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Tech-Syracuse kickoff set
The kickoff for Georgia Tech's Oct. 19 game against Bobby Dodd Stadium against Syracuse has been set for 12:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the ACC Network. In Altanta, the affiliate is WUPA (CW 69).It's Tech's first game on the ACC Network this season.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Thomas expected to play vs. Miami
Georgia Tech backup quarterback Justin Thomas will “more than likely” play in Saturday’s game against Miami, coach Paul Johnson said after Wednesday’s practice.Earlier in the week, Johnson noted that Thomas had had a strong practice on Monday and would earn playing time if he continued it. Johnson said Wednesday that ...
Attaochu honed in on Miami
Georgia Tech defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu has had a pickup in productivity in the past two games, with three total tackles in both games and a tackle for loss in each. As Miami plays a pro-style offense, Attaochu will likely have more time to get to quarterback Stephen Morris, although ...
Notes: Tech looks for new return man
Apologies for the lack of posts up yesterday – busy day with Paul Johnson’s news conference, followed by Brian Gregory, men’s basketball media day, post-practice interviews and three stories for the paper. A lot of stuff that I’ll get out to you over the next few days. But, where else ...
Gregory envisions faster pace for Jackets
More bodies, better-skilled players and the need to find more easy baskets have given the Georgia Tech men’s basketball team a mandate to run. Speaking at the team’s media day, Tech coach Brian Gregory outlined some of the plans to push the pace. “We need to get easier baskets, and ...
Jackets dig in deep at practice
Georgia Tech’s recovery from its loss to Virginia Tech will have to begin on the Alexander-Rose Bowl practice fields.At his weekly Tuesday news conference, coach Paul Johnson said he had been challenging the team since preseason camp to practice with more intensity and with faster tempo, a shortcoming that likely ...
Deon Hill rising above Crohn’s disease
Monday was a good day for Georgia Tech A-back Deon Hill, his first day back on the practice field. Just being back with his teammates as they prepared for Saturday’s game against Miami gave him a charge.“I missed everybody, being out there with everybody,” said Hill, a cheerful sort rarely ...
Practice habits sank Tech vs. Hokies
The seeds for Georgia Tech’s defeat to Virginia Tech were sown on the Alexander-Rose Bowl practice fields. Quarterback Vad Lee said that after the team’s 3-0 start had affected its psyche. “The main thing I take from (the loss) is I felt like we got a little complacent with 3-0 ...
Shoulder surgery sidelines Golden for season
Georgia Tech safety Jamal Golden will miss the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury. Golden is scheduled to have surgery this week to repair the injury suffered in the North Carolina game Sept. 21. Coach Paul Johnson said that Golden actually could have played against Virginia Tech ...
Gotsis excelling far from home
There were hugs, smiles and a little bit of sadness. Georgia Tech nose tackle Adam Gotsis had stopped by the lobby of a Midtown hotel to see his parents Doxy and Lou last Friday morning before they were to return to their home in Melbourne, Australia. Gotsis’ parents had been ...
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