Robert Hall Q&A
Robert Hall was kind enough to sit down with me a few weeks ago for another in our summer question and answer series. In this, he talks about German French fries, the joy of math, and the toughest player to tackle in the ACC.
AJC: A lot of the players I’ve talked to, when I’ve asked them for a player that really stood out in spring, they named you. So what does it feel like to be invincible out there on the football field?
RH: (laughs) I wouldn’t say invincible. I mean, I just feel like it’s my time. I waited my time. It’s time for me to step up to the plate. That’s it.
AJC: What did you learn from the guys before you?
RH: What did I learn? Play as an entire unit, and not just as an individual. I guess you wouldn’t say each one of them alone was really the greatest. But all together they made a great defense. Really liked that teamwork.
AJC: How does that work on the defensive line? You’re out on the end, you’re trying to focus on what’s ahead of you, but also, I don’t know if you are paying attention to what the other three guys are doing, or are you just trusting them?
RH: Has a lot to do with trust and assignment. In our defense you have to know what the other guys are doing on the line. If you have contain, and you lose your contain, you might hang somebody else out to dry. It’s very important to know where your teammates are and what they are doing.
AJC: Do you and the other linemen hang out off the field? What do y’all do?
RH: Most of all we do class. Go out to eat. Hang out in the rooms. Play video games.
AJC: Where’s y’all’s favorite place to go?
RH: The room. The room is the favorite. Play video games.
AJC: Who is the video game king, and what game is it?
RH: Everybody professes to be the king in (EA Sports) NCAA.
AJC: Which team do you play?
RH: It depends, Probably Florida because they are No. 1, so…
AJC: Have you played against Georgia Tech when you are Florida?
RH: No, but I have played the older versions that had Georgia Tech.
AJC: So, who do you think really stepped up in the spring practice.
RH: A lot of the younger guys. Maybe not one individual. Tev Washington worked hard and solidified his place. A lot of young guys broke out. Embry Peeples broke out. Anthony Allen had a big spring game. Overall, showed us a lot of depth, I feel like.
AJC: So what classes are you taking right now?
RH: Financial management, consulting, finite math.
AJC: What is finite math?
RH: Finite math deals with probabilities of accounting. Accounting stuff. A lot of real world stuff.
I like financial math because it helps you learn about money and how to invest it and deal with that.
AJC: A couple of questions I’ve asked all the guys. Y’all’ve got a tough beginning to the schedule, Jacksonville State, and then Clemson and Miami back-to-back with a short turn between Jacksonville State and Clemson. What is going to be the key to getting off to a good start this year?
RH: Key is right now us preparing and training. Our conditioning is pretty intense. That will help us transition for those games and those quick turnarounds.
AJC: In your experience from last year, who is the toughest defender to play against in the ACC?
RH: I would say the quarterback from Virginia Tech, Tyrod Taylor. Really shifty.
AJC: You’ve talked about what you do outside of class, but what’s the most fun for you? What do you like to do most?
RH: I like to eat. I have been to many restaurants around here.
AJC: What’s your favorite restaurant?
RH: Most recently I like this spot called Ecco, off of Spring Street. It’s pretty good.
AJC: What kind of food?
RH: Everything from trout to french fries. Called pomme frites, because of German (origins).
AJC: Do any cooking?
RH: All the time.
AJC: What do you cook?
RH: Last night I made queso dip.
AJC: Which teams do you follow?
RH: Like the Falcons, of course. I used to be a big Hornets fans when they were in Charlotte. But that’s old school.
AJC: How much do you bench?
RH: My reps have been increasing. We max out last week. Might tip out over 400. My last max was 385.
AJC: Are you the strongest on the team?
RH: Nooo.
AJC: Who is strongest?
RH: Hard to say. A couple of guys. Pound for pound, Roddy Jones, Marcus Wright. I’d say Roddy, pound for pound.
AJC: What would surprise people to know about you?
RH: I was born in Germany, stayed there nine years.
AJC: Dad military?
RH: Army.
AJC: So you remember some German?
RH: I went to German school. Moved here in 96, didn’t get involved in football until eighth grade.
AJC: What got you out there?
RH: Coach was like ‘you’re big, so why don’t you play?’
AJC: Did you like it?
RH: I was kind of in a unique situation (at Hawkinsville). We had a lot of DI talent, kind of just trickled down. Lot of spotlight on the school. It helped me get where I want to go. It was a good situation. Two championships, three Dome appearances.
AJC: Anything to say to the Tech fans who read the blog?
RH: Thank you for your support. Spring game, biggest turnout we’ve seen since been here. Go Jackets.
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168 comments Add your comment
Dave
July 1st, 2009
12:24 pm
I’ll get this out of the way for everyone so there can be some real discussion.
2 star, high school stadium, nerds, gt sux, high achool offense, fluke, bark bark…..
Did I cover it all?
Tom
July 1st, 2009
12:26 pm
I believe the folks who are expecting to see a big dropoff in DL play (with the departures of DRich, MJ and Vance) are going to be surprised.
pensacola dawg
July 1st, 2009
12:27 pm
Dave ask him how he has avoided getting mugged at nerdville?
MiltonDawg
July 1st, 2009
12:27 pm
very intense interview! good times had by all!!
Maddog
July 1st, 2009
12:29 pm
Sounds like a good kid.
Tom the GT Fan
July 1st, 2009
12:33 pm
I, for one, enjoyed the interview. And I agree with “Tom” that there will be far less drop-off on the D-line this year than most are expecting. Part of that may be due to the upgraded defensive backfield. Our D will once again shine even in the shadow of the Triple-Option.
jablonski
July 1st, 2009
12:35 pm
Yeah, brutal opening game against J-state…almost as tough as Gardner Webb…oops my bad.
stoopid
July 1st, 2009
12:37 pm
riveting stuff.
Mowreck
July 1st, 2009
12:37 pm
Anyone in this blog beside Tom a Ga Tech fan? Sounds like all dog fans to me. Wonder why so many in this blog … Could it be they are checking things out? … Maybe even worried about this coming Winter??
BLAZER
July 1st, 2009
12:53 pm
ONLY THE SCORES COUNT IN THE END. 45-42!
I THINK THE DEFENSE WILL BE EVEN BETTER-LOTS OF PEOPLE LETTERED LAST YEAR AND GOT SOME GOOD FRESHMEN COMING IN.
Phil McCrotch
July 1st, 2009
12:56 pm
50% comment from ga fans before this one. And you told us you didn’t care. Awhh…thanks.
Huh?
July 1st, 2009
12:56 pm
I think Doug should write blogs educating Tech fans about the fundamental basics of the game of college football. The fist blog could be about how its played in the Fall. Baby steps Doug. I feel for ya big guy. I really do.
gt_blume
July 1st, 2009
12:57 pm
Is someone who eats German Fries tougher then someone who eats French Fries? Do you dip them in mayo for that authentic european experience?
razerGT
July 1st, 2009
12:58 pm
Dave, you forgot “even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then”. Can’t tell ya how many times I’ve heard that one.
