You say it’s your …
birthday.
Ok, well you didn’t say that. But I did.
For those who didn’t know, and sure most of yall did, coach Paul Johnson turned 52 on Thursday.
So, before we get to other stuff, I wanted to ask yall about cool gifts related to your favorite team. What’s the coolest Georgia Tech-related gift you’ve ever received or given, and why?
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And, on to other stuff. In the practice report you may have read that Demaryius Thomas missed practice with a couple of injured digits. I wouldn’t sweat it. He’s been playing with since injuring it at the start of August. He’s just being held out as a precaution.
In other news, Kyle Jackson got to do some conditioning drills with the team today. I believe it was his first day getting to participate.
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Somebody asked for an update about Roddy Jones in the previous blog. Johnson said today that Jones’ cast will be coming off Monday.
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Someone also asked for an update on J.C. Lanier. He missed at least one practice earlier this week. To be honest, I didn’t get a chance to see if he was back today.
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Also in the practice report I wrote about the possibility of Tech having two 1,000-yard rushers this season. Jonathan Dwyer raised the possibility of three, but that’s more the power of positive thinking, I think. But who knows?
Anyway, I wanted to get yall’s take on the possibility that Tech could have two 1k dudes this year. Nesbitt and Jones each came within 10 yards of 700 last season. Who’s to say another year in the offense couldn’t produce another 1k rusher?
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ForTheRecord
August 21st, 2009
10:37 am
BankerDawg is an obvious football fan that offers realistic numbers for GT.
No way Tech produces two 1,000 yard rushers and also has a QB with over 3,000 yards. Johnson stated about a month ago in some article for the AJC that he would be happy with 100 yards passing per game. That would equate to 1,300 with Bowl game included. Even a doubling of the coach’s number does not reach the 3,000 yard plateau. Much more likely to have three 1,000 yard rushers in his offense than to have a QB with 3,000.
Jackson
August 21st, 2009
10:40 am
Not a huge loss. Sedric Griffin is a lock to start and Brad Jefferson would probably start at the other LB position regardless of Kyle Jackson’s health. It hurts our depth, but not our starting 11. We also have a couple other solid guys we can slot in like Anthony Barnes (who has about two years of significant experience) or Steven Sylvester, a true sophomore who saw some meaningful game time last year (played in every game except Jacksonville St.).
Even playing a 4-3 we’d be able to start Barnes, Griffin, and Jefferson. Luckily, LB is probably the deepest aspect of the team besides RB.
ForTheRecord
August 21st, 2009
10:41 am
BTW…rumor has it Richt spent time this summer with a couple of big time Miami boosters. If Shannon fails to have a terrific year and with mounting pressure on his job based on last years debacle and likely a 4 or more loss year coming up….Will Richt move back to Florida for a chance to win the National Title and to make recruiting easier thanks to South Beach?
LOL
August 21st, 2009
10:43 am
“Just heard that PJ’s people are talking to Notre Dame reps through a back channel. I will chek further but lets hope this is not fact.”
What is a “back channel” anyways? This is about the most credible rumor I’ve heard since the talks that they were moving the Georgia-Georgia Tech game to Grady Stadium in Piedmont Park. No teams are contacting coaches before the season even starts!
GT80
August 21st, 2009
10:44 am
It’s not a big secret that Charlie Weiss will be moving on at the end of 09 no matter what the season’s outcome and the two names mentioned most have been CPJ and Urban Meyer. Meyers new contract with the hefty buyout almost precludes him and if you guys remember, CPJ refused to sign a contract with a buyout clause. This could well happen.
Mark
August 21st, 2009
10:45 am
I wonder why PJ wouldn’t agree to a buyout.
ForTheRecord
August 21st, 2009
10:48 am
If he leaves GT would probably simply turn around and hire the ex-assistant still at Navy and Navy would hire his top assistant to keep the current system in place. LOL
Next thing you know….ten years from now….the Option spread offense will be used by so many schools as to be like the modern passing spread offense used throughout the NFL, College and High Schools today.
