[knocking sound] Who is it?….Landshark
One of the great Saturday Night Live Skits from way back in the day. Candygram, Girl Scouts, Landshark. It’s all good.
Which brings us to a fun blog for the day.
Miami’s stadium, now known as Land Shark Stadium, is named after Jimmy Buffett’s Landshark Lager.
So, since there was no access to players and coaches today, I thought it might be fun to have a little fun with songs song by Buffett, and who they might apply to in the ACC. There’s lots of preview stuff about the game in the Tech section of ajc.com/sports.
So, here goes:
Bama Breeze: Virginia Tech. They can still feel the whoosh from the blowout the Crimson Tide put on them earlier this season.
California Dreamin (Buffett did his own version): Georgia Tech. What’s in California? The Rose Bowl? Where’s the national championship being played this year? That’s right.
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes: North Carolina and coach Butch Davis. The well-traveled head honcho has brought a new winning attitude in his third year in Chapel Hill after a failed stint with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns.
Come Monday: Virginia. What’s good about Monday? After the Cavs lose yet another game and bemoan their fate all weekend, they can start building hope again each week on Monday. Good luck with that.
Good Guys Win: To N.C. State’s Tom O’Brien, one of the good guys in the business.
Quietly Making Noise: Boston College. Al Spaziani has the Eagles looked good so far this season, but no one has said too much about them.
Time to go Home: Bobby Bowden and Florida State. Bowden desperately wants the NCAA wins record. He said he doesn’t want it for him. He wants it for his family. But he’s got to outlast Joe Paterno at Penn State, who seemingly has no plans to leave anytime soon, either.
The Good Fight: Duke’s David Cutcliffe. He’s got one heck of a hill to climb to make the program a winner, but he seems willing to give it his best shot.
Where is the Love: Miami’s Randy Shannon. He inherited a bit of a mess but has recruited well. He should get an opportunity to lead those recruits. Instead, there’s already talk he could be let go if his team disappoints this season.
Death Valley Lives: Come on, you know this one.
Defying Gravity: Wake Forest and coach Jim Grobe. He’s turned one of the worst programs in the country into a respectable team (FSU can vouch for that). How long will he stay there? How long can he keep winning?
Here We Are: This one goes to Maryland. A team that everyone seems to overlook every year, but has fans who have no problem letting you know they are around.
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Alright I’ve had my fun.
Catching up on a few things. A few Miami players have come down with the flu, but none seem like impact players. Of course, with the flu who knows how quickly it may spread to other players on the team.
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Now, if you feel like it, have at it with song titles and who you think they apply to in the ACC, and why. And, if you want to talk football, I’ll be back online around 1 p.m. tomorrow and will be glad to answer any questions you have about the game.
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Louisiana Jacket
September 16th, 2009
12:41 pm
Macrotech your number 1…priceless
Wanted to throw a question out all my fellow Tech fans–> do you think the GT defensive line will be able to stop the run WHILE also providing pressure on the quarterback without having to blitz?
Pi$$onaDawg
September 16th, 2009
12:42 pm
I think the team that wins the BCS this year could be the team that Doesn’t get SICK. This flu thing could really affect the season.
Tech82
September 16th, 2009
12:49 pm
Ok, Ramble On, right back atcha – By the end of the game, CPJ will have Randy Shannon looking like “God’s Own Drunk.” In fact, he’ll probably be ordering “Boat Drinks”
GO JACKETS! THWG!
need2fish
September 16th, 2009
1:12 pm
Finally a God’s Own Drunk mention…I guess “You Had To Be There”
Tech82
September 16th, 2009
1:32 pm
Need2fish – Actually, I was there. I worked as an usher for both nights.
Doug Roberson
September 16th, 2009
1:36 pm
NOTE THIS WAS CORRECTED BY ME AT 3:37 P.M. TO FIX A SILLY ERROR I MADE.
Lucas Cox is listed as No. 2 at B-back. Lyons and Watson are both doubtful. A. Allen can play back there as well, if needed.
I don’t know why Wright didn’t play last week, other than there’s so much depth at A-back that reps are going to be hard to get for a lot of guys. We’ll see what happens Thursday.
Thanks for the song references, guys and gals. Pretty clever stuff.
Check out the Know Your Jackets video up on ajc.com now. It’s with Derrick Morgan.
Tech82
September 16th, 2009
1:44 pm
Doug – Any updated info on the flu running through the UM locker room? Is it on the decline after running it’s course for a week or is it just on the rise (meaning we might see additional cases reported daily)?
Louisiana Jacket
September 16th, 2009
2:00 pm
Joes cox is number 2 at BBack Doug?….Humm pretty sure we have a LUCAS COX….not sure about a JOE COX though
Joshua Barlowe
September 16th, 2009
2:00 pm
Joe Cox? Really, Doug?
Good grief. Can we get another beat writer?