I’m pretty confident in our D-line for this year. They pounded Jaybo and Tevin during the spring game, forcing a bunch of fumbles, as opposed to last year where most of them were unforced.
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
1:09 pm
Who the hell is “Ted Washington”??? Pretty sure he said “Tev Washington”, as in Tevin Washington, the backup QB.
Tom
July 1st, 2009
1:12 pm
“fist blog”?
Freudian slip, there, Huh?
rainman
July 1st, 2009
1:16 pm
Robert — good to hear from you. I’m glad you know it’s your time and from all accounts you have really stepped it up. I think the team could actually be better this year at DE if you come through. I wish Doug had asked you some questions about the defensive tackles. Do you think T.J.Barnes will have a major impact? Have you had a chance to see the new kid, Lanier, in any drills?
Just A Fan
July 1st, 2009
1:18 pm
Great interview. Each one is getting better and better. Thanks Doug.
Don
July 1st, 2009
1:18 pm
Gardner Webb > UGA
GA Tech Insider
July 1st, 2009
1:18 pm
Dave et al;
It’s time to grow up and start acting like an adult; have adult conversations because we are on an adult topic. This isn’t kindergarten, where bullies start to throw toys and tantrums, begging for attention and trying to start fights.
If you want to visit and have a meaningful discussion about a young man who is obviously interested in his education as well as his athletics, then, by all means, join us. If not, take your sarcasm and and childish antics to the corner for your timeout, where you belong.
And before all of you GA Tech fans start to tee off; don’t. If you try to get into a wrestling match with a pig, you both get dirty and the pig likes it. Stay away from the arguments and insults, ignore him and his like, and let’s get back to the fine representation of a “scholar athlete” that Robert Hall has exhibited for the Jackets. He is one heck of a role model for any young man striving to make it to college and play at the next level, no matter where he chooses to play.
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
1:19 pm
The restaurant is called ECCO…dude, do some research!
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
1:24 pm
Pommes frites originated in Belgium, NOT Germany…
Jethro Tull
July 1st, 2009
1:25 pm
Any mutts taking Finite Math and Financial Management? No, didn’t think so.
Robert Hall is a RS Jr and a damn good DE with a mean streak who’s been waiting his turn behind Michael Johnson and Adamm Oliver. He’s going to have a great year, just hide and watch.
Volman
July 1st, 2009
1:30 pm
“Huh?”—- Calling Doug “big guy” really seems to me like you all have a little extra going on behind the scenes. I mean, you ARE a UGA fan.
45-42.
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
1:30 pm
I loved this exchange…made me want to pull a Bill Engvall:
AJC: What would surprise people to know about you?
RH: I was born in Germany, stayed there nine years.
AJC: Dad military?
RH: No, I’m German. Can’t you tell? Just look at my blonde hair and blue eyes and black socks…HERE’S YOUR SIGN!!!
Doug Roberson
July 1st, 2009
1:32 pm
thanks for the correction on Ecco. That’s now fixed.
And, it’s really so bad to confirm that the parents were in the military to explain why they lived in Germany? World’s getting smaller dude.
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
1:36 pm
I’m just messing with ya!
m
July 1st, 2009
1:38 pm
TECH SUCKS!!!
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
1:38 pm
BTW, I liked the Hall interview. How many more do you have in the hopper? Would love to see interviews with Morgan Burnett and Jonathan Dwyer.
m
July 1st, 2009
1:40 pm
Terrorist U! Make us proud!!!
m
July 1st, 2009
1:43 pm
lol just joking, but not really!
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
1:44 pm
Doug, any way you can remove those types of offensive posts? I could care less about the “Tech Sucks” comment, but the other one is unnecessary. Give me a break!
mcdawg
July 1st, 2009
1:45 pm
the ROOM?? the tickle room???
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
1:47 pm
Here we go again…either class just let out, or it’s quittin’ time at the 711. Go away mutt! Don’t you have a floor to sweep or a toilet to scrub?
m
July 1st, 2009
1:50 pm
I am sorry if the last post offended anyone!! That was not my intention. I was pointing out to tech fans that talk trash about our players that get arrested that Tech is no better, probably even worse!!!
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
1:54 pm
I don’t have a problem with your players (or your coach)…it’s your fans that generally seem to be the problem.
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
2:01 pm
BTW – the person who was arrested for being a terrorist was hardly a student, let along a player on the football team. Get your facts straight. I can only think of one GT player who has ever been arrested while with the team, and that was Reuben Houston. How many has UGAg had? At least 5 or 6 every offseason, right?
The Dude
July 1st, 2009
2:04 pm
If I’ve said it once, this will at least be the second… The defense will probably be better this year, despite the loss of three NFL-caliber defensive linemen.
I think GT Insider is onto something…
The Dude
July 1st, 2009
2:06 pm
K-Dogg, nip it in the bud, dude. This blog is about an interview with Robert Hall.
Jaded Jacket
July 1st, 2009
2:07 pm
I wonder if UGA fans read the GT blogs because they are actually Jacket fans in the closet. Why else would they read the GT blog? Perhaps they are nervous. I suppose it’s best to expect a beatdown at the end of the year by keeping tabs on your enemy rather than being surprised.
Mr. Phoenix
July 1st, 2009
2:07 pm
Hey Huh,since your the genius of college football, maybe you can explain the reason UGA got beat by the same old high school offense that Florida and Georgia Tech run.
BTW /seperated at birth, slobbering Barney Frank and UGGA V1. Thats funny I don’t care who you are.
Gonna love to see Mr Hall get his time this year.
Hayseed Dixie
July 1st, 2009
2:11 pm
Love the interviews Doug, keep ‘em coming.
Anybody who went to the spring game care to comment on this year’s D-line vs. last years?
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
2:22 pm
2009 GT Fantasy Starting Lineup on the D-Line:
DE Derrick Morgan (Chris Crenshaw, Albert Rocker, Emmanuel Dieke)
DT Jason Peters (Ben Anderson, Logan Walls)
DT T.J. Barnes (Jason Hill, J.C. Lanier)
DE Robert Hall (Anthony Egbuniwe, Osahon Tongo, Euclid Cummings, Izaan Cross)
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
2:23 pm
I think this year’s D-Line will be deeper than last year’s…I imagine we’ll see a lot of rotation, and a lot of fresh bodies into the 3rd and 4th quarter of games.
Saint Simons
July 1st, 2009
2:23 pm
RUB RUB RUB IN YOUR FACE!!!!!!!!! 45-42!!!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahahaha
tech
July 1st, 2009
2:27 pm
I’m still worried about the D-line, especially the depth. If one guys gets hurt it’s going to be ugly. That’s one reason why I think we will have the same record this year as last year, even though our offense will be much better.
tech
July 1st, 2009
2:29 pm
K-Dogg, it will be deep as in we’ll have plenty of warm bodies, but the depth is inexperienced and young. I love Hall, Morgan, Anderson, and Peters, but outside that of that, nobody has gotten significant minutes.
yellow fuzz
July 1st, 2009
2:34 pm
Deep down, I mean way down deep where people don’t like to talk about, EVERY dawg fan here wishes he were a Tech fan.