Mark
August 21st, 2009
10:49 am
LOL you’re an idiot. This stuff goes on all the time and ND has been shopping this job for months. Florida tried to kill their end of it with Meyer’s new contract. Take off the rose collored glasses idiot.
GT Alum
August 21st, 2009
10:50 am
Whoever said 3k passing is incorrect. A goal was set for Nesbitt to hit 1k rushing and 2k passing. Looking at each player individually:
Dwyer is a predicted 1k repeat for obvious reasons.
Jones was a RF last year in a brand new system and racked up just shy of 700.
Allen is a beast who racked up 700 in his second year at UL.
Nesbitt had a young offensive line in a brand new system and racked up just shy of 700.
All sound like possibilities, but is it likely to have 4? NO! But 2 is very reasonable. Especially if Nesbitt doesn’t miss 3 games like he did last year.
VT´s schedule 2 easy! :(
August 21st, 2009
10:58 am
Has any of you guys checked out VT´s ACC´s schedule? It´s by far easier than GT´s… So even though we should (and must) win against VT @ home… we better take care of the rest of our ACC games or we could lose the Coastal Division…
VT could easily go 7-1 (losing to GT) and maybe UNC (but don´t think so since they play in Blacksburg… Check this out!!!
9/05 vs. Alabama
9/12 Marshall
9/19 Nebraska
9/26 Miami (FL)
10/03 @ Duke
10/10 Boston College
10/17 @ Georgia Tech
10/29 North Carolina
11/05 @ East Carolina
11/14 @ Maryland
11/21 North Carolina State
11/28 @ Virginia
LONG DAWG
August 21st, 2009
11:44 am
AMG and ZZZZZ… best gift teck ever got was a pick six from Stafford and a fumble by a 16 yar old freshman Richard Samuel. Georgia had 407 yards passing and 124 yards rushing on teck. That’s 531 yards of offense on a team that had three players go to the NFL. They are gone. UGA can’t wait till November.
VT´s schedule 2 easy! :(
August 21st, 2009
11:51 am
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO????
VT could easily go 7-1 (losing to GT) and maybe UNC (but don´t think so since they play in Blacksburg… Check this out!!!
9/05 vs. Alabama
9/12 Marshall
9/19 Nebraska
9/26 Miami (FL)
10/03 @ Duke
10/10 Boston College
10/17 @ Georgia Tech
10/29 North Carolina
11/05 @ East Carolina
11/14 @ Maryland
11/21 North Carolina State
11/28 @ Virginia
Born2Buzz
August 21st, 2009
12:41 pm
I’m the same age as Coach J! Best gift I got was a JV5 football with Georgia Tech embossed on it when I was 11. A for real GT game ball. I still have it, although it’s pretty worn and doesn’t hold air. But still a sweet prize.
For you folks worried about Coach going to ND, don’t. Coach J is not the kind of guy to leave after just 3 years on the job, plus he’s a southern boy and would not like the midwest. He is very happy in his current situation.
With all of the RB depth we have I doubt if there will be 2 1k rushers. Dwyer will get his but Allen, Roddy J, Cox, Wright & Peeples will all get touches and spread out the yards.
gtfan
August 21st, 2009
12:53 pm
Is this what dawg fans mean by tickle piles?
http://www.sportable.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/stafford-spoon.jpg
Stinger
August 21st, 2009
1:03 pm
Long Dawg, get off this blog. How can anyone put down our defense when Willie’s boys are the worst in college football, bar none?
Yeah right, you can’t wait for November. You will be so ashamed of your team by Novemeber I guarantee you won’t want to visit Bobby Dodd Stadium. Richard Samuels or is it Simmons will fumble 5 times and Joe Cox Sucker will throw 5 interceptions. You will lose a minimum of 6 games this year. Mark my Word you moron.
The Price is Right
August 21st, 2009
1:18 pm
It’s amusing that the UGA trolls think that spreading false rumors about PJ and tech players will every be paid attention to by anyone that matters. I’m guessing it’s the same yellowblood idiot that thinks if he spends his entire life posting about tickle piles that someone might think it’s true.
