIN’-NEW STARTUP BOWL for the holidays. The year your first pubic hairs break the surface. This sacred moment cannot last. Someday, by the Great Pointed Ears of Leonard Nimoy, you will be in New Jersey. In Michigan. In North Dakota. Someday you will buy your parents a house with a bigger basemment for you to live in. But in your heart, you’ll always be a Tech Guy—a proud drop in the endless river of yellow!

By Reality

October 16, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

Another loss for the Jackets. This is college football…not figure skating.

By Chad

October 16, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

I’m a proud University of Georgia graduate who is taking his two year old son to his first (of many) games in Athens this weekend. There is absolutely no way I would ever consider taking my son to watch the tickle pile, er…football game at the North Avenue Trade School. I’m glad you find the Tech game more family friendly. I hope y’all have a good time reclining and napping while watching the game. I hope you have a good time enjoying the free wi-fi. I hope you get a free slide-rule when you enter the game. And, I hope your family readily accepts the bribery of a free, cancer-inducing hot dog in their quest to prove GT game day superiority. I hope your family friendly day includes conversations about why the classy Tech fight song encourages all Georgia fans to go to hell. As far as family friendly environments, you can’t possibly expect to make a convincible argument that the North Avenue section of downtown Atlanta is safer than Athens. Have fun stepping over the family friendly overdose victim on your way into the game. Also, move your wallet to your front pocket because of family friendly pick pockets. Parking might be harder to find in Athens, but hey, at least my car and its hub caps will still be in place when I return. The drinking thing is way overblown. I’ve been to many UGA-GT games at Tech, and the drinking is as bad there. In fact, you would have to be a heavy drinker to be a Tech fan. Great article. I bet a Tech fan will read it online while surfing the net during another exciting edition of an ACC (Almost Competitive Conference) football game.

By dawgfan72

October 16, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

I’ve been to three Georgia games with the Tennessee game last week being the latest and I’ve yet to have any problems. I’ve seen people act worse at Braves games. Also, by the way, it does say something when Tech has to give away tickets to fill the dump & UGA fans have to pay a premium and that is, who has the best fans?? I’d say UGA!!!

By Scott

October 16, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

I have UGA season tickets and have two parking permits for the North Parking deck that cost $120 a piece. This is a change from last year when you could just pull in and pay $20 to park on game day. Why you would pay $240 to park that far away is strange.

I have been to a few Tech games, I was given free tickets through work, and have never had any hassels but over all it is not that fun compared to game days in Athens. My wife and kids come up to the games, my kids are a both over 10, and I have never had any issue with drunks or people being rude. I am sure on both sides you have people that act this way sometimes and I am willing to bet if you look at the ratio it is about the same at both schools. You see more in Athens since there are double the number of people.

I would agree though, Football games and Family are not something I put together.

By Who Cares?

October 16, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

I’ve been raised watching sports ever since I was a little girl. Now that I’m in my 20’s, I realize my dad was showing me a different way of life. It was a great bonding experience for him and I and I think it’s important to bring your kids to a football game or a baseball game on the weekends. Isn’t that was raising a family is about? Spending time together, doing the things you love, together? (i.e. going to a sporting event, etc.) I’m a die hard Jackets fan (even though I didn’t obtain my degree from there), and I still smile when I see kids walking around with their jersey’s on, sitting on their dads’ shoulders and being as involved in the game as I am.

If it’s more important to be getting hammered before kickoff, than it just goes to show the type of morals that are being instilled in our future’s heads.

THWG!!!

By Fred B.

October 16, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Typical mom complaining because the atmosphere is not ideal for her kids who are too young to be in that type of environment in the first place. As someone stated earlier at least wait until your kids are old enough before subjecting them to an environment that is obviously for adults.

By FlagBoy

October 16, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

Leave me and Britney alone!

By Bill

October 16, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

I am a UGA grad. Last year I went to a game at grant field for the first time. I was deeply bothered by the amount of times the words “To Hell with Georgia” were spoken over the PA system. It is one thing for a crowd to chant it, but it is another thing for the school to condone it. In addition there was a banner that was in the tech band section during pregame that said “To Hell with Georgia” To do this in that section the school was condoning it.