Simon Says
July 1st, 2009
2:37 pm
The Dawgs and the Yellow Jackets have to date met 95 times on the football field, with the Bulldogs leading the 107-year-old series, 53-36-5. In 2002, Georgia hosted Georgia Tech and boasted its largest margin of victory in the series, 44 points. During the rivalry, Georgia has compiled a winning record in 8 of the 11 decades, including the past four decades.
GT Student
July 1st, 2009
2:40 pm
I find it fascinating that UGA fans post here. I don’t even read the UGA blog or visit the UGA part of AJC. Why would they even care to read this?
Good interview btw Doug!
PTC Jacket
July 1st, 2009
2:43 pm
Hayseed Dixie:
This year’s D-line vs last year’s doesn’t seem much of a change, except for a lot more potential in this year’s. It’s hard to judge the D-line based off of the spring game, since that they practice against the run pretty much 24/7. We all know that our offense is pretty much dominating, and during the spring game, the defense held them.
The only problem is that from watching the spring game, I can’t tell if the O-line got better or if the D-line got worse, because Nesbitt definitely had a lot more time in the pocket for passing.
But then again, the O-line can’t get any worse than they were last year, right?
Also, just to keep everyone informed, the renovations at the stadium are coming along well. I drive by the stadium about three times a week, and there’s always something new added every time. It’s gonna be the best “high school” stadium in the country when it’s done.
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
2:44 pm
Agree that the depth is “inexperienced depth”…but it’s depth none the less. Egbuniwe, the transfer from Tulsa, has really bulked up nicely…and word is that the freshman Dieke has already put on 20-30 pounds and could be burning his redshirt this year as well. I think Barnes and Peters will surprise a lot of people with their play at the DT spot. Hopefully Barnes’ conditioning is improved. We’re going to need him to stay healthy, that’s for sure.
Diamond Dawg
July 1st, 2009
2:47 pm
SHOULD HAVE ASKED HOW YOU LIKE PLAYING AT A SECOND RATE SCHOOL IN YOUR OWN STATE AND HOW DOES IT FEEL TO ATTEND A SCHOOL THAT HAS BEAT UGA ONCE IN EIGHT YEARS! HOW DOES IT FEEL TO PLAY IN FRONT OF 20,000 SCREAMING NERDS THAT PLAYED IN THEIR MARCHING BAND THE YEAR BEFORE! HAHAHAHAHAH
chad
July 1st, 2009
2:48 pm
Robert Hall is going to be a beast this year!!!! I really do not want to hear any more from the bitch nation about why are tech people on our blog, they should stick to their own blogs and stories. Ever heard of the pot calling the kettle black hypocrite ass sniffing mutts. Deep down inside of every nut licker is the fear that Tech is really a better team right now. Better coaches and a system that is going to give the undisciplined mutts major problems.
K-Dogg
July 1st, 2009
2:53 pm
Diamond Dawg…yawn. 45-42. Next?
Volman
July 1st, 2009
2:57 pm
Looks like high school just let out…Diamond Dawg is back posting in CAPS…again..
Just to get noticed. Yeah yeah…..
Next.
rainman
July 1st, 2009
3:21 pm
Although I don’t follow the UGA blogs, I wouldn’t mind an occasional comment from any of our rivals if it was intelligent football talk. A good natured dig every now and then is part of the fun, but to debase this blog to the level of Bevis and Butthead only illustrates that the vast majority of dog fans never smelled a textbook at UGA.
Zach
July 1st, 2009
3:21 pm
pommes frites = french – even though that’s what they call ‘em in Germany.
if they had been a german invention they would have been called gebraten Erdapfel or Bratkartoffel.
FWIW.
Also, I liked Ecco, but it’s pricey, even for a grad. Can’t imagine eating there as a student. He has good tastes, though, if expensive. The goat cheese in honey appetizer is unbe-freakin-leivable
Huh?
July 1st, 2009
3:29 pm
“Deep down, I mean way down deep where people don’t like to talk about, EVERY dawg fan here wishes he were a Tech fan.”
Yes, I hear Boise, Idaho is lovely in December and have always wanted to go. I am turning green with jealousy as we speak.
Jay
July 1st, 2009
3:30 pm
You UGA fans have your heads so far up your own backends that it is truly unbelievable. You simply refuse to see the writing on the wall. Paul Johnson 1 Mark Richt 0.
Not Disappointed
July 1st, 2009
3:37 pm
Good interview Doug. Hall is going to be shine this year with alot of Jackets! “Ramblin Wreck!”
Not Disappointed
July 1st, 2009
3:47 pm
excuse the spelling. Hall is going to shine! Ramblin Wreck!
Minnesota Jacket
July 1st, 2009
4:08 pm
Sorry its been so long from posting all Tech fans on here, school keeps me busy now a days when all the good convo is starting to happen. First of all to all you UGA fans this is the GT blog, second of all Roddy is still running. Now that we get the fundamentals out of the way we can talk about a little more.
To all you UGA fans who love your bulldogs on the GT blog, how many national championships have ya’ll won with all the amazing talent ya’ll get from recruiting? Congrats on calling us a second tier team, but ya’ll STILL after all of these great seasons of beating Tech in the Gailey years have not YET competed for a national title (and I will answer your responses to this, SEC most dominant division, but this does not excuse ya’ll from not even once playing in a national champioinship game) So as UGA continues to downplay its talent and continues its 3rd or 4th best team in the SEC Tech will continue to rise over the next 4 years. So UGA fans be proud because yeah we DID play in Boise and we DID throw the ball out of the back of the endzone to help you win, and we DID lose to ya’ll 7 times in a row…..but those are a lot of PAST TENSE words. Now its we have beaten you at your own field when you started #1, and we have put a fear in a lot of ya’ll now that we have a coach who has a fire about his job….so enjoy the past because I will continue to enjoy the future!!
Go Jackets
Run Roddy Run
Not Disappointed
July 1st, 2009
4:14 pm
What’s up Minnesota Jacket? It’s been a while. Now all we need is Tokoyo Jackets! Have a good week!
rainman
July 1st, 2009
4:33 pm
Hey Minn — thats what they fear the most — CPJ 1, CMR 0. They got fat and happy when Chan was the man, but “the times – they are a changin”.
Everyone pretty much accepts that the offense will be better. The detractors only crutch is that our D-line will be pathetic with the departure of three players to the pros. They can think that now, but when Derrick Morgan and Robert Hall are eating Cox’s head, and T.J.Barnes and J.C.Lanier are stuffing the RB’s, it will become clear that the defensive line is not a weakness. It’s also pretty much a given that the linebacking core and the secondary will both be improved.
gojackets
July 1st, 2009
4:48 pm
LOL Don. Good one. I think what you are saying is: it was harder to beat Gardner Webb than UGA, so what does that say about UGA??
GT fan ...
July 1st, 2009
5:34 pm
PTC Jacket … Nesbitt didn’t play in the spring game; he was injured (shoulder).