Also note – PJ did not refuse to put a buyout in his contract. He has a buyout in his contract – not a huge one, but there is one.
LONG DAWG
August 21st, 2009
1:28 pm
Stinger, you see any teck fans on Dawg blogs? When you don’t you won’t see me on this one. Your defense gave up over 500 yards with three pro prospects. UGA is looking forward to coming to the flats my friend we got a long winning streak there.
You got a dirty mouth boy. It is a good thing you can hide behind a computer.
LONG DAWG
August 21st, 2009
1:31 pm
Stinger you are posting on the UGA blog so when you stop posting there maybe Dawg fans will stop posting here. I have a lot of friends who went to tech and while we get after each other about the game we try to stay out of the gutter like you. You got a dirty mouth boy and it is a good thing you can hide behind that computer.
Cuttysark
August 21st, 2009
1:47 pm
Breaking news, Quarterback Ryan Perrilloux has just been suspended for the season opener against Georgia Tech.
Go to isportsweb.com for a feature article on Coach Paul Johnson and other GT Football postings. Go Jackets!
Stinger
August 21st, 2009
1:52 pm
Long Dawg,
You have a very short memory. You called me a punk first. If you can’t take the heat get out of the kitchen before I sting you in the mouth and knock out a few teeth little boy.
WOW!
August 21st, 2009
2:00 pm
If only there were any GT fans that had any class like Banker Dawg
Jeff read this
August 21st, 2009
2:07 pm
I dont think Neb itt will hit 1000. I know roddy will. Keep in mind that roddy didnt get most of his yards until the end off the season. He wasnt a big part of the offense until later in the season. i think Anthony Allen will be another dangerous weapon.
BankerDawg
August 21st, 2009
2:12 pm
I just try to stick to topic and talk football….with a well placed, well thought out insult thrown in every now again!
JACKETfan, thanks for the info regarding the defense. Sounds like the athleticism is there, and now you’re to the point of needing them to act on instinct versus thinking through the process of where they need to be on a given play. Luckily, the latter can be taught, but the former cannot.
Is Barnes the LB that broke his leg in our game last year?
GOOOOOO DAWGS!
LONG DAWG
August 21st, 2009
2:20 pm
Stinger, like I said it is a good thing you can hide behind that computer.
Hey Dogtards
August 21st, 2009
2:46 pm
Yeah Short Dog, I mean you. Your argument is terrible. Nothing less than I would expect from a 12 year old puppy fan.
“Georgia had 407 yards passing and 124 yards rushing on teck. That’s 531 yards of offense on a team that had three players go to the NFL. They are gone. UGA can’t wait till November.”
As an initial matter, you only had 81 yards rushing. 94 by No-Show, 1 by your starting RB this year, and -14 by Tubbs McGee.
Second, are you talking about our front four that placed one guy in the third round and two in the seventh?
Surely you recognize that your ENTIRE offense, minus AJ Green and Shaun Chapas, graduated last year, INCLUDING three nfl picks from your offense that were higher than any pick from Tech.
1) Stafford (407 yards passing)
2) Moreno (94 yds rushing, 74 yards receiving, 1 TD)
3) Massaquoi (180 yds receiving, 3 TDs)
In fact, all you have returning from that game is one, lonely rushing yard and 90 receiving yards. So yeah, your three NFL players did well against our three NFL players. But they ALL are gone. Who cares if that one rushing yard can’t wait until November?
OH, and – just like Tech – uga placed three defensive players in the NFL (2 in round 3, 1 in round 6). However, contrasting uga’s situation, Tech returns every single skill player on offense. That includes Dwyer (144 yards rushing) and Jones (214 yards rushing).
THEY can’t wait until November. Joe Cox and whomever you guys will start at RB? They had no bearing on the game last year so it doesn’t matter.
Next?
Stinger
August 21st, 2009
3:05 pm
Long Dawg,
You’re a scared little puppy. Good thing you can hide in that kennel. Why don’t you go suck on a bone?