Louisiana Jacket
September 16th, 2009
2:02 pm
I mean the Roddy Jones and roddy White thing I could understand but REALLY joe cox…
che06
September 16th, 2009
2:14 pm
@coach smith “It wasn’t raining in Athens that day…it was WET”.
I swear Georgia fans kill me sometimes.
che06
September 16th, 2009
2:15 pm
@Doug Roberson “Joe Cox is listed as No. 2 at B-back.”
Another one!
Josh
September 16th, 2009
2:19 pm
Doug..I think you mean Lucas Cox not Joe Cox.
Josh
September 16th, 2009
2:20 pm
I am pretty sure that Joe Cox plays for that other school!
Josh
September 16th, 2009
2:23 pm
One other thing Doug, Instead of writing meaningless articles like this, how about actually doing some reporting and interviewing coaches and players to get their insight on the upcoming games.
JacketFan
September 16th, 2009
2:25 pm
Lamest. Blog. Ever. Buffet? Really?
morebuz
September 16th, 2009
2:28 pm
The Greenville, SC paper indicates that the fake fieldgoal against Clemson and resulting touchdown pass was illegal, per the ACC. Apparently only 10 players left the field and our receiver stayed near the sideline and was not noticed by Clemson players. Is this an illegal play??
Louisiana Jacket
September 16th, 2009
2:32 pm
morebuz yes it was….Clemson did the same thing later and it was illegal…all ready been covered
GT4Ever
September 16th, 2009
2:39 pm
Got this from Gojackets.com from GolgenTornado. Interesting stats on the new DC for UM:
Lovett faced 5 teams that used a lot of option/misdirection rushing since 2001: Cuse in 01, aTm in 04, and WF in 02, 03 and 04. He gave up at least 50 more yard/game than each team averaged in their other games and also significantly more yards/carry.
Opp rushing averages: 199 yards/game, 4.24 yards/carry.
Opp rushing vs. Lovett: 298 yards/game, 5.27 yards/carry.
What do you think GT’s better athletes will do running the “O”?
wes
September 16th, 2009
2:41 pm
Pencil Thin Mustache: because of BC’s Coach Spaz.
wes
September 16th, 2009
2:45 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn7l0FJMQD0
wes
September 16th, 2009
2:45 pm
“I wish I had a pencil thin mustache, boston black-haired kind”
How in the hell did you miss that one, Doug?
wes
September 16th, 2009
2:46 pm
Cheeseburger in paradise belongs to Maryland. Why you might ask?
Because Ralph Friedgen is fat as $hit.
wes
September 16th, 2009
2:51 pm
“You’re an a$$hole” should go to Butch Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oSoYXrAWdw
macrotech
September 16th, 2009
2:53 pm
Louisiana Jacket, thanks! I laughed out loud at my number 5, too! I find it MOST pathetic when a team, whose fans don’t consider us a rival anymore, is so desperate as to call attention to attendance records! TOO FUNNY!!! GO TECH!!!
GT4Ever
September 16th, 2009
3:01 pm
morebuz
September 16th, 2009
2:28 pm
The Greenville, SC paper indicates that the fake fieldgoal against Clemson and resulting touchdown pass was illegal, per the ACC. Apparently only 10 players left the field and our receiver stayed near the sideline and was not noticed by Clemson players. Is this an illegal play??
Paul Johnson talked about fake field goal on his radio show. H Dinich has reported that ACC declared the play illegal. Wes asked if CPJ has talked to ACC officials. CPJ said, “I have, but it still counts!” Said that he understands ACC’s view that it was deceptive, but that basically a lot of things we do is to deceive the other team, such as the dive, keep, pitch. Explained that there was no substitution for Bay Bay, and the line judge was aware that Thomas was still on the field and part of the play. Also said Clemson did the same thing on their pass play. Doesn’t agree the play was illegal, but sounds like we won’t be seeing it again this year.
Joshua Barlowe
September 16th, 2009
3:03 pm
This is what a real beat writer does with a blog:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/
Doug Roberson
September 16th, 2009
3:32 pm
To Tech fans, My bad, My bad, My bad. Lucas cox. Lucas Cox. Lucas Cox. My bad. No excuses for that one. Just typing faster I should.
Good one on the pencil thin mustache reference.
Joshua, I also enjoy the Miami Hurricanes blog.
MB
September 16th, 2009
3:37 pm
BowdenRules, there are hot girls at Tech……just not many. What doesn’t count is victories for FSU….this started out as a music article did you cheat on your comment?
Tech75
September 16th, 2009
3:41 pm
I hate to pile on, but I have to admit this guy Roberson is just plain weak.
This “blogs are too hard, lets have fun” approach just doesn’t cut it. It’s just another opportunity for the idiots from both sides to slap away at each other.
And the Joe Cox things? Geez… Let’s get a real Tech guy writing this blog. Or, better yet, just kill this blog and we’ll all go somewhere else.
Tech75
September 16th, 2009
3:47 pm
BowdenRules – As at any school, if you are uncool you will not get girls.
