Looking back: Tech's Roddy Jones, Dewberry handled Bulldogs

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Looking back: Tech's Roddy Jones, Dewberry handled Bulldogs

Photos of the former standout Georgia Tech players

081129 Athens, GA: Georgia Tech running back Roddy Jones (20) celebrates with teammates Troy Garside (33) and running back Marcus Wright (3) Athens Saturday November 29, 2008. Wright carries a piece of the famed Sanford Stadium hedge. Brant Sanderlin / bsanderlin@ajc.com

Georgia Tech quarterback John Dewberry gets a hug from Tech coach Bill Curry and a piece of the hedge that surrounds the playing field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA, following Tech’s victory over Georgia in December. MICHAEL PUGH / AP. 1984.

081129 ATHENS: TOUCHDOWN 54 YARDS!!! Georgia Tech's Roddy Jones (20) runs down the sideline for a 54 yard touchdown as Georgia's Jon Knox (44) tries to hold on in the 4th quarter on Saturday, 11/29/08 in Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Tech won 45 to 42. Johnny Crawford/Jcrawford@ajc.com

081129 ATHENS: 54 YARD TOUCHDOWN!!!! Georgia Tech's Roddy Jones (20) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown as he avoids Georgia's John Knox (44) and Asher Allen (20) on Saturday, 11/29/08, in Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. He had 214 total yards. Johnny Crawford/Jcrawford@ajc.com

Tech's John Dewberry gives the number one sign as Tech trounces Wake Forrest for a definite share of the ACC title. Circa 1985. Credit/AJC File/W. A. Bridges

090926 - Atlanta - GA Tech's Roddy Jones (20) gets by North Carolina's Deunta Williams (27) in the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Jones rushed for 23 yards and a touchdown. Tech won the game 24 to 7. Johnny Crawford/Jcrawford@ajc.com

Georgia Tech coach Bill Curry (left) talks to quarterback John Dewberry in 1983. Tom Levy / AJC

081101 ATLANTA,GA; GA Tech's Roddy Jones tries to break away from Florida State's Ricardo Wright (48) ,ROD OWENS (88) AND DIONTE ALLEN (28) during the Georgia Tech vs Florida State football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday,11/01/08.

060916 - Atlanta, GA -- John Dewberry (RT/YOUNGER), atlanta developer and a former Ga Tech QB. He is in the president's box at the Bobby Dodd Stadium with his dad Gary Dewberry (LFT) during a game against Troy. Sept 16, 2006 (Renee' Hannans Henry / AJC Staff).

090911 Atlanta: Georgia Tech running back Roddy Jones is stopped for no gain in the second half against Clemson Thursday September 10, 2009. Brant Sanderlin, bsanderlin@ajc.com

Virginia nose guard Kelly Caulk (69) celebrates after a sack of Georgia Tech quarterback John Dewberry. Joey Ivansco / AJC staff

100216 - Atlanta - Georgia Tech's Roddy Jones, a starting A-back on the football team, waits for his pitch while at bat during Georgia Tech baseball practice on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. He's an outfielder on the baseball team. Photo by Johnny Crawford/jcrawford@ajc.com.

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081129 Athens, GA: Georgia Tech running back Roddy Jones (20) celebrates with teammates Troy Garside (33) and running back Marcus Wright (3) Athens Saturday November 29, 2008. Wright carries a piece of the famed Sanford Stadium hedge. Brant Sanderlin / bsanderlin@ajc.com

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