Day 11 in the books

Check- if GT loses 5 games they won’t be in anyone’s top 25, but since pretty much everyone has them top 20, I’d say most people disagree with you.

My reasoning for why you’re points are invalid is easy- last year GT had a completely new OLine and won 9 games. I say they were completely new because the blocking schemes in PJ’s offense are 180 degrees different than Chan’s and everyone, starter or not, was at square 1. Sure, some guys had more “game speed” experience, but that didn’t help them on the OLine as much as it would in a new scheme on the defensive side of the ball. And GT’s OLine has the same starters back from the end of the year that beat UGAy in athens. And they’re now in year 2. Only major starter lost was Gardner, and he was out the last few games anyway. The rest of the boys are back and will be improved- they have no way to go but up.

That isn’t saying GT’s OLine is good, but that’s not the point. They’ll be better than they were last year, so your point is therefore invalid. The entire rest of the offense returns.

On defense, there probably will be a dropoff on the DLine, but basically the entire secondary returns whereas last year it was entirely freshman and sophmores in a brand new scheme. Again, the defense as a whole should actually improve even though the line takes a step back.

9-4 plus improved Offense (10 returning starters) and improved Defense (7 returning starters) 5 losses big guy.

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Go Jackets!

Does anyone know the new Promo code for Ramblinwreck.com for purchasing tickets?

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Thanks?

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Cuz, what makes you think that Tech will let you score “7″ this year?!

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Rubber cheque, your brand of propaganda is not working on informed Tech fans (this is not Munich in the 30’s). Your dogs (I know, you are an Eagle—just a dog fan) have questions of their own that might be answered when you start with a ranked team this year.

Top ranked backfield coupled with improved/increased passing will carry Tech far this year.

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Cooper’s position is called Wolf (which lines up like a outside linebacker, but the players have to be good tacklers and good in coverage). He would handle coverage in a short zone, cover the RBs and TEs on pass plays, and plug up the running lanes on hand offs.

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Reality Check, you seem to have a very simple mind and can’t think of very much to talk about. The best way to describe you is MORON. You are so worried about us I’ll bet you can’t sleep at night. Your nightmares go something like this, ” There goes Roddy again for a 60 yd run around right end. There he goes again for 60 more yds. Wait a minute there goes Dwyer up the gut of our defense for 80 yds. Oh no, Nesbitt just hit Thomas for an 80 yd td pass.” How could we have been rated # 1, when there are at least 3 teams in the state better than us.” Pehaps you can compete with Georgia State in a few years , but I wouldn’t get my hopes up to high, remember Bill Curry is their coach. Your season will be over after the first week with Oklahoma State trounches your sorry AZZ team 48 to 3. Cox is a joke and your running backs are pee wee league material.

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Reality- post at 9:00 at night. Go spoon with boyfriend all night. Wake up at 6:50 just to read if anybody has responded to his post. I mean, you get out of bed and the very first thing you do is post on a tech blog? What a megalomaniac!

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Stinger, take a lesson from ThatGuy. He knows his own team. Study tech as much as you do UGA and you might learn something.

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Cuz, Q Sims had offers from virginia and indiana .Sims was a coach Gill fan checking on J Shaw next

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do not use emperical in a football blog please.

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Reality Check,

You need to do your homework. We have the all offensive lineman back that started against UGAG and ran for over 450 yards. There are (2) lineman that started that game that might lose their starting positions. We have plenty of depth on the OL. You can keep quoting College Football News if you want to, but GT’s OL will make you both look stupid after this year is done. Most of of DL might be new starters this year, but they got plenty of reps last year. You throw in a couple of DL that weigh more than 300lbs, same starting LB’s and probably the best secondary in the ACC and the defense will be just fine.

Your fear of what Paul Johnson is doing at GT shows everytime you make a comment. THWG!!!!!

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OK tekies the truth.first off you better score a lot of points on offense,because your defense is pothetic,and I meant pothetic.You guys are reaching for anything right now to sound big bad and tuff.Your down fall will happen sooner than you think.MARK MY WORDS.

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Hey nerd check back with me in oct.tuckfech.

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You winning superdog! What really useful information did you bring to this blog?

ps, Tech fans RC keeps saying same thing over and over. You cannot prove or disprove preseason predictions of won/loss…so he is just having fun and looking like a dog.

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Georgia Bulldogs doing the pitching, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets doing the catching. As always. Know what I’m saying.

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Hedge pruner…. 59/39/5 is the series record… 1 win in last 8 years, 5 wins in the last 19 years… It is not wise of you to bring a knife to a gunfight. But then again you are a teckie… you have to cling to every morsel of self esteem you can.

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Bashing Coach Richt because he is a better man than you will ever be, bragging about a 3 point win like you stomped UGA, acting like you are impressive since you lost ONLY 4 games last year and will ONLY lose 3 or 4 this year. I went to Vandy, I don’t like UGA, but you guys are delusional!

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I guess practice was called off today.