This is clearly not family friendly!!!!

By Reality

October 16, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

Dear “back it up”,

All those stereotypes are true and you know.

Your campus is filled with pock face ginger kids, terrorist arabs, and pasty white fats.

At least my Tech friends can admit it.

Where’s flag boy?

By Chris

October 16, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

I have been going to UGA games for 22 years now and have yet to encounter a problem that wasn’t easily solved. People are drunk. Ignore them. People cuss. Tell them to stop. The stadium’s too crowded. It’s a football game. If you actually believe that Tech has a great football atmosphere, I’m really happy for you. I’ve never been to a Tech game, so I can’t speak for them. I understand that parents want to shelter their children from the “evils” of the world…however, much of this dilemma comes down to good parenting. My parents instilled within me the correct moral conduct and values that I still uphold today. I didn’t turn out to be a raging alcoholic. I wasn’t corrupted by ignorant frat boys spewing out profanities. In fact, by the time I understood the game of football, I reveled UGA’s atmosphere. I loved every single nuance of the game, up to the smell of the stadium. And now, months after my graduation from UGA, I still love it. I turned out just fine, and so can you! Just make sure your kids know right from wrong.

By UGA

October 16, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

It is all about the quality of football. If you are looking for a cheaper, “spread out” experience, then Tech is the way to go. If you get free tickets, hot dogs, cokes, etc. it is all about drawing people to the stadium, because the product is not that good.

A bad day in Athens is better that a great day in ATL/Tech.

If Tech gets better under Johnson, tickets will be harder to come by, prices will increase, babies will need tickets, free cokes and hot dogs will disappear.

This is simply basic economics and marketing. Some have to work much harder to draw half the crowd.

By Hobnail Boot

October 16, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

Really? It’s easier and cheaper to see an awful team than a really good, popular team? Brilliant insight. I wish I got paid to say stupid things for a living…

By Huh?

October 16, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

I have to wonder if all these people with UGA football game horror stories are either, A) Blowing an isolated incident WAY out of proportion; or B) Flat out making it up. I too have never seen the wretched behavior that some claim to have seen and I’ve been going to Georgia games longer than alot of you have been alive. I guess its like UF0’s. I’ll believe it when I see it. Until then its nothing more than a myth perpetuated by those with an agenda. Get a life.

By Mary Beth

October 16, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

1) No one is at their football games — win or lose. So take the kids, they don’t the difference between big time and not so big time.

2) UGA charges for bbabies because — hello they shouldn’t be there! Its too hot, too crowded and they are a distraction. No one enjoys sitting near or next to your babies!!

3) There are actual grassy areas for babies and children to play at UGA— under real trees not in between tall buildings on cement.

4) If you live in Atlanta and don’t want to pay real money for football tickets for your kids — then yes, take them to a Tech game. If your kids are old enough to understand and enjoy football, spring for UGA tickets. They’ll thank you and love you forever for the experience! Go Dawgs!

MBW

By Big Buford

October 16, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

Ya-Hoo ! when I go see my dawgs, I jezt park in the Bullwinkle Trailer PArk. It’s maybe too blocks from the stadium. Jest leave the youngins in the camaro till the game is over. krack the windows a little and a few comic books and they are good. Plus, don’t have to drive two far to finda meth lab. U can smell the fumes driften into the stadium so watch yur smokin when you are in front of Butt-Smear bildin.

By RealLizdawg

October 16, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

I have a picture taken at the Duke game of a MALE tech fan wearing a headband on his head

the kind that WOMEN wear. Guy had tattoos all over his arms and a stupid HEADBAND on his head. It wasn’t a joke either. . he was truly keeping his bangs out of his face.

Pathetic.

theresa. . I hope your kids didn’t see that guy.

By Techwife

October 16, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

Football? Whatever. Just as long as all you UGA grads keep calling my engineer hubby “Boss” all is right with the world. As for the UGA fans who didn’t even go to school there, well I guess the UGA grads are your bosses.