If you are uncool at Tech, chances are that you will not get into a fraternity, which is where most of the opportunity to meet girls in social situations is.
When I went to Tech, girls from Emory, UGA (yes, they came to meet guys who had a future), Auburn, Clemson (basically anywhere within 200 miles) would come in to spend the weekend partying at the frats. There was no lack of opportunity for attractive female companionship!
I’ve been on campus several time recently, as my son is now a sophomore at Tech; there are quite a few head-turning women on campus now.
GetOverIt
September 16th, 2009
4:17 pm
Tech75, you go old man! Scoping out young chicks on your son’s campus. Thats not creepy at all. (i do it myself sometimes!)
Da U
September 16th, 2009
4:22 pm
GT4Ever
September 16th, 2009
2:39 pm
Got this from Gojackets.com from GolgenTornado. Interesting stats on the new DC for UM:
Lovett faced 5 teams that used a lot of option/misdirection rushing since 2001: Cuse in 01, aTm in 04, and WF in 02, 03 and 04. He gave up at least 50 more yard/game than each team averaged in their other games and also significantly more yards/carry.
Opp rushing averages: 199 yards/game, 4.24 yards/carry.
Opp rushing vs. Lovett: 298 yards/game, 5.27 yards/carry.
What do you think GT’s better athletes will do running the “O”?
Who cares? Chan did good with the Steelers but couldn’t win at GT, no athletes! You dam* sure don’t have better athletes than Miami, not even close. You do have a great running game with a great scheme, but who cares. When Miami scores a quick 21 points your scheme will be out the door.
U love us or hate us, we don’t care!
Techjock
September 16th, 2009
4:32 pm
Get off Doug’s back. Has anyone ever seen the English department at Tech? I do not even think there is one. Maybe we could get a Technical Journalism school and develope a Tech beat writer. Would also help with recruiting as we would have somewhere to put those big fast d lineman who usually are not too swift with the calculus.
stifler's mom
September 16th, 2009
4:39 pm
I offered to have sex with a tech student once, but he ran away yelling something about being a virgin.
Supersize that order, mutt
September 16th, 2009
4:51 pm
superdawg, thanks for your prediction for the game. Since you also, if I remember correctly, predicted that the mutts would go undefeated and win the NC, then all I can say is keep up the good work.
Also, from what I read online, the head of ACC refs referred to the fake FG as a “simulated substitution,” which apparently IS illegal. I don’t see how, since Bay Bay never left the field, and the refs on the field were aware of it, that it could possibly be called a simulated anything. And since Clemson apparently tried the same thing (from what I gather, on their fake FG attempt), then the Clemson coaching staff should be ashamed for not seeing it. So what if it is “deceptive.” Hell, our whole offense is geared to deceiving the defenders on the other team; that’s the nature of the option.
Da U
September 16th, 2009
5:01 pm
RIP Myles Brand
Sting 'em Buzz
September 16th, 2009
5:45 pm
Chan would be represented by “Gone”
Not Disappointed
September 16th, 2009
7:01 pm
LMAO! that’s funny “stilfer’s mama!”
Let’s go Jackets!
Starring Peter Graves as Capt. Clarence Over
September 16th, 2009
7:23 pm
coach smith: I’m sure you are aware that UGA RETIRED THERON SAPP’S jersey because they SNAPPED an 8 GAME LOSING STREAK to Tech. He scores 1 TD & UGA goes batdip. For someone that could care less about Tech, you spend a lot of time on the Tech blogs.
Dwight
September 16th, 2009
9:38 pm
Doug you wrote on another article that tech win would “Be its fifth consecutive against the Hurricanes, making the Jackets the first ACC team to do that.
FSU did it from 1995-1999. So that’s not accurate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_%E2%80%93_Florida_State_rivalry
Rick
September 16th, 2009
9:56 pm
I tried to tell you people last week Doug along with tucker and the other ga writer are all huge ga fans. Doug said maybe ya’ll can blah blah last week referring to gt fans. How nice. Now he puts Joe Cox in for Lucas. Oh well. It is what it is.
macrotech
September 16th, 2009
11:14 pm
here we go AGAIN…..
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coach smith
September 17th, 2009
2:33 pm
Louisiana Jacket
Rain causes problems for PASS DEFENSE not the offense becuase the WRs know where they are going
BUT (and not only did I do my time as a walk on tackling dummy at UGA) I am a high school football coach) A wet ball can not make it easy or easier to make multiple fakes and pitches
TechCrybaby
September 17th, 2009
5:44 pm
“coach smith,” as you stated, Georgia Institute of Technology has to work to fill its stadium, vis-a-vis UGA’s seeming ease in filling its. But UGA is in the SEC (Sold-out Education for Colorbooks). That much we admit. But what you yourself have to prepare for, is this strong feeling that when all is blocked and tackled, run and thrown, this weekend, Tech is going to win a close one, and UGA is going to lose a close one.