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So “Tech Fans are Idiots” claims he’s from Vandy, we know your really a U-gagger. Nice try though, cause Vandy is a serious up-grade for you……

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Fellow Fans,

Just wanted to issue all of you a hello and introduce myself as a first-time ajc.com blogger. I have only been coming to this web site for about a month now, but I would like to send out thanks to all who contribute to putting it all together. Would also like to thank one Mr. Roberson for showing a great deal of dedication and passion to his work and interest. That is appreciated. But special thanks to the fans that display an awesome passion for sports in and around the Metro Atlanta area that enable the sports blog world to exist right here on our beloved FREE online Atlanta Newspaper Webpage.

As I’m sure all who read this will surely say about themselves, I am too a big football fan. I am a regular guy, but hopefully not a typical one. The reason for that being said is because I intend to spend this football season posting about once or twice a week (depending on responses) on here in an objective manor (or at least I will try my best). I’m not a big numbers guy, so you can expect a lot of my blog posts to be relating to what I observe, feel, and think. I try to stay away from too many statistics, but I understand their importance.

Now, I read earlier in the week where some of you were making predictions on the upcoming 2009 Georgia Tech football schedule. On first thought, it seemed too soon to pick results in august for individual games for the whole season. But on second thought, it brought a challenge and I couldn’t help but make my own attempt. So I gave it some thought, and here it is:

September 5, 2009
Jacksonville State @ Georgia Tech.
I don’t see a whole lot of change from last year’s game match-up wise; clear mismatch. Tech comes into the opener with a deeper and more experienced offense. Should equate to more points. JSU will have a hard time stopping the running attack, which will lead to Coach Johnson opening up his offense and showing off his toy for the Tech faithful. Last year, JSU scored late. Same story this year. I’m calling for an exciting opening affair on the Flats with the Yellow Jackets scoring early and often, capped off by a couple of 4th quarter scoring drives by JSU on Tech’s defensive subs. FINAL SCORE: Tech 51 JSU 17

September 10, Thursday
Clemson @ Georgia Tech.
Ahh yes. Dwyer vs. Spiller under the Thursday night lights of Bobby Dodd Stadium. Place will be loud and electric (white out), with both defenses focused on stopping the run, much like last year’s game. I don’t think either star running back is the story here. Tech will stretch the field, and connect on a few big plays down the field to 5 and 8. Close game at half, but I’ll take Tech with the game in hand halfway through the 4th. Nesbitt breakout game. Burnett and gang with a couple of turnovers due to forced passes. FINAL SCORE: Ga Tech 34 Clemson 20

September 17, Thursday
Georgia Tech @ Miami.
Interesting game here. Could possibly be a trap game, but more likely just a scare. I expect Georgia Tech to have a slow start in this game with a couple of mistakes early as the Miami defenders break through and bust a few option plays. The 2nd half is where the Miami defense will get lazy with their assignments and the Jackets use their fresh legs and depth out of the backfield mixed with a few blocking adjustments to take the lead back for good and chew clock with long drives late. Great showing for the running backs. Look for the Tech defensive line to make a statement in this one as well. FINAL SCORE: Ga Tech 31 Miami 23

September 26, Saturday
North Carolina @ Georgia Tech.
Expect to see an all around great effort from the Jackets here. Coming off a couple of big Thursday wins, got a few extra days to rest up. This game will end up being a lot like Last Year’s Miami game, where Tech will be hitting on all cylinders. Combine that with a North Carolina let down and you have yourself an ABC broadcast blowout, and a turnover margin in favor of the Yellow Jackets by 4 or more. Tech has now arrived in the top 8 spotlight, and now has the college football world buzzing about Paul Johnson and his Offense. No one saw this coming. FINAL SCORE: Ga Tech 35 UNC 13

October 3
Georgia Tech @ Mississippi State.
The former laughingstock of the SEC hosts one of the hottest teams in the country. However, MSU comes into the game with a little momentum and confidence of it’s own. Tech’s defense loses focus in this game, and gives up a few big plays. But the bulldog defense is no match for the much improved option from last year. Dwyer a breakout game. FINAL SCORE: Ga Tech 38 MSU 17

October 10
Georgia Tech @ Florida State.
5-0 Ga Tech heads into FSU riding high with a dominating start to the season. Florida State is notorious for making plays late in the game. Florida State has put together a strong start of their own, and ESPN Game Day is there to tell us about both. I see this one being close till’ the end, as each offense will exchange blows for much of the game. Special teams will prove crucial in this one. Herby takes the Jackets and Corso, naturally, takes his Seminoles. Still bitter from last year’s game, FSU ad Bobby Bowden won’t be denied. Blair’s long game winning field goal in regulation sails just wide, and the Seminoles jump up and bite the Yellow Jackets in an overtime thriller. FINAL SCORE: FSU 34 Ga Tech 28 OT