By Current UGA Student

October 16, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

I think it’s funny to hear all of these “Quaker” parents taking their 3 year olds to games. This is my 4th football season here as a student and I’ve never experienced horrors like some have. Yes, there is a lot of binge drinking, but it is COLLEGE for goodness sake. Yes, there is cursing, but there is DRINKING going on. If you wanted a family environment for kids who cry at the sight of cheap beer and profanity, then take them to Chuck E. Cheese for goodness sake.

By DearTechWife

October 16, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

Dear Tech Wife, eat a d!ck

and achieve something of your own for once and stop living vicariously through your husband’s accomplishments.

By Stumpy's Bear

October 16, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Um, John, the comment was made that “Georgia Tech may lose to Georgie in a lot of sports . . ” as if we don’t win in a lot of sports. While you may have a slight edge in each of the sports you named, with the records you mentioned (Basketball- UGA 4-3 vs. GT Baseball- UGA 14-12 vs. GT with UGA winning the season series 5 times with one tie and one loss. The record over the last six seasons is UGA 13-7 vs. GT.) the reverse statement could also hold true “Georgie loses to Tech in a lot sports.”

By 34

October 16, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

The most rabid Tech fans I know didn’t go to college at all, let alone a place like Tech. I just don’t see why it matters in the least. When you donate, they don’t ask you to produce a diploma

By Current UGA Student

October 16, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

I think it’s funny to hear all of these “Quaker” parents taking their 3 year olds to games. This is my 4th football season here as a student and I’ve never experienced horrors like some have. Yes, there is a lot of binge drinking, but it is COLLEGE for goodness sake. Yes, there is cursing, but there is DRINKING going on. If you wanted a family environment for kids who cry at the sight of cheap beer and profanity, then take them to Chuck E. Cheese for goodness sake.

By ga_tech_92

October 16, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

Georgia Tech is a class act in many ways. Not perfect, but definately something to be proud of. Send your hot daughters to Tech!

By Seriously

October 16, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this

hey gatech92 ,

how many victories did Tech have to vacate b/c they were caught cheating?

Class act in deed!

hahaha

By Scott

October 16, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

Also PJ, you said you said someone at a UGA game spilled beer on you? They do not sell beer at College games! Granted some people will try and sneak in stuff, but beer is not usually the alcohol being brought into games.

By Emmanuel

October 16, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Thanks UGA Mom/Grad.Now I know why my money and girl went to Tech.Tech degree opened doors for her career.Go Jackets

By Dorsey Hill

October 16, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

Oh, I agree. I just love going to Tech games and hanging out with the literally dozens of fans. It is so quiet you can actually hear the plays called in the huddle! And nobody is real concerned about winning, which is great.

But I think the best thing about going to a football game at Tech is that there are no lines in the bathrooms because everyone just pees where they sit as it serves as each fan’s contribution to the great yellow river of urine that is Jacket Football.

You know another great place to see a football game? North Cobb Christian. As expected, with a high school enrollemnt of 202, you do have to deal with somewhat larger crowds than you do at Tech, but the fact that that the Eagles are 0-7 it does create a similar enviroment of hopelessness and inferiority that one can usual only find on North Ave.

So if you like to wizz on yourself in the relative privacy of an uncrowded stadium while listening to players ask the assistants if they can leave at halftime to catch the 2:00 Star Trek episode, I highly recommend a game a Bobby Dodd Stadium.

By GA Dawg

October 16, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this

GoJacket: $400 for 40 yard line seats at Teck? Ha ha ha ha . Min donation at UGA is 10600 just to get in the 600 section. I imagine most 40 yard line ticket holders at UGA have given atleast an aggregate of 50 k or more. Oh and thanks for making those three pack tickets available every year we play you at Bobby Dodd . I love to see your joke of a turd bowl stadium full of red and black.