Smitty
August 21st, 2009
3:46 pm
GT65, GT66, and GT80 are the same. He tries to start all the negative GT rumors: (Morgan Burnett failing drug test, Gani Lawal not going to class, CPJ to Notre Dame).
Mr. A
August 21st, 2009
3:53 pm
Look Tech fans ….. look at the Dawgs blog site and you will see numerous Tech people making very stupid and uneducated statements. While I have an opinion about that I will keep it to myself. But the bottom line is don’t rip the one or two Dawg fans on here when you had several on our site.
I am leaving your site right now, but before you call out any of our fans get the idiots off of ours. I also think any Dawg fans should leave now because we have our own site.Let the classy Tech fans that are on here enjoy their own site. Good luck this year in all games but one!
BobinBuford
August 21st, 2009
3:56 pm
Mutts-r-Stupid:
If that is the case, you must be a mutt. Teachers get paid for 9 months SPREAD over 12 months. Also, most teachers work a heck of a lot more hours than you probably do. If you think this is such a cushy job, why not try it??
Hey hey Mr. A
August 21st, 2009
3:57 pm
I guarantee you that the people making stupid and uneducated statements on each blog are Florida/VT fans looking to get a rise out of each school. I don’t mind the pup fans that come here and keep it classy, or at least have reasoned arguments.
But to say we can’t rip them is no fun. You guys can rip the heck out of St. Simons, we are gonna rip the heck out of “GT Insider” and GTXX.
GT Forever
August 21st, 2009
4:11 pm
Mr. A – I agree that we should stay on our own blog’s. I have read some of the people on your blog and was ashamed to be a Tech fan. We should be better then that.
45ACP
August 21st, 2009
4:41 pm
I want to see Long Dawg and Stinger in a cage match down at the Georgia Dome baby………….
LONG DAWG
August 21st, 2009
7:33 pm
DOGTARDS, you are dummer than stinger. First you got the rushing yardage wrong. Second, it doesn’t change the fact that our offense had more yardage on tevh than tech had on us so who has the lousy defense. You got a gift of a pick 6 and a fumble on the 23. Without either of those it is 8 in a row. Third the rest of your point is pointless. We have the best offensive line we’ve probably ever had coming back and the best wide receiver we ever had and two 5 star tailback recruits and a slew of 4 star runing backs and receivers ready to step up. We’ll have plenty of offense especially considering how weak tecks defense is going to be. You will have lost at leat 3 by November.
Stinger you are a waste of skin. Stay close to your hole.
DanD
August 21st, 2009
8:55 pm
Stinger if theres a moron in the house it’s you. You don’t know shi$ about football….obviously.
Ernie
August 21st, 2009
8:56 pm
38-3 ought to settle the argument about the defense once and for all. Tech’s D sucked and will suck again this year.
Josefa
August 21st, 2009
9:01 pm
Smitty there could be some validity in the CPJ to Notre Dame. I have heard his name mentioned on several sports shows in that regard including ESPN. Also history is not on Tech’s side here. Good coaches leave Tech. Bad ones get fired. Count the number of GT coaches since 1965 and it is perfectly clear that Tech is only used as a stepping stone for the good ones and is a career killer for the bad ones. History don’t lie folks.
GM
August 21st, 2009
10:28 pm
Remember Tech fans, if you ignore them they’ll go away. Don’t engage the nonsense.
Big Dawg
August 22nd, 2009
12:09 am
GM…….. at least we don’t come out of the woodworks every eight or nine years. Guess we all know where you and the other “so called tech fans” will be this time next year! You guessed it … in hiding. So enjoy your little moment big bad GM!!!!
Time to go back to the real site…. the UGA Blog! See you!