Dixie … the o-line was without 3 starters in the spring game so it is hard to evaluate the two (d-line / o-line). HOWEVER, the o-line guys played most of the spring thus got quality snaps in addition to building depth. Add to that the night-and-day diffence in offensive performances (by both the 1st & 2nd team off) from 2008 to 2009 spring games and there’s reason to be very optimistic. Repetition, repetition, repetition, PJ is building depth on the o-line.
I’m a believer that the d-line will be fine; arguably BETTER than in ‘08. They are certainly more atheletic (Peters, Hall, Morgan) vs. (Richards, Walker, Johsnon). Derrick Morgan was the best d-lineman last year, and Peters & Hall are more atheletic than Richards & Walker.
It’s all about health. If the Jackets stay healthy then expect big things in ‘09. Two “Stingers” not on the squad in ‘08 that will play big roles in ‘09:
Athony Allen on offense.
Jerrard Tarrant on defense (and punt return).
Daperfectoption!
July 1st, 2009
5:56 pm
I’m a Rambling Wreck from Ga. Tech and I haven’t been laid in years!
Huh?
July 1st, 2009
5:56 pm
You Techies will be jealous when the Dawgs win the National Championship this year. I hate Tech fans more than anything. You’re all I think about all day every day. GOOD DAY!
SCtechfan
July 1st, 2009
6:45 pm
It would be more interesting this year to beat an actual Georgia team that was something other than a so-so SEC team. I don’t think I would be jeolous if they won a National Championship, it would be more like utter shock. Oh, by the way, when was the last time they won a National Championship, certainly longer than it has been for Georgia Tech.
Go Jackets!
Jacketman
July 1st, 2009
6:50 pm
It appears the UGA fans are scared. They should be. CPJ will coach rings around CMR and in addition to that we have a more disciplined team. Go jackets!
Supersize that order, mutt
July 1st, 2009
7:27 pm
Good interview, Doug, although a picture would have been nice too. At any rate, keep up the good work. Welcome back Minnesota Jacket. I’ve missed reading your posts. And to all you mutt posting here, go to hell!! Run, Roddy, Run !!!
superDawg
July 1st, 2009
8:09 pm
RH might be a good guy and all that,but it will take more than that in NOV.Good luck in school.
superDawg
July 1st, 2009
8:16 pm
I don’t like bashing your players because i’m sure they have respect for UGA.As far as your fans bite my big hairy ass!
THWG!!!
July 1st, 2009
8:17 pm
So there!
rick
July 1st, 2009
9:26 pm
Tech will win the MNC in 2009 and 2010 – you heard it here first.
gtfanfrom1951
July 1st, 2009
9:32 pm
Tech has longest winning streak with 8 in a row.
macrotech
July 1st, 2009
9:47 pm
Huh?, whatever?! we know!, and we KNOW!!! superDawg, blah blah blah!!!
Supersize that order, mutt
July 1st, 2009
10:00 pm
Why should Tech fans have any respect for mutt fans, especially considering the crap you post here, in what is SUPPOSED TO BE A TECH BLOG? And in addition, any opposing team fan that has ever been to Sanford & Son Stadium will tell you that the mutt fans are the worst anywhere. Tech fans may currently be experiencing possibly unwarranted visions of grandeur based on one win over the mutts, but your fans are experiencing delusions of grandeur based on 1980-81, and 7 wins over Tech, forgetting all those recent losses to UF, UT, and Bama. I’ll take Tech’s last year over the mutts’ last year anyday. And, regardless of what you think, Tech IS on the upswing, not only against UGAG, but across the board. So I’ll take our possible future over yours anyday also.
THWG
EEJacket
July 1st, 2009
10:13 pm
This article bolstered my confidence in the d-line, so now you need to do an interview with Voss or Bedford to calm our nerves about the o-line.
OptionBee
July 1st, 2009
10:24 pm
The D line will be fine. The starters as of now are at DT are Ben Anderson and Jason Peters. Both are quick and strong, and have waited their turn. The improved play of the LB’s this year (extremely young -the weak point last year) will greatly enhance the DL’s results. Extra depth at DB will make a hugh difference as well. Hybrid safety/LB position will make pass coverage stronger as well. This plus, Paul will be scoring more points means good things to come! Kicking game, turnovers, and injuries are all the intangibles that need to go right. Dog fans are on this site because they like what Paul is doing. Sniping comments only means that they are trying to do what their football team could not do last year…..Beat Paul…..and it doesn’t work! So, welcome to the STATE CHAMPIONS SITE BOYS!!
WHY DO MUTTS BARK? CAUSE BEES STING
July 1st, 2009
11:29 pm
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO LOSE TO 2 AND 3 STAR RECRUITS WHEN THE MUTTS HAVE SO-CALLED 5 STAR RECRUITS,WELL THEY DID`NT SHOW UP,AND COMPARED TO OUR 20,000 FANS,AT LEAST YOUR 80,OOO MUTT FANS GOT TO SEE YOU ALL LOSE TO THE BUMBLE BEES 45-42,O`YEAH GOT RINGS LATELY 1990 TO 1980,ALSO GOT MORE RINGS BEES 4 NATIONAL FOOTBALL TITLES,UGAY 1 PUT UP OR SHUT-UP MUTT FANS!
P.S. PAUL JOHNSON 1-0 VS MARK(NUTUP)RICHT 0-1
wow
July 2nd, 2009
12:19 am
“pensacola dawg – Dave ask him how he has avoided getting mugged at nerdville?
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say, probably because he’s a big dude and benches 385……..
read the article, if you can dog (and yes, this is the correct spelling of dog)
GT4Ever
July 2nd, 2009
6:25 am
Diamond dawg is just pissed off because UF keeps kicking their butts year end and year out. Yeah, UGA fans have a lot to talk about. They’ve won once in how many years against UF. Aleast we knew we haven’t be good for awhile until CPJ came to town. It will be a different story from now on though. UGA get ready cause here we come.
superDawg
July 2nd, 2009
7:04 am
gtfanfrom51 tech may have an 8 game win streak,but UGA has 3 seven game winning streaks.I will take that any day.GO DAWGS,AND THWGT.
Ken
July 2nd, 2009
7:46 am
play video games in the room. Pretty exciting over at tech. Got any Jergins ?
Phil McCrotch
July 2nd, 2009
8:34 am
“play video games in the room. Pretty exciting over at tech. Got any Jergins ”
At least their not spooning each other in the middle of a field….at a Nascar event none the less.
Phil McCrotch
July 2nd, 2009
8:35 am
sorry, for all you grammar nazi’s it’s they’re
THWG
July 2nd, 2009
8:43 am
Robert Hall is one of my favorite players. What a classy blog. Thank you.
Pi$$onaDawg
July 2nd, 2009
8:50 am
Ken, what is Jergins for? I guess the Tech guys all have money and time to go out during the summer to the bars and get in trouble like the UGA players do so often.
Let’s get to playing soon please.
air conditioned gypsy
July 2nd, 2009
10:01 am
was a nice interview from a seemingly nice kid,,anybody who just spouts abuse for no reason is really a nothing-happening loser
Josh
July 2nd, 2009
10:09 am
38-3 Geaux Tigers! SEC Football B!tches!
