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Ken Sugiura

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Ken Sugiura

Ken Sugiura covers Georgia Tech. He started at the AJC in 1998 and has covered a variety of beats, mostly within sports.

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Test of leadership as BYU week begins

It was August, and Georgia Tech brimmed with hope. Defensive coordinator Ted Roof shared some kind words about his many seniors, how they were taking on coaching roles with younger players. “When your kids are doing that, it’s a good thing, but you know what?” Roof asked. “The true test ...

  • 8:21 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013
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4 takeaways from Tech-Miami

1. In his post-game radio interview, coach Paul Johnson made the statement that “we would have needed to play near-perfect and not make mistakes (to win). Right now, we’re not good enough to do that.” That says a lot right there. Miami is better. Virginia Tech is better. It’s hard ...

  • 8:47 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013
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Tech defensive coordinator Ted Roof's offense will face challenge in Miami.

GEORGIA TECH GAMEDAY

THREE STORYLINES What will the Georgia Tech offense do? This is a big test for the Yellow Jackets’ offense after the debacle against Virginia Tech. Better play from the offensive line and quarterback Vad Lee, in particular, will be required for Tech to be competitive with Miami. Can the Jackets ...

  • 4:44 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2013
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Notes: Deon Hill 'all good'

A little later than advertised, but hopefully worth the wait. 1. Hopefully you read the story I wrote for the paper and myajc.com about A-back Deon Hill, who will play his first game after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and missing the past three games. I probably don't consider this ...

  • 4:26 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2013
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Long snapper out for Tech vs. Miami

The bad news for Georgia Tech is that long snapper Sean Tobin has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against Miami. The good news is that you probably didn’t even realize that Tobin missed part of last Thursday’s game against Virginia Tech. It will be the job of long snapper ...

  • 6:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2013
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Ask a Miami beat writer

For this week's report, I'm turning to Matt Porter, my colleague at one of the AJC's sister papers, the Palm Beach Post. This is Matt's first year on the beat. You can read his stuff here and follow him on Twitter here. My thanks to Matt. 1. What are one ...

  • 1:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2013
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In Miami, a momentous opponent for Georgia Tech

Legacies can weigh heavily, which is why Jeremiah Attaochu won’t bring his on the field at Sun Life Stadium on Saturday.Attaochu, Georgia Tech’s dynamic defensive end, will have his final opportunity to defeat Miami for the first time Saturday.“It matters, but what ultimately matters is trying to get to the ...

  • Updated: 9:08 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2013

Yellow Jackets trying to crank up run game

Georgia Tech center Jay Finch knows his place. “I’m just a pawn in the chess game,” he said. “I just do what I’m told. ‘Take the bishop.’ Yes, sir. Whatever he asks.” The “he,” of course, would be coach Paul Johnson. Part of this week’s imperative to Finch and his ...

  • 5:52 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013
Getting Zach Laskey a 100-yard game isn’t necessarily an objective against Miami Saturday.

Tech tries to fire up interior run game

Georgia Tech center Jay Finch knows his place. “I’m just a pawn in the chess game,” he said. “I just do what I’m told. ‘Take the bishop.’ Yes, sir. Whatever he asks.” The “he,” of course, would be coach Paul Johnson. Part of this week’s imperative to Finch and his ...

  • Updated: 12:54 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013
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Georgia Tech wary of potent Hurricanes

The plate for the Georgia Tech defense is full this week. Miami quarterback Stephen Morris is a potential first-round draft pick. Hurricanes running back Duke Johnson may be the best running back in the country, according to Tech coach Paul Johnson. Miami has field-stretching receivers in Allen Hurns, Herb Waters ...

  • 9:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013
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Freshman J.J. Green comes through for Georgia

Tailback J.J. Green said he can’t say for sure how many times he has heard “you’re one play away from playing” from Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and running backs coach Bryan McClendon.

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Yellow Jackets even found trouble during pregame

Here is a clue that your trip to sunny south Florida may not be a carefree vacation: You’re a football team, and you lose one of your starters during warm-ups.

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Dogs have resolve but they’re running out of bodies

If nothing else, Georgia has ensured at least one thing about its season. Regardless of where the rest of the schedule takes them, whether its to an SEC championship, a BCS bowl bid or a national title, there will be no claims from outsiders that this team received too many breaks and escaped health issues, no suggestions that the road to success was lined with lollipops and unicorns.

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A better Georgia Tech yields only an emphatic loss

Georgia Tech got the start it wanted and, at least for a little while, ran the option the way Paul Johnson wants it run.

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Mississippian Crowder kickstarts Georgia soccer

Having been at Georgia four seasons now, soccer coach Steve Holeman doesn’t weird out nearly as much as he once did about playing Ole Miss, where he coached for 15 years.