By Poor Haters

October 16, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this

I think alot of UGA hatred is just sour grapes out of Atlanta transplants and Techies that feel left out because they weren’t invited to the party. It is pure unadulterated jealousy. If UGA is such an awful place, why is it that 99.9% of the people that went to the school there had the best time of their lives and are proud to say they are a Georgia Bulldog? If it is so horrible, why do they come back by the tens of thousands every fall Saturday in an attempt to relive it all over again? What am I missing haters? I’m sorry that you were not lucky enough to have this kind of college experience. I really am. My heart goes out to you. But life isn’t fair sometimes. Sometimes there are people that are just simply better than you. I cannot help it that my soul is more fundamentally pure than yours because I went to UGA and you didn’t. That’s just the way it is. Deal with it.

By BullDawg Rick

October 16, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

Yacket tix for $15 bux and they still cannot sell out the place!!

It’s the PRODUCT that sells, therefore fanz that want to watch the BEST brand of football would rather go to the Classic City & enjoy themselves..

8 n a row - Baby!!

Go Dawgs!!!

By lady dawg

October 16, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this

My children and my husband are UGA grads. We are long time season ticket holders. We atteneded our last UGA/Ga.Tech game on the Atlanta campus in the early 90’s. We decided at that time to never attend another game on the Tech campus. Sitting behind me was a male Tech fan with one of the nastiest mouths and attitudes I have ever encoutered. In front of me was a female Tech fan that repeatedly hit me in the eye with her pom pom, even after I politely requested she stop. When we were leaving the game, my husband was literally attacked by a Tech student. We walked around the track to meet our son, when a Tech student grabbed my husband and shook him. As we left the campus, the campus cops made crude statements to us. Family friendly?? I don’t think so. We took our children to many games in Athens and never witnessed the type of behaviour we saw in Atlanta. You will never get me back to a game on the Tech campus and I sympathize with our players, band mambers and cheerleaders that must participate in games on the Tech campus.

By BE#3

October 16, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

The Stands — Are empty b/c they do not produce ACC Champ quality teams on an annual basis.

The Fans — I’ve only came close to one fight in my 14 years of attending UGA games as an adult. That was at Tech in 1997 when a p** off Techie took a drunk swing at me after Bobo completed the “Touchdown in the Corner” to Cory Allen. And Tech fans are the only one’s I’ve ever seen destroy our Hedges. LSU fans typically have the worst rep in the SEC, but I’ll take an LSU fan over a Tech fan anyday!

By lady dawg

October 16, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

POOR HATERS, I think you’re right. Those on the outside looking in will never understand. Win or lose…..once a Dawg, always a Dawg….. and proud to be!!!!

By OldGold

October 16, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

UGA is a money hungry business. Selling your student sections, raising prices on those that already have season tickets so your AD can pay for lavish bowl parties. Maybe they should spend some of that cash on ticket scanners at the games. Tearing my ticket in half in 2008? Great system to cut down on a fake sitting in my seat.

By EndOfStory

October 16, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this

31-0

By Snewo DAWG

October 16, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

Hilarity ensues…

By deidre_NC

October 16, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

sue this is a FAMILY blog..get it? family!!! its about things to do with and for kids and how to make life easier with kids and still have a life!!

By dawg in 1981

October 16, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this

losers have more fun?

By dawg in 1981

October 16, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this

losers have more fun?

By nurse&mother

October 16, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this

My husband and I are huge Dawg fans. However, I’m not sure where you all are tailgating if you are seeing “everyone” drunk and vomiting everywhere.

We tail gate with some friends from out home town. Sure there is a cooler with beer, but I am not seeing the “debauchery” that others are describing. I think it just depends on where one is hanging out.

If you are hanging out at a frat house, I’m sure you will see lots of drunk fools. Where I tailgate, I see lots of families with children. If you see others that are inebriated, you can turn that into a teaching moment for the children. But as I said earlier, it just depends on where you are hanging out.

By Dan

October 17, 2008 6:47 AM | Link to this

150,000 PEOPLE IN ATHENS ON GAME DAY TO 40,000 IN ATLANTA WHEN TECH PLAYS? YOU CAN’T EVEN COMPARE THE TWO EXPERIENCES! STAY IN GWINNETT PLEASE?