Too Easy
July 2nd, 2009
10:30 am
Phil: More grammar – it’s ‘no less’, not ‘none the less’ (which should have been ‘nonetheless’ anyway). Bonus: NASCAR, not Nascar.
POAD: Phil knows what the Jergen’s is for. Ask him.
GTMAN
July 2nd, 2009
10:37 am
I have to say that we Gt fans may be too optimistic about the coming season. There are simply too many unknowns about our team to predict we will win the ACC, etc..::
Unproven Kicking game (all phases), untested D-line, unproven O-line, and no real proof that Nesbit can really pass. I am very hopeful but not convinced we can match last year not to mention be much better. All phases of the kicking game are totally unproven and are so, so important to winning.
GTMAN
July 2nd, 2009
10:40 am
Add to all the above a very, very tough schedule
RAMBLE ON!!!
July 2nd, 2009
10:41 am
This will be a big year for RH due to all the doubling teaming Derick Morgan will be getting.
…the defense will be fine.
The offense, well, Roddy Jones just scored again.
BJohnDawg
July 2nd, 2009
10:48 am
I will quite visiting the tech blog, when your bug buddies quite visiting the GA blog.
GA TECH Sux…..THE END
Lets be honest
July 2nd, 2009
10:49 am
7-1 this century!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!
to bloggers
July 2nd, 2009
10:50 am
4-0 with coaches other than Gailey…
RAMBLE ON!!!
July 2nd, 2009
10:50 am
But GTMAN, only the SEC have tough schedules.
If you don’t believe me, they’ll be about 50 stupid fleabags telling you very soon (its their rationale for choking every year).
Lets be honest
July 2nd, 2009
10:52 am
5-14 since 1990!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RAMBLE ON!!!
July 2nd, 2009
10:52 am
Paul Johnson (mostly freshmen and sophomores) vs. St. Richt (2 of the NFL draft picks top 15 players) 1-0. IN YOUR HOUSE!!!!!
RAMBLE ON!!!
July 2nd, 2009
10:55 am
Lets be hones either can’t add or is a liar…I think both.
by the way, since 1990 what’s UGAg record vs. UF…BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
to bloggers
July 2nd, 2009
10:56 am
1 to 0 national championships since 1990
Supersize that order, mutt
July 2nd, 2009
11:03 am
BJohnDawg, maybe you would have less time to waste posting ignorant crap on the Tech blog, if you would go back to school and learn how to spell. The word I believe you wanted is QUIT, not QUITE. DUHHH!!!
THWG and THWY
Supersize that order, mutt
July 2nd, 2009
11:13 am
RAMBLE ON, unfortunately he was correct about the 5-14 record since 1990. But this is 2009, and it’s a whole new ballgame. And as far as them constantly bringing up the 51-7 loss, since they seem to enjoy living in the past, they might like to know that Tech still owns the two biggest winning margins in the series—a 48 point win and a 46 point win. The 51-7 loss was 44 points. Again, though, those were all in the past. So who th f*** cares?
THWG
Huh?
July 2nd, 2009
12:06 pm
GTMAN, have no fear. Didn’t you hear? There is a “new sheriff in town” and “its a whole new ballgame.” Just say those insanely lame phrases to yourself enough and soon you too will begin to believe that Georgia Tech football is destined for greatness. That’s all it takes.
And after all, Tech beat Georgia by a whole field goal. If you beat Georgia by a field goal it must mean you’ve got something really really good going on.
superDawg
July 2nd, 2009
12:08 pm
ramble on what is the record against UGA from 1990.
superDawg
July 2nd, 2009
12:31 pm
UGA 14 wins tek 5 with one of the five given to you by a retarded referee.Not to mention games voided because of academical mistakes made by your genius staff at the north ave.trade school!
superDawg
July 2nd, 2009
12:36 pm
P.S. I did not mean to say mistakes.I should have said CHEATED.
superdawg
July 2nd, 2009
12:55 pm
what’s your record number of posts on the GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BLOG?
hey huh?
July 2nd, 2009
12:56 pm
glad to see you on the tech blog AGAIN. do you miss us when you’re gone? kinda funny how much you “hate tech fans” but yet you spend so much time with us. pretty much every day of your life is dedicated to reading and commenting on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets blog. Imagine that! You sure you hate us? Cause you really have a funny way of showing it. I mean, I don’t hang out with people I hate…but whatever floats your boat douchebag.
superdawg
July 2nd, 2009
12:58 pm
Hey nerds…you’ll be crying next january when Georgia wins the National Championship and you’re on the smurf turf. Freakin loser geeks!
Volman
July 2nd, 2009
1:07 pm
You spelled dog incorrectly. Dolt.
GT fan ...
July 2nd, 2009
1:10 pm
GTMAN – “Unproven Kicking game (all phases), All phases of the kicking game are totally unproven and are so, so important to winning.”
The Jackets managed 9 wins with that unproven kicking game.
“Unproven O-line, and no real proof that Nesbit can really pass.”
This is the same starting 0-line from the FSU game on – they opened holes that produced rushing totals of 288(FSU), 326(UNC), 472(Miami), 409(GA). And for Nesbitt passing see comment about unproven kicking game.
Bottom line … I can’t see the kicking game & passing attack getting any worse than last season, a 9-win season.
TechMan91
July 2nd, 2009
1:16 pm
As long as there are no “walk ups” and it’s only alumni in attendance this year we’ll be great!
Gator Graduate
July 2nd, 2009
1:22 pm
Hey UGA fans…..ready for another beat down?
The Dude
July 2nd, 2009
1:24 pm
I’m interested to see Tarrant play. It’s been a while since Tech had an explosive return man a la Derrek Stegal and Dez White. Hey Doug, can you look up when Tech last scored on a kick-off or punt return?
All-caps posting = IQ < 90, regardless of which team you pull for.
Gator man
July 2nd, 2009
1:26 pm
i love how dog fans brag that they have a winning record against tech and that makes them think they are better than them now… i mean.. tech has a winning record against us but everybody knows the Gators are still better
The Dude
July 2nd, 2009
1:29 pm
For the record, and most Tech fans already know this, but no Tech wins over any team have been vacated. All records remain intact.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 2nd, 2009
1:44 pm
Superdawg, the games were never voided. Tech appealed and won the appeal. But I guess that doesn’t matter to you mutts any more than the fact that during the WW2 years, you still refuse to recognize the games that Tech won because we had military recruits on the team. So, in fact, did several other colleges throughout the country, and the NCAA recognizes all those games, whether Dan McGOON and the rest of you mutts do or not. And as far as a 3-point victory not meaning anything, I guess the numerous 3-point, 2-point, and 1-point wins by the mutts through the years don’t mean anything either, huh? All you creeps do is look for excuses and whine. Get a life!
THWG
RAMBLE ON!!!
July 2nd, 2009
2:02 pm
My bad, I was thinking of the ‘89 game, which the douche bag obviously didn’t want to include.
RAMBLE ON!!!
July 2nd, 2009
2:37 pm
Superdawg, since the only thing that matters is the record since 1990, maybe you can tell me what UGAg vs. UF’s?