October 17
Virginia Tech @ Georgia Tech.
Big time game. Most expect a close one. Winner here likely wins the sub-conference and goes on to the ACC Champ game. Much like most of Ga Tech’s games so far, this one also filled with tons of hype. Jackets bounce back, surprise, and jump on the Hokies early and force them into comeback mode early. Roddy Jones Breakout Game. VT can’t catch up, as the strong yellow jacket defensive secondary takes away the pass, and Tyrod Taylor is forced to make plays on the ground getting knocked around. Big win for the Jackets as they remain in the BCS picture. FINAL SCORE: Ga Tech 30 Va Tech 17

October 24
Georgia Tech @ Virginia.
Virginia seems to give The Jackets fits lately. Virginia comes in with a record around .500 ready to lay the wood on the Jackets attack. Very Physical game, maybe even some rain and some tempers flair. A few key personal foul calls. This one will be a low scoring game, with both teams coming in banged up to begin with. The Jackets put the ball in #21’s hands and he boosts the team morale with some hard-fought yards and touchdown runs inside the 10. Tech finds a way to win, in a narrow escape. FINAL SCORE: Ga Tech 20 UVA 17

October 31, Halloween
Georgia Tech @ Vanderbilt.
After a ruff and tuff game in Virginia, the Jackets head up to Nashville to face a struggling Vandy team. It’s a breath of fresh air to the Tech faithful as the Yellow Jackets open it up vs. the Vandy Defense. Vandy has trouble moving the ball, while Tech does the opposite here, running up and down the field while attempting 0 punts. Throw in a converted on-side kick with 4 fourth down conversions, and this one ends Tech fans spending a late night celebrating in Downtown Broadway Nashville on Halloween Night.
FINAL SCORE: Ga Tech 38 Vandy 14

November 7
Wake Forrest @ Georgia Tech.
Some experts have Wake Forrest turning some heads this year, and maybe even sneaking their way into the ACC Championship game. I don’t know about all of that, but I do believe this game to be a battle. Rematch of the 2006 Conference Championship Game. I think that game ended up with a score like 9-6. I’m not thinking quite that kind of battle. Wake should be able to move the ball effectively through the air and keep the score close all game long. Nesbitt and Dwyer get it done on the ground in the 4th quarter to seal it up. But not after a huge defensive stand the drive before. It was closer than the score indicated. FINAL SCORE: Ga Tech 34 Wake 20

November 14
Georgia Tech @ Duke.
Well I do believe the Blue Devils will score on Tech this year, but not much. I expect Jaybo Shaw, along with many other subs, to see much of the 2nd half. Paul Johnson will pile it on early and coast in this one, to rest his players and get his 2nd and 3rd tier guys some action. FINAL SCORE: Ga Tech 40 Duke 13

November 28
Georgia @ Georgia Tech.
I think I am going to take a different angle on this game. There is so much hatred between these two teams and fan bases, that I think I will let this one be decided on the field. I will make no in-game predictions here, but rather, I’ll let you all decide. However, I will still give a final score. Something about 45-42 has a bit of a ring to it (no pun intended), but two years in a row? Not likely. I do believe both defenses can do better. They almost have to, right? It is tough to get a feel for this game. Only problem here is this…Georgia will come in with everything to prove vs. Tech for a change this year, following a rocky road leading in. Both teams will be gunning for the other, and you can bet Paul Johnson knows why he was brought to Tech. Long as he beats Georgia, contract extensions will be sure to follow. This game will come down to whoever has the most WILL to win. Last year it was Tech. Tech is at Home. In probably my biggest and boldest prediction of Tech’s 2009 season, The Jackets will go undefeated at home. Therefore, FINAL SCORE: Ga Tech 28 UGA 24

Post-regular season predictions will come out in November.

Thank you for your time.

The Avid Cabiner

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The Avid Cabiner, can’t say I agree with all of your thoughts. I can say that I like your style and welcome your reasoned thoughts! I look forward to reading them in the coming season.

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DJ, Stumpknocker and macrotech, thanks for your kind words. However, your responses lack any originality.

DJ… you will find out this year that CPJ is a pretty ordinary coach. One win over UGA doesn’t make him Bear Bryant. You are too sensitive a person to be on this blog so go pet your cat.

Stumpknocker… what does that handle say about you. Standing on a stump make it easier to get to the animal? Did you check the final rankings last year? Even when GA loses to Tech they are rated higher. Shows you how much respect the tech program has. The 38 to 3 bashing by a 5 loss SEC team probably didn’t help. Now go work on your pickup truck.

macrotech, you sound like the youngester in the bunch. A little banny rooster type. Thanks for allowing UGA to keep its totally dominate record over tech. UGA is your daddy boy and they will reassert themselves this year so don’t get too far from that hole you crawled out of.

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Cabiner – excellent, well thought points. It kind of sounded like you already knew what was going to happen. I hope you’re right.

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Billy Casey, so you were a high school QB. So was I. We ran the option out of a pro set. Read the tackle and end, give it to the A back, keep it or pitch it. The QB takes a pounding because most defenses adjust by having the defensive end close on the QB faster to force him to pitch. The corner and safety have to make the play. I have nave coached but I do know the game.

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