By Greg

October 17, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this

Nobody minded when your 7 year old laid down on the bleacher…hilarious. Lady, stick to shopping and please become a GT fan. They need any fan they can get, no matter how clueless. Maybe the AJC will let me write an article about the differences in shopping at Lenox and Phipps since they let a bimbo like you write an article on sports.

By sad UGA

October 17, 2008 7:00 AM | Link to this

Sad that people would waste their money away easily without ever thinking. I have been to a few UGA games; the ticket cost $50, the parking $15, gas $20. Said and done it was about $100.00 per person. If you have a modest income and two kids in the family- a family of 4, would have a super hard time shelling out $500.00 for a weekend in Athens. Love College football. but i won’t waste my $500.00 a wkend for a ball game. That money can be put away for the kids college funds.

By Dave Brain

October 17, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Believe me; I know the Tech program like no other. Let me tell you, the only time Tech resembels a real football experience is when a major program comes to Atlanta. Family friendly or not, why would you want to teach your children the half-$ss approach to things just like Tech’s sports teams & experience.

By Jason

October 17, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

Tech stinks.

By I hate Greg

October 17, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

This is a blog about parenting, Greg, not sports. And your name calling of Theresa is the epitome of classess. Hope you’re proud, ’ cause I know your mama wouldn’t be.

By Armorup

October 17, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

I’m confused. We the drunk college girls trying to cuddle your three year old or your husband? And this is bad why?

By Armorup

October 17, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

I’m confused. Were the drunk college girls trying to cuddle your three year old or your husband? And this is bad why?

By armorup

October 17, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

I’m confused. Were the drunk college girls trying to cuddle the three year old son or her husband?

And this is bad why?

By Phillip

October 17, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

That might the lamest post that I have EVER read! I can’t believe that I wasted 2 minutes of my life reading that garbage! It’s like that at ga tech b/c yall are TERRIBLE!!! We’ve won the last 7 years in a row and this year will be number 8!!!!!!!

By GoJackets

October 17, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

You UGA fans are so redndant and ever so quick to turn on even a fellow UGA fan just because she compliments Tech on something. What I don’t get is if you hate Tech so much and you are so superior to Tech (even though the NC count is 4 to 1), why not jump over to a Florida, LSU, or even Alabama blog? Because there is always someone bigger and stronger. Florida especially makes it quite the habit to chomp on the dawgs. Go harass them. I think you are a little intimidated by them. Once again, our record is the same right now. We have both had our ups and downs. That said: “GO Vandy!” THWG

By GoJackets

October 17, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

You UGA fans are so redndant and ever so quick to turn on even a fellow UGA fan just because she compliments Tech on something. What I don’t get is if you hate Tech so much and you are so superior to Tech (even though the NC count is 4 to 1), why not jump over to a Florida, LSU, or even Alabama blog? Because there is always someone bigger and stronger. Florida especially makes it quite the habit to chomp on the dawgs. Go harass them. I think you are a little intimidated by them. Once again, our record is the same right now. We have both had our ups and downs. That said: “GO Vandy!” THWG

By GoJackets

October 17, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

You UGA fans are so redndant and ever so quick to turn on even a fellow UGA fan just because she compliments Tech on something. What I don’t get is if you hate Tech so much and you are so superior to Tech (even though the NC count is 4 to 1), why not jump over to a Florida, LSU, or even Alabama blog? Because there is always someone bigger and stronger. Florida especially makes it quite the habit to chomp on the dawgs. Go harass them. I think you are a little intimidated by them. Once again, our record is the same right now. We have both had our ups and downs. That said: “GO Vandy!” THWG

By CP

October 17, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

I don’t care a thing about football at all. No one in our house does so I wasn’t going to comment on this topic. But I had to say I’m impressed that this subject has generated more comments than I’ve seen yet. Of course that could have been partially because of people hitting “post” so many times. :)

Have a great weekend, ya’ll!!!