Supersize, you know as well as I do, the Fleabags are the biggest crybabies and sore losers in all of organized sports.
Huh? makes Perez Hilton seem like a Navy Seal or Army Ranger.
Huh?
July 2nd, 2009
2:49 pm
Supersize, you know as well as I do, the Fleabags are the biggest crybabies and sore losers in all of organized sports.
Yes, because you are certainly an authority on this subject aren’t you? I mean, your team beat us for the first time in 8 freaking years last year and has only won 5 of the past 19. Tech fans are experts at dealing with sore loser Dawg fans for sure!!!
This is the part where you bring up Florida because your pile of crap football program can’t stand on its own two feet. Georgia Tech football is a total disgrace.
UGA history
July 2nd, 2009
2:52 pm
Actually Super Size that Order Mutt,
Those games that Tech “won” against UGA in 1943 and 1944( 48-0 and 44-0) are disputed because most of UGA Stars, most notably Charlie Trippi, were off fighting in the war. When those guys came back to school in 1945 and 1946, they throttled Tech 33-0 and 35-7. UGA also won 34-0 in 1942. The 46-0 in 1906 by John Heisman’s crew is the biggest to date, but UGA didn’t really start to become good at football until 1910 on. UGA was like the Vanderbilt of football back then( and Vandy ironically was really good at football around the turn of the century).
51-7 is a big deal win,especially when you consider that Tech went to a bowl game that year. It’s not like the Yellow Jackets were 1-10 like they were in 1994 when they lost 48-10. Or like when Tech beat a 4-7 UGA team 40-23 in 1990. That Tech team in 2002 knocked off undefeated NC State that year. That’s what made the loss to Florida so bad for UGA this past season. Unlike the 5 and 6 win teams that Spurrier beat up on in the 1990’s, this UGA team last year was very talented but imploded in that game. A blowout win over a good team gives you credibility, a blowout win over poor competition makes you overrated.
Gator man
July 2nd, 2009
3:06 pm
Hey UGA’ers… Let’s talk about a game we won in 2002 because thats the last time we played any quality football… come on dog fans… even you have to admit that is pretty pathetic
Hey Cesspoolers
July 2nd, 2009
3:08 pm
Glad to see all you UGA douchebags on the GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BLOG day in and day out. For as much hate as you apparently have for us you sure do like to take a lot of time to read and comment on our blog. Ever think maybe you should go read the UGA blogs sometimes? “Huh?” I’ll bet you’re on the GT blog twice as much as the UGA blog. Whatup with that?
The Dude
July 2nd, 2009
3:10 pm
UGA history,
Excellent non-fiction post. It’s good to know what you’re talking about isn’t it? It’s more fun, anyway. It’s easy for those on the outside to get caught up in the WWII stuff and head down the road of accusing Tech folks of being unpatriotic. Those people are unaware that Tech was all but a military institution during that era, and trained many of the officers who served in WWII. I digress…
It’s good to talk football with opposition that clearly understands what’s important. The most awful feeling I’ve experienced as a fan was walking out of Sanford at half time of the 51-7 game (35-0 at that time). Conversely, the most awesome feeling I’ve experienced as a fan was helping to tear down the goalposts after the phantom fumble in the 51-48 game. This rivalry is special because of the dicotomy. There’s no reason to count chickens before they hatch, but by 2011 this rivalry could easily be bigger than Jacksonville, both to UGA fans and at the national level.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 2nd, 2009
3:12 pm
Sorry, UGA History, the 48-0 win by Tech in 1944 is the biggest to date, and don’t think that no “regular” Tech players were off fighting in the war. Have you ever heard of Clint Castleberry (sp?) who was supposedly in a league of his own as far as running backs go. He was not only off at war, he was unfortunately killed in the war. Tech had the good fortune (as did several other colleges in the country) of having V-12 Navy athletes and other military trainees, who were allowed by the NCAA to compete for the school they were attending. Since the NCAA, and all the other schools whom Tech beat and lost to, recognize and accept those games, why the hell will UGAG not? As far as when UGAG “really start(ed) to become goot at football,”, hell, they had been playing football longer than Tech had in 1906, and had already won several matchups prior to then. What difference does it make whether an opponent is “good” or “bad”? A win is a win, and a loss is a loss. We accept our losses, regardless of the quality of the opponent or the quality of our own team? Why can’t you do the same?
THWG
RAMBLE ON!!!
July 2nd, 2009
3:21 pm
This is the part where you bring up Florida because your pile of crap football program can’t stand on its own two feet. Georgia Tech football is a total disgrace.
…NOPE, This is where I bring up 45-42.
Huh?
July 2nd, 2009
4:07 pm
I’ll tell you what’s up with that. What’s up with that is at least half the comments from Georgia Tech fans on the Georgia Tech blog are always about UGA. That’s what’s up with that. If you don’t want comments from UGA fans don’t talk about UGA. Talk about your own team. Novel concept, eh? Tech fans loathe UGA more than they like their own team. Its really a sad state of affairs for you clowns, but very entertaining for the rest of us. That’s what’s up with that my man.
Ramble On, this is the part where I once again remind you that your pile of crap football program is 5-14 vs. its instate rival since the one and only year that it has ever accomplished anything of note. 5-14 my man. Most of those 5 victories were skin of your teeth flukes too, just like 45-42. And no, when we win by 2 or 3 points it isn’t a fluke. You get the benefit of the doubt when your on the winning end of a 14-5 stretch. I guess you’ll just have to cry about it.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 2nd, 2009
4:15 pm
Tech wins by 3 and it’s a fluke. UGAG wins by 3 and it’s not a fluke? Hmm, double standard there, I would say. The Tech fans who post on this blog would probably never mention UGAG if you jerks weren’t on here trashing Tech. We have lots better things to talk about. Apparently you do not.
superDawg
July 2nd, 2009
4:20 pm
Tekkies can’t handle the truth,if they did O’leary would still be the coarch.
superDawg
July 2nd, 2009
4:22 pm
THIS WILL BE A FUN BLOGGING YEAR SO GET YOUR HANKIES READY GT.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 2nd, 2009
4:51 pm
superDawg, that mad absolutely no sense. But then that shouldn’t surprise any of us. Nothing you post ever does.
Supersize that order, mutt
July 2nd, 2009
4:52 pm
Ooops, typo there. Should have read “made”, not “mad”
Tommy Wildfire Rich
July 2nd, 2009
5:38 pm
I see “Too Easy” was visiting the Tech blog today. When he shows up, never let him forget that he made fun of his deceased father. A couple of months ago, he was on the TECH BLOG and asked what kind of loser would be a Tech supporter. He then later stated that his deceased father was a Tech man.
Tommy Wildfire Rich
July 2nd, 2009
5:40 pm
superDog….nevermind
macrotech
July 2nd, 2009
6:17 pm
Huh?, “This is the part where you bring up Florida because your pile of crap football program can’t stand on its own two feet”…. you and your leg humpers fall back on LSU’s victory over us, because you couldn’t get the job done yourself! We were 2 and 1 against your little sec! Go to the uga blogs and you’ll find an unusual obsession with GT on there. Personally, I have no problem with mutts on our blogs and I enjoy slumming on yours! GO FLA!!! GO TECH!!! superDawg, are you still here?!
