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Sideline Report: Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Georgia Tech's Ted Roof saw his defense take a beating again Saturday at North Carolina. (AJC file photo)
Georgia Tech's Ted Roof saw his defense take a beating again Saturday at North Carolina. (AJC file photo)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Dec 27, 2017

Here are a few things to know on Wednesday:

1. Hawks to face Wizards

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Philips Arena.

2. Could Appalachian State's Nate Woody be a fit for Tech? 

Ken Sugiura asks if Appalachian State's Nate Woody would be a good fit as Georgia Tech's new defensive coordinator.

3. What does Tech’s change at defensive coordinator mean?

Ken Sugiura also writes a few thoughts about Tech's defensive coordinator opening after Ted Roof's departure.

4. Matt Ryan jumps to 16th on all-time passing yards list

During the Atlanta Falcons' loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, quarterback Matt Ryan jumped to the 16th on the NFL's all-time passing list.

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