By GT_EE_Major_ClassOf87

October 17, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

I totally agree, Theresa - I love being able to spread out at a Tech game and not have to worry about other fans getting in my way or drowning me out by making noise!

I also prefer going to see Michael Bolton at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre instead of U2 at Phillips Arena because it is so much cheaper and my family can spread out and just enjoy Michael’s remakes of “When a Man Loves a Woman”. Tech games are so similar I can taste it - free parking, no crowds, quiet as church mice. I mean U2 concerts are so expensive and noisy, why would anyone pay to see them just because they’re on of rock’s top bands?

I’m a Ramblin Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of a Michael Bolton fan!

By SuwaneeMom

October 17, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

Not another UGA vs Tech blog…well actually Theresa, you nailed this one. We have season tickets to Tech and have been taking our daughter since her birth. The only game I refuse to take her too is the UGA game for the last reason you list - fans (drunk rednecks) are horrible. Years ago (before kids) I almost got into fist fight with a late-middle age, drunk, female UGA fan. She was sitting in front of us, we did not know her, and she keep turning around to heckling us. She just would not stop even after we asked her to be cool and leave us alone. At the end of the game, she turned around, called me a “female dog” and I slapped her in the face with a pom-pom that had been sitting on the ground soaking up a spilt coke that had poured down from the stands behind us. Ahhh what a satisfy feeling that was. Too bad it did not have peanut shells in it too.

By lakerat

October 17, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Technically, GOJackets, UGA has won or shared 5 National Championships in football (1927, 1842, 1946, 1968, and 1980) while Tech has won or shared 4 (1917, 1928, 1952, and 1990). UGA is ranked 11th in all-time football victories, and Tech is ranked 20th.

Both schools have many reasons to be proud.

By Get a Grip

October 17, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Boring….boring…..boring….once again fluff….thanks Theresa..

By lakerat

October 17, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Oops, should be 1942!

By nurse&mother

October 17, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

I think everyone who visits a rival team has lots of experience with obnoxious fans. That’s just the nature of the beast.

I hate to tell you SuwaneeMOm, but Tech fans can be just as obnoxious as Dawg fans. You just don’t see it because you are a Tech fan.

By nurse&mother

October 17, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Michael Bolton??? If you are comparing Michael Bolton to Tech, then I guess that is a good comparison. I’ll stay with U2 anyday.

By Texas GT

October 17, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

I’ll never forget going to the Tech/ugag game in 1999. (Unfortunately the last time we won!) I was a senior at the time and was shocked that ugag fans could be so pathetic (falling over each other, throwing up in the stands) - and the worst ones have nothing to do with ugag whatsoever. From that day on, I have loathed red and black, dawgs, and anything that has to do with ugag. GO JACKETS!

By lakerat

October 17, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Technically I’m better than all of you.

I’m also annoying but I make you all listen to me cause my real life sucks so bad I have to live here on the Internet to feel important.

I love my computer cause the only people that can stand me live in it.

By Greg

October 17, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this

“I hate Greg”, I’m honored. This isn’t a friggin’ blog about parenting. It’s a blog written by a parent who sees all the negatives about GT’s beyond pathetic program as a positive in regard to taking her kid to the game. Parking - not a problem because nobody goes to the games, spreading out on the aisle to sleep -again, not a problem because “Nerd Fever” has somehow yet to sweep the nation.

By Ed J

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

Go Jackets…

Yet another GT outclasses Georgia!

Don’t forget you can also ride Marta to the game.

By alch

October 20, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

After reading these comments, is it really this deep?

The lady was just voicing HER opinion about the FAMILY experience! Geesh!!

By Todd Charske

October 20, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

Interesting twist on getting people to the game. Seems like the Atlanta area just doesn’t get into sports - Look at the Braves playoff contenders for years and very low attendance.

• Todd Charske

By GT

October 24, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

The drinking is Athens is ridiculous because all the UGA fans know that come Monday, they will have to go back to work, where their boss is a TECH grad. Sorry Georgia! What’s the good WORD?