Jimmy
July 2nd, 2009
7:42 pm
Hey morons, ie those of you who keep asking why UGA fans are talking trash on this blog? For the same reason you terrorist tech geeks talk trash on the UGA blogs–youre all a bunch of redneck startrek worshipping idiots!
As for those of you who ask what am I doing here? I enjoy the trash talk from two inferior schools(I’m a Texas alum living in this hole you call Atlanta)- simple, it’s entertaining(in an 8th grade sort of way i’ll admit). Everybody knows that you don’t hit an ajc blog if you want real football talk anyway.
macrotech
July 2nd, 2009
8:45 pm
Jimmy, I think you’re in the wrong chat room…..only two types of folk come from texas…. and i didn’t see anything to do with horns in your post…. saw TONS of the other option!!! Georgia Tech AND Georgia blogs are few blogs to the right of where you meant to be!
chuck allison
July 2nd, 2009
10:00 pm
A good interviewer would have asked Robert Hall how many reps of 225 he could bench, especially since Robert indicated he was working on increasing his reps rather than his max.
dagnabit
July 2nd, 2009
10:27 pm
Yes SUPERDAWG. You are a big hairy ass.
Coach D
July 2nd, 2009
11:17 pm
Hey Gatorman,
I remember UGA playing quality football in 2007 when they beat the Gators 42-30. Or is you memory that short/selective? And don’t give the excuse that Tebow was hurt. He was sacked six times! SIX! And even if Tebow wasn’t hurt, they still would have lost because UGA’s offense could have scored 50 points on the Gator defense that day. There was no way UGA was losing that game. And even in the game this past year, the thing that killed UGA was turnovers, just like in the Tech. It wasn’t like Tebow was marching up and down the field on UGA: UGA actually outgained them in total yardage. That just goes to show how much turnovers can hurt your team. UGA has got to learn that they can’t fumble the ball at the 5 yard line and not expect to get beat. Penalties and fumbles are what keep UGA from competing for championships on a regular basis.I’ll give credit where credit is due, Florida just whipped UGA this year. But don’t make the mistake of thinking your team is invincible Gatorman, because that game is Jacksonville might be a tougher out than you think.
As for the Tech game this past year, as a UGA fan I won’t call the 45-42 score a fluke because Tech played better that day. But I will call the score misleading because Tech scored two TD’s off of turnover’s and it made the difference in the game. Plus it was just Tech’s time, there are only some many times you can beat a team before they eventually win one and it was Tech’s time to win. As far as this being a major momentum swing back into the Jackets favor, we’ll see in November. But even Vince Dooley lost to Tech every once in a while, and his winning percentage was pretty good against the Jackets too if I remember correctly.
UGA History
July 2nd, 2009
11:44 pm
Oh yes Super size that order, Mutt:
I remember Clint Castleberry well. And if I recall correctly, he lost to Frank Sinkwich and Charlie Trippi 34-0 in 1942 when both teams were highly ranked.
I’m not saying a win versus a rival isn’t great. But it makes it that much sweeter when both teams are good. Look at all the great rivalries in college football: OSU vs. Michigan, OU. vs. Nebraska, OU. vs. Texas, Miami vs. FSU, FSU vs. Florida, USC vs. Notre Dame, Alabama vs. Auburn. These rivalries are great not only because both teams hate each other, but also because there are National Title implications when they play. Ironically, all of these rivalries except OU vs. Texas, have not been as good as in recent years because one team is great while the other is awful.
That’s where I’d like to see a UGA vs. FLA or a UGA vs. Ga. Tech step up their game. These rivalries, while intense, are historically one sided one way or the other. But I’d like to see those games get to National Title implication levels, especially that UGA vs. FLA game since the FLA vs. FSU game has become a lopsided joke in recent years.
Wayne
July 3rd, 2009
12:00 am
High school offense beats middle school defense UGAY. 45-42. How bout them apples? Where’s the number one ranking? How about bringing me some pizza, pizza boy.
Saint Simons
July 3rd, 2009
12:33 am
I wish m and RAMBLE ON!!! would rub some c h o a d e in my face. After all that is the Tech tradition. Who wants to get mugged with me?
RAMBLE ON!!!
July 3rd, 2009
12:39 am
Me and my Tech buddies Saint, m, and Supersize are cesspool douchbags. We all will be hanging out at CPJs tool tickle pile this 4th getting ready for our run this year playing those powerhouses Jack. St and Gardner Webb. I will also be inviting my Goosey, George Godsey to this festive tickle pile to bring back old memories. I will be blogging live as well at http://www.TechiesTickleSoGood.org so check it out.
Wayne
July 3rd, 2009
12:40 am
Hey RAMBLE ON!!!! If your Goosey is going to be there then count me in. We have some “good times” to catch up on. Ahh, I remember those days when Bobby Dodd was half full and me and Georgie were caught up behind the home bleachers. Ahh the memories.
superDawg
July 3rd, 2009
1:44 am
Tommy wild flower rich.WE CAN REACH THE AMERICAN DREAM TOGETHER.Dusty Rhodes is a bulldawg!
superDawg
July 3rd, 2009
1:47 am
I know who your daddy is.
superDawg
July 3rd, 2009
1:50 am
Ok y’all wake up and be somebody.
superDawg
July 3rd, 2009
2:01 am
HUNKERDOWN ONE MORE TIME!
Gator Man
July 3rd, 2009
9:48 am
Coach D – Are you really blaming a couple fumbles on a 49-10 ass whipping? First of all.. there was only 1 fumble… second of all.. it was 49 to f’ing 10 man… did you want Tebow to embarrass you guys even more just to prove how much you really suck? you should be bowing down and thanking tebow for not shellacking you idiots any more than he did… uga fans have to be the most delusional people in the history of the world…
William Casey
July 3rd, 2009
9:51 am
My goodness! I always enjoy the interviews with the players. It’s been a long time (1967-71) since I was in college. Brings back good memories! Even the three calculus courses!
My pet peeve about this blog (old school to be sure): I believe that a real man stands behind his words. That’s why I use my real name, not some silly blog nickname. I live in Johns Creek and am in the phone book. I coached sports at Pebblebrook, St. Pius, Frederica Academy, Crestwood and Chattahoochee over a 31 year career. I’ve called over 5000 plays (every 25 seconds) in my career… it was more difficult than calculus. Try it sometime, blog wizards! Your insights are profound. I wish I could find a real football blog.
QUESTION: What is the advantage of running the “load option” play out of the Power I formation if your team’s overall speed is inferior to your opponent’s? If you can’t answer… go back to your mom’s basement and work on it.
My dad (Brown Univ linebacker 1939-41) used to say: “he talks like a man with a paper you-know-what.” I now know what he meant.