StingerSplash
August 22nd, 2009
12:19 am
PJ ain’t going anywhere. ND wants Gruden if it can’t get Meyer. Which means it’ll work like hell to get Gruden, because they ain’t getting Urban.
sharecropper
August 22nd, 2009
8:07 am
Guys,take a deep breath. Stop hyperventilating. Johnson ain’t going to ND if and when they fire Weis, for the simple reason that Notre Dame, which sees itself — yeah, I know they’re full of it — as the cathedral of college football, will never adopt the under-the-center spread option. It just doesn’t look sophisticated enough for them. Never mind that it is far more sophisticated than the shotgun spread. It just doesn’t look right. It takes a leap of faith, or an act of desperation, for a major college team to adopt it. I don’t know which describes Georgia Tech. That is not a criticism of Johnson’s offense, which is really fun to watch. It is the reality of it. Major colleges today still subscribe to the line up and chunk it deep philosophy, in the belief that gets them on TV with all those dollars.
Born2Buzz
August 22nd, 2009
8:40 am
sharecropper,
it was both a leap of faith and an act of desperation. we were desperate for real football after 8 years of Gaileyball, so we took the leap… and we are damn glad we did.
Mike in Virginny
August 22nd, 2009
8:40 am
My firdt TECH away game was in the mid 1950s when in the third grade. We had moved from Atlanta to Greensboro, NC and my Dad took me to Durham to see my beloved Yellow Jackets play a fine Duke team led by Sonny Jurgenson. I had lost the original game program years ago. For a recent birthday, my wife located one on EBAY for me.
THWG!!!
Mike in Virginny
Hey Dogtards
August 22nd, 2009
8:43 am
Hey Short Pup
Where are you getting your stats from? Making them up. ESPN and the ajc both agree with me.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=283340061
That’s called a fact citation. Where does it say 124 yards rushing?
The rest of your argument isn’t even worth addressing, since you can’t even get basic facts right. I really hope for uga’s sake you didn’t go there, although I sincerely doubt you are smart enough to even sniff college (and no, sneaking out of your parents house to go to Georgia Perimeter parties doesn’t count).
Next?
LONG DAWG
August 22nd, 2009
9:22 am
DOGTARD, I got my stats from a different source so there is a difference. They both say 407 yards passing. Even if we go with your number it still adds up to 488 yards of total offense… more than tech had. Without the turnovers it is 8 in a row. We had that much offense with 2 starters out on the offensive line and a pure freshman starting at center.
Second point, we will have more than enough offense and defense for tech. If you guys haven’t lost 3 by Nov it will be a miracle. If Nesbitt gets hurt it will be 5 losses.
Third point, I did graduate from UGA probably before you were born. I have people your age working for me. They are just smarter and have better taste.
Hey Dogtards
August 22nd, 2009
9:37 am
LOL at smarter. Hopefully they know how to read and comprehend numbers – a skill you obviously lack.
I’m also laughing at the thought of you having people working for you. I sincerely doubt you have any semblance of a successful job given your propensity to troll and the maturity of your posts. Why don’t you post your business so we can all laugh at it?
Hey Dogtards
August 22nd, 2009
9:38 am
Any by the way, nice job posting your stat source. I stand by my original point that you simply made the numbers up.
Next?
Smitty
August 22nd, 2009
9:52 am
LONG DAWG- Isn’t that a dachsund?
Shane
August 22nd, 2009
12:06 pm
FREE COKES !!!
I GOT HOTDOGS HERE!!!!
Stinger
August 22nd, 2009
12:36 pm
Well,I see the retarded short dawg sneaked out to the kennel again. You know absolutely nothing about football. If a frog had wings, he wouldn’t bump his butt as he jumped. You could say if about every football game. If we had not had Chan Gailey, we would have beaten you 8 years in a row, which we will do now, hands down. The bottom line is we beat you 45-42 and have 19 starters returning including every one of them on offense. Yeah right, you can’t wait for November. What a joke, but the biggest joke is that you own your own company. I have about 100 people working for me and 3 of them are bulldawg fans. They empty the trash cans. Do you think you could handle that without screwing it up? I seriously doubt it you moron. Get off the Tech blogg!
Shane is a closet Queen!
August 22nd, 2009
12:52 pm
He lays for a free cokes and THICK HOT DOGS!