EVIL REPUBLICANS TIME IS UP
July 3rd, 2009
10:10 am
Enter your comments here
Coach D
July 3rd, 2009
11:13 am
No Gatorman,
I’m blaming 4 turnovers on the loss. 2 Stafford INT’s, a botched onside kick, a Moreno fumble. When the Gator offense had offensive drives that started at the 1 and 5 yard lines, then yes I am blaming the game on mostly on turnovers. The other half I’m blaming on coaching because these guys obviously weren’t prepared to play that day. Add awful offensive play calling selection in the red zone, a dropped pass in the endzone, and two missed field goals, and you have a recipe for a blowout. Watch all the dropped passes and INT’s for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLYnnsoYT7A
The Gators WERE the better team last season, but I promise that if UGA played them again that season and eliminated the turnovers it’s a closer game, like the Alabama or Oklahoma game where it’s like 31-20 or 24-14. Like when UGA whipped Auburn 37-15 in 2006. They scored 17 points off turnovers in the first half and Auburn never recovered. Auburn finished 11-2 while UGA was 9-4. Auburn was the better team that year but turnovers sank them. Turnovers make a huge difference and to say otherwise is to imply that you don’t know your football.
Coach D
July 3rd, 2009
12:15 pm
William Casey,
In the Load Option, the HB is sealing a DE which is probably trying to cause trouble by squeezing hard . The TE is used to seal off the block. And your FB or “Z: back block the SS or CB. I think the Load Option isn’t as popular as it was “back in the day” because the “load” block itself became illegal. A halfback can no longer directly throw at a defensive player’s legs and you’ll see just that in many older films. The block is still legal in college and is used a lot on the perimeter by just about any option team you can think of. Today, the HB has the harder job of having to log the DE while maintaining contact above the waist.
It helps a slower team go North and South faster, but only if the blocking techniques are sound. Otherwise it’s a disaster.
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
July 3rd, 2009
12:18 pm
What will the Tech people do with Dragon*Con on Sept. 04 and the season opener on Sept. 05 vs. Jacksonville State. So many choices…not enough time…so exciting!
GT fan ...
July 3rd, 2009
12:19 pm
Coach D…. you’ve made my point — that’s why they play the games.
Now, you also have to remember what you’re saying here, in this blog, and apply it to most of the dog fans’ beliefs & statements regarding GA’s dominance over GT in the previous 7 games. Games in which a HORRENDOUS college QB (name w/held, but you know who I’m talking about), committed TOs & other horrible mistakes which played big roles in victories for the dogs.
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
July 3rd, 2009
12:26 pm
Oh, oh, oh Dragon*Con is the same weekend as the season opener vs. Jacksonville State. What are you all going to do? I’m soooo excited that I have to make a decision with these two exciiittting choices. This will be a party weekend, fellas! Can’t wait….waaahooo!
Gator Man
July 3rd, 2009
2:16 pm
I don’t know football? can you count?… you said 4 turnovers but then said 2 int’s and 1 fumble.. that sounds like 3 to me… the reason you are delusional is because you somehow discount those INT’s (3 by the way, not 2) as just mindless mistakes by your prized #1 draft pick qb… you give no credit to that gator defense that forced him into bad decisions… you think next years gonna be better with a non experienced qb in there against essentially the same defense? defense wins championships brother dont just think your offense was unlucky that day.. or do you think every offense all season was unlucky against the gators???
Coach D
July 3rd, 2009
6:41 pm
Gatorman 4 includes the botched onside kick which gave the Gators the ball at the 40 yard line.
I give credit to the Gator defense. They are very fast and good at forcing turnovers. But in that game, both of the INT’s were badly were under thrown. And the fumble by Knowshon was just pathetic, what was he doing? The biggest difference between the Gators of 2007 and 2008 was their ability to generate turnovers and capitalize on them. And more importantly, that knowledge alone, is what made teams get conservative against them. The thing about Florida is that you can pound the football at them with a big O’line and big back or with Shifty backs. That’s what Ole Miss did, pound the ball at them and Alabama did the same thing before they got away with their game plan. UGA has a finesse offense which plays into what Florida does defensively. I know you think your team is invincible Gatorman and i get that you’re a homer, but teams CAN pound the ball at your defense they really can. Which is why teams like LSU will be a tough match up for you. As for UGA this year: YES I don think they’ll do better against the Gators this year 1.) because they have a bye week before that game and 2.) Because Cox while not as talented as Stafford is more accurate and makes smarter decisions. And even if he doesn’t, it’s not like they can do much worse that 49-10. I think it will be a closer game then you think Gatorman, but go on believing your team has no weaknesses if you want.
GT fan: I agree with you. Tech could have won those games in 2005 and 2006 with even consistent play at QB. I was at the game in 2006 and if Tech had made more of a commitment to the running game and ran Choice more they would have won. Hence the reason the triple option works well for Tech because they can recruit athletes and play to their strength on offense which is running the ball.
Coach D
July 3rd, 2009
6:44 pm
Gatorman 4 includes the botched onside kick which gave the Gators the ball at the 40 yard line.
I give credit to the Gator defense. They are very fast and good at forcing turnovers. But in that game, both of the INT’s were badly were under thrown. And the fumble by Knowshon was just pathetic, what was he doing? The biggest difference between the Gators of 2007 and 2008 was their ability to generate turnovers and capitalize on them. And more importantly, that knowledge alone, is what made teams get conservative against them. The thing about Florida is that you can pound the football at them with a big O’line and big back or with Shifty backs. That’s what Ole Miss did, pound the ball at them and Alabama did the same thing before they got away from their game plan. UGA has a finesse offense which plays into what Florida does defensively. I know you think your team is invincible Gatorman and I get that you’re a homer, but teams CAN pound the ball at your defense they really can. Which is why teams like LSU will be a tough match up for your team. As for UGA this year: YES I do think they’ll do better against the Gators this year 1.) because they have a bye week before that game and 2.) Because Cox while not as talented as Stafford is more accurate and makes smarter decisions. And even if he doesn’t, it’s not like they can do much worse that 49-10. I think it will be a closer game then you think Gatorman, but go on believing your team has no weaknesses if you want.
GT fan: I agree with you. Tech could have won those games in 2005 and 2006 with even consistent play at QB. I was at the game in 2006 and if Tech had made more of a commitment to the running game and ran Choice more they would have won. Hence the reason the triple option works well for Tech because they can recruit athletes and play to their strength on offense which is running the ball.
William Casey
July 4th, 2009
10:28 am
Thanks COACH D. Exactly right. Nice to know that someone has actually studied the game! I’m so tired of the GT sux and UGAY posts.
superDawg
July 5th, 2009
1:58 am
Ramble On; We at UGA know we have a tough schedule,are you trying to make an early excuse.Gt will always have a easy schdule as long as you remain in the Almost competetive conference.
Hey SuperDawg
July 5th, 2009
10:46 am
You were on the Georgia Tech Blog at 1:58 am this morning. What does that say about you? Maybe that you obsess a little too much about a team you hate. Might be time to find a new hobby besides hyping your team up on the other teams blog. Huh douchebag?
Volman
July 6th, 2009
10:02 am
“Huh” and “superdawg”, your Valdosta State and Georgia Southern degrees are really screaming how dumb you are. That’s about 95% of your fan base– Valdosta State, Georgia Southern, and of course, high school drop outs.